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Testimonials
I want to acknowledge your effectiveness in the mediation process… You presented us with a process designed to protect the confidentiality of the parties and to encourage open and honest communication and problem solving… resulting in improved relationships which has enhanced our effectiveness as a management team.
Charles D. Burtner, District Director, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
| Management Conflicts |
 Disagreements between co-owners, executives, and/or managers of businesses and professional practices are time-consuming, costly, and hamper individual and organizational success. Left to fester, they often result in costly legal proceedings. Mediation of management disputes is a highly effective, private, relationship-enhancing, and inexpensive way of resolving these conflicts.
Frequently Asked Question About Management Conflicts How does it work? Upon the request of an owner, partner, or key executive, Out-of-Court Solutions explains the management mediation process to the others involved in the conflict and invites them to participate in mediation. The mediation begins with the mediator explaining specific rules and procedures, and asking each participant to talk about his or her individual perspectives, concerns, and goals. Differences are then identified, clarified, and discussed. The sessions that follow involve a series of joint and separate conferences with the mediator helping the participants communicate, negotiate, resolve issues, and reach agreement. Upon resolution, the mediator prepares a written agreement detailing the decisions made by the participants.Why use a professional mediator? “It’s difficult to see the picture when you’re inside the frame,” (R.S. Trapp). As objective and highly skilled facilitators, the mediators with Out-of-Court Solutions generate productive communication, respectful negotiation, informed decision-making, and constructive problem-solving. The parties can choose to involve their lawyers, but as “consultants” not “combatants.”What Workplace Situations Should Be Mediated? Key Personnel Conflicts. All too often, executives, managers, staff, and others in the workplace have problems getting along. When this happens, productivity suffers, stress mounts, and the likelihood of legal action increases. Mediation of management disputes ends these conflicts quickly and confidentially, redirecting the efforts of key personnel towards individual and organizational success.Partnerships/Stockholder Disagreements Supportive relationships between partners or stockholders are essential for organizational effectiveness and prosperity. Management mediation provides a private and collaborative environment for partners and co-owners to resolve disagreements.Dissolution of Partnerships and Other Business Relationships. It does not have to be emotionally and financially destructive when people choose to end their business or professional relationships. Mediation of management disputes provides a quick, inexpensive, confidential, and cooperative way for co-owners of businesses or professional practices to part with each other amicably and respectfully.How much does it cost? Each situation is different, with some concluding in one day and others in several. In any event, management mediation is inexpensive compared to using two or more separate and adversarial lawyers.Arrange for a free consultation by calling Out-of-Court Solutions at Out-of-Court Solutions at (602) 404-1500 | (480) 315-8886 or click here to contact us by email. |