Civil Service Advocacy Series
By: Broida
Price: $125.00
Edition: 1st
Sku: 14BOM
Samples: Workbook Table of Contents ------- Advocate's Practical Guide to Using Mediation Table of Contents
Format: 1hr 7min .mp4 video on CD-ROM, workbook, and 05APGM book
Presented by Peter Broida, this video training course provides comprehensive instruction on federal sector mediation. The course includes Mr. Broida’s lecture (.mp4 video file sent on a CD-ROM); a workbook with course notes—outline and a listing of related products; and a copy of The Advocate's Practical Guide to Using Mediation by mediator John Settle.
Mediation topics presented are:
- Definition of Mediation—how mediation differs from arbitration or litigation
- Issues Amenable to Mediation
- Issues Not Amenable to Mediation
- Why to Mediate Rather Than Litigate
- Preconditions to Mediation
- Traits of a Good Mediator
- Sources of Mediators
- Established Federal Sector Mediation Programs
- Mediator Selection
- Preparation for Mediation—who and what to bring; preparing your client; preparation of settlement options
- Mediation Structure—preliminary joint discussions; duration of the mediation; confidentiality of the proceedings; confidentiality agreements
- Substantive Steps of Mediation—the joint opening conference; effective use of opening statements; exhibits; proper use of breakout sessions; the closing session
- Settlement Agreements—who writes the agreement; importance of careful drafting; necessary clauses and attachments; review and signatures
- Keys to Effective Mediation
Additional workbooks sell for $25 each or in sets of 10 for $150. Call or email to purchase.



(2014) Broida on Federal Sector Arbitration
(2011) The Art of Advocacy
(2020) Resolving Disputes in the Federal Workplace
(2005) The Advocate's Practical Guide to Using Mediation