Although they might not be fully aware of what a typical session might involve or what the role of a mediator specifically means, the majority of people are aware of the goals of mediation: to enhance relationships and to conduct dialogue in an open yet civil manner. In this term then the principle of mediation is to allow for ideas to be exchanged and compromises reached without needing to resort to arguing.
However, as this is one of the only widely known facts about mediation, it is often assumed that the format and the benefits can only be received for personal relationships.
Many people remain unaware that commercial mediation or employment mediation, for example, exists.
What is Commercial Mediation?
The aim of commercial mediation is to resolve disagreements between parties who have a commercial relationship. This relationship could be between work colleagues, employer and employee or business and client. There are various disputes which could exist within these relationships and commercial mediation seeks to resolve them in a manner which is mutually beneficial and agreeable.
Once an agreement has been reached within commercial mediation then this agreement is final. It will be used to pave the way forward and to improve the situation. However, for the process of mediation to be successful then both parties must be amenable to the process and agreeable to working within the parameters of mediation.
The Benefits
Whether the mediation in question is commercial, workplace or employment mediation, recent figures show that the process is becoming more popular. The reason for this, according to experts, is because of the many benefits which mediation can offer to businesses.
Of course, the specific benefits will depend on the business, the relationship and the dispute which is to be settled during the course of mediation. However, there are many general benefits which can also be noted and are a huge attraction to the many business owners who choose mediation as a way of settling their affairs.
For many businesses, it is the financial advantage of using workplace mediation which persuades them to follow the course of action. The alternatives to mediation, such as legal intervention or paying settlements may be much higher than the cost of mediation and as a result of using workplace mediation there may be no further costs to either party.
In addition, the focus of many mediators is to salvage relationships and for both parties to have their say. In the case of a legal intervention this focus is lost and as a result, it may be the case that the relationship between the two parties is lost forever as the result of taking a more aggressive approach.
The third and most appealing benefit for many people is the speed with which a mediation process may be completed. Legal matters tend to drag on, as neither party is willing to submit or compromise but within mediation, a fast and beneficial solution may be made quickly allowing both parties to move on quickly with their business with nobody left feeling victimised.
Useful Links:
Mediation Services - http://www.lbmediation.co.uk/
Commercial Mediation - http://www.lbmediation.co.uk/commercialmediation.asp
Workplace & Employment Mediation - http://www.lbmediation.co.uk/workplacemediation.asp
However, as this is one of the only widely known facts about mediation, it is often assumed that the format and the benefits can only be received for personal relationships.
Many people remain unaware that commercial mediation or employment mediation, for example, exists.
What is Commercial Mediation?
The aim of commercial mediation is to resolve disagreements between parties who have a commercial relationship. This relationship could be between work colleagues, employer and employee or business and client. There are various disputes which could exist within these relationships and commercial mediation seeks to resolve them in a manner which is mutually beneficial and agreeable.
Once an agreement has been reached within commercial mediation then this agreement is final. It will be used to pave the way forward and to improve the situation. However, for the process of mediation to be successful then both parties must be amenable to the process and agreeable to working within the parameters of mediation.
The Benefits
Whether the mediation in question is commercial, workplace or employment mediation, recent figures show that the process is becoming more popular. The reason for this, according to experts, is because of the many benefits which mediation can offer to businesses.
Of course, the specific benefits will depend on the business, the relationship and the dispute which is to be settled during the course of mediation. However, there are many general benefits which can also be noted and are a huge attraction to the many business owners who choose mediation as a way of settling their affairs.
For many businesses, it is the financial advantage of using workplace mediation which persuades them to follow the course of action. The alternatives to mediation, such as legal intervention or paying settlements may be much higher than the cost of mediation and as a result of using workplace mediation there may be no further costs to either party.
In addition, the focus of many mediators is to salvage relationships and for both parties to have their say. In the case of a legal intervention this focus is lost and as a result, it may be the case that the relationship between the two parties is lost forever as the result of taking a more aggressive approach.
The third and most appealing benefit for many people is the speed with which a mediation process may be completed. Legal matters tend to drag on, as neither party is willing to submit or compromise but within mediation, a fast and beneficial solution may be made quickly allowing both parties to move on quickly with their business with nobody left feeling victimised.
Useful Links:
Mediation Services - http://www.lbmediation.co.uk/
Commercial Mediation - http://www.lbmediation.co.uk/commercialmediation.asp
Workplace & Employment Mediation - http://www.lbmediation.co.uk/workplacemediation.asp