Here is the Agenda for the forum on “Mediation via Skype” that I will present Friday, November 30, 2012 in Honolulu at Noon Hawaii Time. To convert Hawaii Time into your time zone click here http://bit.ly/AjdLpO

>> What new and experienced mediators need. How the idea of the ACR Hawai pilot project Virtual Mediation Lab (mediation skills development through online mediation simulations via Skype) came about
>> Goal and results of VML, after 50 simulations with 62 mediators from 22 countries
>> Why Skype?
>> Format of VML simulations
>> 5-min video based on an online mediation simulation with mediators in Scotland, Brazil and Israel
>> The experience of Attorney/Mediator Lisa Jacobs participating in VML simulations
>> Lessons Learned
>> Hardware, Software and Cost to Run/Participate in VML simulations
>> What's next for individual mediators and mediation centers or organizations/colleges that teach mediation
>> Useful Additional Info on Online Mediation
>> Q&A Session
>> Live Demo - Online Mediation via Skype of a typical landlord/tenant case

If you live in the USA, you can participate in the forum by phone: call TOLL-FREE (605) 475-4000. Participant access code: 931551#. After the forum, I'll be glad to send you by email my PowerPoint presentation.

This event is sponsored by:

>> ADR Section of the Hawaii State Bar Association
>> Association for Conflict Resolution Hawaii Chapter
>> Mediation Center of the Pacific
>> Hawaii Judiciary's Center for ADR

and will be held from Noon to 1:30pm in the conference room of the law firm Goodsill, Anderson, Quinn, Stifel – 1099 Alakea St – 20th Floor – Honolulu, Hawaii 96744

Giuseppe Leone