Mediation is considered the cheapest and fastest way for resolving family, business, workplace or church disputes. And yet, not many people know what mediation means, how it works, and how to make the best of it.
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For many, mediation is an unknown process. Many do not understand what it is and, most importantly, how it may help them resolve disputes effectively and with little cost. Therefore, there are many myths and assumptions as to mediation's benefits and process. This article will take a look at 5 general myths that many have regarding mediation.
Conflict can be a huge expense for building contractors. It can cost a contractor thousands of pounds in lost time, delayed payment, lost wages, and court costs. Conflict can also bring a lot of unwanted stress, bad publicity and loss to reputation which can potentially contribute to loss of business and clients.
A mediator can help a contractor eliminate these potential hazards and pitfalls that conflict brings. This article will look at 3 very impactful ways in which a mediator or conflict resolution professional can help contractors save money and grow their business. Mediation: The Sensible Means For Resolving Contract Disputes
In an effort for companies to mitigate their risk, many contracts contain arbitration clauses as the norm. This type of clause requires arbitration as a form of alternative dispute resolution if a dispute over the contract arises, and although such clauses are extremely useful in some cases and have helped many get on with business as usual after a dispute arises, they are not necessarily the best in all circumstances. In an effort for companies to mitigate their risk, many contracts contain arbitration clauses as the norm. This type of clause requires arbitration as a form of alternative dispute resolution if a dispute over the contract arises, and although such clauses are extremely useful in some cases and have helped many get on with business as usual after a dispute arises, they are not necessarily the best in all circumstances.
When it comes to handling workplace disputes, few tools are as effective in generating satisfactory resolution as mediation. Co-workers are able to address their issues non-confrontationally, because of its informal and voluntary nature. Whether the disputes are between supervisors and subordinates or co-workers at the same level, mediation is appropriate for all employees, whatever position they may have. It also works well for issues that occur in union and non-union settings.
Compared to the tense nature of litigation, mediation offers a valuable tool for alternative methods of dispute resolution. Mediation involves the two disputing parties getting together and discussing the issues at hand with a trained mediator guiding them through the process. There are numerous benefits to working through mediation, and many disputing parties are able to end with satisfactory outcomes.
Avoid The Lengthy Litigation Mediation is much more flexible than a traditional lawsuit proceeding. Since many courts are backlogged, forcing more immediate criminal issues into the schedule ahead of civil matters; it can take weeks or even months for an initial hearing in a civil case. Mediation, however, can be scheduled with much more ease, since the meeting will require setting up an agreeable time with the other party and a mediator. |