In his authoritative textbook 'The Mediation Process', Christopher W Moore sets out that in general, conflict is ripe for negotiation when the 2 parties are:
  • The primary and critical people involved in the dispute who could potentially engage in a joint problem-solving process;
  • Interdependent and must rely on the cooperation of one another to meet their goals or satisfy their interests;
  • Able to identify and agree on the major issues in dispute;
  • In a situation where their interests are not necessa...

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