Continuum of Cultural Expectations

This chart depicts the cultural expectations that accompany the components of each stage of mediation from ‘Entry’ through to ‘Agreement.’ The continuum of cultural dynamics is captured through the presentation of its extremes from ‘pure formal’ to ‘pure informal.’

Lederach, John Paul. “Continuum of Cultural Expectations.” In Mediation and Facilitation Training Manual: Foundations and Skills for Constructive Conflict Transformation, edited by Carolyn Schrock-Shenk, 4th ed., 105. Akron, Pennsylvania: Mennonite Conciliation Service, 2000.

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