Compare Facilitative Mediation ADR

Metamora International, LLC
Dr. Sir Richard Shively (KStE) - President
Lady Jan Shively - Vice President

E-Mail@Metamora.Co or (574) 522-2222

Facilitative Mediation

Compared with

Other Dispute Resolutions

For Transformative Mediation: See the description below.

	Facilitative Mediation	Caucus Mediation	Binding Arbitration	Non-Binding Arbitration	Litigation
Confidentiality	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Settlement Decisions	Made by the Parties	Made by the Parties and Mediator	Made by Arbitrator, Parties Comply	Made by Arbitrator, Agreed to by Parties	Made by Judge or Jury, Parties Comply
Role of the Mediator, Arbitrator, Judge or Jury	Mediator facilitates the process while the Parties Determine Agreement	Mediator is a "Go-Between" while the Parties are Separated	Arbitrator Determines Settlement and Parties Comply	Arbitrator Determines Settlement, Parties Agree to Comply	Judge or Jury Determines Settlement, Parties Comply
Cost	Low	Moderately High	Moderately High	Moderately High	High

Transformative Mediation: Does not fit the Comparison Table above because it is not concerned with reaching an Agreement or Settlement. The objective of Transformative Mediation is to "Transform the situation by obtaining a better understanding of each Parties Views, Values, Goals, Methods of Operation, Personality Types and the like. The Transformative Mediator assists the Parties in communicating and understanding without a formal statement of agreement, but with the hope this process will enable improved performance or relationship.

Facilitative Mediation utilizes the same skills and principles as Transformative Mediation resulting in a written agreement or contract settling the matter; however, the Facilitative Mediator works for the Parties and if the Parties are satisfied with the process short of the contract, they are free to stop the process at any time.