ADVANCED ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND MEDIATION

Course Objectives: • Develop a deep understanding of advanced alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques and their applications • Gain expertise in mediation strategies and techniques for complex disputes • Learn to effectively manage challenging situations and difficult parties in mediation • Enhance skills in drafting settlement agreements and enforcing mediated outcomes • Explore ethical considerations and professional responsibilities in advanced ADR practice Course Content: Advanced ADR Techniques • Arbitration and its variations • Collaborative law and cooperative practice • Early neutral evaluation and case assessment • Hybrid ADR processes and multi-tiered dispute resolution Mediation Strategies for Complex Disputes • Dealing with power imbalances and high-conflict parties • Handling emotional and psychological aspects of disputes • Techniques for breaking impasses and overcoming deadlocks • Caucusing and shuttle diplomacy in mediation Mediator Interventions and Techniques • Active listening and effective questioning • Reframing and reformulating issues • Generating options and exploring alternatives • Facilitating joint sessions and private meetings Drafting and Enforcing Mediated Outcomes • Drafting clear and enforceable settlement agreements • Addressing contingencies and future disputes in agreements • Enforcing mediated outcomes and dealing with non-compliance • Confidentiality and admissibility of mediation communications Ethical Considerations in Advanced ADR Practice • Impartiality and neutrality in complex disputes • Conflicts of interest and disclosure requirements • Confidentiality and privilege in advanced ADR processes • Competence and continuing education for ADR practitioners Professional Responsibilities and Liability • Scope of practice and limitations of the mediator’s role • Duty of care and standard of conduct for ADR practitioners • Liability and risk management in advanced ADR practice • Continuing professional development and maintaining expertise METHODOLOGY The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities. DATE: 1ST BATCH: 10th – 13th Feb, 2026     2ND BATCH: 2nd – 5th June, 2026 3RD BATCH: 28th – 30th Sep, 2026