Pré-Conférence A

À NOTER : Les ateliers de pré-conférence seront proposés en anglais uniquement.

Going Beyond the Basic Skills of Mediation and Facilitation

The success of any resolution process rests largely on the shoulders of the facilitator, group leader or mediator and their ability to create a space that is conducive to genuine exchange of information, emotion and hopes between the people involved. The process leader is therefore a facilitator and, by extension, an “instrument of communication" in the challenging task of bringing the conflicted parties together.

How can a person improve their capabilities to best fulfill this role? That's what this workshop offers.  You will sharpen mediation and facilitation skills with: Systems Thinking, Mindfulness, Energy Awareness and the concept of Self as an Instrument of Communication.

The workshop is interactive and experiential in nature. Participants can expect body awareness and light physical exercises.

Facilitator: Alain Paulin, C.Med

Alain has operated Sphera Facilitation Inc. since 2013 offering mediation, facilitation and training services. Previously, he worked for the Government of Canada for 24 years successively in communications, human resources and conflict resolution, including eight years as a mediator with the Department of National Defense. In Canada, he has worked from coast to coast in both official languages. He has also worked in the Central African Republic, Uganda, Kenya and the Dominican Republic for the Canadian Institute for Conflict Resolution and the United Nations. He currently serves on the Board of the ADR Atlantic Institute.

Who should attend:

This skill building workshop will be useful for any person who may be involved in problem-solving with two or more people – mediators, leaders, lawyers, facilitators, managers, union leaders, social workers, human resources staff and negotiators. The primary goal is to strengthen skills that are needed when the basic communication and problem-solving skills are not enough.

Eligible for credit toward ADRIC C.Med and Q.Med designations and offers 12 ADRIC Continuing Education and Engagement (CEE) points. CPD accreditation pending from all Canadian law societies.

Schedule:
8:00am    -   9:00am        Breakfast & Registration
9:00am    - 10:30am        Program
10:30am  - 11:00am        Refreshment Break
11:00am  - 12:30pm        Program
12:30pm  -   1:30pm        Buffet Lunch
1:30pm    -   3:00pm        Program
3:00pm    -   3:30pm        Refreshment Break
3:30pm    -   5:00pm        Program ends

Pre-Conference programs include breakfast, lunch and refreshments.