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This feedback is based on the 58 reports from 2005 to 2014 inclusive, relating to the mediations conducted mainly in Australia but also some from overseas. The feedback reports came from organisations as well as parties who had taken part in mediations conducted by Alan and professionals in the mediation field who had known Alan for many years. The feedback for all the above sources has without exception been favourable and most of them very favourable. Examples of these favourable comments by parties on his performance include the following features in relation to his approach:
Excellent ability to work with disputants, good listening ability and putting people at ease
He demonstrated intuition and patience as well as compassion
He was very fair, helpful and impartial, allowing parties to express themselves
He was very helpful in identifying alternatives • Good at controlling the process
Helped parties understand each other
He was persuasive but not in an aggressive way
He was calm and had an orderly focus on the issues
Was willing to make pro-active suggestions
He is a mature, careful and relaxed mediator and is perceived by the parties as non-threatening and trustworthy
He displayed a nuanced understanding of the legal tests and inherent weaknesses in each party’s case and a practical view of the benefits of a settlement
He identified positive commercial benefits not apparent to the parties
He was skilled in identifying commercial risks
He was relaxed and clear
He acted as a guide and a re framer, he challenged the parties and reflected the issues well.
No negative comments were made by the parties in their feedback.
Examples of the favourable comments offered by organisations included:
He is a highly regarded member of the Australian mediation community
He is an extremely capable mediator and settled many matters which had commenced in court
He has particular expertise in assessing options and settlement scenarios in cases where deep-seated emotions often evident in the dispute
He is courteous, patient, pleasant in his dealings with the parties and with the members of the legal profession
He conducts mediations in a careful and professional manner
He is an effective co-mediator and works well as a team member
Even though the matter in dispute was not settled through mediation, Alan conducted himself in an exemplary manner as a mediator – a major part of the dispute did in fact settle later on.
Regardless of the mediation outcome, Alan’s services and knowledge of the mediation process have been a key element in securing a successful resolution of some difficult disputes. I was very happy with him as a mediator and would recommend him.
Micheline Dewdney, Harold Werksman Reviewers
This feedback digest was last updated 11 May 2017.
Excellent ability to work with disputants, good listening ability and putting people at ease
He demonstrated intuition and patience as well as compassion
He was very fair, helpful and impartial, allowing parties to express themselves
He was very helpful in identifying alternatives • Good at controlling the process
Helped parties understand each other
He was persuasive but not in an aggressive way
He was calm and had an orderly focus on the issues
Was willing to make pro-active suggestions
He is a mature, careful and relaxed mediator and is perceived by the parties as non-threatening and trustworthy
He displayed a nuanced understanding of the legal tests and inherent weaknesses in each party’s case and a practical view of the benefits of a settlement
He identified positive commercial benefits not apparent to the parties
He was skilled in identifying commercial risks
He was relaxed and clear
He acted as a guide and a re framer, he challenged the parties and reflected the issues well.
No negative comments were made by the parties in their feedback.
Examples of the favourable comments offered by organisations included:
He is a highly regarded member of the Australian mediation community
He is an extremely capable mediator and settled many matters which had commenced in court
He has particular expertise in assessing options and settlement scenarios in cases where deep-seated emotions often evident in the dispute
He is courteous, patient, pleasant in his dealings with the parties and with the members of the legal profession
He conducts mediations in a careful and professional manner
He is an effective co-mediator and works well as a team member
Even though the matter in dispute was not settled through mediation, Alan conducted himself in an exemplary manner as a mediator – a major part of the dispute did in fact settle later on.
Regardless of the mediation outcome, Alan’s services and knowledge of the mediation process have been a key element in securing a successful resolution of some difficult disputes. I was very happy with him as a mediator and would recommend him.
Micheline Dewdney, Harold Werksman Reviewers
This feedback digest was last updated 11 May 2017.