International Mediation Institute Reveals Certification Plans

As the International Ombudsman Association considers implementing a certification program, valuable insights may be gleaned from another professional ADR organization confronting the same issues. A subcommittee of the International Mediation Institute has released proposed standards, criteria and guidelines for a mediator competency certification system and is seeking comment from practitioners. It is fascinating to see how IMI is dealing with issues of training, testing, grandfathering and discipline. (IMI Draft Standards.)