Mediation is a type of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) where parties meet with a neutral third party (the mediator) to help facilitate communication, problem-solving, and creative thinking to help resolve a dispute. Mediation differs from other types of ADR because it is non-adversarial and private. Unlike arbitration, mediation can be used to resolve any type of dispute, whether it is business or personal in nature, small or large in scope, and in any language. The different types of mediation are listed below. Keep in mind that each type of mediation has its own requirements, benefits, and drawbacks based on the nature of the dispute.
Collaborative mediation is a type of mediation that involves two or more parties, each with different and perhaps conflicting interests, working together as a team to identify issues, explore possible resolutions and create a joint vision for resolving the dispute. The process of collaborative mediation is usually facilitated by a trained moderator and may involve activities such as mapping and brainstorming.The goal of collaborative mediation is to come up with creative solutions to issues and find ways to bridge the gap between different parties. Collaborative mediation is often used by government agencies, corporations, and other organizations to resolve disputes among employees.
Consensus-oriented mediation is a form of mediation where the parties work together to find mutually acceptable solutions to their dispute. The process of consensus-oriented mediation is often facilitated by a trained mediator and may involve activities such as mapping and brainstorming.The goal of consensus-oriented mediation is to identify creative solutions to issues and find ways to bridge the gap between different parties. Consensus-oriented mediation is often used by government agencies, corporations, and other organizations to resolve disputes among employees.
Interest-based mediation is a type of mediation that helps parties reach a joint decision by identifying their shared interests and resolving their differences based on those interests. The process of interest-based mediation is usually facilitated by a trained moderator and may involve activities such as mapping and brainstorming.The goal of interest-based mediation is to reach a joint decision by identifying shared interests and resolving differences based on those interests. Interest-based mediation is often used by government agencies, corporations, and other organizations to resolve disputes among employees.
Transactional mediation is a type of mediation where the parties focus on finding mutually acceptable solutions to their dispute while also keeping in mind their mutual interests and their long-term relationship. The process of transactional mediation is usually facilitated by a trained mediator and may involve activities such as mapping and brainstorming.The goal of transactional mediation is to reach a joint decision by identifying shared interests and resolving differences based on those interests.Transactional mediation is often used by government agencies, corporations, and other organizations to resolve disputes among employees.
Integrative mediation is a type of mediation that is both collaborative and interest-based. Integrative mediation is usually facilitated by a trained mediator and may involve activities such as mapping and brainstorming.The goal of Integrative mediation is to reach a joint decision by identifying shared interests and resolving differences based on those interests. Integrative mediation is often used by government agencies, corporations, and other organizations to resolve disputes among employees.
Mediation is a type of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) that focuses on finding creative solutions to disputes and resolving them through communication and collaboration. There are several types of mediation; each one is designed to fit a particular type of dispute and has its own rules and procedures. Before choosing a type of mediation, make sure you understand the different types of mediation and how they work.