Rule 1.600
Does a mediator have an ethical responsibility to mediation profession?
YES!
Can a mediator take a little extra money to resolve a case more aggressively?
No.
True or False: Does a mediator have to maintain professional competence?
TRUE
True or False: You can decline an appointment if you have no skill or experience in the facts or circumstances of the case.
What is our Mediation Professors name?
Professor Dan Ford
Does a mediator have an ethical responsibility to have good responsibility to have good relationships with people in the mediation profession and with clients?
While you aren't required to be loved by everyone, you DO have a responsibility to foster good relationships to the best of your ability.
Can a mediator handle a case involving a family member?
Yes, so long as the other part is aware and consents and the mediator firmly believes they will be fair and impartial.
True or False: A YouTube video about how to change your tires can be considered an educational activity promoting professional growth for mediators.
FALSE!
True or False: if you lack the skill or expertise in any given case you should immediately withdraw!
There is a relatively new mediator and they are having a hard time getting positive results in their cases. They have asked for help several times for guidance. Can you tell them to figure it out on their own or do you owe a responsibility to help them?
Of course you do, we were all new to something at one point and needed help. Dont be a jerk, pay it forward!
You have an ex girlfriend that you are still in love with. You are mediating a case for her and you believe if you resolve the case she will take you back. Would this compromise the mediators impartiality or integrity?
Of course it would. If you found out your mediator was in love with the person you were going against, you would instantly believe they were taking the other persons side.
You are attending a mediators networking event. Is this considered an educational activity that maintains and promotes professional competence?
YES! A mediator shall foster good relationships, assist new mediators, and support the advancement of mediation!
True or False: It looks really ugly to ask for help if you don't have the skill or expertise.
FALSE! Mediators should support the advancement of mediation!
Who's our professors favorite person to talk about?
You are angry with your boss for telling you that you're a crappy mediator. You go walking down the street with a megaphone saying "mediation is a scam, just go to trial." Is the mediator violating any ethical responsibility?
Yes, although he does have his freedom of speech, he also has a responsibility to promote the advancement of the mediation process. There are better ways to handle this issue!
The mediator has a bias towards people who like football and believes anyone who enjoys the sports have less than 1 brain cell. He has helped multiple football players mediate in the past successfully. One of the clients he is working with is a professional football player. Would this be an issue?
Yes, just because he has been fine in the past, since he has a bias it could impact the client in a negative way.
How often should you participate in educational activities?
Regularly!
For the last 10 years you have only mediated credit card disputes. You were appointed as the mediator in a tenency dispute. Should you decline appointment?
You can decline, withdraw, or request appropriate assistance
What two mediation professors often work together?
Professor Ford & Professor Dunlap
What are the 5 responsibilities a mediator owes to the mediation profession?
Preserve the quality of the profession.
Maintaining professional competence & forthright business practices.
Foster good relationships.
Assist new mediators.
Supporting the advancement of the mediation process
List the 3 types of things you cannot do that may put your integrity and impartiality in jeopardy (no pun intended)?
- cannot enter into any engagement;
- provide a service; or
- perform any act that would compromise your integrity and impartiality.
How does a mediator maintain professional competence?
What are a mediators three options if they lack the skill or experience in a specific case?
Decline appointment, withdraw, or request appropriate assistance
What is our professors favorite story to tell?
The story about the guy who would not make eye contact with him due to his cultural upbringing.