Slide Deck for Mediation Institute Q&A session on becoming a NMAS accredited mediator

1. Becoming a NMAS Accredited
Mediator
Question and Answer Session

2. • Introductions
• Emailed in questions
• Questions from participants
• March Special Offer explained
Agenda

3. Good mediation training gives you a theoretical understanding of
conflict and practical skills to facilitate interests based negotiation
It is particularly useful for people trained in advocacy such as lawyers
Why learn mediation?

4. What is interest based negotiation?
Definition of Interest Based Negotiation
Interest based negotiation, also called integrative bargaining, is a negotiation strategy in which participants
collaborate to find a “win-win” solution by developing mutually beneficial agreements based on what really
matters to the negotiators (not the positions that they have adopted)
Every thing they
want
Interest based negotiation can only occur
in an atmosphere of trust sufficient for
those involved in the dispute to disclose
their interests.
Well facilitated mediation creates a
confidential, safe environment that allows
for interest based negotiation.
Everything they
want
Zone of
Collaboration
Zone of Conflict
(or compromise)
Positions are apart
The cloud of conflict.
Fuelled by assumptions and a lack of
communication.
Trust and the “benefit of the doubt” are low.

5. What is professional mediation?
Professional mediation (according to NMAS Standards) is a structured process of facilitation designed to assist
two or more people to identify their issues (with each other), explore them so that they both understand each
others point of view, consider options and where possible reach agreement that will resolve the dispute.
Principals of Facilitative Mediation
- Client self-determination
- Confidentiality of the process
- Independence and impartiality of the
mediator

6. You must be of good character and possess the personal qualities to conduct a mediation process
independently, competently and professionally.
a) Written references from 2 people who have known you + 3 years saying you are of good character
b) Disclose if you have been disqualified from any type of professional practice
c) Disclose any criminal conviction
d) Disclose any impairment that could limit your capacity to discharge your obligation sin a competent,
honest and professional manner
e) Disclose if you have ever been refused NMAS accreditation, renewal or had your accreditation suspended
or cancelled
f) Comply with the approval and practice standards, any relevant standards or other requirements.
g) Be a member of a RMAB or other organisation with a relevant ethical code and complaints and
disciplinary process
h) Be covered by professional indemnity insurance (or statutory immunity) ($200 + Stamp Duty + GST)
Download a copy of the fully National Mediator Accreditation Standardshttps://www.msb.org.au/sites/default/files/documents/NMAS%201%20July%202015.pdf
What are the approval requirements?

7. • Online Learning
• Video Mediation Role Plays
• Because we want to make professional mediation skills available for people
throughout Australia.
What you need to participate
• Access to a computer with a web camera but you can make do with a
tablet computer or even smart phone for role plays
• Reasonable internet – if you’re not sure book in for a video meeting to
check https://calendly.com/joanne-law
How does Mi deliver mediation training?

8. What does it cost to become a NMAS Mediator?
Training and Assessing
Course: $2,997
Assessment: $550 (waived in March 2017 to celebrate becoming a RMAB)
Accreditation Costs with Mi
• Mediators Standards Board Fee $90 (for the 2 year accreditation period)
• Accreditation administration $60 (for the 2 year accreditation period)
• Mi RMAB membership $200
• Professional Indemnity Insurance $200 + Stamp Duty + GST

9. https://calendly.com/mi-training-team/phone-appointment
15 minute phone appointment with either Ken or Joanne
https://www.mediationinstitute.edu.au/mediation/nmas-
accreditation-course/