Mediation is a process in which a neutral person, the mediator, helps all parties in conflict to resolve their disputes. Mediators have no power to impose a decision or settlement, and have no stake or interest in the outcome.
A professional facilitator designs a meeting process with the group’s desired outcome in mind. While remaining neutral as to the content of the meeting, the facilitator ensures that the agreements made are sound by designing good decision-making processes.
“Public Participation is any process that involves the public in problem solving or decision-making, and that uses the public’s input to make better decisions.”
Organization Development focuses on increased productivity and employee satisfaction by helping the organization and its leaders manage change.
– Anne Castle, Assistant Secretary of the Interior, Water and Science
– Bill Dickinson, Superintendent, Lake Mead National Recreation Area
– from an anonymous performance assessment by participants
– Debbie Kimberly, Manager of Energy, Salt River Project
– Richard Martin, Grand Canyon Private Boaters Association
– from an anonymous workshop evaluation by participants
Kate Fitzpatrick, Program Director, Deschutes River Conservancy