I Give the mediation a structure, both for the client and for the negotiation. I Break it down intostages and prepare a strategy for each stage: Convening, Opening, Communication, Negotiation andClosing. There are certain tactics, techniques and skills to be used in each stage in order to make themost of mediation and to ensure a successful result. Each mediation is different and a variety oftactics and techniques will be required for each case, but having an array of tools to go to andimprovise with when needed will increase the likelihood of success.