Character Development for Mediation Cases

Now that you’ve read the case, it's time to bring your vision to life and create an authentic mediation experience! Use the guiding questions below to further develop your character.

Background

Use your imagination to create a story that explains your actions.

1. How old are you? 
2. What is your history?
3. What led up to the conflict?

My Issue

Use one word to describe how your character feels presently.

1. What do you want from this mediation?
2. What is your dealbreaker? (your walk away from the table/end of the mediation)

Personality Traits List (Choose your Top 3)

INTELLECTUAL

logical thinker, creative thinker, arrogant, smug, narcissistic, vain

INTERPERSONAL

aggressive, manipulative, aloof, bullying, hostile, spirited, lazy, apathetic, tired

ETHICAL

dishonest, disingenuous, shifty, untrustworthy

Motivations

1. What do you want from this mediation?
2. Anything the other party does not know?
3. What is the obstacle to getting what you hope for?

   
   WHAT WILL YOUR CONFLICT STYLE BE?

   a. Competing - fighting, arguing

b. Collaborating - working together

c. Avoiding - remaining silent, not sharing

d. Accommodating - always giving in/caving to other person

Note: If you have any questions, ask your coach. Teens should be mindful that the experience is shaped by a diverse range of styles and approaches from coach to coach.