All courses develop the MATA ‘learning community’ ethos.
Mediator Training / The Mediation Alternative
Five day total imersion in mediation run in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
Those wanting accreditation as a commercial mediator go on to a further two assessment days by independent faculty.
"Great course, but it's hard work!""Great fun" "First class" "Fascinating""Stimulating and well structured learning""This course was strongly recommended to me and it has lived up to it's billing"
Please note: The course dates for 2008 have been revised since the publication of Course details 2008 pdf please contact MATA for details.
Advanced Mediator Retreat
(6th - 12th September 2009 Italy/Australia)
This residential 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. The course builds on the foundation skills and processes of civil and commercial mediation.
“ESSENTIAL for any mediator who feels they could improve and should be OBLIGATORY for any who feel they can’t.”
Find out more.
Lawyers in Mediation
(in-house)
Two day workshop, the first on basics, the second on polishing the skills and strategies. The second day can also be run as four two-hour sessions for Lawyers choosing, advising, advocating and negotiating in Mediation.
“The course significantly developed my understanding of the dynamics of mediation”
Specialist Construction training Course for Mediators in association with TeCSA and also with The Bar and Law Society of Denmark
(UK)
This course is to give specialised training for mediating disputes in the construction sector. The faculty coaches participants in case studies of increasing complexity and each participant has the opportunity to mediate.
[Note: similar specialist courses are available for Employment/Medical Negligence/ IP - Trademark sectors]
“An excellent course providing the best possible means of exploring the challenges and benefits of mediation in construction disputes.”
There is a course scheduled for 20th and 21st October 2008, at Kilworth House Hotel in Leicestershire. Please
Download TeCSA Course Details
and if wishing to register please Download TeCSA Booking Form and return to us with a deposit to secure your place.
Awareness Days
(As requested)
A three-hour session including a commented role-play demonstration and question time. Run for Treasury Solicitors Office, Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and Zenith Chambers.
“The best way to learn, combining theory and practice”
Negotiating Across Cultures
(2008 dates to be confirmed)
Two-day course on negotiating international deals and mediating cross-border disputes. Co-led by Joanna Kalowski who is an expert in cultural issues particularly establishing understanding and co-operation in situations of cultural diversity.
“Excellent - very useful for those working in an international environment”
Download Cross-cultural programme
Download Cross-cultural booking form
Mediation Masterclass
(5th February, 5th March, 2nd April and 7th May 2009 from 16:30 - 18:30)
As part of the Advanced Mediator training programme MATA have run a series of four master classes each year open to both practising mediators and non-mediator guests where a prominent mediator is interviewed and some techniques of this mediator are identified and put into practice in interactive workshops.
“Every time I gain some more acorns which will develop into oak trees”
Find out more.
Tony Curtis Debates
(2nd October, 30th October and 4th December 2008 from 16:30 - 18:30)
As part of the MATA winter programme there will be a series of three debates open to both practising mediators and non-mediator guests. The motions are ADR centered comprising four speakers and an open floor forum with a vote held at the close.
The Debates this season are:
2nd Oct 2008: Court Schemes are bad for the profession.
30th Oct 2008: Mediation trainers should stop training mediators.
4th Dec 2008: Mediation is not the place for Rottweilers.
Please click here for Tony Curtis Debates Programme 2008 and the Tony Curtis Debates booking form 2008
To book a place please contact MATA.
“Stimulating and challenging, cannot wait until the next set"
Alternatives to the Blame Culture
(2 day in - house course)
Equipping management and staff to build an environment of trust and cooperative working in a competitive business world.
Executive Training
A MATA service for busy executives who do not have time to commit to full courses but would benefit from one-to-one training in the above.
More details about all of these courses can be obtained by contacting MATA direct.