AVOID LAWSUITS
Fulfill Your Business Interests
In mediation, you run the show and call the shots. Transcend the pure ‘legal assessment’ of the facts and truly focus on the problem.
Don’t let outsiders – arbitrators, judges, or external legal counsel – tell you what to do. They have interests of their own, interests that may not be in alignment with yours!
With assistance, you can generate your own solutions and avoid costly litigation through the confidential process of mediation.
Mediation is flexible enough to engage large systemic problems and disciplined enough to keep you on track and communicating effectively.
Litigation Severely Limits Your Options
In court, you give much of your authority away
I won’t tell you what to do or how to do it, but I will help you move beyond unproductive behaviours and into effective problem solving. The outcome becomes YOUR decision, not that of a judge.
Productively Communicate
Get to the essence of the problem
Work Together
Create solutions that benefit everyone
Salvage Relationships
Obtain outcomes that directly address the issues that matter to you the most
Maximize Profits, Minimize Risk
In litigation, you get what you can ‘prove’ and end up expending valuable resources. In mediation, you save money and protect your interests
Save Time
Mediation keeps you on track and communicating effectively
Open Up Options
Choose a solution that truly works for you
Ready to Get Where You Want to Go?
Client Testimonials
"Stephen is safe, encouraging, motivational, dynamic and helps you implement sustainable change."
Monica Hudson
EEO Complaints Program Manager, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
"If you aren’t willing to be direct and just want someone to fill in the blanks and tell you what to do – then he’s not for you. You better be willing to work hard. If you do, you will get your money’s worth. Stephen is safe, encouraging, motivational, dynamic and helps you implement sustainable change."
“I learned so much...Thank you very much for your professional guidance.”
Marla K - Rankin
Human Resource Development, Strategic Advisor for US Marine Corps sharing her experience as a mentee mediator
"What an awesome experience having you as my co-mediator. I learned so much during those hours and can contribute new insight from the experience. You have phenomenal skills and demonstrate neutral approaches that are especially a style that compliments Marine Corps culture. I will always remember your demonstration. I feel strongly that no other style would have such success with our initiator. Thank you for your patience and time. When we concluded, you spent 9 1/2 hours in this process! What a demonstration of commitment. I hope our paths cross in the future and thank you very much for your professional guidance."
“Stephen’s expertise in the areas of body awareness, group facilitation and conflict resolution shone through in his very personable and interactive manner of training.”
Megan Johnston
Director of the Northern Virginia Mediation Service
"Stephen led a dynamic training session for Northern Virginia Mediation Service in Fairfax, Virginia. The audience included conflict resolution practitioners from highly diverse backgrounds. Stephen was able to connect with each participant, adapting his techniques constantly to meet the needs of the group as well as those of individuals. Stephen’s expertise in the areas of body awareness, group facilitation and conflict resolution shone through in his very personable and interactive manner of training. I highly recommend Stephen Kotev as a speaker, trainer and consultant."
“Stephen’s work is high quality, and it is a pleasure to work with him.”
Omar Badawi
Senior Advisor for the Middle East and North Africa Division of the American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative
“Stephen gave several conflict analysis and resolution training workshops, and developed a course module on the subject for the American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative. The workshops and module addressed cross-cultural conflict, tools for analyzing conflict and preparing for mediation. Stephen’s work is high quality, and it is a pleasure to work with him.”
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