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Conflict Resolution Styles |
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Mediation |
Facilitation |
Negotiation |
Arbitration |
Litigation |
Positives for parties |
Parties decide the terms of the outcome. Neutral third party is present |
Parties control the direction of the process and terms of the process. Neutral third party is present |
Have the authority to limit information sharing. The parties themselves can decide the process and outcomes. |
Parties can limit the amount of information they each share with each other. Parties decide if the final agreement is court-binding. |
A judge makes a definitive rulling that is enforcable by law. |
Negatives for parties |
Mediator controls the communication process |
There is no unilateral decision making by any one party |
A neutral third party is not present during this process to level any power imbalances. |
Arbitrators can require findings of facts and will decide the outcome. |
The final decision is a matter of the court and infractions against the final ruling can lead to legal persecution. |
Cost for parties |
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Facilitation is like mediation in that it takes a willingness from every party to come to the table. However, facilitation usually involves a neutral third party guiding a decision making process or group communication so that the group can agree to a process for resolving a 'conflict' or making a decision.
For more information on faciliation or any other conflict resolution practice, please call 203-215-3553 or email at info@esecrc.com.
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