Mediation involves a skilled and trained team member listening to both sides of a dispute, and working with the parties to come to a solution that is workable to all parties.

It is the goal of mediation for both sides to be able to communicate their hopes for the process and to work together to make those visions a reality.

VI team members will provide each party an opportunity to tell their side of the dispute. Once all the information is gathered, a process will begin to find the best solution to what may seem like an impossible impasse. The aim is always to create win-win situations.

The parties can then work with the team member to discover how to put their plan into action in the most effective way.

Facilitation is the process of controlling the flow of an event, which might otherwise be ineffective and easily side-tracked.

In every situation there are individuals with private agendas and personal vendettas; being an effective facilitator requires that you identify these people and build a process that limits their ability to dominate proceedings.

VI team members have significant experience in facilitating events for clients in every major industry.

Whether it is a standard strategic planning retreat, a highly contentious departmental meeting, or a hostile community meeting, we have the expertise to control the flow and ensure the meeting concludes with solid results.