Who Decides the Goal for Mediation?

As a mediator dedicated to the concept of self-determination, I facilitate communication between people. When I overstep that role, I risk becoming attached to the outcome.


The outcome – whether it leads to resolution or not – belongs to the parties.



It is my honor to be a part of the process, but the outcome is not mine to own.

“Whenever two people meet there are really six people present. There is each man as he sees himself, each man as the other sees him, and each man as he really is.”


                                                                      William James