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Facilitation & Mediation
We work to help people communicate, to better understand each other and eventually to work out their differences in the areas of:
• Employment Mediation
• Community Disputes
• Contract Negotiations
• Conflict Management Systems Design
Using the mediator’s and facilitator’s tools of active listening, reframing, planned interventions and process design, we create a safe environment where people can be heard, can learn to listen to others and can, together, find a way to resolve their problems.
We help employees in conflict with other employees, employees and supervisors in conflict and union-management teams who have reached an impasse. We help organizations design comprehensive systems for conflict management; facilitate large community meetings; and build trust by taking a wider-angle view of the situation. Additionally, we work with clients who need help with teambuilding, communication skill building, meeting facilitation and conflict management training.
Whether facilitating a difficult contract negotiation, working on a controversial land use issue in a small town, or working with a coalition to lobby for changes, we ensure that the interests of all stakeholders are addressed.
"Because Barton & Gingold helps us to connect with affected communities and to manage the large crowds that often come out for our meetings, our project managers are better able to focus their energy on sharing information and providing thoughtful responses to public concerns.
Their skilled facilitation of public meetings on highly charged public projects has helped to ensure that sound public process prevails."
Jon Feinstein
Senior Vice President
Vanasse Hangen Brustlin