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Commercial Mediation - Resolving Disputes Efficiently
Sector:
Cross-Industry – Dispute Resolution
Technical Focus Area:
Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
Modular Syllabus
About the Course
This course provides practical training in commercial mediation, covering how mediation processes help parties resolve disputes efficiently while avoiding the cost and relationship damage of litigation or arbitration. It is designed for professionals who participate in or advise on mediation.
Participants examine mediation process design, negotiation dynamics within mediation, and settlement documentation practices, building the practical skills needed to achieve durable settlements. Case examples illustrate how mediation succeeds or fails in different commercial dispute contexts.
Learning Milestones
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Prepare effectively for a commercial mediation.
- Participate constructively in mediation sessions.
- Apply negotiation techniques within a mediation setting.
- Draft enforceable settlement agreements.
- Assess when mediation is appropriate for a given dispute.
- Work effectively with a mediator to reach resolution.
Professional Audience
This course is ideal for professionals involved in commercial dispute resolution, including:
- In-house and private practice lawyers
- Commercial managers
- Dispute resolution professionals
- HR professionals handling workplace disputes
- Executives representing their organization in mediation
Mediation Fundamentals
- Mediation process overview
- Facilitative versus evaluative mediation
- Mediation versus arbitration and litigation
- When mediation is appropriate
- Mediator selection considerations
Course Dates & Prices
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