Expert Mediation Services – Finding Common Ground
Mediation is a confidential and voluntary process where an impartial third party, the mediator, helps individuals or groups in dispute to communicate effectively, understand each other’s perspectives, and collaboratively reach a mutually acceptable agreement. At Richard Bott Consulting, I provide expert mediation services (Q.Med) designed to guide you through conflict towards resolution efficiently and respectfully.
My Mediation Approach: My approach to mediation is facilitative and interest-based. I focus on creating a safe and structured environment where all parties feel heard and understood. By exploring underlying needs and interests rather than just stated positions, we can often uncover creative and durable solutions that might not be possible in an adversarial process. I manage the dialogue, ensure a fair process, and support parties in making their own informed decisions – I do not impose solutions or provide legal advice.
Types of Mediation Offered:
- Workplace Mediation: Addressing disputes between colleagues, manager-employee conflicts, team dynamic issues, and communication breakdowns to foster a more harmonious and productive work environment.
- Community & Faith Community Mediation: Assisting non-profit organizations, volunteer groups, and congregations in navigating internal disagreements, governance challenges, or interpersonal conflicts within the community.
- Family Mediation: Specializing in helping families navigate:
- Parenting Plans: Developing child-focused arrangements for separating or divorced parents.
- Elder Mediation: Facilitating discussions around care for aging parents, estate matters involving family members, or intergenerational communication challenges.
- Civil & Small Claims Mediation: Providing a forum for resolving general civil disputes, including contract issues, debt matters, and cases suitable for or mandated by the Small Claims Court process (including Rule 24.1 Mandatory Mediation).
Benefits of Mediation with Richard Bott Consulting:
- Confidentiality: A private process to discuss sensitive issues.
- Cost-Effective: Often significantly less expensive than litigation.
- Timely Resolution: Can resolve disputes more quickly than going to court.
- Party Control: You make the decisions about the outcome.
- Preservation of Relationships: Focuses on constructive communication, which can help maintain or repair important relationships.
- Tailored Process: The mediation process is adapted to suit the specific needs of the parties and the dispute.