Brainstorming & Humour

Question 1

A mediator’s job can include:

Answer 1

Encouraging brainstorming in order to generate creative options for settlement

Question 2

Boulle & Kelly make some comments and observations about the use of humour in mediation. Which of the following is not one of them:

Answer 2

Humour should be used frequently and unreservedly during a mediation

Question 3

Is brainstorming a good mediation tactic?

Answer 3

Yes, it can help generate creative thinking and settlement options during mediation and so help move the mediation process forward

Question 4

Boulle and Kelly list a number of important skills and techniques for mediators. These include:

Answer 4

The appropriate use of humour

Question 5

Brainstorming should be used in mediation when:

Answer 5

It would be helpful to explore the vast number of ways that the issue at hand can be dealt with