Selecting Mediators and Facilitators

Use the following guides when selecting mediators and facilitators:

Selecting a Mediator

This guide is intended to help people looking for a mediator. It will be especially useful to lawyers or other professionals advising their clients, court systems and mediation programs that provide information to consumers, judges who refer litigants to mediation, and people who have been referred by the court to mediation and who must choose their own mediator.

Selecting a Facilitator for Your Meeting

This guide is intended to help people looking for a meeting facilitator. It will be especially useful to government agencies, public and private organizations, and others who are looking for assistance in choosing a facilitator. Choosing an effective facilitator is an important step in determining the likelihood of a successful meeting.