mediation – Training of Trainers in Mediation

….TOT 217- FALSE ASSUMPTIONS

…. TOT 217-WEEK 217 “Getting over the trap of False Assumptions” Trainer is required to understand the distinction between true confidence and projected confidence. False Assumptions prompt a person to work with projected confidence. Ex: Some Assumptions:- Assuming that i) I know the topic very well. ii) I can present the topic with ease. iii)Continue reading “….TOT 217- FALSE ASSUMPTIONS”

….TOT 197- UNDERSTANDING WORDS AND MEANING

…. TOT 197-WEEK 197 TRAINING TO UNDERSTAND WORDS & MEANING (To be used in Advance Training) NOTE: (The objective of this weekly blog is to help Trainers giving training in mediation to upgrade their skills). Words play a vital role in disputes. Meaning attributed to each of the words plays vital role in Mediation. AsContinue reading “….TOT 197- UNDERSTANDING WORDS AND MEANING”

….TOT 193- Observation – Integral part of Active listening

…. TOT 193-WEEK 193 Observation as Integral part Active Listening (To be used in Advance training). Narratives are part of mediation process. Each party and each of the participants give their own narratives. Mediator has to listen to these narratives. Observation is part of active listening. Trainers have to strengthen active listening skills inContinue reading “….TOT 193- Observation – Integral part of Active listening”

….TOT188-Coaching the technique of Facilitation

…. TOT 188- WEEK 188 “Coaching the technique of Facilitation”. Mediation is considered as a facilitation process. Mediator facilitates the parties to arrive at a solution (which is always subject to their right of self determination). The very concept of facilitation has to be imbibed in the trainees from the very first basic training inContinue reading “….TOT188-Coaching the technique of Facilitation”

….TOT 187- From Past towards Future

…. TOT 187 WEEK 187 “From Past towards Future” (To be used in advanced training). Mediation is a process which shifts the mindset of the parties from past towards their future in the present. It is very challenging for any mediator to shift the focus of the parties from past to future. Parties feelContinue reading “….TOT 187- From Past towards Future”

….TOT 186- Guiding principles for Trainers

GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR TRAINERS Any trainer giving training in mediation cannot ignore the following three areas: 1.Imparting knowledge Based on the type of training ( Basic training/ Refresher course/Advanced training) the trainer has to identify the areas in which knowledge has to be imparted. This part of training is completely based on the “content” thatContinue reading “….TOT 186- Guiding principles for Trainers”

….TOT 182- Training through Facilitation

…. TOT 182-WEEK 182 Training through Facilitation One of the important training techniques more useful in mediation training is “Facilitation”. As mediation is considered as a facilitative process, and mediators being considered as facilitators, it is important to see to it that , trainees understand the techniques of facilitation. Including facilitation as part of the Continue reading “….TOT 182- Training through Facilitation”

….TOT 181-‘Identifying Common Interests’

…. TOT 181-WEEK 181 “Identifying common interests.” Identification of common interests , helps to move parties from thinking about individual gain to thinking about mutual gain. Taking an imaginary leap into other’s role and thinking from their perspective helps building empathetic connection. One of the ways to achieve this is to make the effective useContinue reading “….TOT 181-‘Identifying Common Interests’”

….TOT 180- Continued Learning

…. Mediation training has a blend of many forms of learning. Courses are differently, thoughtfully and meticulously designed to see to it that trainees turn out to be the best mediators. I – STEP- Basic Course In this course , basic training in mediation is given. By and large the trainees undergo training inContinue reading “….TOT 180- Continued Learning”

….TOT 176-From Head to Hand

…. TOT 176 WEEK 176 “ From Head to Hand” (To be used in advanced training) What matters most to a party and what matters least are two important factors to be considered by the mediator in any mediation. Training in mediation includes equipping the mediators to get accurate information on both these factors. FollowingContinue reading “….TOT 176-From Head to Hand”