Mike McCandless 

Mediation

Family and Social Mediation.

The Mediator is impartial and the principle of the approach is that agreements are reached by people themselves, as experts in what is right for them in their social group or family.

The Mediator’s role is to ‘mediate’ or facilitate the process of arriving at a point where decisions can be made and agreed upon by both parties and will not impose a decision or offer legal or other types of advice.

Examples of where mediation can be effective will help couples who are separated or divorced arrive at practical joint decisions about their children, assets and property.

Mediation can also be helpful for a broad range of family, friendship groups and social networks where disputes and conflicts have become seemingly intractable. Joint mediated work on issues that cause conflict can result in healthy and sustainable change.

Workplace Mediation.

Professional mediation provides a positive approach in the Workplace or Organisational setting for people to resolve practical problems and interpersonal issues. Conflict in the Workplace can be damaging to individuals and the organisation itself.

Mediation in the Workplace has a positive record of producing solutions that are both sustainable and cost and time efficient. Mediation is a positive alternative to formal HR and legal processes.

Mediation reduces the damage, costs and risks of escalation. Mediation can promote constructive dialogue for the parties involved and achieve a healthier environment for all who are affected by the fall out from conflict.