arriving at the win-win: striking balance

It’s human nature that conflicts arise in the workplace, among families running a business or in personal relationships. But it’s also human nature, as Centrum Founder and Managing Principal Jeff Husserl points out, “that we’re prone to declare war on our problems rather than working together to resolve them.” Jeff helps parties bring the costly and destructive war to an end and resolve their conflict in a mutually satisfying manner. He combines his extensive experience in human resources and as an entrepreneur with years of proven success as a professional mediator to bring a positive resolution to the most intractable disputes.

Mediation in the workplace

A former chief human resources officer for a major financial institution, Jeff now serves as a mediator for the Los Angeles office of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and on the mediation panel for the San Diego Superior Court’s civil mediation program. This unmatched experience gives him a unique perspective that he applies to workplace and employment mediation. Jeff is a firm believer in clear communication and early intervention, which often prevent issues from escalating. But in the event that a workplace dispute does rise to the level of litigation, he’s uniquely qualified to help both parties understand and evaluate the risks and opportunities associated with the case.

Mediation in family and personal matters

Disputes within families running a business or in personal relationships present additional layers of complexity. They require a mediator who is able to find the elusive balance amid the emotional context while maintaining laser focus on progress toward settlement. Jeff’s vast experience and empathic approach enable him to successfully navigate these types of disputes to swiftly arrive at the dissolution of the disagreement and the satisfaction of all parties.

An Impassioned Advocate for All

“Neutrality is essential in mediation,” says Jeff, “but I view it as a multi-directional partiality. I’m on everyone’s side so we can engage in a constructive dialogue and reach an agreement.”