Originally from Alternatives to the High Cost of Litigation

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Q: What is multi-dimensional mediation?

A: Multi-dimensional mediation goes beyond the usual concept of multiparty mediation, although it can and often does include more than one party. As the term suggests, multi-dimensional mediation involves mediating beyond the normal two-party scenario where many other factors come into play. These can include any of the following: more than one party; several entities participating in the mediation whether formal parties or not; attorneys acting as parties; a large number of mediation participants; employment of co-mediators, assistant mediators or experts consulting with the mediator; different media used to conduct the mediation; participants coming from different countries, cultural and negotiating traditions; use of more than one language for the mediation, and more than one organization involved in administrative aspects of the mediation.