How can Facilitated Conversations help
to resolve disputes sooner?
Facilitated discussions (also known as mediations) are very powerful for resolving disputes by addressing the needs of all parties involved. It's fast, very effective, preserves critical workplace relationships while strengthening organizational culture. Facilitated discussions can empower organizations to resolve conflicts faster, at less cost and with greater buy-in from parties than is possible with more formal processes like arbitration and/or litigation.
It's very effective because its central purpose is to encourage the parties to engage directly with each other through professional guidance and facilitation. Parties to facilitated discussions determine the options and solution that will best work for a successful outcome which increases the commitment to agreements, while also preserving or enhancing important relationships.
Ask how a facilitated discussions might help your with your workplace challenges.
"In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity."
- Albert Einstein
Facilitate conversations. Manage relationships.
Maintain positive workplace culture.
10 Reasons Why Facilitated Conversations are a Better Approach
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1. Avoid unpredictable outcomes
2. Focus is on resolution, not battle
3. Maintain your privacy
4. Costs far less than litigation
5. Create win-win agreements
6. Less stress
7. Go at your own pace
8. Preserve relationships
9. Tell your story and be heard
10. Improve communications
"With the increasing use of investigations for workplace and other complaints, the high cost of such investigations has driven a new demand for pre-investigation attempts at mediation. The advantages and challenges of mediating such cases prior to commencing investigations are somewhat unique. We explore a variety of techniques to capture the advantages while minimizing challenges, and identify a variety of options for resolving such disputes early and at lower overall cost." Read More
Workplace - Civil - Employment - Condominium / Strata
