The
International Advanced Mediator Retreat
BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN FOR
ALUMNi 2011, UK
AMR 2012, ITALY
An
advanced seven day residential course to be held in San
Pietro in Valle, Umbria, Italy.
22nd -
28th September 2010 Course Review
The course this year has
been another huge success due to the support and commitment
of the participants.
Comments received from this years team
included:
“a really deep
and fruitful experience for me...I have deepened some and
learned, a lot of new tools and skills.”
“ a breathtaking venue that forms a backdrop for
inspirational learning”
“ valuable insights from top class mediators in a
fantastic setting”
“ thank you very much for this outstanding
experience, being able to learn from and being in the
company of, such a wonderful group of people”
“ [I} got insights you do not find on any other
course, book or anywhere else”
“ This was certainly a great learning and skills
improvement opportunity”
“ Challenging at the best
level”
We invite you to join us in
• a unique opportunity to deepen and enhance your
mediation skills
• the company of experienced mediators from around the
world
• the character and beauty of a historical abbey set
in the hills of central Italy and for our sole use.
The Course
“A
unique opportunity to immerse yourself in advanced
mediation technique.”
This course is designed to develop and deepen the skills of
mediators who already have experience in mediating
commercial disputes. It is open to all mediators, whether
lawyers or not, and experience is more important than
qualification. This is a unique event with mediators from
different backgrounds and nationalities living, sharing and
working together in a beautiful location. The course builds
on the foundation skills and processes of civil and
commercial mediation.
It includes work on complex cases, dilemmas, challenges and
bespoke processes, and provides participants with an
opportunity to challenge their own and other
people’s, boundaries. A typical day starts at 08.30,
finishes around 18.30 with an extended lunch break. Now in
its seventh year, the International Advanced Mediator
Retreat is regarded as a highly valuable experience for
mediation professionals.
To view more details on the exceptional venue in Italy,
visit www.sanpietroinvalle.com
“
Total immersion in mediation, great food and the best of
company - real shared learning.”
Numbers are
strictly limited to 14 delegates.
“Through both its structured and unstructured activities, the course opened up new perspectives which can only have increased my effectiveness as a mediator.” MJS
Comments from previous courses:
“A fascinating, eclectic, interactive course. The small number of participants allows for great learning and life experience.”
“If in doubt - do it!. A wonderful opportunity to grow as a mediator and a person and makes friends with valuable people.”
“A beautiful and enriching experience."
“Covers a huge range, new insights.”
“Awesome. A chance to develop mediation skills in one week that, even if lucky, it would otherwise take many years to acquire and enhance.”
“The forum to discuss, debate and improve mediation skills and have fun.”
“Take a group with whom you have nothing in common. 24 hours later you have everything in common..”
“One long learning holiday.”
“A unique opportunity for personal and professional development with a mediation learning community."
The Italian Venue
San Pietro is a restored Abbey built between the 7th and 12th centuries and now converted to a top quality hotel. It is situated in the Nera River national park and is less than two hours drive from Rome.
All rooms have en-suite shower/bathrooms, fridge and telephone (and satellite television; not that there will be any time to view). We eat breakfast and lunch amongst the cloisters, work and rest in the central courtyard and lawned terraces, exercise in the gardens and woodland walks and base our work in the vaulted conference room, reading hall and old refrectory. Dinner is in the restaurant, rated as one of the top two in Umbria, using local produce and recipes. This is not a place to diet!
There is a swimming pool close by and on site there is a small sauna, pre-booked massage, billiards and bar. Nearby is bicycle hire, river rafting and canyon walking. However you should be warned that there will be little opportunity to use these facilities during the day as the course is so intense. We do have exclusive use of the entire property.
Details on the venue in Australia are yet to be confirmed.
The
Benefits
By the end of this certified course you will be better able
to:
• design the process to suit the dispute /
parties
• model parties' behaviour
• deal with ethical and professional dilemmas
• understand the effect of your own principles,
values and prejudices
• recognise and use energy as a positive force
in mediation
• manage cultural dynamics – national,
organisational and others
The ethos of the course is to create a learning community,
an important part of which is to share experience and learn
from each other in a nourishing environment.
The
Faculty
The Retreat is hosted by David Richbell and the faculty are
among the top mediation trainers world-wide - and all are
highly experienced practising mediators.
“Expert, passionate about
mediation, wonderful humility”
David Richbell
“ Loquacious, gifted
communicator”
Joanna Kalowski
“Drole, authoritative,
cuts through to the essence”
Lawrence Kershen QC
“unrivalled
quality”
Heather Allen
FURTHER COMMENTS INCLUDE...
“...energetic and imaginative communicators...a gift
for engaging the whole group” “provocative,
curious” “humorous”
Partners
Partners are more than welcome to accompany participants
but, be warned, the hours are long and participants work
hard on the course.
The additional cost of partners covers breakfast, dinner
(with wine), and an automatic upgrade to suite (subject to
availability). Lunch is not included.
The
Price
The course price is £3,850.00. VAT is not applicable. Some
discounts are available in special circumstances. We are
also happy to consider payment in instalments (see booking
form).
In addition to the training, the price includes course
materials, six nights' accommodation, all meals and wine,
and the use of all the facilities. Payments should be in
sterling and made out to MATA2. The additional charge for
partners is £80 per day.
Registration
Places are strictly limited to a maximum of 14 delegates,
so early registration is advised.
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Please register using the booking form, sending it together
with your deposit or full payment to:
MATA
Walton House
20A West Street, Olney, Bucks
MK46 5HR
If you would like to reserve a place or get more
information about the programme and the venue, telephone
David, Jane or Joanne today on
☎
01234 241242 or
e-mail ✉ david@mata.org.uk
Click here to view our cancellations policy.
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