Gordon will provide information about mediation that is easy to understand, and answer any questions you may have. You will have time to consider mediation as an option and, if you decide to try it, an appointment will be made to discuss the situation and see if mediation is appropriate.
The mediator helps the people involved to improve understanding of events and gives them the opportunity to restart communication and find a way to reach agreement on what needs to happen in the future.
Gordon will arrange to meet each party separately to discuss their respective positions and the background to the dispute. Then, if both parties agree, he will arrange a joint meeting to try to resolve the disagreement and reach a way forward. Each party has the opportunity to say why they are at the mediation, the mediator explains his role and seeks a common understanding of the issues to be resolved. The mediator manages the meeting, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to be heard and that contributions are balanced, fair and respectful.
At the end of the session, if agreement has been reached the mediator summarises what has been agreed and both parties sign the agreement. All agreements are voluntary, and usually a review period of 3-6 months is suggested. The whole process can usually be completed in a day, but can take longer if necessary.
The mediator helps the people involved to improve understanding of events and gives them the opportunity to restart communication and find a way to reach agreement on what needs to happen in the future.
Gordon will arrange to meet each party separately to discuss their respective positions and the background to the dispute. Then, if both parties agree, he will arrange a joint meeting to try to resolve the disagreement and reach a way forward. Each party has the opportunity to say why they are at the mediation, the mediator explains his role and seeks a common understanding of the issues to be resolved. The mediator manages the meeting, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to be heard and that contributions are balanced, fair and respectful.
At the end of the session, if agreement has been reached the mediator summarises what has been agreed and both parties sign the agreement. All agreements are voluntary, and usually a review period of 3-6 months is suggested. The whole process can usually be completed in a day, but can take longer if necessary.
