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Giving advanced training  to those  who have already handled hundreds of mediations is a very great challenge. Trainees may be from different backgrounds. Some of the trainees may have knowledge base but may not have so much of practical experience required to handle different types  of disputes. Some may have handled hundreds or even thousandsContinue reading “….TOT 147- THREE PARTS’ TECHNIQUE”

…. TOT 146 WEEK 146- BOARD  WRITING One of the objectives of Board writing  is  to reinforce what is already  stated .  Board writing is used as a tool  at different levels by trainers to meet different objectives.   Board writing is  also used  to  bring  perfect synergy between practical and theory. Making use ofContinue reading “….TOT146-BOARD WRITING”

TOT 145-WEEK 145 “ Work on yourself”. “Never fail to address shortfalls”. Trainers perform differently in different training programs. At times, even  the best of the trainers may not feel satisfied at the end of  their  session.  Notwithstanding appreciations and  good comments and/ or feedback from trainees and co trainers, a trainer is the bestContinue reading “….TOT 145-Work on Yourself”

…. TOT 144 –WEEK 144 “Strengthening techniques”. In advanced training trainers’ responsibilities are different. They have to constantly work on strengthening the skills of the trainees  , the concepts they already know and   contribute value additions to their knowledge base. Designing  the curriculum and the  working  time table  for advanced courses is  a challenge. TheContinue reading “….TOT 144-Strengthening techniques”

…. TOT 143 WEEK 143 Map Technique  Trainers  can use the  Map  Technique to make their  sessions  stress free and  also  very effective. They  structure the  session  well before hand very neatly, and, by and large  follow the same structure  even  on the training floor. Basic guiding principles : (i) Topic  for consideration                                              (ii)Continue reading “….TOT 143-MAP TECHNIQUE”

…. TOT 142-WEEK 142 “ Training through Role Play”  . Trainees learn a lot from simulation exercises and role plays.  Role plays are effective tools to bring in perfect  synergy between  practical and theoretical knowledge. Trainees get more  strengthened  when  a trainer stands next to them throughout the role play  to monitor at least someContinue reading “….TOT 142”

…. TOT 141-WEEK 141 Spectrum of problem and solutions (for advanced training only) Mediation is a facilitative process. Mediator facilitates the  disputing parties in understanding their problem, understanding the  possible solutions that can be  expected, and in moving them from problem towards solution. After understanding the entire narrative given by the disputing parties and otherContinue reading “….TOT 141 Spectrum of Problem and Solutions”

…. WEEK -140 “Disciplined  questioning.” Moving the  disputing parties and other participants in mediation from talking to conversation, and from there to fruitful discussion , and slowly towards negotiation and at the end , leading them to the stage of  taking decision either way is navigated by the mediator.    Objectives of questioning  by the mediatorContinue reading “….TOT140-“Disciplined Questioning””

WEEK 139 “READING MATERIAL”  Reading materials  are given to the trainees  by some trainers as  a tool in the process of learning. These can be given either  before  , or during the training. Some reading materials are  prepared by the trainer and given to the trainees , which may be of guidance value. EXAMPLE: USEContinue reading “….TOT 139- READING MATERIAL”

….TOT 138–WEEK 138 “I want more time”. Some trainers think that there  efficiency is determined based on how long they are capable of holding the  session. Of course length of time  taken by a trainer also plays a role but it is not just the duration of the session  that decides the efficiency of theContinue reading “TOT 138- “I want more time”.”