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How do I keep track of my professional development?

06/09/2024

How to keep track of your ongoing professional development obligations? Keep track as you go.

International Event – Active Listening and Clean Questioning

05/08/2024

This International event was focused on the topic of active listening and clean questions.

How to transfer Mediator Accreditation to Mediation Institute

02/08/2024

Are you thinking about a transfer of your NMAS / AMDRAS national accreditation as a mediator to Mediation Institute?

This page will give you more information about the process to transfer and help you consider the pros and cons.

Mi Members Launch – Explore our new members portal!

31/07/2024

Mi Members Launch introducing the new Mi Members website and portal. Find out more about how you can make the most of your Mediation Institute Membership.

Logos for Mi Members

31/07/2024

You can download the Mi Members Logos and use them as appropriate.

Requirements to re-instate lapsed accreditation as a mediator

29/07/2024

How to re-instate lapsed accreditation as a mediator. This post provides information about the current requirements for nationally accredited mediators in Australia to re-instate lapsed national accreditation under the NMAS and AMDRAS systems

A visual guide for Pre Mediation effectiveness

Understanding the Pre-Mediation Process: A Complete Guide

In this presentation from the Mediation Institute AMDRAS Certificate of Training course, you will learn about the crucial steps involved in the pre-mediation process. ...

This overview includes the mediator's opening statements, issue identification, risk screening, and process preparation. Detailed explanations cover assessing mediation appropriateness, preparing clients for negotiations, and defining the mediator and participant roles. You'll also understand the importance of voluntary participation, confidentiality, and setting ground rules. The session ends with summarising progress and outlining the next steps.

Note: This is not an example of the process used by Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners in the Family Law Context where there is a more extensive screening for family violence and more information about participants' obligations under Family Law, for example, Best Interests of the Child and Duty of Disclosure.

In other contexts, this is ideal for aspiring mediators, HR professionals, or anyone facilitating conflict resolutions.

00:00 Introduction to Pre-Mediation Process
00:11 Overview of Pre-Mediation Steps
01:26 Mediator's Obligations and Client Preparation
02:44 Key Information in Mediator's Opening Statements
04:15 Understanding the Issues Stage
05:55 Risk and Suitability Screening
08:48 Preparing for Mediation
12:58 Summary and Next Steps
15:13 Conclusion and Further Resources[+] Show More