IMI had a busy 2019 (highlights below), and we look forward to working with our supporters and stakeholders into 2020. We will shortly be announcing the appointment of four new IMI Board members, and of course, the first GPC North America report will be released this Friday! Thank you to all for your ongoing support, and happy 2020!
2019 Highlights
Recognition of quality training programs
IMI launched the possibility for organisations’ training programs to be recognised against IMI’s independent international standards, becoming Certified Mediator Training Programs (CMTPs). The ISC was reconstituted as a streamlined ‘Independent Advisory Committee’, and two new Qualifying Assessment Programs (QAPs) were announced, in Italy and Austria.
Lifting up new mediators
The Worldwide Mediation Mentorship Program was launched, with IMI’s Young Mediators’ Initiative as a founding member.
First CMTP and new IMI Executive Director
IMI’s first CMTP was approved, in Spain. Laura Skillen became IMI’s Executive Director.
Singapore Convention signed!
IMI’s 2019 Biennial Survey was launched; IMI personnel attended the signing of the Singapore Convention and surrounding events, after being involved in the process of developing the Convention. IMI’s second CMTP was approved, in South Africa.
Enhancing transparency
IMI approved a new ‘Committees and Taskforces’ policy, aimed at improving transparency in our taskforce recruitment and activities.
Increasing diversity
Two new CMTPs were approved, operating in Greece, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The IMI Certified Mediator/Mediation Advocate search engine was upgraded, and IMI’s first diversity initiative launched.
New Board members
Two new QAPs and a new CMTP were approved, operating in Greece and the Czech Republic, and in Singapore. IMI Board voted to accept four new Board members, all mediation users, all women, and from different regions of the world.
Good job Laura. Congratulations. I do not loose hope that we (mediators from Poland) shall get involved, hopefully this year 2020. I wish you all success in this New Year 2020.
Thank you so much, Elżbieta! I look forward to having you join us :). Happy New Year!