Mentee & Mediator Information
Co-Mediation (actual case)
Demonstration of Mediation Skills, Knowledge, and Understanding
• Unsuccessful: trainee showed no evidence of the skill or ability
• Needs Improvement: trainee showed some skill or ability but was not used consistently
• Satisfactory: skill or ability was evident and used consistently and appropriately
• Unable to Determine: mentor doesn’t know, was unable to determine, or the skill or ability was not applicable
Unable to Determine or
Not Applicable
Described the mediation process
Described participant role
Explained confidentiality & limits
Encouraged Legal advice/review
Explained rules re: Notes and
recording
Described Agreement writing
Unable to Determine or
Not Applicable
Built rapport with the parties
Helped parties identify issues
Attempted to help parties understand
each other's positions and interests
Used specific active listening
techniques during the mediation
Focused on concerns of parties
Maintained confidentiality of caucus
& individual meetings
Raised & helped parties evaluate
potential settlement options
Kept the mediation focused on the
issues
Helped parties express and manage
strong emotions
Attempted to develop trust between
the parties