The Business of Being a Mediator

In this workshop, Elizabeth Rosa, Workplace Mediator and Trainer will be joined by Business Coach, Clare Harris, to look at:

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• Explore your vision for your mediation practice.

• Consider your clients and how to reach them.

• Understand your UVP - Unique Value Proposition. What is your point of difference?

• How to write a Business Plan that includes understanding the market and SWOT analysis, branding and your marketing strategy

• Foundational marketing techniques, such as cold calling, networking, content marketing and how to establish your sales funnel

• Understanding the entrepreneurial journey and how to manage your time and your mindset.

 

Clare will provide information on the practicalities of setting up a business as well as offering tools and tips to manage your actions in the process of growing your business.

 

Elizabeth will talk about her first hand experience of starting her business as a mediator and how she has developed her practice, whilst also working as an educator in the legal and mediation fields.

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We will also look at what employed positions there are for mediators.

 

The workshop will also address practice considerations, such as:

 

• How to develop professionally through networking and reflective practice

• Compliance - what documents and protocols you need to comply with AMDRAS standards for Mediators and CPD 

• Insurance considerations

• How to deal with complaints

 

The workshop is facilitated by Elizabeth Rosa, Nationally Accredited Mediator and Principal of Resolve at Work.

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Testimonials:

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"An excellent workshop which was most comprehensive and useful.  The speakers knowledgeable and practical. I will certainly apply the tips and learning about marketing, business plans and the like and also use the generous resources given to us".

 

Kathryn Kearley, Nationally Accredited Mediator and Adjunct Lecturer, The College of Law

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The workshop covered a large number of sessions and topics. They were all linked together logically and smoothly. The facilitation and presentation were very professional. It was a great learning experience. Elizabeth facilitated the workshop in a very smooth and effortless manner. We moved through a full day’s workshop with ease thanks to Elizabeth’s planning, guidance and assistance. Clare covered a huge amount of information on how to set up your own business. The topics were well set out and very clearly explained. The slides were clear and precise and easy to understand.

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Jan Hayes, Mediator

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