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How the Wise Use of Caucusing in Mediation Can Promote Elegant Resolutions to Conflict

How the Wise Use of Caucusing in Mediation Can Promote Elegant Resolutions to Conflict

A caucus is a private meeting that mediators may hold with each disputant. One benefit of a caucus is that it promotes openness and candor, in a safe and private setting. Also, in caucus the mediator may use coaching techniques to help parties explore effective ways to work through difficult conversations with the other party. When used wisely, caucusing can promote elegant resolutions to conflict.