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European Commission supports CEDR to build mediation training in Europe Sunday 9th October 2011 | Emma Robson The Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR), with the support of the European Commission, is running the Master Skills Mediation Training Program to build a consistently high quality of standard in commercial mediation training provision across the EU. This is to complement the measures being undertaken to implement the EU Mediation Directive (2008/52/EC); to use mediation to resolve business disputes as an alternative to costly litigation, and seeks to enhance and assist the on-going development of knowledge, uptake and use of mediation across Europe.
The project will run until spring 2012 and will look at enhancing the ability and skill of mediation trainers in 10 different countries across the European Union.
CEDR, known internationally for its leading mediation skills accreditation course is being supported by the European Commission to deliver three-day training courses in 10 EU member states or accession countries where trainers will receive advanced training skills training. To this end CEDR is considering all requests from local Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) organisations who wish to work with CEDR and benefit from the advanced training.
The programme complements the International ADR Trainers Network, a forum established by CEDR for sharing ideas about current mediation practice, innovations in ADR training delivery and developing practice standards for ADR trainers worldwide. CEDR hopes that its new partners in Europe will join the network for regular exchanges about practices globally and to learn from each other to foster better and more consistent international training standards.
James South, Director of Training at CEDR, said “As mediation develops across the EU, it is crucial that the training of mediators is of the highest quality to ensure that those mediating commercial disputes do the very best job for disputants. With over 20 years of experience in training mediators we are delighted to be supported by the European Commission to help bring our knowledge and methodology to provide the most effective training for mediators in developing ADR jurisdictions.”
Organisations wishing to qualify for this programme, must be:
• from an EU member state or accession country
• focussed on commercial mediation and ADR
• active in training in ADR in their local jurisdiction
• able to offer support for the delivery of the training including;
o up to 8 ADR trainers as participants;
o logistical support;
o refreshments and the training venue; at no cost. The requirements for the training are; a plenary room big enough to host the full group and two trainers and one smaller room which can accommodate 6 people.
Those ADR organisations interested in taking up the free 3-day Train-the-Trainer course from CEDR should email
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with a short background of your organisation and its activities. Note this training is limited to one training per country and is limited to 10 countries only. In the spirit of collaboration we would encourage a number of training organisations from each country to participate jointly.
About CEDR:
CEDR (the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution) is the leader in the development of neutral-assisted dispute resolution. It is a non-profit organisation and its mission is to encourage and develop cost effective dispute prevention and dispute resolution in commercial and public sector disputes and in civil litigation. CEDR operates in the UK and internationally and has been instrumental in helping to bring mediation into the heart of business practice and into the judicial system. CEDR Mediator Accreditation is recognised as an international standard.
For further information please contact:
Daniel Kershen, CEDR Foundation Project Co-ordinator -
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or (+44) 207-536-6072.
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