Mediation and Consulting

Guiding organizations and individuals to resolve conflicts and achieve meaningful growth.

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Bridging Performance and Organizational Growth

Organizations face complex challenges. Change, conflict, and underperformance can stall growth. The Mediation & Consulting team, led by Dr. Claudia G. Barnett, helps organizations navigate these challenges with professional growth consulting.

Build Inclusive Organizations

Diversity and inclusion isn't just policy-it's performance. Customized strategies help uncover gaps, reduce bias, and foster engagement. Dr. Barnett's expertise in adult learning and certified D&I strategies ensures solutions are actionable, research-based, and aligned with business goals.

Resolve Conflicts With Clarity

Disputes can derail productivity and morale. Mediation services guide parties toward constructive dialogue and fair agreements. Whether civil, family, or corporate, the process focuses on communication, understanding, and lasting resolution.

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Civil & Family Mediation

Conflicts, whether legal, corporate, or personal, are best resolved through clarity, trust, and structured communication. Mediation under Dr. Barnett emphasizes:

  • Rapport and Empathy: Building trust with parties and legal counsel to ensure meaningful dialogue.
  • Reality and Perspective: Bringing clarity to complex conflicts while maintaining impartiality.
  • Non-confrontational Resolution: Encouraging constructive discussion and mutually beneficial outcomes.

Organizational Change Management

Dr. Barnett's extensive experience spanning the Department of Defense, Veterans Administration, corporate consulting, and mentoring over 283+ doctoral students brings a unique understanding of the psychology of change. Organizations are guided from challenge to opportunity, ensuring both measurable results and a reliable legal resolution strategy.