Case Study Andrew Whittamore

a) The Whittamore’s relationship with each other. Their relationship to other staff members at the clinic.
The potential conflict between Andrew Whittamore’s patients and the clinic.
The relationship between Andrew Whittamore and Richard Singson.
(b) Win-Win management style/strategies. This is appropriate because it will lead to creative solutions that will satisfy both parties’ concerns. Both parties will be satisfied.
Whittamore
Stay in town to be near his children
Reconcile with his wife
Leave the clinic without paying any penalty as he is breaking the five-year contract
Open a medical practice in town after leaving Fairview Medical Clinic
Expected that the no-competition clause will not be applied to him as he is leaving for
The mediator will lead negotiations to assist in developing a settlement that is acceptable to the parties. The mediator does not make decision for the parties. The mediator will not offer legal, financial or therapeutic advice to any of the parties. The parties are encouraged to seek such advice independent of the mediation.
(2) For mediation to be successful, open and honest communication and negotiation is essential. The parties will make complete and accurate disclosure of all matters relevant to the process of settlement. This includes providing each party and the mediator with all relevant information which would be available in the discovery process in a legal proceeding. If a party deliberately withholds information or supplies false information relevant to the settlement, then the agreement reached in mediation may be set aside. At any time during the session, the mediation can be terminated by either party or