In a culmination of intensive training, 30 graduating students from the prestigious Gamey and Gamey ADR Institute, showcased their mediation skills at a three-day Mediation Simulation Camp that ended at Aburi on Saturday.
The camp, held in the serene landscape of the Aburi Botanical Gardens in the Eastern region of Ghana, marked a significant milestone in the graduating students’ journey toward becoming adept mediators.
Organised in collaboration with ADR Daily, the immersive camping, provided a dynamic platform for the students to apply and sharpen their mediation skills across a spectrum of intricate cases that exposed them to the complexities of real-world mediation.
Participants engaged in simulation exercises that spanned diverse domains, challenging them to mediate in scenarios involving land disputes, intellectual property conflicts, corporate governance issues, marital disagreements, investment disputes, community development dilemmas, and medico-legal disputes.
Under the guidance of seasoned ADR mentor, Austin Gamey, and facilitators including Mrs Lizzy Ann Kwagbedzi, Felix Bonnie and Edmund Mingle, the graduating cohort navigated through these simulated disputes, applying the theoretical knowledge gained during their 31-week Professional Executive Master of ADR (PEM ADR) course at the Gamey and Gamey ADR Institute.
“The Mediation Simulation Camp serves as a bridge between theory and practice, allowing our students to refine their skills in a realistic setting.
“These hands-on experiences are invaluable, providing them with the confidence and competence needed to excel in the field of ADR, especially mediation,” said Mr Austin Gamey, CEO of the Gamey and Gamey Group and the lead facilitator at the Gamey and Gamey ADR Institute.
The camp not only emphasized the importance of mediation in resolving diverse disputes but also fostered collaboration among the graduating students. The exchange of ideas, perspectives, and strategies during the simulation exercises enriched their learning experience and prepared them for the multifaceted challenges that lie ahead in their professional journeys.
The 2023 PEM ADR cohort members are from diverse professional fields including finance and banking, security services, accounting, insurance, agribusiness, oil & gas, health care, real estate industries and education sectors, as well as the clergy, union leaders and business executives.
The successful conclusion of the Mediation Simulation Camp stands as a testament to the institute’s commitment to producing skilled and ethical mediators who will play pivotal roles in fostering harmony and resolution in diverse sectors of society.
By Benjamin Nana Appiah/ adrdaily.com
