20 Added Values of Mediation

Mediator Development Programme 19-23 October 2026

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Module 1 - Foundations of Mediation

  • 1.1 Welcome to the Mediator Skills Training Programme
  • 1.2 Why Disputes Arise in Mediation
  • 1.3 Mediation Fundamentals - Defining Mediation
  • 1.4 Mediation in Modern Dispute Resolution
  • 1.5 Key ADR Case Law in England and Wales
  • Foundations of Mediation - Module 1 Knowledge Check
  • Module 1 Practical Activity: Mediation Fundamentals and the Dispute Resolution Landscape

Module 2 - The Mediator’s Toolkit

  • 2.1 Cultural Awareness in Mediation
  • 2.2 Mediation Psychology and Negotiation
  • 2.3 Mediator Communication Skills
  • 2.4 Mediation Ground Rules
  • The Mediator’s Toolkit - Module 2 Knowledge Check
  • Module 2 Practical Activity: Culture, Psychology, Communication and Ground Rules

Module 3 - Running the Mediation

  • 3.1 Open a Mediation Effectively
  • 3.2 The Exploration Phase of Mediation
  • 3.3 Protect Confidentiality in Private Sessions
  • 3.4 Mediation Bargaining and Deadlock
  • Running the Mediation - Module 3 Knowledge Check
  • Module 3 Practical Activity: Opening, Exploration, Private Sessions, Bargaining and Closing

Module 4 - Advanced Practice and Professional Standards

  • 4.4 Thank you for watching
  • 4.1 Mediation Advocacy
  • 4.2 Manage Difficult Parties in Mediation
  • 4.3 Ethics in Mediation
  • Advanced Practice and Professional Standards - Module 4 Knowledge Check
  • Module 4 Practical Activity: Advocacy, Difficult Parties, Ethics and Bringing the Learning Together

Optional Module: Using AI Safely in Mediation

  • Use AI Safely in Mediation
  • Use AI Safely in Mediation Lesson

Course Documents and Slides

  • Hunt ADR Mediator Training Manual September 2022 Edition
  • Mediator Development Programme Terms and Conditions.pdf
  • Mediation Opening Session Checklist.pdf
  • Online Day One No Video.pdf
  • 20 Added Values of Mediation
  • Online Day Two Hunt ADR People Skills for Mediators.pdf
  • Online Day Three.pdf
  • 2026 Assessment Form.docx
  • Online Day Four.pdf