Maximizing Mediation – Assisting Participants to be at their Best in Mediation

with Jim Melamed

"Maximizing Mediation is the hallmark aspect of mediation," suggests Jim Melamed, "along with decision-making control, that attracts participants to mediation." Empowerment carried to its logical extreme is “maximization.”

In this advanced course, we review, discuss and practice focused skills for empowering participants and maximizing mediation. We explore ethics surrounding empowerment and whether it is advisable in the current marketplace and in the context of the mediator's duty to be impartial. We also explore the implications of a maximizing model at the policy level.

Maximizing includes three primary aspects:

1.) Assisting participants to be at their individual best;

2.) Assisting groups of participants to most capably work together; and

3.) Assisting each participant in achieving the greatest available substantive satisfaction.

As an added bonus, Jim will coach mediators in integrating the internet into their mediation practices, both in delivering the best mediation product and in growing their mediation practices.

What people have said about his classes: 

"When I woke up this morning, the first thing I wanted to do was to draft you a note to thank you for the exciting and stimulating seminar that you just conducted for all of us in Los Angeles. I have been mediating for a few years now and I believe your course has brought me to a new level of understanding. Most importantly, I wanted to communicate to you that it was your passion, enthusiasm, sense of humor and general good will (as well as knowledge) that made the seminar so meaningful. I know that everyone else in the class felt the same way." - Morton Gantman, J.D., Encino, CA

"This training is priceless for any psychologist engaged in, or wanting to engage in, neutral facilitation of disputes." - David Corey, Ph.D., Portland, OR

"This is one of the best programs I've ever attended. Jim's high energy makes him a highly effective trainer. The workshop is jam packed with valuable information." - Carl Sniffen, J.D., Medford, OR

"A valuable learning experience, packed with gems of insight and wisdom. Many immediate and practical applications." - Ryan Darwish, M.B.A., C.F.P., Eugene, OR

"A dynamic and exciting program in a great facility that focuses on both the theoretical and the practical. - Dennis Graves, C.P.A., Salem, OR

"This mediation training is definitely worth your time and the cost." - Bruce H. Anderson, J.D., Eugene, OR

"This was the "dream" training." - Oliver Ross, J.D., Phoenix, AZ

"Thanks for the excellent mediation training. It was the best professional training I have ever had. For that matter, it was probably the best educational experience I have ever had." - Gary Firestone, J.D., West Linn, OR

"In all my MCLE training, this program provided the most efficient use of time spent, for my present work and into the future." - John H. Hachmeister, J.D., Redondo Beach, CA

*     *     *     *     *

 

 

Regular Enrollment is $1,195, with an earlybird discount to $1,095 for those registering at least 21 days in advance. Government and non-profit organizations enrollment is $795 as a courtesy. Members of our Affiliated Organizations receive a $100 discount on this course, and additional discounts include our 'Bring a Friend' discount of $100 each with two or more, and our 'Group Discount' of $200 each for three or more registering together from the same company, firm or non-profit organization.

This course is two and a half days, Thursday and Friday will begin daily with breakfast (and registration on the first day) at 8:30 a.m., and class beginning at 9:00 and continuing to 5:00 daily, with an hour for lunch and one 10-15 minute break in the morning and the afternoon. Continental breakfast, lunch and snacks will be served and are included. Saturday will begin at the same time, but will end at 1:00 p.m. Please arrange to stay to the end and schedule outgoing flights after 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.

 

COURSE OUTLINE

	New Course Dates Coming Soon

 

 

 

The American Institute of Mediation certifies that this activity is approved for California MCLE credit. This activity qualifies for 15 total MCLE credit hours, including 1 hour of Ethics and 1 hour of elimination of bias specialty credits. This activity is offered as self-study credit.