Who serves as a neutral or mediator?
The common thread for mediators, however, is that all mediators are neutral parties. They cannot take sides, nor offer advice. A mediator’s sole role at the mediation is to facilitate understanding and a resolution of the dispute in terms which all participants can agree on. A mediator, therefore, works toward dispute resolution rather than directly for either party. Mediators can often help parties to ease tension and increase the effectiveness of their communication. The role of the mediator is to encourage direct participation of the parties by empowering them to discuss conflict. The mediator can help the parties themselves find a solution which is mutually beneficial. Because the process of mediation is voluntary, every participant should be satisfied with the result. Mediators for the Dispute Resolution Program of the County of Santa Clara have completed a minimum of 40 hours of intensive training in mediation communication, cultural skills sensitivity, and facilitation. Addition
Related Questions
- A neutral third party, the mediator, facilitates the communication between the parties, addresses the barriers to resolution and helps fashion a settlement in the form of a written agreement which all the parties are invited to sign. How does mediation differ from arbitration or court proceedings ?
- How Do I Select a Mediator, Arbitrator or Early Neutral Evaluator for My Superior Court Case?
- What does the term neutral mean and how is it different from a mediator?
