Mediation

Mediation is an approach to dispute resolution that regards disputing parties have equal rights throughout the dispute resolution process. After an exploration of the causes of the dispute by each individual with a mediator, the parties in dispute attend a meeting with the mediator to negotiate a solution. Mediation, therefore, support a culture of direct democracy, not representative democracy (where elected officials make decisions), or the authoritarian employer-employee relationship (where appointed managers make decisions). The starting premise of mediation is that both parties must find a solution together, and that neither party can impose their interpretation of events on the other disputant.

For further information see:

• Ridley-Duff, R.J. and Bennett, A. (2011) Towards Mediation: a theoretical framework for alternative dispute resolution, ‘’Industrial Relations Journal’’, 42(2): 106-123.

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