Mediation training for
public bodies
Train in mediation to address all types of workplace disputes.
Workplace fall-outs, miscommunication, personality clashes, and perceptions of unfair treatment are all known to be major causes of absence, under-performance, and work-related stress. And, like with any other sector, public bodies can be just as vulnerable to the damage that unresolved conflict can cause.
At UK Mediation, we’ve worked with dozens of non-ministerial departments, public services, and the armed forces to introduce mediation into their organisations.
For when conflict starts, our one-day training courses will prepare you to address situations quickly and positively.
When it’s time to sit people down and talk things through, our 2-day mediation skills course will train your team how to run resolution meetings: clearing the air and building better understanding.
And if you want to build an organisation-wide mediator panel, ready to respond to internal referrals of workplace disputes, we can provide you with everything you need.
Our market-leading courses are grouped into three categories: short courses, accredited courses, and next steps courses. All of these training options can be delivered either face-to-face or online, and we are pleased to tailor them towards your requirements.
Some of the many public bodies we’ve worked with…
Short courses
Workplace Mediation Skills
Gain confidence and competence in putting your mediation skills into practice
This two-day Workplace Mediation Skills course provides learners with the skills needed to incorporate mediation into their practice. The course combines a small amount of theory with a lot of practice, and provides opportunities for your learners to try out their developing skills on some realistic case material tailored to your organisation.
Understanding Mediation
Getting started on a different approach to resolving disputes
If you’re thinking of using mediation to resolve workplace disputes, our one-day Understanding Mediation package will give your employees a clear understanding of mediation. Suitable for management, HR teams, and all levels of staff, and ideal for those with no prior experience of conflict resolution.
Confident Conversations
Plan, manage, and conduct challenging conversations more confidently and competently
Our one-day Confident Conversations course shows you how to plan, initiate, and manage a more positive discussion about any sensitive topic: helping you stay in control of both sides of the interaction and ensuring that you can achieve your objective for the conversation.
Conflict Resolution Skills
Learn how to resolve conflict more quickly and more effectively
Our one-day Conflict Resolution Skills course offers a practical grounding in the skills and knowledge required to resolve conflict. The course equips your delegates with an understanding and a set of skills to be able to better address both their own and others’ disagreements.
Manager as Mediator
Equipping managers with the skills required to resolve workplace disputes
This one-day Manager as Mediator masterclass, run by one of our experienced mediators, draws on a collection of the skills used by mediators, coaches and counsellors. It gives your delegates a thorough insight into the psychology of conflict, and builds confidence and competence in putting some mediation skills to use straight away.
Bullying & Harassment Briefing
Learn how to identify and address bullying and harassment in your workplace
Bullying and harassment are known to be major causes of absenteeism, poor morale, and stress-related illness. This ½-day or one-day workshop will teach you to spot when employees’ conduct steps over the line, and how to deal positively with potentially damaging behaviours.
Accredited courses
Ready to qualify some internal mediators?
You may have existing staff who are working in mediation who would benefit from having an accredited qualification, or you may be ready to set up your own internal mediation service from scratch. Our Interpersonal Mediation Practitioner’s Certificate qualifies you as an accredited mediator and is widely recognised and respected within the industry.
Next steps courses
Mediation Refresher
Revisit key mediation skills and get your internal practice back on track
Taken up by those who already have in-house mediators, our popular Mediation Refresher is run by one of our expert practising mediators. It refreshes your knowledge, gives you another opportunity to practice your skills, and allows for tailored content to meet your current requirements.
Case Supervision
Develop your skills, build your confidence, and sharpen your insight as a mediator
Case Supervision is a structured way of getting consultative support, allowing you to develop your skills beyond what you learned in your training, and helping to ensure that you are mediating effectively, professionally, and safely. Can be delivered in either a half-day or one-day session, depending on group size and caseload of your mediators.
“A really useful introduction to mediation, which was well received by everyone. It has given me a good starting point to begin introducing mediation into the organisation.”Louise Wakefield, HR Managerread more testimonials
Independent Office for Police Conduct
