Monday, February 21, 2011

Who are mediation decision-makers?

This will be a short post.

In litigation, attorneys make decisions for clients. Win-lose. Sometimes lose-lose depending on how satisfied the clients are.

In arbitration, two sides present their cases, and the arbitrator picks the side that wins. Win-lose.

In mediation, the clients make outcome decisions themselves with the guidance of a mediator who facilitates the process. Win-win.