What Type of Person Thrives in the Dispute Resolution Industry, According to an Arbitrator and Mediator at Simburg Dispute Resolution
To thrive in dispute resolution, individuals must be "thinkers" who enjoy challenges and working under pressure, possessing strong interpersonal skills and a detail-oriented approach. Success in this field hinges on enjoying collaboration with others, more so than specific tasks or clients, as Mel emphasizes that "you have to enjoy working with the people."
Problem-Solving, Communication, Responsibility, Detail-Oriented, Interpersonal Skills
Advizer Information
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Job Title
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Grad Programs
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Mel Simburg
Arbitrator and Mediator
Simburg Dispute Resolution
University of California at Berkeley
Columbia University: Juris Doctor, Masters of International Affairs
Political Science, American Studies
Consulting & Related Professional Services, Law
Legal
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans
Video Highlights
1. Thrive in challenges and pressure: Successful arbitrators and mediators enjoy tackling difficult situations and working under pressure to achieve results.
2. Strong interpersonal skills are essential: The ability to relate to people, engage in conversations, and build rapport is crucial for effective dispute resolution.
3. Self-direction and detail-orientation are key: Successful professionals in this field are self-motivated, responsible, and pay close attention to detail in their work. A good memory is also beneficial.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
I think first, they need to be thinkers. They need to be able to quickly evaluate and decide things. They have to like challenges and be willing to work under pressure, whether it's time, task, or result pressure.
I think the best, most successful people are self-directed. They are personable and engaging, and they relate well to other people. They like responsibility and are detail-oriented.
That's a big part of what I do and practicing law generally. It helps to have a good memory. I've also learned over my career that you enjoy working with people you enjoy working with.
That's more important than the specific tasks you do, the specific clients you have, or the specific business or law firm you're associated with. You have to enjoy working with the people. If you don't, then it's not going to be fun.
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SimburgDR.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/mel-simburg-1277ba/