Mediation and Arbitration Services for Disputes: Families, Divorce, Business Civil Court Cases and Government

Business & Organizational

NAN WALLER BURNETT, M.A. Mediator/Facilitator
Nan has been professionally involved in the field of interpersonal communications for 30 years. She was trained in mediation at the Harvard Law School and received specialized divorce and child custody training at CDR Associates. Nan has a psychotherapy practice serving high conflict couples. She is affiliate faculty at Regis University. Nan is an active member of the Association for Conflict Resolution, CCMO, and the American Counseling Association. Her extensive knowledge of the psychological processes of negotiation and mediation qualifies her to assist not only in familial conflicts but also in the resolution of workplace situations involving different conflict styles and personalities. In 1997, Nan served as Citizens' Ambassador to Russia and Poland for Mediation. e-mail address: Nandrp@aol.com phone number: 303-881-8003 See Resume Nan Waller Burnett speaks at sixth annual Kaplan Lecture in Conflict Resolution		NAN WALLER BURNETT MILES E. DAVIES

As part of the everyday operation of a business, conflicts will arise. Whether these conflicts stem from employment disputes, personnel differences, contract disputes with third parties, litigation, or operational difficulties, resolving these disputes can frustrating and costly. The attention of management and employees becomes diverted and distracted and resources are expended which might otherwise have been utilized in furthering the success of the business.

The resolution of these conflicts through alternative dispute resolution results in returning employees and resources to the accomplishment of the business mission in a timely and efficient manner. Avoiding litigation and resolving disputes through the use of mediation is a tool every business should consider in furthering the success of that business.

Resolution of the following disputes can be quickly and economically resolved through the use of mediation.

• Employer-employee
• Interpersonal differences
• Contract disputes
• Organizational difficulties
• Litigation of any type
• Negotiation, internal and external
• Consumer complaints
• Business Planning

Any dispute or conflict that interferes with the smooth operation and success of the business can be facilitated through the use of mediation. Even if the entire conflict is not resolved the framework within which to resolve the issues can be established and provide the basis for eventual resolution.