Mediation, in line with current thinking generally, is really about finding sustainable ways to address difficult issues, including those disputes which do, or might, end up in a court. Resources are limited and have to be used to best effect.

An example of efficiency is that an increasing number of Core mediations conclude within one day – see the graph here, which also shows that, whatever the duration, mediation’s ability to help deliver satisfactory outcomes is improving year by year. A high percentage produce a satisfactory outcome.

Core sees its role as being to help businesses, individuals, organisations, advisers and clients to make best use of limited time, money and people resources and to manage risk – whether to reputation, future business, profitability, morale, health, market position or to a specific project, strategy or development.

Developments in Mediation in 2010: some more reflections: click here.