A fundamental premise of effective understanding-based mediation is the necessity of motivation. Since mediation is a voluntary process, its success hinges on the willingness and drive of both parties to participate. In most mediation situations, the parties involved typically have a variety of motivations for wanting to mediate. These motivations can range from wanting to save money and time to having a say in the outcome with veto power. By exploring if the motivations to mediate are sufficient, participation in the process can deepen the parties’ understanding of why they want to do it.

Join Katherine Miller and Caitlin Meredith on Tuesday, August 20th, 2024, to learn practical strategies to help you identify motivations, understand their critical role in the mediation process, and learn how to navigate them for successful outcomes.