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.
