Evanston Mediation Center

07/29/2021

A new law prevents statements made by participants in restorative justice programs from being used in court.

02/09/2021

Ashanti Madlock Henderson is on the list of Cook County Domestic Relations approved mediators. She is prepared to handle your parenting and divorce disputes.

Evanston Mediation Center creates an environment where clients can confidentially talk, listen and resolve co-parenting, divorce, business, estate distribution and community disputes.

10/29/2020

Contact the Evanston Mediation Center to learn more about Parenting Mediation services.

Evanston Mediation Center creates an environment where clients can confidentially talk, listen and resolve co-parenting, divorce, business, estate distribution and community disputes.

10/06/2020

Mediate Corporate Culture Conflicts

Small businesses are an important part of the economy. However, the Bureau of Labor Statistics states that about 20% of small businesses fail in their first year; 50% fail in their fifth year; and 70% fail within 10 years.

Businesses can increase their survival odds by successfully dealing with challenges and conflicts. Developing a strong corporate culture is incredibly important. Internal workplace disputes are commonplace. Poor corporate culture can force great employees out the door, decreasing productivity and morale. Quickly resolving conflicts is essential to ensure a cohesive and productive work environment.

Here are five workplace conflicts that every small business owner will face that can be mediated.

1. Leadership conflicts - These conflicts may be among the leadership team or within the manager-employee relationship.

2. Department-based conflicts – A lack of defined roles, responsibilities, and consistent constructive feedback leads to a department having negative energy which eventually destroys productivity.

3. Differences in work style - Conflicts arise when team members work styles conflict. Finding the balance needed to have a productive department is vital to the success of the business.

4. Interpersonal conflicts - Interpersonal conflicts are natural and happen daily. Conflicting communication styes, workplace romances and disputes on clearing out the communal refrigerator can quickly snowball and effect the entire workforce.

5. Bad communication – It’s not what leadership says, but how and when leadership says it. Poor communications can cause employees to harbor negative feelings towards the company.
Establish and maintain a company culture that will ensure your small business succeed. For a positive work environment, a business should have a healthy structure, strong leadership and responsive culture. Many small businesses don’t have an HR department, so these issues are left for the business owners to resolve. Mediation allows small businesses to utilize a neutral person to quickly and quietly address company culture issues before the success of the business is threatened.

09/24/2020

Having a great business partnership relationship is crucial to smooth business operations. Sometimes the lines between the business and personal relationships get blurred and it becomes difficult to resolve conflicts. Business Mediation provides business partners an opportunity to:

1. Develop or revise a business agreement. A good agreement will define your individual roles, responsibilities, and business financial procedures.
2. Actively listen. During the heat of an important disagreement, personal concerns may make it difficult to hear and understand other’s competing concerns.
3. Set your business vision. Discuss your shared goals, individual strengths and areas of growth.

Business Mediation allows a neutral third party to come in and help business partners have crucial conversations in a confidential and cost-effective environment.

Contact Evanston Mediation Center today to schedule an appointment for business mediation services.

09/16/2020

Evanston Mediation Center is now open to provide the following services:
• Parenting Mediation
• Divorce Mediation
• Small Business Mediation
• Estate Distribution Mediation
• Community Mediation
Chose the Evanston Mediation Center to receive caring, confidential, client controlled and cost-effective mediation services. Call 847-420-1762 to schedule an appointment today.

Get Started Providing dispute resolution services for individuals, families And small businesses in Northern Illinois Learn More What is Mediation? Evanston Mediation Center creates an environment where clients can confidentially communicate about their dispute. The mediator will work to help each p...

08/27/2020

7 Tips to Prepare for a Successful Mediation
1. Get enough sleep the night before.
2. Come prepared with multiple resolution ideas.
3. Bring a list of concerns.
4. Remain focused on your desire to reach an agreement.
5. During mediation remain composed and respectful.
6. Be open to compromise.
7. Be prepared to listen and speak.