S4: Future Focus Questions

From: The Mediator's Toolkit

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After the underlying interests of parties have been reached, and when there is no new information to be gained by continuing the conversation, the mediator asks Future Focus questions to move parties out of their cycle of conflict and facilitate their cognitive thinking. This should lead to the identification of appropriate options and solutions.

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Gerry O'Sullivan

Gerry O'Sullivan is a mediator, trainer and facilitator with over 30 years' experience in conflict resolution and training. She's an advanced member of the Mediators' Institute of Ireland (MII), a member of the US-based Mediators Beyond Borders Consultants Team, and has delivered training with Lawyers Without Borders. Gerry is Director of O'Sullivan Solutions and she lives on the southwest coast of Ireland.