Success as a Mediator For Dummies

Offers advice on entering the mediation profession, from finding a market with the greatest potential for success and obtaining training to exploring different mediation situations and marketing a business.
Everything you need to enter the exciting field of legal mediationTo be an effective mediator, it's essential to possess the ability to take control of animated situations, offer advice, and facilitate discussion—all the while remaining neutral without formulating biased judgment. Success as a Mediator For Dummies helps you acquire these attributes and much more.Aspiring mediators will learn the importance of upholding an honorable reputation, the skills, personality traits, and characteristics of a good mediator, and how to effectively market a successful mediation career. Plus, you'll get practical advice about finding work in the field, realistic salary information, and tips on as tips on identifying whether you have the skills and tools to become a good mediator.The steps necessary to become a mediator (education, training, licensing, states-specific requirements, etc.)How your education and professional background can enhance your mediation workSample rules and standards of conductAll the steps necessary to build and market a successful private practice in mediation, or flourish as a mediator in a law firm, corporation, school, or non-profit organizationWhether you have a background in law or an interest in legal careers, Success as a Mediator For Dummies gives you everything you need to enter the exciting field of legal mediation.