Mediation, Negotiation Training Available March, 2004

February 16, 2004

The Center for Dispute Resolution at Capital University Law School will offer comprehensive mediation and negotiation training March 8-12, 2004.

Class topics range from basic and higher-level mediation skills to negotiation skills and succeeding in the business of mediation. Training offered are:

• Intensive Mediation; March 8-12, 2004; 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. This 40-hour training provides individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to begin mediating. This one-week program includes basic mediation training with several advanced mediation trainings to offer the beginning mediator a comprehensive training experience. Register online.

• Negotiation: The Building Block of Dispute Resolution; March 8; 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. This one day training explores the many components of negotiation theory (attitudes, styles, tactics and strategies), as well as the sources of power and various techniques for dealing with power in negotiations. This training is extremely beneficial in helping mediators to better understand the negotiation dynamics that occur in mediation and to better select techniques to overcome barriers to resolution. Register online.

• Basic Mediation; March 9-10, 2004; 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. This two day mediation training teaches the basic skills used by an effective mediator. Disciplinary in nature, it is useful for people with multiple backgrounds and experience levels. Register online.

• Becoming a More Effective Mediator; March 11, 2004; 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. This is an advanced skills training in identifying issues, generating alternatives and caucusing. Register online.

• Succeeding in the Business of Mediation; March 12, 2004; 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. This one-half day training will enhance a mediator’s ability to prepare for and conduct a mediation process. Register online.

• Mediation Ethics; March 12, 2004; 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm. This training explores the interaction of various ethical guides within diverse mediation contexts and engages participants in thoughtful discussions. Register online.

Three Capital University Law School faculty members provide these courses. They are Scot Dewhirst, Co-Director of the Center for Dispute Resolution; Roberta Mitchell, Co-Director of the Center for Dispute Resolution; and Terry Wheeler, Executive Director of the Center for Dispute Resolution.

Each of these courses is approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio for continuing legal education (CLE) credits. Other continuing education credit may also be available, please check registration pages for details.

In addition, some courses may qualify for pre-payment of registration fees to employees of the state of Ohio from the Workforce Development fund. For more information, go to www.wdonline.org to download the Pre-Payment Application under the heading Professional Development Program.

For complete course descriptions, information about costs, and future classes, see the Center for Dispute Resolution Website: http://www.law.capital.edu/disputeresolution/, or call the Center at (614) 221-2396.