Syllabus

Introduction to mediation competitions and the concept of competitions, information about the CDRC, the presentation of the syllabus and teachers
Mediator: role of the mediator at the competition, preparation for the meeting, opening speech of the mediator, use of flipchart
Negotiators: role of client and lawyer, an opening statement of the parties, cooperation between client and lawyer
Negotiators: Preparation for the meeting, strategy, BATNA, WATNA, ZOPA
Case study - joint analysis, preparation of strategy, and introduction
Mock mediation moot court
Parts of the mediation process and possible variations of the process, agenda creation, correct timing, information gathering & sharing,
Mediation techniques and negotiation techniques and their use in practice, active work with the mediator and the other party
Case study - Group negotiation, identification of techniques and soft skills, feedback
Non-verbal communication, cultural differences, manipulation, rules, and evaluation criteria
Case study - Group negotiation, process management, and business strategy, feedback