Course Description
Today many professionals around the world are concerned with finding new
ways to do business, especially if they are deal in international
business. The growth of the international business, cross culture
communication, international commerce and modern technology has begun to
embrace a society that is multicultural. Global businesses that are
comprised of companies, managers, law firms and attorneys need to be
aware of and prepare their employees for international assignments and
tasks.

Professionals, attorneys and business people who are dealing with
international clients or colleagues are the ones that should attend this
program. Particularly, the ability to prevent conflicts, to resolve them
when they arise, knowledge about different legal systems, legal terms,
combined with the ability to communicate in another language, in
particular English, can be added as a competitive factor to the overall
achievements of a professional, his personal career goals and
nevertheless be more productive.

The importance and advantage of learning these topics is vital and
increases day by day.

Cross culture negotiation, prevention of conflicts, and resolution of
conflicts with alternative dispute resolution methods such as Mediation,
and Legal English as a second Language – all these are comprised in a
comprehensive course designed for professionals who work in the
international legal and business environment.

Goals & Objectives:
This course will provide an opportunity for an in-depth study and
analysis of the roots of negotiation, mediation as an alternative
dispute resolution method, prevention of conflicts and legal English as
a second language on a practical level. Visits to the San Diego Superior
Court with American attorneys will allow the students familiarize
themselves with American legal system. Working next to international
mediators and negotiators will allow the students to learn the
terminology and gain practical experience.

Course Materials:
• Articles and materials to be distributed in class. • Power point
will be projected • Handouts and materials

Course Schedule

PART I: Cross-culture negotiation and prevention of conflicts

PART II: How to manage conflicts in the international arena

1.  Analyze Conflict

2. Manage Business Conflicts

3. Traditional Methods of Negotiation

PART III:  Mediation

1. What is mediation?
2. How is mediation different from other forms of dispute resolution?
3. How mediation works: the mediation process
4. Mediation techniques
5. Characteristics of mediation: why mediation is effective
6. What are the advantages and disadvantages of mediation?
7. Who are the mediators?
8. How can you benefit from mediation?
9. International status of mediation
10. Reasons to mediate
    
    
    

PART IV: How to overcome the challenges: tips to succeed in an international negotiation

1. American legal System
2. San Diego Superior Court Visit
3. Legal terms
4. American business traditions and customs: what you should know when you deal with an American professional

For more information about our course schedule please contact us at:
info@bridge-mediation.com

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