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: 18th – 21st Feb, 2025
2ND BATCH: 3rd – 6th June, 2025
3RD BATCH: 23rd – 26th Sept, 2025