Pick one concept or idea from this week’s assigned
reading and discuss it. Be sure to
relate the concept/idea to you personally by using examples from your life
and/or experiences.
Under describing the
dispute the term caucus was interesting. This term is used when the mediator
steps aside with one of the disputant to discuss what he or she do not want the
other person to know. A mediator would meet with all disputant privately so
that it can help the mediator be unbiased. This also helps the parties
understand and to contribute to the conversation in a more effective way. I
thought this was interesting because I can relate to this concept. I often play
the mediator between conflicts with my friends and I do set up meetings alone
with each party to get each side of the story. Sometimes I would casually
approach them and ask about how the relationship is going. Once I get them
talking about it I would ask questions about if they still want to be friends
with each other or not and how they have been feeling throughout this whole
situation. At the end I would sometimes suggest them to talk to each other
about what they are truly feeling and what they can do to compromise in the
dispute.
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post about the caucus. I think it’s a good idea for the mediator to step aside with each of the disputants to get a better understanding of things. It is also a good idea for them to do that with each person , so that they don’t form biased opinions. I liked the example that you used at I would have to agree that I have also done that with friends before. At first I didn’t know there was a specific term used for talking to one disputant at a time until I read about caucus. Looking back on conflict between friends I have pulled one aside at a time to get the full story to help solve the issues. I can relate to what you were talking about. Good term to discuss.
Hey Cyyntthhia,
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting that you mentioned the caucus portion of mediation. I don't think that is something that we utilize as much as we could, simply because it doesn't seem as formal as some of the other steps. Like you mentioned though, the idea of hearing both sides of the story individually is necessary as that is what helps you to get down to the real issues. I look forward to trying to use this as actual technique in dealing with 'issues' and drama that arises in relationships. I think it would be really good.
Thanks for sharing! - Kenzie Marie