TESTIMONIALS

“The author has provided great insights as to what a mediator should consider doing in developing their effectiveness in that task. It is a wonderful tool for teaching mediation and having students begin to have an expanded understanding of the special and important role that good mediators can play in conflict resolution.”

-Professor Benjamin C. Davis, Emeritus, of University of Toledo College of Law

“All in all—the writer takes the reader on an absorbing educational journey of discovery while acting as an authoritative, good-humored, guide who questions the reader in a manner that will build on their learning and allow them to savor the topic.”

-Professor Robert Webster, USC Gould School of Law

Inside the Mind of a Mediator

Strategic Conflict Intervention

By Liora Paniz, MDR

Inside The Mind of a Mediator: Strategic Conflict Intervention by Liora Paniz is an exceptional tool for teaching conflict intervention and mediation, definitively establishing the critical role a skillful mediator can play in communication and conflict resolution. Utilizing the language of mediation rather than depending exclusively on legal constructs and legalese, Paniz provides a practical and comprehensive guide toward mastering the skills necessary to become a highly proficient mediator. This important new coursebook will help lead any reader, regardless of background, current educational program, or level of legal training onto a purposeful path toward developing compelling strategic conflict intervention skills. With a unique approach combining traditional mediation concepts, modern perspective, and creative practice opportunities, conventional thought processes are expanded to apply conflict intervention in new and strategic ways. 

Paniz meticulously examines and explains conflict intervention skills and strategies so that the reader learns to identify which to use and when, how to layer them effectively, and how their characteristics change when paired. Correctly applying the brilliant techniques expertly developed and explained in this book will foster a deepened understanding of conflict intervention and resolution, all vital to thinking like a well-rounded mediator, enabling successful mediating. Furthermore, this book is an extraordinary guide toward cultivating essential skills for personal, social, and business interactions; beneficial for ALL matters involving ANY form of negotiation.