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Multitrack
Peace
Mediation
Fifteen-day training course on
mediation with a focus on
development cooperation and
peace-building
November 2013 – June 2014
1This course covers the main content of a general mediation Course Overview
training and at the same time focuses on the field of peace-
building and development cooperation. It fulfils the require-
ments of the German Federal Association for Mediation (Bun-
desverband Mediation) in a way that it can easily be topped
up for an accreditation.
Methodology...
... technical training
» Process design and logic of mediation
» Communication techniques
» Micro-interventions
... strategic analysis
» Undertaking systemic conflict analysis
» Understanding power and culture as influencing
factors
» Designing multi-track interventions
... self-reflection
» Identifying the personal dimension of mediating
» Developing a professional approach to working with
conflict patterns
» Non-verbal-communication in mediation
Benefits of the Course
Insight into the practical experience of trainers in multiple
forms of mediation and related approaches in various contexts
High diversity of teaching methods: case exercises with sample
cases from the participant’s personal experiences, real-life
simulations with cases from the trainer’s practical experiences,
individual feedback, analogue forms of learning
Intensive practice (maximum 18 participants)
Co-training: Groups larger than 10 participants will benefit
from the expertise of two trainers also providing learning sup-
port, experiences, and serving as role models of co-mediation/
co-facilitation
2 3Mediation “Mediative” skills are essential for practitioners and strategists Depending on the level of societal concern, cultural diversity, Multi-track
and… in their daily work such as of development cooperation, hu- and complexity of a conflict, different actors (often called
manitarian aid, civilian conflict resolution, and peace-building. “tracks”) may have various approaches. This course embraces
the complementarities of multiple tracks and promotes media-
tive efforts which work within the diversity of approaches to
... Development »» Development cooperation and humanitarian aid are create added value to the overall conflict resolution process.
Cooperation/ often concerned with ethno-political conflicts in which The course will look at the various tracks and the linkages
Humanitarian mediation can be very useful. among them to support sustainable peace.
Aid »» One is often in the position to mediate not just among
warring parties but also among different project partners
or beneficiaries. The course addresses individuals that presently or in the future Target Group
»» Developing conflict sensitive projects requires a thorough work in the areas of development cooperation, humanitarian
grounding in the use of mediative skills, strategies, and aid, civilian conflict resolution and peace-building or peace
methods. studies as well as those who want to expand their knowledge
and skills in conflict transformation.
For others who wish to acquire a new and self-contained
...Civilian Con- »» Inclusive/omni-partial strategies of intervention need to career perspective as mediator, this course fulfils the require-
flict Resolution be translated to concrete actions. ments of the main component of the 200 hour certification of
and Peace- »» Successful interventions require complex mediation the German Federal Association of Mediation.
building processes.
»» Within dialog processes and capacity-building projects,
mediative skills are applied.
»» Within organisations and in intercultural teams, conflict
sensitive communication is crucial.
Didactics Mediation is not only a process but more importantly an intrin-
sic attitude that expresses itself within every action. The course
didactics are based on three interwoven components:
»» Knowledge about methods and techniques for dialogue
and process design;
»» Context analysis and the strategic considerations to
assure that methods are effectively implemented and
strategically wise; and
»» Adequate self-reflexion of the mediator as an essential
component of successful mediation.
4 5Content and Dates Working methods
1. Module 18-22 November Basics of mediation and its multi-track Short presentations
(Inme- 2013 character »» Introduction of new content
dio) »» Process logic and conceptual basis of mediation »» Discussions
»» Comparison of third-party approaches, e.g. media-
tion, facilitation, and dialogue Real life case exercises
»» Communication skills and tools in mediation »» Integration of participants’ experiences
»» Introduction of Multi-track »» Illustration of mediative approaches
»» Introduction to omnipartial conflict analysis
»» Analysing our personal conflict biographies and the Small group exercises
effects they have on our role as mediator »» Deepen experiences, practice, and knowledge
»» Role plays and case simulations to practice without group
2. Module 17-21 February Dynamics of inter-community & political conflicts pressure
(CSSP) 2014 »» Inter-community conflicts and mediation »» Individual feedback to support self-reflection
»» Communication in a post-conflict environment and
my role as mediator (negotiating reality) Other learning methods
»» Multilateral negotiations and exposure to power »» Metaphorical Conflict Analysis
and “parallel structures” »» Video-Feed-Back
»» Multi-track mediation and its challenges in “the
field”
»» Linking mediation to the wider peace process
3. Module 16-20 June Conflict analysis and methods for multi-track
(Berg- 2014 interventions
hof) »» Facilitation of dialogue and mediation – comple-
mentarities and synthesis
»» Settings for facilitation of dialogue and mediation
with groups
»» Simulations of exemplary dialogue and mediation
interventions
»» The role of non-verbal communication
»» Mediation simulation with video-feed back
»» Multi-track peace mediation and peace processes as
collective learning processes
6 7Language of The course will be held in English. All trainers are fluent in Frankfurt. We conduct mediation in non-profit-organisations
instruction both English and German. and businesses in Germany as well as mediation, dialogue-
projects & training abroad, for NGOs and governmental actors
Course location Inmedio Berlin, Holbeinstraße 33, 12203 Berlin in development cooperation, humanitarian aid and peace-
CSSP, Schiffbauerdamm 15, 10117 Berlin building. In the past 15 years, during approximately 50
extended mediation-courses, inmedio has trained approxi-
mately 700 professional mediators and surveyed more than
Costs Costs for modules 1-3 amount to €2930. We offer a €250 early 500 cases of mediation.
registration discount that is valid until 1. September 2013. Inmedio is a long-term partner of the directorate for develop-
ment cooperation of the Swiss federal department for foreign
affairs regarding the qualification of mediators. Publications,
Registration Those interested can register and get further information downloads and references as well as a chronology of our
either via email or phone: mediation trainings can be found on www. inmedio.de/en or
on facebook.
mpm@inmedio.de
Inmedio Berlin: +49 [0] 30 - 45 49 04-00 CSSP
CSSP: +49 [0] 30 - 40 00 65 1 CSSP – Berlin Center for Integrative Mediation is a registered,
non-profit association in Germany. The organisation’s head-
quarter is in Berlin with local offices in Kosovo and Bosnia and
Herzegovina. It was originally founded in 2005 to draw lessons
Organiser Berghof Foundation from the ten years work of the International Mediator in
The Berghof Foundation is an independent, non-governmental Bosnia and Herzegovina, Prof. Dr. Christian Schwarz-Schilling
and non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting conflict (1995 – 2004). From 2005 until 2010, CSSP worked primarily
stakeholders and actors in their efforts to achieve sustainable in the post-war context in the Balkans (Kosovo, Bosnia and
peace through peace-building and conflict transformation. It Herzegovina, Macedonia (FYROM) and Serbia). During the last
offers knowledge, expertise and services in conflict research, two years, its outreach has extended to the transitional societ-
peace support and peace education. The Berghof Foundation’s ies in the MENA (Middle East & North Africa) Region and to
operations are run by a dedicated and multi-national team South Asia (Nepal).
working closely with partners around the globe. CSSP is operating on different tracks with a focus on inter-
The scope of Berghof’s activities aims to investigate and community dialogue. CSSP supports conflict parties in their
develop innovative approaches to conflict transformation and effort to discuss issues of concern, build trusting relationships
provide mediation services, dialogue facilitation, negotiation and develop durable solutions. CSSP has expertise in media-
support, advice, technical assistance and capacity building. tion, political conflict analysis, intercultural communication,
Educational media are initiated, developed and implemented, confidence-building/trust-building, decentralisation, gender
as are publications and trainings for school students, teachers, awareness, negotiation, non-discrimination and strategic plan-
trainers and practitioners. www.berghof-foundation.de ning.
Through various workshops, the organisation has trained over
Inmedio 200 political and community leaders in mediation processes as Berlin Center for
inmedio is a mediation and consultancy institute founded in well as for capacity-building purposes. Integrative Mediation
1998 by Ljubjana Wuestehube and Dr. Wilfried Kerntke. Today,
the inmedio-group consists of inmedio Berlin and inmedio
8 9Trainers Dr. Norbert Ropers (Berghof Foundation) Christoph Lüttmann (CSSP)
founding director of the Berghof Research Center for Conflict studied Political Science and Public Law in Berlin and Bologna
Studies 1993, from 2004 to 2011 co-director of the Berghof and holds a university degree from the Freie Universität Berlin
Foundation for Peace Support, since 2012 Program Director where he focused on conflict prevention and post-conflict
at the Berghof Foundation. Political scientist and sociologist, peace-building. Christoph Lüttmann previously worked for
mediator, facilitator and trainer. During the 1970’s and 1980’s a Swiss NGO for refugees in Lausanne, the United Nations
he was active in peace and conflict studies with special interest Secretariat in New York, the “Research Center 700 - Gover-
on international exchange and intercultural learning. During nance in Limited Statehood” and the Center for International
the 1990’s his focus lay on action research regarding ethno- Peace Operations (ZIF) in Berlin. He is a certified Mediator and
political conflicts and their transformation. 2001-2008 director joined CSSP in March 2009. Christoph is Integrative Mediator
of a peace building network in Sri Lanka. Since 2009 support for Kosovo and coordinator for the South Eastern European
of insider-mediators in South and Southeast Asia based in Mediation Forum.
Bangkok.
Julia von Dobeneck (CSSP)
Ljubjana Wüstehube (Inmedio Berlin) is a certified mediator and holds a diploma in media consul-
mediation trainer with more than 15 years of mediation prac- tancy. Between 2002 and 2012 Julia von Dobeneck worked for
tice, certified by the German and Austrian federal associations the parliamentary representation of Alliance 90/The Greens in
of mediators. She co-directed 200-hour-mediation-courses in the German Bundestag, from 2006 as advisor on media policy.
cooperation with the Swiss Development Cooperation as well Her responsibilities included policy areas such as freedom of
as the University of Applied Sciences of north-Western Swit- information and the potential of digitalisation for democracy
zerland for many years. In 1998, Ljubjana co-founded inmedio, and political dialogue.
institute for mediation, consulting, development. During the Julia von Dobeneck joined CSSP in September 2012 as Integra-
1980’s, she organised German-Soviet youth exchanges and de- tive Mediator and works mainly in CSSP´s peace mediation
veloped a concept of peer-mediation combined with trauma- projects on the Western Balkans.
counselling for war refugees from the Balkans in the 1990’s.
Since then she gathered experience in Kosovo, Palestine/Israel, Dr. Juan Diaz (mediatEUr)
Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, Egypt, Nepal. Dr. Juan Diaz is the Berlin Representative of mediatEUr. He is a
mediator, trainer and facilitator working on political, econom-
Dirk Splinter (Inmedio Berlin) ic and social integration. He is a tri-lingual conflict resolution
certified mediator and mediation trainer (BM, BMWA) with specialist with over 14 years of experience managing media-
more than ten years of experience in the field. He co-directs in- tions in conflict-affected regions, especially in East and Central
medio, institute for mediation, consulting, development since Europe. Juan teaches mediation at several European universi-
more than 10 years. Dirk mediates in various contexts (commu- ties with an interactive experiential learning approach. He also
nity, business, INGOs and relief agencies) but does also design works with mediation trainers on specific courses, includ-
and implement conflict-management-systems for bigger ing peace mediation, professional negotiation, and conflict
organisations. Furthermore he provides mediation training for transformation. After receiving a doctorate in International
post graduate programs of different universities in Germany Relations, he specialised in mediation in transitional or post-
and Switzerland since 2002. He was/is involved in dialogue/ conflict regions. Over the last 13 years Juan has dedicated his
capacity-building projects in Turkey, Georgia, Egypt and Nepal work to peace-building in regions, such as South Eastern Eu-
among others. Dirk is a member of the Reflecting-on-Peace- rope, South Asia and North Africa. In 2005 he co-founded the
Practices Learning community of CDA (Boston, MA). CSSProject for Integrative Mediation and served as its Director
and Chairperson from January 2005 to May 2012.
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