Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution
Abstract
A mediator serves many roles during the course of a mediation, including facilitator, listener, problem-solver, and agent of reality testing. Often understated is the mediator's role as a leader. To conduct an effective mediation, a mediator must be able to lead counsel and the parties on a path where they will be open to engage in frank risk assessment and consideration of options other than continued litigation. A mediator can learn how to be a better leader by studying leadership in others.
This year's Colloquy focuses on leadership and mediation. The powerful and insightful lessons on leadership drawn from General Colin Powell's diverse experiences readily apply to mediators. To assist the reader, CAMP had inserted headings to provide a roadmap of leadership traits and practices that General Powell highlighted, which are directly applicable to mediation. Moreover, the transcript was edited for publication purposes.
Disciplines
Civil Rights and Discrimination | Dispute Resolution and Arbitration | Law | Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility | Legal Profession
Recommended Citation
Colin Powell,
2019 Camp Courthouse Colloquy United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit: Leadership and Mediation,
21
Cardozo J. Conflict Resol.
437
(2020).
Available at:
https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjcr/vol21/iss2/8
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