DATE
4 to 9 May 2026
VENUE
Berlin, Germany
Training location to be confirmed
WORKSHOP FEES
EUR€2000
Standard
(For general participants)
EUR€1,700
Early Bird
(Register before 31 Jan 2026)
EUR€1,600
PF Affiliates
“Mediation is Conflict’s way of looking at itself.”
Jeffrey M. Cohen
The Foundation Mediation Training (Berlin) programme is organised by Christian von Baumbach in collaboration with PracticeForte Pte Ltd. All content and materials in this programme is developed and owned by PracticeForte Pte Ltd, and accredited as a Qualifying Assessment Programme by the Singapore International Mediation Institute.
About This Workshop:
Conflicts are inevitable in life, but how we approach and resolve them defines relationships, communities, and businesses. The PracticeForte Foundation Mediation Training programme is designed to equip you with the mindset, skills, and structured processes to turn conflict into opportunity. Accredited as a Qualifying Assessment Programme by the Singapore International Mediation Institute (SIMI), this six-day immersive workshop brings together a multidisciplinary team of trainers with decades of expertise in law, cross-cultural negotiation, and professional mediation.
Participants will learn both the theory and practice of mediation, including interest-based negotiation, mediation ethics, process management, and relationship building. Through lectures, discussions, roleplays, and case studies, you will acquire practical tools for facilitating dialogue, managing emotions, and helping parties reach mutually acceptable solutions.
Whether you are a legal professional, HR leader, business executive, educator, community leader, or someone looking to expand your conflict resolution skillset, this training will empower you to contribute meaningfully in mediating disputes in any context.
Graduates are eligible for SIMI Level 1 Accreditation and may be invited to join PracticeForte’s growing professional network of mediators.
What You’ll Learn:
- Understand principles and models of mediation
- Acquire conflict analysis and resolution techniques
- Learn to manage parties’ emotions and cultural differences
- Build effective communication and negotiation skills
- Apply ethical standards and professional conduct
- Conduct structured mediation sessions from preparation to closure
Who should attend:
Legal professionals, human resource practitioners, corporate leaders, educators, counsellors, social workers, community leaders, and anyone seeking to develop professional skills in dispute resolution.
Meet Your Trainers
Christian von Baumbach is an international mediator and communication consultant specialising in cross-border family and intercultural mediation. Having trained and lectured across Germany, Japan, and beyond, he brings deep insights into managing cultural differences and fostering understanding between diverse parties. His expertise includes online mediation and training future mediators in universities and professional settings. A certified member of MiKK e.V. and the German Federal Mediation Association, Christian believes mediation is essential for resolving international disputes and building bridges across cultures.
Susan Tay is a veteran family lawyer, mediator, and mediation advocate with over three decades of legal experience. She is co-founder of PracticeForte and founder of OTP Law Corporation. Certified by the Singapore International Mediation Institute, Susan has mediated and advocated in highly complex cross-border disputes. Her practice focuses on family and matrimonial law, parenting coordination, and collaborative divorce processes. As a trainer, she combines practical case experience with compassionate teaching, guiding participants to understand mediation both as a professional practice and a mindset for peacebuilding.
Christoph C. Paul is a pioneer in cross-border family mediation, co-author of the authoritative text Cross-border Family Mediation – International Parental Child Abduction, Custody and Access Cases. A mediator and trainer with extensive experience across Europe and Asia, he has contributed to the development of international frameworks for child-focused mediation. Christoph’s teaching draws from years of professional practice, shaping mediators to handle complex, emotionally charged disputes with professionalism and sensitivity.
Mylene Chua is co-founder of PracticeForte, focusing on multidisciplinary dispute resolution and organisational development. Her expertise spans law, mediation, and training programmes designed for both private and public sectors. She brings strategic insight into the “business of mediation”, equipping participants with knowledge to profile themselves and expand their professional mediation practice.
This six-day programme blends theory, experiential learning, and professional assessment to develop competent, confident mediators. You will engage in lectures, practical exercises, and roleplays under the supervision of experienced trainers. By the end of the course, you will have the skills and confidence to mediate effectively and ethically.
You will experience mediation across diverse contexts, from workplace and commercial disputes to family and cross-border issues. Tools like active listening, reframing, intercultural awareness, and ethical decision-making will be introduced and practised. Participants also explore their own conflict styles, enhancing self-awareness as a mediator.
The workshop concludes with assessments required for SIMI Level 1 accreditation, including supervised roleplays, written reflections, and knowledge tests. This rigorous yet supportive process ensures you leave with more than skills—you leave with professional credentials and a network of fellow peacebuilders.
