Explorative Mediation at Work

<p>Exploring and critiquing various methods of mediation, thisinnovative book critically develops a new explorative practice in the field.Considering ways in which mediators may influence disputing parties, especiallyin the workplace where mediators are paid to intervene,&nbsp;<i>Explorative Mediationat Work</i>&nbsp;questions the commonclaim that mediation is a neutral intervention. The difference between offeringminimally intrusive support and acting to secure a containment and evensuppression of workplace conflict is heavily dependent upon a mediator’spractices.&nbsp; At worst, engineering resolution may tarnish mediation’sreputation for impartiality. At best, mediation can win the trust of parties inconflict, facilitate a democratic engagement and be of real benefit toorganizations. This book aims to demonstrate the latter in proposing a practicethat supports parties to seek out dialogue from which relationships may berebuilt and practical problems resolved.</p>