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Mediation training is teamwork. The success of training depends on coordination between/amongst trainers. Balancing and bridging play a very vital role in mediation training. Some shortages noticed at some point in time may have to be addressed. Who has not done that which ought to have been done and /or who has committed the mistake/sContinue reading “TOT 97: Top-Up Technique”

Training in Mediation is ‘Object-Based Training’. The primary objective is to see to it that the trainees equip themselves with the relevant concepts, techniques and required skills in order to effectively play their roles as mediators. It is in this background, what is taught is not more important compared to what is learned. ‘Learning outcome’Continue reading “TOT 96: OBT”

Mediation is a process where persons, their relative problems, and the solutions which the persons involved in the problem expect, all will have to be handled simultaneously. None of these can be ignored by a mediator. However focusing more on any one of these, and ignoring the other two or even one of the threeContinue reading “TOT 95: Segmentation in Mediation”

There cannot be a single answer to the question ‘ What makes one a successful trainer’? It is the result of the sum total of many. It is the sum total of knowledge, wisdom, maturity, hard work, commitment, dedication, passion, reflection, precision, knowing the value of time, cause and effect and many more. Many doContinue reading “Week 94: Successful Trainer”

Coaching involves a strategy for the development of another individual. It is a process through which desired change in trainees’ performance is achieved. It is not an empty formality. It is not about dos and don’ts of practical mediation. Trainer , as a Coach should develop strategy of general principles. Then, the trainer has toContinue reading “Week 93: Nuances of Coaching”

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”