Yes! Conflict sucks time and energy. When it might be resolved earlier and for less cost, why wouldn’t you?
Mediation is the last step along the conflict resolution process where the parties can be involved in the solution. After that you’re likely looking at more litigious processes where a judge or arbitrator will make the decision. So it’s certainly worth exploring.
This week’s guest, Treena Reilkoff, is a mediator and board member for Alternate Dispute Resolution, Ontario.