FM-14 - Mediation and Formal-Process Selector

Situation	Proper first consideration	Preparation needed
Relationship dispute remains negotiable but direct conversation is stuck	Mediation	Interests, BATNA, authority, settlement terms
Multi-party work needs structure, not adjudication	Facilitation	Stakeholder map, decision rights, agenda
Binding neutral determination required	Arbitration/adjudication as applicable	Record, counsel/policy review, authority
Safety, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, fraud, violence, legal/compliance concern	Protected formal process and appropriate professional review	Preserve facts; do not promise informal confidentiality