Core mediation skills for leaders, managers and HR professionals - April 2020

We are currently finalising the details on running this workshop as a series of 'bite-size' online sessions. 

Register your interest in attending this workshop by emailing events@ucea.ac.uk



When handled constructively, conflict at work can lead to greater understanding, improved relationships and more motivated and productive teams. 
Core mediation skills for leaders, managers and HR professionals is a very practical one-day UCEA workshop designed to give attendees the skills and confidence needed to intervene effectively when conflict develops, and to conduct a mediated intervention in the most commonly experienced work scenarios. 
This workshop is aimed at those who have had no formal training in mediation skills or conflict management, or those who have previously received training and are seeking a refresher.  
The workshop leader has extensive experience in delivering certificated mediation training in mediation skills within the HE sector and has consistently received excellent feedback from previous participants. She mediates regularly for HEIs across the UK.

The workshop will cover:
  • Conflict: the common causes, how to spot it before it escalates, and how to intervene. 
  • Mediation: what it is, the role of the mediator and how to use a collaborative approach to resolving conflict.
  • The key mediation skills and techniques to help shift parties from seemingly intractable positions to interests and common needs.    
  • A robust process to support you and the parties.
The format of the workshop will comprise:
  • A blend of theory with activities and practical tools.
  • Discussions around case study scenarios where mediation skills can be used.
  • Demonstration of mediation skills.
  • The opportunity to put the skills into practice through role play and other practical exercises.
  • Small group and paired work.
Recent attendees have said the following:
"Excellent course, a ‘must do’ for all managers."
“I would highly recommend it for those involved in HR casework.”
“Really helpful – engage with the role play as it’s a great way to learn!”
“Attend. Very practical, can apply straight away.”
“Well worth attending, even if experienced in conflict resolution/mediation.”
“Really practical course. Really interesting and lots of tools that we can take away and use.”
"Really good introduction to mediation skills and how to implement in the workplace to informally resolve conflict."


The workshop was originally scheduled to place on Tuesday 21 April between 9.30 am and 4.30 pm (registration from 9.00 am). 

For more information read the timed programme (below).
 Core mediation skills for leaders, managers and HR professionals - programme
 

Prices and booking processes:

 

Delegates from UCEA member HEIs
£345 per place 

Delegates from other HEIs and HE sector agencies
£445 per place

Register your interest in attending this workshop by emailing events@ucea.ac.uk


Terms and conditions of booking

The terms and conditions of booking for this workshop can be found via this page link

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