Step-by-Step Mediation Guide | Learn About Our Mediation Process | Effective Dispute Resolution Steps
How Mediation Works
Understanding Our Mediation Process
Step 1
Choose a mediator
Selecting a qualified mediator for your matter is an important step in the process. To ensure you find the right fit, you can browse through various categories of mediation, each of which lists mediators specializing in those areas. Alternatively, you may explore the full mediator directory. Carefully reviewing the qualifications and experience of potential mediators who will help you make an informed decision.
Step 2
Complete a Pre-Mediation Meeting
It’s Free!
Take advantage of a free 30-minute pre-mediation session. During this non-binding session, a trained mediator will guide you through the process and explain the benefits of facilitative mediation. This 30-minute meeting also provides an opportunity to address any questions or concerns you may have. By attending the pre-mediation session, you’ll be better equipped to make an informed decision about whether to engage in facilitative mediation.
MiMM offers these virtual pre-mediation services free of charge.
Step 3
Sign an Agreement to Mediate
The agreement to mediate is a crucial document that binds each party to the essential principles of mediation, including confidentiality, without prejudice discussions, neutrality, voluntary participation, and the payment of fees.
All participants involved in the mediation must sign this agreement. No individual or party outside of those who have signed the agreement may participate in the mediation process.
Step 4
Book and Pay
Our user-friendly booking system makes it easy to schedule your pre-mediation session as well as in-person or online mediation sessions. The system will guide you step by step through the process, allowing you to select a suitable date and time that works for all parties involved. Additionally, the booking system streamlines the payment process, ensuring that everything is handled efficiently and securely. Whether you prefer a virtual or in-person session, the booking system is designed to provide a seamless experience from start to finish.
Step 5
Participate openly
Facilitative mediation offers a unique opportunity to openly brainstorm and suggest creative solutions to the dispute at hand. It’s essential to approach the process with an open mind, ready to explore different perspectives and possibilities. Allow the mediator to guide you through the steps necessary to resolve your dispute successfully. Trust in the mediator and the process, as facilitative mediation, particularly as structured by MiMM, has a proven track record of success. Embracing this process can lead to outcomes that satisfy all parties involved.