Participant Comments - Legal
"The workshop was intense and detailed. Extremely informative. Is of great assistance to both managers and employees."
Ramchand Lutchmedial, Industrial Court, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
"The opportunity to participate in the role plays allowed for practical experience. The wide variety of situations covered many different angles. The instructor guided the process beautifully - he was well informed and knowledgeable."
Dexter Morgan, Ministry of Legal Affairs, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
"The techniques I learned will definitely assist me in my negotiation at work and at home. The information was well presented with supporting documents for easy reference afterwards. The presenters were confident, well prepared and were always in control of the materials during the sessions. "
Andre des Vignes, Lawyer, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
"The lecturers were professional and encouraged discussions throughout the workshop. This led to a better understanding and appreciation of the various subjects discussed. The coaches I worked with were knowledgeable, experienced and helpful in analysing almost every aspect of the mediation."
Jean Permanand, Ministry of the Attorney General- Law Reform Commission, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
"Excellent introduction to process of skills for effective negotiation and mediation. Excellent role plays, debriefing and interaction with facilitators. I liked the coaches, the facilitators, the meticulous organization, the structure of the course and the interactive approach. Extremely effective instructors - use of examples, videos, excellent feedback and showed how certain things could’ve been done differently to promote effective determination of issues and interests."
Farah Ali Khan, Ministry of the Attorney General, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
"Thank you - this has been another mind expanding experience. The additional skills that I have acquired will allow me to better resolve issues that arise daily on my job, in my family and in other organizations to which I belong."
Rookia Nurse, Ministry of Legal and Consumer Affairs, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
"The structure was very well presented, so that the participants had a clear idea of how to conduct a negotiation through, step to step. The high level of interaction also kept interest levels at a high and allowed ideas to crystallize in the participants’ minds."
Sasha Bridgemohansingh, Ministry of Attorney General, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
"I found it really helpful and very informative. The instructors were both helpful, approachable and knowledgeable."
Cherie Booth Q.C., Matrix Chambers, London, England
"I came to the course believing I was a very good negotiator and easily capable of advancing to a mediator. This course demonstrated my inadequacies, then with a blank sheet, rebuilt and improved my skills and stimulated me to advance further. The instructors were very good - excellent!"
Richard Buswell, Hardwicke Civil, London, England
"This is the most engaging seminar/workshop I have ever attended. The presenter was extremely effective and professional in his approach, putting one at ease."
Francis Sandy, Ministry of Legal Affairs, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
"Superb and very professional. Excellent speakers and tutors."
Peter, Siu Lam Ma, Lai K M & Li, Hong Kong
"The workshop was well organized and the presenters were knowledgeable and skillful. Each day was well ordered and activities well coordinated. I enjoyed the interactive activities, the time management and organization of the course, the skill level of the presenters, and the role playing. The instructors were skillful, in control, very friendly and you could tell that they really enjoy their job."
Sharon Y. Deane, Attorney General’s Chambers, St. Michael’s, Barbados
"I came in very cynical and left a sincere believer. The system is very efficient and will yield excellent results! It has opened my rather cynical eyes to the benefits of ADR. Even old lawyers can learn new skills and tricks."
Peter Israel, Goodman and Carr, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
"It was well organized and the facilitators were well prepared. They communicated well with the participants are clearly knowledgeable and experienced. Information about alternative dispute resolution was readily available. It caused me to rethink and reevaluate my approach to negotiating in the various areas of my life including my marriage, family, and work situations."
Larry Smith, Unity Law Chambers, St. Michael’s, Barbados
