Mediation & conflict resolution

When a conflict or dispute arises, it can be enormously effective to involve an impartial expert to guide negotiations free from the constraints of a formal legal process. As a professional, trained mediator with excellent communication, EQ and dispute resolution skills, this a service that Mike Barker is eminently equipped to provide.

Mediation can often be a more efficient, less stressful and less costly alternative to drawn out Court proceedings. Sessions with Flying Change can also be held at a time and venue that’s convenient to you, saving extra time and hassle.

What the service covers

Flying Change mediation facilitates you working through conflicts or disagreements in a safe, confidential setting. By discussing the situation with the support of a neutral person, it’s often far easier to reach an outcome that’s agreeable to all – minimising the stress and tension along the way.

With expertise across law, finance and business, and coupled with his EQ and conflict resolution skills, Mike is particularly adroit in dealing with complex, multifaceted problems that may involve both personal and professional relationships. Here’s an overview of some of the issues he can assist with.

  • Family law These situations may involve financial separation matters and parenting matters for children (custody, access, financial support) or both.

  • Family business conflicts Examples are around succession planning or issues between family member business owners.

  • SME business owner conflicts Examples are when relationships between an SME’s business owners sour and hinder the business.

  • Workplace disputes Examples are conflicts and disputes between employers and employees on human resources and other workplace matters.

  • Wills and estate claims including family provision claims and disagreements between executors and beneficiaries.

  • Commercial disputes including contract disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes and business sale and purchase disputes.

The advantages

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A faster outcome

By opting for mediation, you can often reach a resolution much more efficiently than you would by taking the matter straight to Court. This is especially true in family law disputes involving children’s matters – where mediation is generally required as part of the process before you can go to Court.

 
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Greater convenience and control

Sessions are set up to suit your schedule (either in person or via video or telephone call). Participants are also empowered to take an active role in reaching a resolution – rather than having to accept whatever a Court dictates.

 
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Protects your relationships

Whether it’s a business or personal dispute, it’s important not to let it destroy your relationship with the person or people involved. Flying Change mediation focuses on positive communication, helping you avoid unnecessary animosity and personal attacks.

 
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Less stressful and more supportive

Mike’s warm, down-to-earth approach helps to diffuse tension and keep conversations open and constructive.

 
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You’re free to leave at any time

There’s no pressure to continue on with mediation – everyone is there voluntarily.

 
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Reduced cost

Compared to traditional litigation, which can be enormously expensive and unpredictable, mediation is generally less time consuming and expensive.

 
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Discreet and confidential

Mediation is a private arrangement, which means participants can safely ‘put their cards on the table’ knowing the details will be kept out of the public eye and not used against them in Court later. Any agreement reached can also be kept private.

How can Flying Change help you?

If you have a situation or challenge you’d like to chat about, Mike would love to hear from you.

Call 0418 676 977, email mike@flying-change.com.au or get in touch via the contact form.