What are some characteristics of mediated communication?

Answer 1

Mediation of a dispute can often be employed to avoid an impasse or a law suit over differences.

In these events, a trained mediator is hired to gather data and render a decision.

In the process, the mediator sits down with one party, listens to testimony and reviews documents and evidence. The session may or may not have a time limit or standards imposed as to the types of documents or evidence that can be presented.

When one party finishes, and the mediator understands the position, the mediator invites in another party, and the process is repeated.

Once the mediator listens to all the arguments and reviews all the documents and evidence, the mediator makes a decision based on the data presented and renders a decision.

Depending on the style of mediation, a decision can be binding or non-binding.