Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) can save parties time and money. There are different modalities of ADR, one of the most popular being mediation.
Review the TED TALK by Wm. Ury "The walk from "no" to "yes." at https://www.ted.com/talks/william_ury/transcript.
1. What does he mean by the metaphor of "view from the balcony?"
2. Share any other insights you have gained about mediation from this Ted Talk and how you might apply them in your own work or personal life.
3. Discuss and challenge each other on the best use of mediation as an ADR option.