Sala Sihombing writes in the ADR Times on cultural aspects of mediation. When you have two diverse cultures how do you structure a mediation to ensure both parties are able to participate fully in the process. Although this article focuses on the real world case of Irish Travellers and Council officials, it has applicability to all cross-cultural mediations in considering sensitively and creatively how to maximise the chance for resolution.
http://www.adrtimes.com/articles/2012/10/5/a-tale-of-two-cultures-nomadic-and-settler.html