THEMEDIATIONANDNEGOTIATIONTRAININGPROGRAM
TheMNLU-PACTMediationandNegotiationTrainingProgramisajointinitiativetoempowerlawstudents, lawyersandprofessionals,especially theyounggeneration, in theconceptofconsensual dispute resolution (CDR). This program will provide participants with the coremediationskillsandhands-onexperiencethroughavarietyofsimulations.
The program will enable theparticipants to understand the legalframework governing mediation, andthe role of a counsel as a pro-mediationlawyer.Thetrainingwouldbe a combination of theory androleplays. The extensive simulationsinvolvingrolesasclients,counsel,andmediators,casestudies,andanoverallfeedbackwillprovide theparticipantswith theopportunity to have real-life
applicationanddevelopmentoftheirskillsinconsensualdisputeresolution.
Intoday’senvironment,theabsenceofeffectivenegotiationisoftenthesinglelargestcontributortodisputesandthelackofsuccess.TheTrainingProgramalsofocussesoneffectivecommunicationandnegotiation,areasthatarevaluableforlawstudentsinboostingtheirprofiles,especiallyiftheyareaimingforacareerinConsensualDisputeResolution.
Sharpenyour
mediationskills
Improveyour
negotitation
Learntopreservevalueand
relationships
Insightintotheroleoflawyers
LearntheConceptsof
CDR
PracticalExperience
Awareness
Toolbox
THREEBASICOBJECTIVESOFTHEPROGRAM
Provideatoolboxofmediationandnegotiationskills,tacticsandtoolsforlawstudents
Createanewawarenessforhoweffectivecommunicationandnegotiationimproves
outcomesindisputescenarios
Provideapracticalexperienceinapplyingtheskillsandtoolsinthroughsimulations
SESSION TIME THEME TRAINER
DAY1
1.1 10am–11am - IntroductiontoConsensualDisputeResolution
- Nature&Approachestowardsconflict
JonathanR.
1.2 11am–12pm - Listening–thekeyingredienttonegotiation
- Activelisteningvpassivelistening- Mediatorcommunicationtools- Reflecting,paraphrasing,and
questioning
CatherineD.
1.3 12.15pm–1.30pm - Position-basedBargainingv/sInterest-basedNegotiation
- TheimportanceofInformationGatheringStage
- Understandingthedifferencebetweendisputesettlementandconflictresolution
NisshantL
1.30pm–2.15pm LUNCHBREAK
1.4
2.15pm–3.00pm - GeneratingmutuallysatisfyingOptions&PreparingaNegotiationStrategy
JonathanR
1.5 3pm–4pm RolePlay1&Feedback CatherineDChiragBJonathanR.NisshantL
DAY2
2.1
10am–10.45am - CommunicationSkillsinNegotiation- Verbalcommunication–language,
tone,etc.- SayingalltheRightThingsatthe
Negotiationtable’
CatherineD
2.2 10.45am–11.45am RolePlay2&Feedback CatherineDChiragBJonathanR.NisshantL
2.3
11.45am–12.45pm - Drawtheline–Litigation/ADR/CDR
- WhyMediation?LimitationsfacedbythecourtsystemthatarechampionedbyCDR
ChiragB
12.45pm–1.30pm LUNCHBREAK
2.4 1.30pm–2.30pm - RoleofaMediator.StylesofMediating.WhatmustpartiesexpectinMediation?
CatherineD
2.5 2.30pm–3.45pm RolePlay3 CatherineDChiragBJonathanR.NisshantL
2.6 3.45pm–4.40pm - RoleofalawyerinMediation.Whattoexpectofyourlawyerinamediationsetting.
JonathanR.
DAY3
3.1 10am–11:30am - Howtodealwithdifficultnegotiators- Crackinganimpasse,tackling
hecklers- Howtodealwithdeadlockin
negotiationormediation- Howtonegotiateyourselfoutof
hostagesituation- ‘Tobeornottobe...interruptive’
CatherineD.
JonathanR.
3.2 11.30am–12.45pm RolePlay4&Feedback ChiragBJonathanR.NisshantL
3.3 12.45pm–1.30pm - WhatarethekeystoasuccessfulNegotiationorMediation
ChiragB.
1.30pm–2.15pm LUNCHBREAK
3.4 2.15pm–3.15pm - EngaginginCaucus- IdentifyingcuesforaPrivateSession
inMediation
JonathanR.
NisshantL
3.5 3.15pm–4.15pm - Court-annexed&pre-litigationMediation
- LegalFramework- Conveningsession&Settlement
agreements
JonathanR.
NisshantL.
3.7 4.15pm–5pm - Evaluation.Feedback.ConnectingwithPACT
CATHERINE DAVIDSON is a nationally accredited mediator (NMAS) and IMICertifiedmediatorpractisinginAustraliaandinternationallyandisamemberof several national panels. Catherine has mediated over six hundredcommercial andworkplace disputes and is amember of several nationalpanels. Catherine has a legal background having practised commerciallitigation inSydneyandLondon.Catherine isaMediationTrainerandalsoconductsNegotiationandConflictManagementWorkshopsinthepublicandprivate sector. She is a Trainer for the Australian Disputes Centre’s -MediationTrainingCoursesinAustraliaandAsia.
JONATHANRODRIGUES is the co-founderof PACT.He is a certifiedmediatorlistedwiththeIndianInstituteofArbitrationandMediation(IIAM),and iscurrentlypostedastheWorldMediationOrganization’s(WMO)ContinentalAdvisorforAsia.HeisalsothedevelopmentofficerforAsiawiththeSCMA(London) and has been trained as a commercial mediator by the IndianInstitute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), under the aegis of the Ministry ofCorporateAffairs.Hehas trainedasaRestorativeFacilitator inBangalorewithReal Justice (Australia) and the International Institute of Restorative
Practices(IIRP).HeworkedbrieflyasaMediationAssociatewiththeCentreforAdvancedMediationPractice(CAMP),Bangalore.
NISSHANT Laroia is an accredited mediator from the Indian Institute ofCorporateAffairs(IICA),registeredbyMinistryofCorporateAffairs(MCA)and Indian Institute of Arbitration andMediation (IIAM). Nisshant is acertifiedmediatorbythePSMACharlesUniversityincrossborderdisputeresolution.CharlesUniversity..Hehastrainedcloseto800studentsacrossIndiaandhasworkedat theDelhiDisputeResolutionSocietyMediationCentre.NisshantisanactivecoachforstudentteamsparticipatinginADRtournaments and takes capacity building sessions at otherNational LawUniversitiesinIndia.
CHIRAGBALYANisanAssistantProfessorofLawatMaharashtraNationalLawUniversityMumbai(MNLU).HeistheCourseDirectorofNegotiationandMediationTrainingProgramandisfaculty-in-chargeoftheADRSociety.Hetrains in mediation and negotiation skills to students and professionalsacrossMumbai.Chiraghasorganizedandconductedseveralinternationalworkshops, lectures in theareaofADR.AtMNLUbesides teachinga fullfour credit clinical course on ADR, he also mentors various teamparticipatinginvariousADRtournaments.
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TheFeesfortheCourseisRs.6,000only.
Teaandsnackswillbeprovidedtotheparticipants.
Theaccommodationislimitedandisonchargeablebasis.Participantshavetoapplyseparately.
ThefeescanbesubmittedthroughNEFTorDDdrawninfavourofRegistrar,MaharashtraNationalLawUniversityMumbai.
NameofBankA/c:MaharashtraNationalLawUniversityMumbai
A/cNo.:915010046322292
IFSCCode:UTIB0000233
Branch:MarineLines
(Note:Numberofseatsarelimited.Admissiontothecoursewillbeonfirstcumfirstbasis.)
ContactPerson
Mr.RajneeshBharadwaj-+919930852505–[email protected]
Mr.ChiragBalyan-+917799197841–[email protected]
Venue:MaharashtraNationalLawUniversityMumbai,TechnologyStreet,HiranandaniGardens,Powai,Mumbai–76.|www.mnlumumbai.edu.in|
Ø LastDateforOnlineApplication–08.01.2018Ø ProvisionalConfirmationofAcceptanceofApplication–10.01.2018Ø LastDateforRemittanceofFees(NEFT/DD)–12.01.2018Ø ListofSelectedCandidates–13.01.2018Ø DurationofCourse–28–30January,2018
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