Abstract: | Conclusion Overall, the guidelines published by NIDR are a useful set of standards that should become a valuable reference tool for those responsible for evaluating and selecting mediators. Each institution that is involved in this process will find the guidelines useful as they develop their own criteria.George H. Friedman is vice president for case administration of the American Arbitration Association, 140 West 51st St., New York, N.Y. 10020.Allan D. Silberman is vice president for education and training with the AAA.The authors are grateful for the input on this brief commentary received from their AAA colleagues Thomas R. Colosi, vice president for national affairs, and Robert E. Meade, vice president for program development. |