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The main objective of imparting 40 hours’ training in mediation is to see to it that mediators who are capable of handling live mediations, and assisting the participants in resolving their disputes are prepared. It is mainly through “ role plays “ and “simulation exercises”, the synergy between theory and practice is achieved. The presenceContinue reading “TOT 92: Coaching without Hurting”

Pointers are used in Training programs: To lead the participants to a point. To refresh the memory of the participants. To make them recap the important aspects dealt with. To enable them to remember the concepts easily. To reach to a point without beating round the bush. To enhance retention capacity of the participants. PointerContinue reading “TOT 91: Pointers”

Mediation is a facilitative process. Mediator plays the role of facilitator. Mediator facilitates the parties to arrive at a solution at different levels. One of the important aspects of training in mediation is to equip the trainees to know the art of facilitation. Sufficient inputs have to be given to the participants so that theyContinue reading “TOT 90: Training in facilitating”

Pomodoro technique is a time management technique propounded by Francesco Cirillo, a German Italian Programmer and a global specialist in mentoring. Its name originates from a tomato (Promodoro in Italian) shaped timer.  It helps an individual to concentrate and focus on things to be done at the present, without allowing the boredom factors or restlessnessContinue reading “Week 89: Applying the Pomodoro Technique”

Pre briefing is done before the roleplay is begun. Debriefing is done after the entire role play is completed or after each stage in the role play is completed. Pre briefing gives a road map to the mediator – as to what needs to be done. Debriefing makes the mediator understand what was rightly done,Continue reading “TOT 88: Logic behind pre-briefing and debriefing”

Role play by resource persons will give an insight to the participants about practical nuances of mediation. Some may emulate it by observing the mediator ( one of the resource persons). The participants may also learn how each of the resource persons stepped into the roles of the parties during the role play, how eachContinue reading “Week 87: Debriefing after roleplay by resource persons”

Many may have a deep desire to be excellent trainers. They may presume that they have worked very hard on the theoretical components. But when it comes to delivery / practical, they may fail or their performance may not be up to the expectation.  Before signing up for any training program it is always expectedContinue reading “TOT 86: “Five Minutes more today””

By and large trainees who undergo training in mediation are adults. Positive and negative reinforcement, which are components of any adult learning process, can be achieved through meticulously training the trainees in practical aspects. This does not mean that theory part of the learning process need not be given importance. Through training, one gets toContinue reading “TOT 85: Practical Trainer”

Objective of using visual aids in mediation training program is to make the trainees concentrate and understand any point or concept at a glance which cannot be so easily done with oral or written communication. It helps trainees grasp the point very quickly and helps them in drawing inferences quickly without spending too much timeContinue reading “TOT 84: Visual Aids”

“Listening through the eyes” Exercises to finer tune the procedural components of mediation are used in refresher courses and more in advanced courses. A role play is chosen. Trainers become the participants. One of the trainees is chosen as mediator. Once the opening statement is made, the mediator is asked to inform everyone, what didContinue reading “TOT 83: Fine tuning the procedural components”