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Harry Spurr
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Harry Spurr, leading mediator in commercial, civil and property disputes, and a former barrister, offers brief insights into conflict resolution. Designed to inform and entertain, and aimed not only at professionals representing parties at mediation, but also their clients, these ultra-short pods are bursting with valuable tips on strategy and insights into conflict psychology. Read more about Harry’s mediation practice at www.harryspurr.com

Episodes

  1. May 11

    Cognitive biases and how they affect mediation

    The mental shortcuts known as cognitive biases often play a role in mediation; which are the most damaging, and what should you do to moderate their impact?

    8 min

  2. Mar 11

    Plenary sessions - why they make sense and how to get the most out of them

    10 mins: The merits of the opening plenary session is something most lawyers have a firm view on, and many are sceptical.  In this episode I explore why, in most cases, an opening plenary is helpful, and how to use it to your advantage.

    10 min

  3. 09/19/2023

    Consistency, and how it affects mediation outcomes

    4 mins: Humans have a strong desire for consistency - to experience it, and to demonstrate it.  In this podcast, I explain why and how this affects mediation outcomes, and how to respond.

    5 min

  4. 05/30/2023

    Are you listening?! How ’lending your ears’ could transform your mediation settlement rate (4 mins)

    4 mins: Find out why listening to what the other side has to say could improve your chances of getting a good deal, albeit not for the reasons you might expect...

    4 min

  5. 03/27/2023

    From savannah to settlement: the psychology of property disputes (5 mins)

    5 mins: Why is it that disputes concerning land generate so much hostility?  It seems to come down to evolution, or a lack of it...

    5 min

  6. 03/24/2023

    Mediation mistakes: pushing too hard (4½ mins)

    4 mins: In the first of my episodes on common mistakes in mediation, I look at what happens when we push the other side too hard, and why it rarely works out in our favour.

    4 min

  7. 03/14/2023

    First offers at mediation: taking the plunge (3 mins)

    3 mins: Parties at mediation are often reluctant to make the first offer.  Here are three reasons why it might work out better for you to take the plunge.

    3 min
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Harry Spurr, leading mediator in commercial, civil and property disputes, and a former barrister, offers brief insights into conflict resolution. Designed to inform and entertain, and aimed not only at professionals representing parties at mediation, but also their clients, these ultra-short pods are bursting with valuable tips on strategy and insights into conflict psychology. Read more about Harry’s mediation practice at www.harryspurr.com

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  • Creator
    Harry Spurr
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
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