MWI's Executive Forty-Hour Mediation Training is designed to prepare managers, executives, lawyers and other professionals to effectively facilitate the mediation process.  This training will explore all aspects of the mediation process through lectures, demonstrations, interactive exercises, supervised role-plays, and group discussions.


THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO: 

• Prepare participants to effectively facilitate the mediation process - from the mediator's opening to agreement writing;

• Help participants apply a negotiation framework to the mediation process; assist parties in their efforts to define the issues, focus their interests and generate options that secure sound resolutions;

• Provide participants with the skills necessary to mediate effectively. These skills include: interactive listening skills, steps to overcoming barriers to agreement, questioning techniques and fostering communication.

• An overview of mediation and other ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) methods;  Various mediation styles including facilitative, directive and evaluative - the differences and goals;
  
• The nature and dynamics of conflict;
  
• The role and skills of a mediator including: setting the stage, defining the issues; identifying interests, transmitting information, communicating effectively; generating options for resolution, drafting agreements;
  
• Mediating with a co-mediator; Solo mediation techniques;
  
• The five principles of mediation; Ethical duties and dilemmas facing mediators; Mediator confidentiality and liability; Dovetailing mediation and the law;
  
• The art of effective questioning;  Empathy and the mediation process;
  
• Dealing with challenging personalities, mediator bias and challenges to neutrality.  Dealing with power differentials;
  
• State and national mediation resources; Mediation and ADR web sites, listservs and newsgroups.

• BUILD and EXPAND your dispute resolution skill set; 

• ENHANCE your communication skills and capacity to listen effectively; 

• NETWORK with participants and a faculty of seasoned ADR professionals dedicated to your growth as a mediator; 

• LEARN from lively interactive presentations and personal coaching designed to help refine your mediation skills. 

October 20-24, 2008 (Monday through Friday)
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM 
Boston, Massachusetts 

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Please see our Basic Training Program Schedule Overview for additional dates and programs.

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• 40-hours of mediation training: including three role-play opportunities for each participant to mediate with supervision; 

• Certificate of Completion: in accordance with M.G.L. chapter 233 section 23C (Confidentiality Statute); 

• Mediation Manual and Resources: A complete guide to mediation including reference materials and a bibliography. Information on state and national dispute resolution organizations;
   
• Morning and afternoon refreshments will be provided on each day of the program and lunch will be available on the first, third and fifth day of the program;  Participants are invited to attend two wine and cheese receptions at the end of the first and last day of training;

• CEUs (Continuing Education Units) available. This program has been approved for Category I Continuing Education Hours for relicensure with NASW for LICSWs and Category I Continuing Education Hours with MMCEP for LMHCs.  Please contact MWI for details; 

• Continuing Legal Education Credits:  CLE’s have been awarded to every training participant who has applied after completing a MWI program.  Please call 800-348-4888 x22 for details.

LOCATION 

The Union Club 
8 Park Street 
Boston, MA 02108 

The Union Club is accessible by the "T" on the red line (Park Street) or by car from Routes 93 and 90 (Massachusetts Turnpike). (Click here for a map and driving directions.)

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Please call the MWI office at 800-348-4888 x21 or send an email to mwi@mwi.org  for directions and more information about the training program.

TRAINERS 

Charles Doran
Moshe Cohen
Diane Levin

Special Guest Speakers have included

David Hoffman
Jack Wofford
Dina Beach Lynch

REGISTRATION AND COST 

The cost of the training is $1225 per person (or $1175 if registered a month in advance). Please click here to register or call 800-348-4888 x10 or send an email to mwi@mwi.org for a brochure and registration form. Space is limited to 24 participants. 

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MWI trainers can conduct this program on-site at your business, institution or organization at your request.  Please contact Charles Doran at <cdoran@mwi.org> or 800-348-4888 x22 for a detailed proposal and additional information.