Parties are allowed to vent and explain their point of view and hear each other. Parties identify the issues they need to talk about. Reach agreement on issues that need to be discussed. Prioritize needs and interests taken by parties. Generate options, evaluate options and continue to explore underlying interests.
Parties talk, exchange ideas and discover solutions.
Parties resolve matter, clarify expectations and gain a clear, specific agreement that is likely to be fulfilled. The Office of Equal Opportunity has trained mediators to assist you. If you are in a work place dispute with another employee with whom it is in the your best interest and in the interest of the organization, that you remain on good terms, consider mediation is an available tool to assist in the communicative process. It is available for download at this link .