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Terminology


Introduction

Gaining a foundation of knowledge in any discipline requires learning the terminology of its practitioners. The terms used in describing collaboration and collaborative skills define the roles of specific players and events that occur during a mediation or other negotiation.

 

You will first review the following terms:

  • Conflict
  • Collaborative Process
  • Participants
  • Issue
  • Interests
  • Positions
  • Interest-based Negotiation and Problem Solving
  • ADR—Alternative or Appropriate Dispute Resolution
  • Sponsor or Leader
  • Stakeholder
  • Recorder
  • Process Observer
  • Facilitator
  • Facilitating Leader

Then you will briefly test your knowledge of them. Click the Next button to start.