Mediation often succeeds where other estate-planning mechanisms cannot, by making it possible for everyone to communicate openly, whether individually, in pairs or small groups, or with everyone present.
Mediators create a safe haven by being neutral, by working for everyone.
Resolving Disputes Among Business Partners and Owners California Psychologist David Gage, John Gromala October 1999 Growing numbers of business owners and partners now use mediation when they are in serious conflict, a process which offers several positive benefits. Working through a process of mediation with techniques such as scenario-planning and evaluation of expectations helps prevent conflict and is essential to the success of teams. An overview of the Partnership Charter process which is used to prevent partner conflicts. The article also describes how mediation can be used to effectively resolve partner conflicts. The process of developing a partnership charter can help family-owned business partners to talk openly about sensitive issues such as control, succession, and compensation.