Conflict in our communities can be costly and painful experiences. Mediation and conflict training are excellent methods for resolving conflict in a respectful and positive way. The professionals of Forward Focus, PLLC offer cutting edge mediation and consulting services for churches, synagogues, neighborhood associations and other community groups to help these organizations function more smoothly, move through conflict with grace and ease and focus on the mission of their organization rather than internal conflict. Our professionals can assist organizations and community groups in a wide variety of settings, both large and small, to resolve conflict. Conflict within religious communities can be particularly painful. Forward Focus offers mediation services to help your church, synagogue, or other religious organization understand and resolve your conflict so that your community can begin moving toward healing and peace. These services are also beneficial for easing pastoral/leader transition. (more…)

Many of you have heard of ADR but what about ODR?  As defined in Wikipedia, the online dictionary/encyclopedia website, ODR or “Online Dispute Resolution” is:  a branch of dispute resolution which uses technology to facilitate the resolution of disputes between parties. It primarily involves negotiation, mediation or arbitration, or a combination of all three. In this respect it is often seen as being the online equivalent of Alternative dispute resolution (ADR). However, ODR can also augment these traditional means of resolving disputes by applying innovative techniques and online technologies to the process. (more…)