As the world continues to grapple with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, businesses and organizations are finding innovative ways to adapt to the new normal. One such organization is the Oklahoma Mediation Center, which has recently announced the launch of virtual mediation services to provide a safe and efficient alternative to in-person mediation sessions.The Oklahoma Mediation Center, a leading provider of mediation services in the state, has been helping individuals and businesses resolve disputes through mediation for years. With the advent of the pandemic, the center quickly realized the need to adapt their services to meet the challenges posed by social distancing and stay-at-home orders.“Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our clients and staff,” said John Smith, Director of the Oklahoma Mediation Center. “We understand that the pandemic has created new obstacles for our clients seeking resolution to their disputes, which is why we have introduced virtual mediation services to ensure that we can continue to provide our services in a safe and accessible manner.”Virtual mediation allows parties to participate in mediation sessions remotely, using video conferencing technology to communicate and negotiate with the help of a trained mediator. This eliminates the need for in-person meetings, reducing the risk of exposure to the virus while maintaining the effectiveness and confidentiality of the mediation process.“We have been working hard to ensure that our virtual mediation services are just as effective as our in-person sessions,” said Sarah Johnson, a mediator at the Oklahoma Mediation Center. “Through video conferencing and other online tools, we are able to facilitate productive and meaningful discussions between parties, helping them reach mutually agreeable solutions to their disputes.”The introduction of virtual mediation services by the Oklahoma Mediation Center has been met with positive feedback from clients who have already used the service. Many have expressed appreciation for the convenience and flexibility of virtual mediation, which allows them to participate in sessions from the comfort of their own homes or offices.With the success of their virtual mediation services, the Oklahoma Mediation Center is hopeful that they will be able to continue providing high-quality mediation services to clients across the state, even as the pandemic persists. As businesses and individuals adjust to the new realities of the post-COVID world, virtual mediation may well become a permanent fixture in the field of conflict resolution.