Why we start with listening
Our approach to mediation begins long before anyone sits at a table. A reflection from the field.
People sometimes ask why our mediations take so long to begin. The answer is that the listening is the work.
The Quaker way
Quakers believe there is something of worth in every person. In practice, that means taking the time to understand what each side needs, not just what they are demanding.
What we have learned
- People agree to things they helped shape
- Trust is built in small meetings before big ones
- The quietest person in the room often holds the key
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