THIS IS NOT CHECK-THE-BOX MEDIATION.
Mediation too often becomes a perfunctory exercise to satisfy a court order.
Waypoint encourages participants to take advantage of the opportunity mediation offers to have a collaborative conversation focused on resolving their dispute.
LITIGATION RARELY FOSTERS COLLABORATION
Mediation works best when participants are able to communicate in a way that’s not possible in the heat of litigation.
Waypoint helps participants overcome roadblocks to collaboration in order to focus on reaching a mutually agreeable resolution.
IT’S ALL ABOUT PERSPECTIVE
Mediation participants bring with them distinct perspectives on their dispute and the likelihood of success in litigation. A willingness to see alternative perspectives and evaluate potential outcomes makes dispute resolution more likely.
Waypoint uses confidential exercises to help participants engage in an honest evaluation of alternative perspectives, identify best and worst case litigation scenarios, and weigh potential options for resolution.
MEDIATION OFTEN REQUIRES CREATIVITY
Litigation ordinarily involves a limited range of possible outcomes. Mediation, on the other hand, allows participants to negotiate a resolution that is more tailored to their needs.
Waypoint’s creative approach to mediation helps participants identify alternative acceptable outcomes to craft a sensible and flexible resolution of their dispute.