# Mediation vs. Investigation: Choosing the Right Path for Workplace Conflict

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Podcast: [Conflict Skills](https://stenobird.com/podcast/conflict-skills-5984529)
Published: 2026-03-04T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of the Conflict Skills Podcast, Simon Goode is joined by a fellow mediator mediator and former employment lawyer, Fiona Bigelli, to discuss the realities of workplace investigations and alternative approaches to resolving conflict. Fiona shares insights on the high-stakes, structured nature of investigations, the importance of procedural fairness, and why addressing issues early—with coaching, facilitated workshops, and mediation—can often be more effective and restorative. Th...

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