Lucky or Learned: Natural Mediation Skills and How To Develop Them
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Have you ever heard the phrase “Some people got it, and some people don’t”? One of the best feelings of accomplishment is developing a new skill. Skills could be hobbies like cooking, sewing, or dancing. Skills could also be developed professionally like learning a new program. Mediation requires professional skills to be effective. There are many questions about what mediation is and what is required to become a mediator.
Mediation is a conflict resolution resource that allows two conflicting parties to come together to reach compromise. The advantage of mediation over legal action is that the decision lies solely with the conflicting parties. A mediator simply lays out the ground rules and asks questions to help each party reflect on their personal contribution to the conflict.
The more often you practice a skill, the faster it’ll develop. This may mean practicing at home as well as at work. Maybe you’re looking to hire a professional mediator or maybe you’ve been asked to act as a mediator in a workplace conflict. Here are four natural mediation skills to develop as a mediator. Download and learn more.
