Evaluation of concilliation

• why is the active involvement of the concilliator considered an advantage of the process?

  the conciliator is impartial and independent of theparties. He/she can suggest and advise onoffers made and is qualified to do so. Theparties have the security of knowing theadvice is coming from a neutral source.
• why is expertise of the concilliator an advantage?

  the conciliator has expert knowledge and experience in the area of the dispute. Conciliators that work for ACAS are experts in employment law. They are therefore suitably qualified to offer advice and suggestions.
• why is an imbalance of power considered a disadvantage of concilliation?

  if one of the parties feelthat the conciliator is not neutral in the advice being given then this may impact on a resolution being reached.