Learning Through Change

Name: Learning Through Change
Price: 75.00 USD

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Change is constant in mediation practice, including evolving legal standards, technological advancements, diverse participant expectations, and increasingly complex disputes. This course equips Florida Circuit and County mediators with the skills necessary to adapt effectively while maintaining neutrality, professionalism, and ethical compliance.

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$75.00

Course Access

3 months

Modules

1

Students

Short Course Description

Learning Through Change: Adaptability and Professional Growth for Circuit and County Mediators

Credit: 3 CME – General (or Diversity eligible if diversity components are emphasized)

Format: Recorded / On-Demand

Course Description (Florida Approval Ready)

Participants will explore how change impacts mediator decision-making, communication, ethical judgment, and dispute resolution outcomes. The course emphasizes practical strategies for maintaining mediator effectiveness in dynamic environments, including managing resistance, adapting communication styles, and maintaining professional competence.

This course strengthens mediator resilience, adaptability, and effectiveness, ensuring continued compliance with Florida mediator standards and improved mediation outcomes.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify how change affects mediation dynamics and mediator effectiveness
Adapt mediation strategies to evolving legal, technological, and interpersonal environments
Maintain mediator neutrality and professionalism during changing or uncertain conditions
Apply adaptive communication techniques to diverse parties and situations
Strengthen mediator competence and professional growth through continuous learning

Topics Covered

Change and its impact on mediation practice
Adapting to evolving mediation environments
Technology changes in mediation practice
Managing uncertainty and mediator decision-making
Adapting communication styles to different parties
Maintaining professionalism during transitions
Enhancing mediator resilience and competence
Continuous professional development strategies

Instructor(s)

Guno Ritfeld

Guno Ritfeld is a retired Department of Defense Commissioned Officer. He has earned a B.A. in Psychology/Education, a Juris Doctorate (J.D.), and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree. He is certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Circuit Civil, Family, and County mediator and has served as a County mediator at the Orange County courthouse. He served as a member of the City of Orlando Certification Appeals Board and Chapter 57 Discrimination Board, and as a contract Human Rights Mediator and Administrative Investigator for various state and federal agencies. He is an experienced commercial, workplace, and family dispute mediator and arbitrator.