Oregon Mediation Center, Inc.

Effective Mediation Practice - Training Testimonials

Jim's ability to imprint the wisdom he's gained through his myriad of mediation experiences is literally "amazing!" His eloquence, creativity, role playing and other teaching abilities allow a class representing a broad spectrum of professions, backgrounds and interests to each gain new understandings and abilities that will benefit them and their future mediating parties.
Mark Eissler, J.D., Bonneville Power Administration, Portland, Oregon

I recommend this course to any professional who desires to restore integrity and dignity to the conflict resolution process.
Peter Wezeman, J.D., Portland, Oregon

I highly recommend this training for any person interested in communication skills in a professional or personal capacity.
Munir Katul, M.D., Eugene, Oregon

This training is priceless for any psychologist engaged in, or wanting to engage in, neutral facilitation of disputes.
David Corey, Ph.D., Portland, Oregon

The training is extremely helpful for dealing with workplace human resource issues.
Linda Strahm, PGE in Portland, Oregon

This is one of the best programs I've ever attended. Jim's high energy makes him a highly effective trainer. The workshop is jam packed with valuable information.
Carl Sniffen, J.D., Medford, Oregon

A dynamic and exciting program in a great facility that focuses on both the theoretical and the practical.
Dennis Graves, C.P.A., Salem, Oregon

Melamed is mediation! You're gonna love it.
Janis Checcia, Legal Services Manager, SAIF Corp., Salem, Oregon

In 15 years as a mediator and trainer of mediators, I have found Jim to be the most dynamic, knowledgeable and competent trainer I have experienced.
Lauren Burton, Fmr. Exec. Dir., Dispute Resolution Services, L.A. County Bar Assn.

You have put the parts together in such a remarkably inspiring and useful way that one can't help but come away feeling competent, confident and eager to mediate.
Terrill Croghan, J.D., San Francisco, California

This mediation training is definitely worth your time and the cost.
Bruce H. Anderson, J.D., Eugene, Oregon

This course offers an impressive and comprehensive blend of theory and practice. You learn more in 4 days about how to mediate than a lawyer learns in 3 years of law school about how to practice law.
James Reichle, J.D., Quincy, California

Thanks for the excellent mediation training. It was the best professional training I have ever had. For that matter, it was probably the best educational experience I have ever had.
Gary Firestone, J.D., West Linn, Oregon

Jim is an exceptional trainer.
Dennis Sargent, C.P.A., Corvallis, Oregon

In all my MCLE training, this program provided the most efficient use of time spent, for my present work and into the future.
John H. Hachmeister, J.D., Redondo Beach, California

Excellent instruction in a very timely and much needed process.
Fr. Matthew Tate, Milwaukee, Oregon

Jim Melamed offers incredible insights into human behavior and moving people towards agreement.
Megan Hassen, J.D., Salem, Oregon

Jim's energy and commitment to mediation is awesome.
Susie Leo Piper, Eugene, Oregon

Jim is a learned man in his field. His insight and organized course keeps the participant focused and interested. A clear communicator - always thinking about outcome of mediation for the parties.
Judy Ware, Ph.D., Boise, Idaho

Great job. Great class. Great help!
Jim Ware, Boise, Idaho

I would take another training from Jim in a minute.
Sue Reuling Furness, Ph.D., Boise, Idaho