Using the Guided Choice Process to Reduce the Cost of Resolving Disputes

摘要

The best mediators can achieve earlier, acceptable settlements and reduce the cost and time of dispute resolution using widely available techniques. The Guided Choice process summarizes the available tools. To achieve widespread use of these tools, lawyers must refocus their practice to increase client value and satisfaction by reaching the earliest possible dispute resolution. Clients who want to achieve the earliest possible settlements should ask their lawyers and mediators to use processes like Guided Choice. In addition, mediators should be trained to recognize the concepts of Guided Choice. Web-based training programs are being developed by the Guided Choice Dispute Resolution Interest Group.