Practical Law Presentations Mediation Planning Your Program Design a program which will fit your audience's needs. One audience may be students at the elementary or high school level, but other groups may benefit from a program on mediation. Offer an evening program on resolving disputes to a parent-teacher group, a church, or community organization. You may wish to develop a special program on resolving conflicts between family members or seniors and their adult children. Once your program and audience are planned, begin to line up a speaker. You will be more likely to schedule the guest speaker of your choice if you make your invitation early. Because complications have a way of coming up at the last minute, develop an alternative plan. Provide your speaker with information about the audience, including its anticipated size, background, and particular areas of interest. The Talking Points on Mediation and Tips for Speakers may help your speaker, and be sure to order additional materials -- which are referenced with links below -- well in advance. The general discussion of mediation in the sections Choosing Mediation Over Litigation and Tips on Settling Parenting Issues may be printed out and photocopied for audience handouts. Send the guest speaker a letter detailing the format and length of the program, the exact time and location, and directions to the site, as well as a copy of handouts or supplemental materials. >>Mediation Home >>Researching Local Programs & Experts >>Planning Your Program >>Choosing Mediation Over Litigation >>Tips for Preparing for Mediation >>Questions to Ask Yourself if You Are Considering Using Mediation >>Tips on Settling Parenting Issues >>Tips for Speakers >>National Dispute Resolution Organizations >>Additional Resources Reaching the Community Home | Practical Law Presentations Home