Mastering Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

An Intensive 5-day Training Course

Mastering Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Practical Tools and Techniques for Mediation, Conflict Resolution, and Negotiation

UPCOMING SESSIONS

Classroom sessions
DateVenueFee
03-07 Nov 2025London - UK$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
08-12 Dec 2025Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
28 Dec 2025-01 Jan 2026Paris - France$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
09-13 Feb 2026London - UK$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
08-12 Jun 2026London - UK$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
10-14 Aug 2026Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
02-06 Nov 2026London - UK$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
07-11 Dec 2026Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
Online sessions
DateVenueFee
06-10 Apr 2026Online$3,950RESERVE A SEAT

Training Course Overview

Conflict is an inevitable part of organizational, commercial, and professional life—but how it is managed determines whether it becomes a barrier or a catalyst for progress. The Alternative Dispute Resolution Course offers an in-depth understanding of modern methods for resolving conflicts outside traditional court systems, emphasizing fairness, confidentiality, and relationship preservation.

This ADR Training Course explores the principles and techniques of mediation, arbitration, negotiation, conciliation, and hybrid models. Participants will learn how to select the most appropriate method for each scenario, build effective dispute management frameworks, and apply communication skills essential for resolving complex issues. Through real-world case studies, role plays, and best practice simulations, this course empowers professionals to transform conflicts into opportunities for collaboration, ensuring resolutions that are equitable, sustainable, and strategically aligned with organizational goals.

Training Course Objectives

The Alternative Dispute Resolution Course equips participants with the knowledge and tools to handle disputes constructively and professionally across various settings. It focuses on practical applications and ethical frameworks that enhance negotiation and mediation effectiveness.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the foundations and legal frameworks of ADR mechanisms
  • Differentiate between mediation, arbitration, conciliation, and negotiation
  • Apply advanced communication and negotiation strategies in conflict resolution
  • Conduct and facilitate mediation and arbitration sessions effectively
  • Develop policies and systems integrating ADR into organizational practices
  • Manage complex or multi-party disputes ethically, efficiently, and transparently

Designed for

This ADR Training Course is designed for professionals seeking to strengthen their dispute resolution and negotiation capabilities across diverse industries. It is particularly beneficial for those involved in managing workplace, contractual, or organizational conflicts.

This course is ideal for:

  • Legal Professionals and Corporate Counsel managing disputes
  • HR Managers and Employee Relations Officers overseeing workplace conflicts
  • Government and Public Sector Officials involved in mediation processes
  • Project Managers and Contract Administrators handling commercial agreements
  • Executives, Mediators, and Negotiators seeking to enhance their ADR expertise

Learning Methods

The Alternative Dispute Resolution Course incorporates interactive and experiential learning methods to ensure practical understanding and skill application. Guided by an expert facilitator, participants will engage in real-world case studies, role plays, and structured group exercises to simulate actual mediation and arbitration processes.

The course combines discussions, visual presentations, and multimedia materials to enhance engagement and comprehension. Each participant will receive comprehensive course resources to support post-training application, ensuring they can confidently apply ADR principles to achieve fair, lasting, and constructive outcomes in their professional roles.

The Course Outline

Day One: Introduction to ADR
  • Understanding Alternative Dispute Resolution and its global significance
  • Overview of ADR mechanisms: mediation, arbitration, negotiation, conciliation, and others
  • Comparing ADR with litigation – advantages, limitations, and cost implications
  • Causes and dynamics of workplace and commercial disputes
  • Identifying personal conflict resolution styles and approaches
Day Two: Mediation Theory and Practice
  • The mediation process: stages and techniques
  • The mediator’s role, neutrality, and ethical considerations
  • Skills for building rapport, trust, and open communication
  • Identifying underlying interests versus positions
  • Tools for reframing, summarizing, and guiding toward mutual understanding
Day Three: Key Skills Development
  • Negotiation models: positional vs. interest-based bargaining
  • Managing emotions and power dynamics in disputes
  • Enhancing questioning and listening skills
  • Overcoming impasses and resistance
  • Reaching and formalizing agreements effectively
Day Four: Arbitration and Hybrid ADR Mechanisms
  • Understanding arbitration: procedures, laws, and institutional frameworks
  • Distinguishing arbitration from mediation and litigation
  • Drafting arbitration agreements and understanding enforceability
  • Introduction to adjudication and expert determination
  • Exploring hybrid ADR methods: med-arb, early neutral evaluation, and dispute boards
  • Case examples of arbitration and hybrid dispute resolution models
Day Five: Implementing ADR and Advanced Applications
  • Building and embedding ADR systems within organizations
  • Designing dispute resolution policies and escalation frameworks
  • Managing cross-cultural and multi-party disputes
  • Addressing ethical dilemmas and confidentiality in ADR practice
  • Drafting settlement and mediation agreements
  • Evaluating ADR outcomes and continuous improvement strategies
  • Course review, key takeaways, and action planning for professional application

The Certificate

  • Anderson Certificate of Completion will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

In Association With

Aztech
Copex
Coventry
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