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A 5‐day internal mediation training course from one of the UK’s leading providers. Designed for organisations wishing to develop and offer a peer mediation service.
Professional, practical and affordable workplace mediation training
Workplace Mediation
Workplace mediation has become very popular in the UK. The types of issues covered are varied, but may include; bullying, team conflict, interpersonal differences, disputes over resources, manager/ employee conflict and issues related to grievance handling. There is a very high success rate for this type of intervention.
This Course
Buon Consultancy, is one of the leading mediation training providers in the UK. We have been running this type of training for over 20 years.
Created specifically for the workplace setting and utilising a blend of interactive role play, peer coaching and case‐study based discussion, the course provides a comprehensive skills training for anyone wishing to gain competency in mediating workplace conflict as part of an internal mediation team.
This very practical course uses a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension, and retention of the information presented. Participants are taught to mediate using co‐mediation. Co‐mediation is ‘best‐ practice’ for internal peer mediation and utilises two volunteer mediators working together to help their fellow employees solve workplace conflicts.
Accredited Trainers
The course is taught by a CMC Accredited Mediator. Participants will receive a Certificate in Internal Workplace Mediation Skills.
There is no accreditation for internal mediation training in the UK at present. Under the CMC Registration scheme in the UK, our Professional Training Course (7 days + assessment) is recognised by the CMC for Professional Registration. However, this level of registration is not required for internal mediators.
The Lead Trainer
The trainer is Tony Buon, the Managing Partner of Buon Consultancy. He is a well known workplace mediator with over 30 years experience as a mediator instructor. Tony is also a qualified workplace psychologist, trainer, educator and author.
Tony holds Diplomas in Mediation, Conflict Resolution, Counselling and Teaching. Degrees in Psychology and Behavioural Sciences and Post‐ Graduate Qualifications in Education and Psychology. He is also a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP) and a Registered Civil, Commercial and Workplace Mediator (CMC).
Tony has extensive adult and tertiary teaching experience and has taught up to Master’s Level in Universities and Colleges in Australia and the UK.
Some of the over 1000 organisations Tony has worked with includes; 3M, Accor, Aramco, AXA, the British Council, BP, Coca Cola, CiC, CSR, DAA, Diageo, Dorset Police, DAA, DuPont, EAPA, ENI, Hampshire Council, NHS, Scottish Police College, & the Sydney Olympics.
Comments from previous participants:
“ One of the best courses I have ever attended!” “I can’t believe how much I learnt”
“...the trainer was excellent and the individual coaching and feedback I received was fantastic”
“I loved that the course focused on the practical skills of how to actually conduct a mediation at work”
“I now have the confidence to conduct a co‐mediation"
Internal Peer Workplace Mediation Skills Course
5‐day Course (35 hours total)
The training comprises five one‐day sessions. These can be done in two parts with a break between days 3 & 4 or continuous (one‐week). Each day starts at 9:00 and finishes at 5:00.
Part One:
Day One
Introduction to mediation & models
Workplace mediation framework
The 6‐stage mediation processTM
Suitable for mediation?
Mediation at work DVD
Stage 1‐ pre‐mediation
Role play methodology
Controlling the process
Revision, review
Day Two
Bobby & Taylor Stage 1 Role Plays
Alex & Sydney Stage 1 Role Plays
Remaining impartial
Dylan & Ashley Stage 1 Role Plays
Communication skills for mediation
Active listening skills
Room & furniture setup
Day Three
Revision, review
Guidelines for mediation
Stage 2 overview
Stage 3 ‐ opening statements
Bobby & Taylor Stage 2&3 Role Plays
Alex & Sydney Stage 2&3 Role Plays
Core, conditional and crisis techniques
Dylan & Ashley Stage 2&3 Role Plays
Stage 4 ‐ identify the issues
Reframing
Blockages – moving people forward
Part Two:
Day Four
Revision, review
Stage 5 ‐ negotiation
Bobby & Taylor Stages 4 & 5 Role Plays
Needs and positions
Brainstorming techniques
Alex & Sydney Stage 4 & 5 Role Plays
Dylan & Ashley Stage 4 & 5 Role Plays
Day Five
Revision, review
Stage 6 ‐ reach agreement
Bobby & Taylor Stage 6 Role Plays
Alex & Sydney Stage 6 Role Plays
Dylan & Ashley Stage 6 Role Plays
Toolbox tips
Bullying & harassment
Ethics in mediation
Course review & summary
Course evaluation
Buon Consultancy was established in the UK in 2001. We work with large and small businesses, NGOs, and Government organisations throughout Scotland, England and NI.
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