MWI Executive Mediation Training (weekdays)
MWI's Executive Forty-Hour Mediation Training is designed to prepare managers, executives, lawyers and other professionals to effectively facilitate the mediation process. This comprehensive five-day skill-building program prepares mediators to deliver a mediator’s opening, assist parties to define interests, generate options, analyze alternatives and overcome barriers to agreement and draft mediation memorandums utilizing lectures, demonstrations, interactive exercises, supervised role-plays, and group discussions. MWI's mediation trainings meet the training requirement outlined in the Massachusetts Confidentiality Statute (MGL ch233 sec 23C) and Rule 8(c)(i) of the MA Supreme Judicial Court's Uniform Rules on Dispute Resolution.
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 and communication techniques.
DATES / TIMES
May 21-25, 2012 (Monday through Friday)
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Boston, Massachusetts
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REGISTRATION AND COST
The cost of the training is $1325 per person (or $1275 if registered a month in advance). Please call 800-348-4888 x10 or send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for a brochure and registration form. Space is limited to 24 participants.
TOPICS TO BE COVERED
- 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.
REASONS TO ATTEND
- 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.
PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE
- 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 a wine and cheese reception on the last day of program.
- CEUs (Continuing Education Units) available:
- Licensed Social Workers: This program has been approved for 35 Category I Continuing Education Hours for relicensure with NASW for LICSWs.
- Mental Health Counselors: This program has been approved for 35 Category I Continuing Education Hours with MMCEP for LMHCs.
- Human Resource Professionals: This program has been approved for 32 (General) recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute. Please contact MWI for details.
The use of this seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met the HR Certification Institute's criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.
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).
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Please call the MWI office at 800-348-4888 x21 or send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for directions and more information about the training program.
TRAINERS
 Chuck Doran |
 Diane Levin |
 Arline Kardasis |
 Vicky Bennet |
 Tad Mayer |
Also in attendance will be trainers and role-play coaches from the family, business and academic mediation communities.
Please see our Basic Mediation Training Program Schedule Overview for additional dates and programs.
Click here to learn more about the differences between MWI's Forty-Hour Mediation Training Program and MWI's Executive Forty-Hour Mediation Training Program.
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For more information about MWI's Executive Mediation Training Program and MWI's Post-Training Mediation Opportunities, please contact Chuck Doran, Lead Trainer at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 800-348-4888 x22.
