Has ‘Mediation’ become a dirty word?

Has ‘Mediation’ become a dirty word?

As I talk to people I have noticed that they often have negative feelings about mediation. Sometimes this stems from its association with uncomfortable legal processes. Other times may come from poorly managed sessions run by well-meaning, inexperienced or untrained ‘mediators’. Recently, during a presentation, a participant discussed the fear some people have about mediation. […]