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by Gregorio Billikopf
In Party-Directed Mediation, the author shares two models: (1) the first deals with contention between co-workers;
and (2) the second; for handling differences between supervisors and subordinates.

The methods used are somewhat controversial in that pre-caucuses are used (where the mediator meets with
each party separately before ever bringing them together into a joint session). Once the parties are in the joint
session, they speak directly to each other rather than to the mediator. The book also includes transcriptions of
these mediated approaches, as well as chapters on interpersonal negotiation skills (engaging others in
conversation when there are differences in opinion), and empathic listening (listening so others can vent and
begin to hear themselves).

The book obtained high praises in a review in the International Journal of Conflict Management (Volume 21,
Number 2, 2010). Professor, mediator and author John Ford writes: [Billikopfs] concern is to articulate a
mediation process that is repeatable, effective, and most importantly leaves the decision squarely in the hands of
the disputants themselves. He accomplishes this task admirably, through a very readable and insightful book
The author has based his conclusions on the rigors of his direct experience as a professional mediator and the
countless research videos that he studies and uses in his workshops

Mediators, human resource managers and other interested individuals may obtain a free copy of the 321 page
book Party-Directed Mediation. The focus of the publication is on the mediation of deep-seated interpersonal
conflict, so the book may also be of interest to attorneys and therapists.

A free copy of the book may be requested by sending a (1) a self-addressed adhesive label, and (2) a US flat rate
stamp ($5.15 in January 2012, or a combination ofno more than five stamps to cover the flat rate mailing cost).
Mail your stamp(s) and label to Party-Directed Mediation/c.o. G. Billikopf/3800 Cornucopia Way #A, Modesto, CA
95358.

The book can only be mailed to addresses within the United States. Those who wish to download the PDF, can do
so from any country, at:http://www.cnr.berkeley.edu/ucce50/ag-labor/7conflict/. To contact Gregorio Billikopf, write
to him at gebillikopf@ucdavis.edu.

This is a public service of the University of California.
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