Our Training

 


 

Experience has taught us that the best way for people to develop negotiation, mediation and communication skills is through practice and interactive exercises, rather than lectures. Our workshops in Trinidad & Tobago involve a combination of real case studies, thought-provoking discussions, group exercises, lectures, demonstrations, and videos. Our training is focused, practical and immediately applicable. We use coaches to give you immediate and personalised feedback.  At the end of each workshop, you will leave with a binder of reference materials, a Certificate (ADR Workshops - University of Windsor Law School Certificate, Dealing With Difficult People - Stitt Feld Handy Group Certificate), and a host of new skills.

Under the guidance of our leading international negotiation and mediation trainers, you will hone your skills in an environment that offers the opportunity for intensive practice and self-analysis.  Our joint ADR and Advanced ADR/Mediation Programmes are accredited by the Mediation Board of T&T.

 
"We effectively used the principles and concepts from the ADR workshops to radically alter our traditional competitive mode of wage and salary negotiations with the Trade Union. Though the Trade Union initially displayed reluctance to engage in the process, they eventually came along and our negotiations were amicably settled via ADR. Our relationship with the Trade Union has also improved as a result. There is now a greater level of trust for both our groups."
Vernon De Leon, Unilever Caribbean Ltd, Champ Fleur, Trinidad & Tobago
 

Our Faculty

All members of the Stitt Feld Handy Group are mediators, facilitators and trainers who offer training in the Caribbean, Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa, and Australia.  We have trained over 25,000 people worldwide. Many members of the Stitt Feld Handy Group studied negotiation and mediation at Harvard.  In the Caribbean, one of our lead instructors is Peter Dreyer, who is a certified mediator in Trinidad & Tobago.  Learn more about our trainers.

Who should attend?

The Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Workshops are designed for people who negotiate and deal with disputes, either their own or those of others. Managers, HR professionals, government employees, businesspeople, consultants, team leaders, educators, health care professionals, lawyers, accountants, union and management representatives, people who resolve employee issues or complaints, people who want to be professional mediators, and others who negotiate or deal with conflict can all benefit from attending.

The Dealing with Difficult People Workshop is designed for people who have to deal with difficult people or difficult issues.  Human resource managers, team leaders, educators, consultants, customer service representatives and people who negotiate will all benefit from this workshop.

Please visit our participant experiences page to read about how our training has benefited others.

 

Alternative Dispute Resolution (4 days)

  • USD $1,775
At the 4-day ADR Workshop you will learn how to use Principled Negotiation, developed at Harvard, and learn how to mediate disputes.  You will develop the practical skills and techniques you need to resolve disputes effectively and with confidence.  This interactive workshop will give you the tools to manage conflict constructively in the workplace and at home.  Each mediation case study is supervised by an experienced mediation coach allowing  for personal feedback. Read on...

Upcoming Dates and Locations

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Port of Spain October 11 - 14, 2010 Peter Dreyer course details register
Port of Spain March 22 - 25, 2011 Peter Dreyer course details register
Port of Spain October 4 - 7, 2011 Peter Dreyer course details register

Advanced Alternative Dispute Resolution (4 days)

  • USD $1,995
The 4-day Advanced ADR Workshop builds on the skills you acquired in the ADR Workshop.  It is designed for those who want to improve their dispute resolution skills, become mediators professionally, or mediate within their organisation.  Each role-play is supervised by an experienced mediation coach allowing for personal feedback. Our joint ADR and Advanced ADR/Mediation Programmes are accredited by the Mediation Board of T&T.  Read on...

Upcoming Dates and Locations

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Port of Spain November 30 - December 3, 2010 Peter Dreyer course details register
Port of Spain June 7 - 10, 2011 Peter Dreyer course details register

Applied Alternative Dispute Resolution (4 days)

  • USD $2,400

In the Applied ADR Workshop, you will participate in eight complex and coached mediation role plays.  You will also have a one-on-one session with an instructor.  You will work on a negotiation, communication, and/or facilitation skill set of your choice.  Read on...

Upcoming Dates and Locations

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Port of Spain February 8 - 11, 2011 Paul Godin
Peter Dreyer
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Dealing with Difficult People (3 days)

  • USD $1,350

Dealing with difficult people and discussing difficult issues is perhaps the toughest job you perform every day!

At this 3-day workshop you will learn techniques to handle difficult conversations and difficult people with skill and confidence. You will be given opportunities to practice learned skills in a variety of contexts so that the skills can become second nature. You will also be given the opportunity to practice a particular difficult conversation that you select. You will have the opportunity to complete the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator-Step II* and receive a customized 18 page report containing valuable insights into your personality type and the personality types of others.  Read on...

Upcoming Dates and Locations

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Port of Spain November 10 - 12, 2010 Elinor Whitmore
Peter Dreyer
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Port of Spain May 11 - 13, 2011 Elinor Whitmore
Peter Dreyer
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Port of Spain November 16 - 18, 2011 Peter Dreyer course details register

Discounts

  • A 20% discount will apply if 5 or more people register from the same organisation.
  • A $100 USD discount applies if you register for both the ADR and Advanced ADR Workshops at the same time.  If there is no Advanced ADR Workshop held in Trinidad&Tobgo, please see our registration page to find the Advanced ADR workshops nearest you.