Mediation in the Workplace

21 May 12 - 25 May 12 - London Book this course
Duration: 1 week
Price:£2200
Course ref: 1209MW1

Overview:

Dealing with conflict at work is a significant challenge that can occupy a great deal of time for the staff, line managers and HR professionals involved, potentially affecting wider workforce productivity and staff morale. Mediation is a growing method of workplace dispute resolution that is being increasingly utilised as a non-litigious and economical way of resolving such disputes.

 

A skilled mediator is able to organise constructive and confidential discussions with the parties in dispute and help to identify mutual solutions that restore respectful, professional working relationships.

This intensive and highly practical programme enables you to explore the role of the workplace mediator in dealing with and resolving conflict. The programme offers a set of principles and guidelines to equip attendees with the skills a mediator requires in facilitating and organising successful mediation interventions.



Learning objective
You will be able to:
  • Ensure that mediation strategies are underpinned by constructive outcomes that support your organisation’s mission and objectives
  • Develop the skills and knowledge to mediate a dispute and record an agreement
  • Equip and empower line managers to be able to deal with conflict and mediation, promoting consistent and sustainable procedures

Course content
  • Understanding the principles and purpose of mediation in a HR context
  • Examining and developing the role mediation and trained mediators can play in mitigating workplace disputes in your organisation
  • How HR works with/identifies and engages mediators
  • Core mediation skills, ethics and the need for ensuring contracts between the parties in dispute are properly drafted and mutually agreed
  • Negotiation skills for use either in mediation or more widely in disputes with Trades Unions, particularly in the public sector.
  • The necessity of the mediator to maintain impartiality, neutrality and independence
  • Understanding organisational culture as a critical factor when undertaking mediation between parties in dispute

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