mediation vs conciliation

Question 1

mediation is cheap

Answer 1

conciliation is expensive

Question 2

mediator is a neutral 3rd party that steers to compromise, only giving suggestions if asked allowing parties to be involved in decision making

Answer 2

conciliator provides extra input and is heavily involved in decision making by giving indication to law or other technicalities

Question 3

conciliation is perceived as brass/bulldozing as can lead to collapse in adr; informal process so could be not taken seriously a party

Answer 3

mediation, parties can be in same or different rooms (by their choice) which avoids conflict

Question 4

mediation is private

Answer 4

conciliation is private

Question 5

mediation is not binding

Answer 5

conciliation is not binding

Question 6

point of mediation is to come to a compromise where both parties come to an amicable decision

Answer 6

point of conciliation is to come to a compromise where both parties come to an amicable decision

Question 7

messenger is trusted and has confidence in by parties

Answer 7

conciliator is trusted and has confidence in by parties