Has the position paper had its day?

Rebecca Clark of IPOS Mediation looks at how traditional position papers in mediation may inadvertently entrench parties in their views due to the illusory truth effect and a psychological need for consistency, making compromise harder. While not obsolete, position papers should be used thoughtfully—with clear intent, audience awareness, and supplemented by alternative tools that promote realistic expectations and readiness to settle.

https://mediate.co.uk/blog/is-it-the-end-for-the-position-paper/