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Sample Working Session Agenda
Following the mediator's opening statement or a more comprehensive introductory session, here is a structure for beginning the consideration of substantive issues:
1. Finalize the Agreement to Mediate
2. Confirm Process Agreements (Suggested Ground Rules)
3. Identify Needed Information and Documentation
4. Sharing Perspectives
5. Identify and Expand Mutual Interests and Points of Agreement
6. Establish Problem Solving Agenda
7. Discuss and Negotiate Open Issues (in joint and caucus sessions)
Goals, Interests and Positive Intentions
Options for Resolution
Principles, Standards, Criteria, Rationales
8. Draft and Refine Solutions
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