"I must respect the opinions of others even if I disagree with them".
Herbert Lehman
Why Mediation?
- Mediation has a very high success rate
- People whose lives are affected make the decisions; any resolution must be approved by all the parties
- Mediation encourages both legal and non-legal solutions, including an apology or a conversation about misunderstandings
- The mediator is an impartial third party with no stake in the outcome
- Mediation is confidential, and voluntary
- Mediation creates a safe environment for the parties to engage
- Mediation avoids adverse publicity
- Mediation costs less and is faster than going to court
- The mediation process encourages respect and dignity for all
How Can Skills Training Improve Your Workplace Environment?
- Improve Communication and Understanding
- Prevent and Reduce the Intensity of Conflicts
- Improve Team Work
- Promote Better Interpersonal Relationships
- Support Diversity
- Increase Awareness and Appreciation of Cultural, Racial, Ethnic, Gender, Religious, Political Differences, and Disabilities
- Avoid Reprisals
- Help Staff to Understand the Organization Cares about Their Welfare