When a mediator meets the individual involved in the dispute where they are, it becomes easier for them to have better subjective perceptions of the facts behind the dispute, understand biases of any sort and get a deeper insight into the dispute and its underlying cause. It further allows both the mediator and person involved in the dispute to rethink the conflict with more openness. The mediator helps build trust with each of the parties. https://mikegregonline.wordpress.com/2022/08/09/mediation-and-negotiation-two-intertwined-dispute-resolution-techniques/.