- April 8 and 9, 2010 - "MWI's Train the Trainer Institute" is a two-day seminar designed to prepare experienced mediators to become effective mediation trainers and role-play coaches. Topics to include: How to define and meet the needs of participants; Staying focused on goals and outcomes; The logistics of putting on a successful training; Programmatic and administrative issues; Internal and external program promotion; Translating experience into basic concepts that trainees can internalize and practice; Delegating pre and post training responsibilities within the training team; All aspects of delivering a mediation training including, presenting concepts with impact; Selecting and using different delivery media; How to be a facilitator, leader, coordinator (all at the same time); Setting up the room; Working with groups and individuals simultaneously; Facilitating skill-building exercises; Fostering group participation and self-reflection; Coaching role-plays and providing feedback to trainees; Dealing with difficult participants; Designing effective feedback and evaluation methodologies; Delivering feedback to participants during and after the program; incorporating lessons learned into future programs; and more. Held at the Union Club in Boston. For more info visit http://www.mwi.org/training/trainer.htm or contact Chuck Doran at 800-348-4888 x22 or cdoran@mwi.org.