BUSINESS, CIVIL, WORKPLACE

In many ways business relationships are like any other relationship – and along with the potential positive aspects of a relationship, come the possibilities potential conflicts and problems.

When conflicts arise in what is seen as a professional business or workplace relationship or transaction, it often feels much more personal than professional. The tendency may be to call in lawyers to settle the dispute through litigation. However more and more those in conflict find mediation provides an effective and efficient means of resolution to business or other civil disputes.

CFR’s mediators are experts in conflict resolution. Our commitment at CFR is Peaceful • Positive • Resolution by assisting all parties through the process – preventing the additional stress, cost, and dis-empowerment that so often comes with ongoing conflict.

Just like any conflict or dispute – individuals involved in a business or civil conflict are going to respond in different ways. Some people will avoid the conflict at all costs – much like an ostrich sticking its head in the sand. Some will try to “win” at the onset by bullying or bossing the person they are conflict with.

Mediation is a means where the disputants can engage in a process that supports the shared interests of the parties, building on their areas of agreement, and moving the past the emotional positions that support the conflict.

Additional articles of interest:

• Mediating Conflict in Business Partnerships
• An Alternative to Litigation
• Business Valuation For Mediated Cases
• Cost of Conflict
• Ensuring Mediator Neutrality
• Workplace Conflict Mediation
• Argument For Active Conflict Resolution
• When Is Mediation Appropriate
• Is a Mediated Agreement Legally Binding?
• The Problem With Litigation