Instead, they help people reach a solution on their own, one that works best for them. Advantages of Mediation Mediation is a fast, inexpensive way to resolve a dispute. A chance to be heard - mediators are trained to listen and to ask the right questions. In some cases, it is the first time the parties have had the opportunity to sit down and really listen to each other. A chance for the parties to develop their own solutions.
Mediation is a flexible way of resolving disagreements.
One of the greatest benefits of mediation is that the parties work together to discuss their dispute, generate ideas for resolving it, and decide together what the solution will be. By finding their own solution to their dispute, the parties are more likely to follow through on the agreement. Often, people think of mediation as a time for compromise, or having to give up something they want. This is not necessarily the case. When disputing parties have a chance to hear each other, they often find creative ways to resolve the dispute by collaborating, and not compromising.