ADVANCED MEDIATION TECHNIQUES
Course Objectives:
The purpose of “Advanced Mediation” is to equip neutrals with advanced mediation and other ADR skills to take them beyond basic proficiency in mediation, conciliation, and neutral ADR settlement approach. Advanced issues such as complicated cases, impasse handling, and the roles of culture and gender in ADR processes is included. The course involves participation in five-day (40 hours) training workshops followed by observation mediation cases and practices mediation experience on the field. Extensive role plays help participants develop in-depth skills. Basic mediation training is a prerequisite; mediation or another ADR experience is also recommended.
Participants will experience mediation practice through classroom simulations, observation and analysis of informal interest-based negotiations and mediation in their lives and case studies.
Main topics
At a minimum, an advanced mediation training curriculum will typically cover the following topics:
Methodology
This training course is typically taught utilizing a range of teaching methods, including lecture, large and small group discussion, interactive exercises and coached role-playing. Participants will have at least three opportunities to play a mediator in coached role-playing under the supervision of an experienced mediator, who will provide feedback to support and facilitate learning.
Application and costs
Participants will be selected based on who accomplished the 40 hours of basic mediation course and completed mediation cases observation and mediation practice experiences.
The fee for the course is USD 150, inclusive of tuition, stationary, and coffee breaks (to be paid in full before the course starts). The number of participants is limited to 25, and we encourage you to apply or register for the course or requist further information.
The purpose of “Advanced Mediation” is to equip neutrals with advanced mediation and other ADR skills to take them beyond basic proficiency in mediation, conciliation, and neutral ADR settlement approach. Advanced issues such as complicated cases, impasse handling, and the roles of culture and gender in ADR processes is included. The course involves participation in five-day (40 hours) training workshops followed by observation mediation cases and practices mediation experience on the field. Extensive role plays help participants develop in-depth skills. Basic mediation training is a prerequisite; mediation or another ADR experience is also recommended.
Participants will experience mediation practice through classroom simulations, observation and analysis of informal interest-based negotiations and mediation in their lives and case studies.
Main topics
At a minimum, an advanced mediation training curriculum will typically cover the following topics:
- Mediation Principles and Ethics,
- Mediation Standard
- Code of conduct of mediation
- Skills and Techniques of Mediation,
- Communication skills for conflict resolution
- Values and bias awareness
- Cultural diversity
- Power imbalance
- Ethical issues, including confidentiality, impartiality, informed consent, conflict of interest and responsibilities to neutral third parties.
Methodology
This training course is typically taught utilizing a range of teaching methods, including lecture, large and small group discussion, interactive exercises and coached role-playing. Participants will have at least three opportunities to play a mediator in coached role-playing under the supervision of an experienced mediator, who will provide feedback to support and facilitate learning.
Application and costs
Participants will be selected based on who accomplished the 40 hours of basic mediation course and completed mediation cases observation and mediation practice experiences.
The fee for the course is USD 150, inclusive of tuition, stationary, and coffee breaks (to be paid in full before the course starts). The number of participants is limited to 25, and we encourage you to apply or register for the course or requist further information.