Sunday, February 19, 2012
Week 4; Post 3
Communication majors would make fantastic mediators because one of the roles of a mediator is to be competent in communication. The mediator must refrain from having any judgement against or in favor of either of the conflicting parties. They must also be able to give constructive feedback when it it requested. The mediator must have the ability to only speak for themselves and not for the person or people they are mediating for. The mediators are also responsible for making sure that both parties involved abide by the communication rules. Lawyers and psychotherapists may find it difficult to play the role of mediator because they often have different goals in mind than just a mediator that doesn't have any stake in the dispute. A mediators job is to facilitate a healthy way to work through an issue, create a final agreement, and wish both parties the best of luck in the future.
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I agree with you that communication majors would make fantastic mediators! We are able to come into the conflict and not be bias. We come in with an open mind and have skills to teach both parties how to communicate better. We also are there to calm down the conversation if it is getting to hot! Communication majors are trained to do that by helping either party explain their side without offending the other party. For Lawyers and psychotherapists this is not an easy task! They are trained differently than communication majors. They are not trained to listen, they are trained to talk and take sides. Communication majors are there to make the conversation more at peace.
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