Explain the steps to be taken when mediating a conflict.
Answer:
- Mediator has to explain the steps to be followed in the mediation process. Mediator
helps both sides to agree but do not impose a decision on them.
- The complainants explain in their own words what the problem is. The other side is
given a chance to respond and the two parties should not interrupt each other.
- Mediator summarizes the views of both sides and identifies the facts/problem.
- Solutions are suggested by the mediator and then invites the parties to give their own
opinion of the solution process.
- Depending on the reaction of the parties the suggested solutions may be dropped or
adopted.
- An acceptance agreement is then reached by both parties. The agreement is written down and each party signs to shows commitment
to it.