New to Mediation?
One of the best official definitions of mediation is in the US Uniform Mediation Act:
"Mediation means any process in which a mediator facilitates communication and negotiation between parties to assist them in reaching a voluntary agreement..."
Mediation is often referred to as "ADR" - alternative dispute resolution.
To find out more about mediation, click on the following explanatory links to some of the leading non-profit bodies:
North America
ABA Section of Dispute Resolution
http://www.abanet.org/dispute/flash/abadr_gettingtoknowmediation.html
Australasia
National ADR Advisory Council
http://www.nadrac.gov.au/what_is_adr/Mediation/Pages/default.aspx
UK
Civil Mediation Council
http://www.civilmediation.org
National Mediation Helpline
http://www.nationalmediationhelpline.com/what-is-mediation.php
To read the article "The Business Owner's Dilemma: Arbitration Or Mediation" by Jeff Murphy, click here
Mediation is flexible and adaptable. The following links help to understand how and why it works and assist you in making a decision to mediate and finding the right mediator.