Conflict offers opportunity for growth and better decision-making concerning a shared problem. Participants craft the solution themselves and are generally more committed than when a judge or hearing officer imposes a solution. By attempting to resolve a dispute through mediation, you do not give up your legal rights to file a formal complaint or grievance. Mediation tends to mend or improve the overall relationship between the parties because the focus is largely on the disputants' interests, while litigation focuses on positions. Mediation can allow the parties to develop a more flexible or creative solution than is generally possible in court or formal hearings and appeals.
Mediation is confidential.
Confidentiality Those involved in the mediation can speak openly about the issues. With some limitations, nothing specific to the mediation can be admissible in any later administrative or judicial proceeding. Parties to a mediation cannot subpoena the mediator. Less costly, quicker, and often more satisfactory than other forms of dispute resolution. Outcome controled by participants, who reach their own mutually acceptable solutions.