To act as a judge and make decisions for the parties.

To facilitate communication and negotiation between the parties.

To provide legal advice to the parties.

To represent one of the parties in the mediation.

To passively listen to the mediator and follow their instructions.

To actively participate in the mediation process and engage in negotiations.

To provide the mediator with all relevant information and documentation.

To accept any settlement agreement proposed by the mediator.

Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Impartiality and neutrality.

Active listening skills.

Knowledge of the relevant laws and regulations.

All of the above.

It is a faster and more cost-effective process compared to litigation.

It allows the parties to maintain control over the outcome of their dispute.

It preserves the relationship between the parties.

It is a confidential process.

All of the above.

Dealing with parties who are unwilling to compromise.

Overcoming communication barriers between the parties.

Managing emotional outbursts and conflicts during the mediation.

Ensuring that the parties understand the terms of the settlement agreement.

All of the above.

To provide legal advice to the parties.

To evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each party's case.

To suggest possible solutions to the dispute.

To pressure the parties to reach a settlement.

None of the above.

Mediation is a voluntary process, while arbitration is a binding process.

Mediation involves a neutral third party, while arbitration involves a decision-maker.

Mediation is typically less formal than arbitration.

All of the above.

None of the above.

Confidentiality.

Impartiality.

Competence.

Avoiding conflicts of interest.

All of the above.

To act as a judge and impose a decision on the parties.

To provide legal advice to the parties.

To facilitate communication and negotiation between the parties.

To draft the settlement agreement for the parties.

None of the above.

The willingness of the parties to compromise.

The communication skills of the mediator.

The complexity of the dispute.

The emotional state of the parties.

All of the above.

To evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each party's case.

To ensure that the parties understand the terms of the agreement.

To advise the parties on the legal implications of the agreement.

To ensure that the agreement is in writing.

All of the above.

To act as a translator between the parties.

To help the parties to identify their interests and concerns.

To facilitate active listening between the parties.

To manage emotional outbursts and conflicts during the mediation.

All of the above.

Active listening.

Reframing issues.

Generating options for settlement.

Caucusing with the parties separately.

All of the above.

To draft the settlement agreement.

To ensure that the parties sign the settlement agreement.

To file the settlement agreement with the court.

To ensure that the parties comply with the terms of the settlement agreement.

None of the above.