Finding A Good Mediator

If you're looking for a good mediator to help you work out an issue there are a few things to look at when considering a mediator

. The following is a list of positive traits that you should be looking for in a mediator: honesty, experience, familiarity with the subject, educational background, a likable personality, self-control, and perseverance. Let's explore each one of these traits individually.

Honesty- A mediator needs to have the integrity to make sure that both parties are getting a fair deal. If a mediator is not completely honest, one party could end up getting the short end of the stick without realizing it.

Experience- An inexperienced mediator will inevitably make a lot of mistakes which a few years of experience would have prevented. If a lot is riding on your mediation case it would be wise to have a seasoned mediator in order to avoid those pitfalls. With that being said, if there is not a whole lot riding on your case, and you are just looking for a mediator to help keep discussions running smoothly, then a mediator of lesser experience may just be enough for you.

Familiarity with the subject matter- Although a good mediator may be capable of successfully facilitating cooperation between two parties, even without being previously familiar with the subjects being discussed, having a strong background in the matters at hand does help. When a mediator lacks that familiarity the parties themselves need to constantly bring the mediator up to speed with the issues at hand. With that said, the less complicated the issues at hand the less this will be important.

Training- Before hiring a mediator find out how much education s/he has in mediation.

A Likable Demeanor- Don't just look for credentials, it's also important that you, and everyone involved, like working with the mediator. When people get along well they are more likely to "open-up," talk things out, and come to an agreement.

Self-control- In order for a mediator to facilitate working out an acceptable agreement s/he may need to take a step back once-in-a-while in order to let people say what they need to say. A good mediator knows when not to offer their "two-cents worth."

Perseverance- Sometimes a mediator needs to push through issues which would normally bring both parties to a screeching halt. Perseverance, also known as being stubborn, is a good trait for a mediator when used in the right way.

I hope that you find a great mediator.

by: Karel Stan

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