Choose a private, distraction-free location
Join from a quiet place where conversations cannot be overheard and you can give the mediation your full attention.
Participating effectively in a virtual mediation
A little preparation protects confidentiality, minimizes delays, and helps everyone focus on resolving the dispute.
Be prepared to appear on camera
Use a well-lit location where your face is visible. If privacy, medical, religious, or technical circumstances affect video participation, let Leigh know in advance.
Let Leigh know who is in the room
No one should be present or listening off camera without everyone’s knowledge.
Do not record the mediation
Do not make audio or video recordings or screenshots unless everyone has expressly agreed beforehand.
Test your technology
Check your internet connection, camera, microphone, speakers, and videoconferencing software before the session.
Make sure decision-makers are available
If someone else’s approval will be needed, discuss the best way to include that person before mediation day.
Give the mediation your full attention
Avoid scheduling other meetings or activities during the session.
Most technology and scheduling issues are easy to solve when I know about them ahead of time.
Contact Leigh before the mediation with concerns about privacy, access, technology, scheduling, or who needs to participate.