Strategic Language Used by Mediators (and Negotiators)

John Wade, Bond University

Document Type Miscellaneous Material

Abstract

This paper summarises ‘types’ or categories of linguistic interventions used by mediators (and negotiators). Then a chart of illustrations of these types of interventions is set out, from which mediators and negotiators can select for their toolboxes. Finally, empty charts are set out with a challenge to watch a mediation or negotiation and indicate which types of interventions are used.