Courses Offered

Program of Courses and Workshops on Alternative Dispute and Conflict Resolution

Certificate Program on Alternative Dispute and Conflict Resolution

CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND NEGOTIATION SKILLS

Friday, April 27 to Sunday, April 29, 2012 (3 days, 20 hours)
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day

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MEDIATION SKILLS

Thursday, October 25 Saturday, October 27, 2012 (3 days, 20 hours)
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day

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Mediation Coaches

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OBSERVATION PRACTICUM

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ADVANCED  CERTIFICATE  MEDIATION AND  COACHING TRAINING

Friday, April 27 to Sunday, April 29, 2012

This Course [Summary Designation – ACMT] has been designed with specific reference to what has been listed for intended coverage in the 5-day, 40 hours of “Specialized Mediation and Related Training” outlined as requirements to be met by applicants for the “Qualified Mediator (Q. Med.)” designation adopted by the ADR Institute of Canada.

Training will include in addition to specific areas of coverage, ‘creativity exercises’ and one-on one sessions with Instructors:- a Demonstration Mediation and Mentoring Simulation with an experienced Mediator;  intensive review of coached simulated mediations conducted by Participants, with optional videotaping; Workshops on Difficult Situations in Mediation (Parts 1 & 2) and Ethical Issues for Mediators; and a half-day “Intensive Skill-Builder’s Workshop” using the focus of Elder Mediation and Family Mediation, and that includes an intensive lecture on the Conduct of Family Mediations.

Detailed Course Outlines are available upon request. The Course is limited to 15 registrants.

This Course has been been designed  with specific reference to the specifications for the 5-day, 40 hours of “Specialized Mediation and Related Training” outlined as  requirements to be met by applicants for the “Qualified Mediator (Q. Med.)” designation adopted by the ADR Institute of Canada. Registration, $ 825.00 + HST.

Training will include videotaping and review of simulated mediations conducted  by Participants. Course outlines are available upon request.  The Course is limited to 15 registrants.

Instructors:-  John S. Curtis;  Robert D. Hammond;  Rob Horgan (Ph.D. candidate with Advanced Mediation training); Sandra L. Howgate;  James F. O’Brien;  Ronald R. Price, Q.C.

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NEGOTIATING  IMPLEMENTATION OF TREATY AND ABORIGINAL RIGHTS
A SKILLS ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR NEGOTIATORS

(3 days – Friday, October 26 to Sunday, October 28, 2012, with two pre-Course optional one-day elective programs on Thursday, October 25, 2012)

This Course, part of MCSO’s “Aboriginal Initiatives Project”, is designed for persons engaged in the process of negotiating Aboriginal Claims and Claims-related matters.

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NEGOTIATION, MEDIATION AND FACILITATION IN PUBLIC DISPUTES
Queen’s University Graduate Course, next scheduled to be offered fall term 2011
The Course is next to be offered on dates to be announced.

DEALING WITH CONFLICT IN THE MUNICIPAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AND WORKPLACE

May 23 to May 25, 2012

A Course designed for municipal officials, administrators, managers, supervisors and their business partners.

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Workshops 2012

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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS

WORKSHOP ON CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Friday, April 27, 9:00 a.m. To 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 28 (to noon)

NEGOTIATION SKILLS
Saturday, April 28, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 29, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

MEDIATION SKILLS
Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Conflict Resolution Special Sessions 2012
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Best Practices in Relation to the Duty to Consult as it Concerns the Obligations Recognized by the Courts as Owing to First Nations Peoples (Full Day – Kevan Flood; Ingrid Bron, M. Pl.; others TBA)

Introduction to Group Facilitation
(Full Day – Maria Stebelsky; Kimberly Bain, CPF)

An Introduction to the Mediation Process
(1/2 Day session, a.m. – Ronald Price; Robert Hammond; John S. Curtis; Other Members of  MCSO Team T.B.A.)

“Restorative Justice”: Concepts and Applications
(1/2 Day, p.m. – Judy Tetlow and others T.B.A.)

Dealing with Conflict in the Workplace
(1/2 Day, p.m. – Wayne Jackson; Cheri Dobbs)