A Moment on Mediation...
Harry Spurr, mediator in commercial, civil and property disputes, and a practising barrister, offers brief insights into conflict resolution. Designed to inform and entertain, and aimed not only at professionals representing parties at mediation, but also their clients, these ultra-short pods are bursting with valuable tips on strategy and insights into conflict psychology. Read more about Harry’s mediation practice at www.harryspurr.com
Episodes
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
4 mins: Humans have a strong desire for consistency - to experience it, and to demonstrate it. In this podcast, I explain why and how this affects mediation outcomes, and how to respond.
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Tuesday May 30, 2023
4 mins: Find out why listening to what the other side has to say could improve your chances of getting a good deal, albeit not for the reasons you might expect...
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Monday Mar 27, 2023
5 mins: Why is it that disputes concerning land generate so much hostility? It seems to come down to evolution, or a lack of it...
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Friday Mar 24, 2023
4 mins: In the first of my episodes on common mistakes in mediation, I look at what happens when we push the other side too hard, and why it rarely works out in our favour.
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
3 mins: Parties at mediation are often reluctant to make the first offer. Here are three reasons why it might work out better for you to take the plunge.