Have you ever heard that a conflicted case is taken to mediation?
Yes! We all have, but most of us are not able to comprehend on what precisely the mediation process is and how it works. Conflicts are bound to occur in any workplace, but the frequency is high in the construction industry. There can be a number of reasons why issues arise of which some can be avoided and some can’t.
So coming back to the topic under discussion it is essential first to know what mediation is.
Mediation is basically an informal process to settle out the dispute. The process is usually supervised and run by the third party who is trained to do so and is known as a mediator. The primary purpose of this process is to bring both parties on the platform so that misunderstanding or dispute can be resolved. Experts and agencies are offering mediation services. Quantum expert services are one of the prime examples of mediation services across different regions.
How The Mediation Process Work
· The process starts with mediator welcoming both parties and introducing them to each other (even though they might already know each other). After the brief introduction, the mediator will outlay the ground rules of the process and how things will be working.
· The second step is that each party will present their side of statement or storyline of according to them what actually happened. After the parties have told their stories, then the mediator will ask a few more questions to clarify the issue. What this will do is enhance the understanding of both parties regarding the main problem.
· Now the mediator will have a separate discussion with each party asking for a suggestive solution and different solutions for setting the matter out. After this, the mediator will go back and forth to both parties with proposed solutions, transmission of information and any common grounds.
· The last step is finding out the point of agreement. The discussion with both parties together and separately so that there can be a point of agreement. The mediator will provide a win-win solution and urge the two sides to accept it.
Need Of An Attorney
When a dispute ends up in the mediation process, then it does not mean there is no need of an attorney. The requirement of attorney is reduced in cases when the case is simple and does not have multiple entangled clauses.
However, if the case becomes complicated and mediation becomes difficult then you might have to include the attorney. The attorney will ease the process of resolution and lead to a progressive solution which is suitable for both sides.
Final Words
Conflicts are going to occur, but it is the process of resolution which matters the most. At times discussion-based methods give you the best solutions and mediation process is one of them.
If you are stuck in a dispute, then you need to have a quantum expert because they have the required knowledge and expertise to give you the right solution.