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Intermediary
Negotiation, Problem Resolution
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Settle a
Negotiation or Dispute - Easily
and Amicably
With a Confidential, Impartial "Go-Between."
VALUE OF
INTERMEDIATION.
The most effective way to settle any unresolved matter is by using a reliable, impartial Intermediary.
Whenever there is a dispute, negotiation, or a
large transaction - there's risk of interpersonal differences or
misunderstandings clouding a settlement.
Then, it's best to have an impartial Intermediary,
confidentially working between the parties to
help settle
the matter. Regardless of whether the issue is something as simple as a claim not honored, a misunderstanding, or
complex negotiations over a large transaction
- it's the resolution that matters.
T-21 can help:
A T-21 Intermediary can
work at the request of one party in a matter or
impartially on behalf of all
parties and always maintain strict confidentiality.
Our
Intermediaries' goal is always:
Resolution.
Regardless of the issue - a
neutral, trusted go-between can help find a mutually acceptable solution.
HOW
T-21's INTERMEDIATION SERVICE WORKS.
T-21's Intermediary
service provides a confidential neutral
buffer between two or more
parties in a dispute or transaction. Since Intermediaries
are not a part of a
transaction or problem - they act in a professional, impartial, non-threatening manner.
This fosters more trust than someone who has a vested interest in the
matter - and this trust can be
a big help in any situation.
In some cases, a T-21
Intermediary is hired by one party to help settle an issue;
in other situations, all parties agree to an impartial T-21 Intermediary,
to help forge a
resolution.
In every
case - the T-21 Intermediary
Procedure
Protocol
calls for:
(1)
INFORMATION GATHERING.
The
Intermediary's first job
is to document
the problem / situation by speaking, separately and confidentially, with each person or party involved and
gathering supporting documentation.
(2)
COLLATION and VERIFICATION.
Their next job is to:
Sort-out the events, facts, and
responsibilities, identify the issues or
data in dispute and any common ground, and confidentially
verify these findings with each
party providing the information.
(3)
COMMUNICATION.
The third task
of the Intermediary
is to impartially communicate to each party,
the facts discovered as well as a
listing of common ground and disputed issues. (Note:
only information, approved for release by each information provider,
is communicated to other parties.)
(4)
NEGOTIATION and RECOMMENDATION.
The
T-21
Intermediary then
searches for and confidentially proposes alternative resolutions to
each party, separately, in a "what if" format.
By alternately working with each party,
individually, the Intermediary searches for areas of
possible agreement. This continues until a
resolution is attained.
(5)
AGREEMENT DOCUMENTATION.
The final step
is for the
T-21 Intermediary to
document and communicate the accepted resolution to everyone involved.
A T-21 Intermediary is Not an attorney, hired to fight for your
side.
T-21's Intermediary service is the
opposite of the legal system's adversarial process. The goal of this
T-21 program is to
reduce conflict and
fashion a mutually acceptable solution.
T-21 provides impartial, confidential solution-finder
services that one or all involved parties can hire and, in which no one surrenders any
legal rights.
Businesses' Customer Service Departments
can
provide T-21 Intermediary services to help settle disputes
with service, products, or warranties. Customers can use this T-21
service to help resolve a case for them. Other
times, by mutual agreement, all parties can share in this service, to help in a transition,
sale, or dispute.
Regardless of who hires this
service, T-21 Intermediaries are bound by a strict code of
ethics; every T-21 Intermediary must:
- Keep Information
Confidential (unless release is approved by the
provider),
- Be Impartial and Unbiased, Relying only on
Facts, and
- Maintain the Goal of
Resolution in all
instances.
COST-EFFECTIVENESS
of INTERMEDIATION NEGOTIATION / RESOLUTION.
This
T-21 service can benefit everyone involved in a transaction or dispute.
The presence of a
calming, unbiased, helpful voice can often remedy any situation.
It's always preferable to pursue an amicable solution, using T-21's
Intermediation services, before resorting to costly legal
proceedings.
The decision to
use this service should depend on the value of the issue.
It won't pay to use a
T-21 Intermediary to settle a $2 issue, but a larger claim or transaction may warrant it.
To determine whether this service is cost-effective for your
situation:
- Identify the value of the issue (in
money / time /
sentiment)
- Estimate
the success
probability
without Intermediation
- Consider the parties'
differences
and
discord involved
Then, if
the issue is important enough, this T-21
service can be very cost-effective for you and everyone else involved.
For examples of how
this Service can help, click:
Intermediary / Negotiation - Examples
GETTING INTERMEDIARY
NEGOTIATION and SOLUTION
HELP.
You can explore or start this
service easily; just
CONTACT
T-21
and a T-21 Team Manager (TM) will help you decide if this Service
is
right for you. You can also arrange for discussion of T-21 involvement with other parties
in your matter as it's desirable to have everyone share
in Intermediation. Regardless of how the service is arranged
- once approved, the T-21 Intermediary will
immediately begin the process.
Note on
Binding Intermediation:
On some occasions, when a stalemate has occurred, involved parties have
agreed to have the T-21 Intermediary make a decision, binding upon
all; this is a relatively rare situation and is strictly voluntary. Such arrangements are only accepted by T-21
if all parties request it and agree to abide by the
decision. T-21's decision in such cases is not
legally binding and success depends on each party's willingness to
resolve the matter and accept the Intermediary's decision.
COST
of T-21's INTERMEDIATION, NEGOTIATION, and RESOLUTION.
In most cases, confidential intercession
and creative solutions by a T-21
Intermediary
resolve issues rapidly. Other times, when interpersonal animosities or intransigence must be overcome, resolutions can take longer.
A simple issue may take from less than 1-hour up to 3- to 5-hours of
Intermediary Work Time. Very complex, contentious issues
will require more
time to resolve.
| Work
Time is
billed on T-21's standard 'Completed Work Minute' (CWM)
basis; (for more on this, click: CWM). Charges will
accrue from the actual CWM's expended. Clients are responsible to
maintain a balance sufficient to cover any work costs incurred. For more on T-21
Charges, click: T-21
Payments Policy.
For a listing of Departmental Rates, Click: T-21
Rates.
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EXPLORE
T-21's SOLUTION INTERMEDIATION SERVICES.
It costs you
nothing to explore
whether T-21 Intermediary
service is right for your situation.
Just CONTACT
T-21 and your T-21 Team Manager (TM) will discuss it with
you, evaluate your situation, and make recommendations.
Then, if you feel that this
T-21 service can help your situation, your TM will set
the process in motion.
Intermediation
Can Save Time and Money
for You and Everyone Else Involved.
For a Closer Look at Using Outsourcing and
T-21's Services, Click:
OUTSOURCING
INFORMATION
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For a look at other T-21 Services, click:
T-21
SERVICES
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