The Wise Mediator:
Practical Questioning Tools for Understanding,
Collaboration and Resolution
with Marilee Adams, PhD
The wisest and most successful mediators ask the best questions in the best ways to achieve
desired results for their clients and themselves. They use the “mediation mindset” to think and
act strategically, creatively and collaboratively. This practical introduction to the principles,
perspectives, and practices of Question Thinking includes:
· The mediation mindset–how to activate, utilize, and strengthen it
· A discipline of asking questions, listening, and facilitating that is thoughtful,
balanced, incisive, and comprehensive—and that has inherent dignity and
respect, as well as accountability.
· Guidelines for facilitating authentic, collaborative conversations that lead to resolution
and that do not derail or end up in self-righteous “stand offs”
· Mediators will be able to teach clients skills for the future to prevent
or diminish conflict and become more successfully collaborative in their lives.
This enlightening session will be practical, interactive, and dynamic.
Marilee Adams, Ph.D. is the bestselling author of Change Your Questions, Change Your
Life: 10 Powerful Tools for Life and Work. She is also an organizational consultant
and facilitator, executive coach, and professional speaker.
This two day workshop will be offered from 9:00am - 5:00pm on March 12th and 13th at the
NVMS training facilitates in Fairfax, VA. The $625 registration fee includes breakfast, light
refreshments and a mediator toolkit. The toolkit includes a training manual, Marilee Adams’
book Change Your Questions, Change Your Life: 10 Powerful Tools for Life and Work and
five Choice Maps. CME: 4 General hours (additional hours pending). Please contact Sally
Moreland at 703.993.3724 or training@nvms.us for more information or to register.