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United Nations Convention for International Settlement Agreements; a second New York Convention in the realm of ADR?

International View of Multi-Tiered Dispute Resolution Clauses: Enforceability and Best Practices

Recent Trends in Mediation from Across the Tasman

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The Weekend Edition – Online Mediation Training – May 2022
- Days 3 - 4
  May 28, 2022 - May 29, 2022
  9:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Day 5
  June 4, 2022
  9:30 am - 4:30 pm
We are thrilled to bring you ADC's 'Weekend Edition’ Mediation Training & Accreditation Choose the ADC difference; up-skill now to accelerate your career in 2022!…
Mediation Refresher Training - Online - Weekend Edition
- One day Mediation Refresher Training
  May 29, 2022
  9:30 am - 4:30 pm
- One day Mediation Refresher Training
  June 4, 2022
  9:30 am - 4:30 pm
This one day programme is intended for candidates preparing for accreditation or re-accreditation, mediators seeking to complete their CPD requirements and those seeking an opportunity…
Test March 2022
- May 31, 2022
  8:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Weekend Edition – Online Mediation Accreditation Day
- June 5, 2022
  9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Essential Accreditation/s for today’s Mediators ADC’s ‘Online Mediation Accreditation’ Industry Approved Pathway to Australian National Mediation Accreditation (NMAS) Internationally Approved by the Chartered Institute of…
Accelerator Online Mediation Training – Day-Night Class – June 2022
- Days 1 - 3 (AEST)
  June 6, 2022 - June 8, 2022
  7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
- Days 4 - 8 (AEST)
  June 13, 2022 - June 15, 2022
  7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
- Days 9 - 11 (AEST)
  June 20, 2022 - June 22, 2022
  7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Up-skill Online and Accelerate your Career! Choosing the ADC difference, and Staying Connected… How do you become a nationally accredited mediator, a more effective negotiator,…
Complaints Handling Training - Online
- June 7, 2022
  9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Do you handle complaints or deal with difficult clients? Managing complaints effectively is essential for the success of any business, government department or not-for-profit organisation. …
Bullying and Harassment Prevention
- June 8, 2022
  9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Building Capacity to Effectively Respond to Bullying & Harassment Behaviour Despite Australia’s leadership in anti-bullying and harassment legislation, practice continues to lag policy in terms…
Facilitating Difficult Discussions
- June 9, 2022
  9:30 am - 4:30 pm
If you've ever searched for what to say and how to say it then this is the course for you! Facilitating Difficult Discussions is intended for anyone who…
Online Mediation Training – June 2022
- Days 1 - 3
  June 15, 2022 - June 17, 2022
  9:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Days 4 - 5
  June 20, 2022 - June 21, 2022
  9:30 am - 4:30 pm
We are thrilled to bring you ADC's Mediation Training & Accreditation Choose the ADC difference; up-skill now to accelerate your career in 2022! How do…
Online - Conflict Resolution & ADR
- Conflict Resolution & ADR Training
  June 15, 2022
  9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Have you ever thought ‘I could have managed that conflict situation better’? Or even better still, avoided it before it began! Conflict can occur in any contractual and personal…