resources and downloads

The reviews of books are given in the spirit of opinion and information only.

Advanced training might be more appropriately called 'advanced learning'. There are at least two effective ways to achieve this.

peer review

For more details about this service please see peer review.

advanced mediator training course held in UK and Italy alternately in September each year. The next course hosted by MATA will be held in Italy from 23 - 29 September 2007

This course provides structured opportunities:

to review your own style and then understand new approaches and how they might be incorporated into your personal mediating style to improve effectiveness.
a unique environment, time and coaching for sharing skills, behaviours and attributes that contribute to being an effective mediator
time for reflection and support for building a successful mediation practice.
exploration of cross cultural and other fields of mediation

For more details please use the contact form, online dialogue at the top of this page or see the MATA web site.

Published Articles

Measurable Value - The first part of a two-part article about expanding the use of mediation in public law and policy making, outlines why mediation is a change in culture - Solutions - The Magazine for Dispute Resolution for the Law Socieity - May 2007

Still Measuring Value - The final installment of a two-part article about expanding the use of mediation in public law and policy making - Solutions - The Magazine for Dispute Resolution for the Law Society - August 2007

Many a true word spoken in jest: Solutions - The Magazine for Dispute Resolution for the Law Society - February 2007

Review of the 2006 season of debates run by MATA (Mediation and Training Alternatives) and In Place of Strife - mediation and arbitration services provider.

The Everywhen Mediator: February 2007 Arbitration - The International Journal of Arbitration, Mediation and Dispute Management Volume 73 Number 1

An indepth article on the results and some of the inisghts arising from 2 years research into the skills, strengths. attributes and behaviours of an effective mediator.

Unintended Consequences: Arbitration - The Journal of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Volume 72 Number 4 November 2006

Article introducing the results of the research project. The value of intangible strengths and how ignoring them just because we can't measure them yet, might have undesireable consequences for the profession. Includes commentary regarding the legalisation of the mediation profession.

The Personal Touch: 05/10/2006 Legal Week - Feature Article - click link to view

Article introducing the highlight results of the research project and exploring the value they might have for the profession. This is a slightly edited version of Unintended Consequences

Amanda's Corner - International Bar Association Newsletter

Mindfulness: Expanding the use of mediation in Public Law and Policy Making - July 2007 - International Bar Association Newsletter

Amanda's Corner is where I write about topics and ideas which may also be slightly contentious. These issues are explored and two or three related respsonse by other leading mediators are published at the same time. The responses may support and expand or challenge and refine. A written debate with the invitation to readers to send responses for publication in a later issue.

Response - Alan Limbury - mediator/barrister London and Australia

Response - Carlo Mosca - mediator/avvocati - Treviso, Italy

Continual Professional Development for Mediators:

For very experienced mediators: Peer Review

**NEW** The Mindful Mediator

This is a new course developed especially for mediators who wish to develop exceptional conflict resolution skills.

It is suitable for mediators and lawyers who wish to explore the strengths that make exceptional mediators. The material has been developed from the results and insights of 2 years research.

The class size is restricted to 12 to enable one-to-one coaching and individual development plans.

The first course will take place in November 2007 and further details can be obtained by using the online dialogue box at the top of this page.

Well chosen study or training designed to develop communication and interpersonal skills is appropriate for building an effective and personal mediation style.

One area which is not an obvious choice is training the voice.

"The psychology of making an impact with your voice is far more important and subtle than most of us recognise. After all, the words that you speak account for [as little as] 7 per cent of the perceived impact of your message, while your tone of voice counts for 38 per cent."

from Times Online 2 September 2006 for further information