Mediation Practice

Mediation Practice

Contents of Mediation Practice

Contents of this subject matter include:

• A short history of the evolution of mediation
• Generic facilitation mediation model (Managing initial contacts with the disputing parties, Selecting a strategy to guide the mediation, Roles and functions in mediation)
• Skills and techniques of mediators:(Conducting productive mediations, Beginning the mediation session, Defining the problem and setting the agenda, Uncovering interests and exploring the issues, Generating options and bargaining, Formal agreement and settlement)
• Mediation in practice( Roles of parties and representatives)
• Quality, standards and accountability in mediation
• Training and accreditation
• Legislative provisions and schemes
• Voluntary v mandatory mediation
• Enforceability of mediation clauses
• Confidentiality, privilege and ethical guidelines
• Liability and immunity
• Enforceability of settlement contracts