Claire McKenzie Leitch, HR, Central Scotland Fire and Rescue
Louise Watson, HR The University of St. Andrews
Calum Bruce, Fife Fire and Rescue
The 2008 Employment Act and ACAS code recommend mediation for early dispute resolution. Organisations need staff with mediation skills to help prevent disputes escalating. It is more cost-effective to invest in mediation than in expensive grievance, disciplinary procedures or industrial tribunals.
The Rowan Mediation Skills course is for HR personnel, those in management positions or anyone else who would like to develop their mediation skills.
This training course will help you learn the skills required to mediate a dispute in the workplace, and how to facilitate the disputants to create their own mutually agreed, win-win solution.
One of the benefits of mediation skills training is the ability to recognise conflict and address it before it escalates, and being able to efficiently assist disputants to reach a suitable solution and move forward.
Each training group consists of 6- 12 participants, so that all can participate in the skills practice and gain feedback on their skills.
The course is delivered by Rachel Weiss, an experienced mediator and trainer.
Rachel is an active member of the Scottish Mediation Network and is on the Scottish Mediation Register.
"I thoroughly enjoyed the course and found Rachel very helpful and engaging. It has given me a greater understanding of the mediation process and provided a useful toolkit and techniques for developing the required skills." – Anonymous
"A really useful, informative introduction to mediation which has given me the tools and confidence to use these skills in my wider role as well as in mediation." - Becky Slater, HR advisor
"An excellent way to gain insight in what it takes to become a mediator. The presenter had an engaging style with real-life examples and great tips – plus the perfect balance of learning and practice. Excellent trainer – very engaging and knowledgeable. Loved this course, can't wait to get started!" - Jenny Norton, Customer Service Manager, UWS
The dates for our next 2-day public course are Wednesday 5th October and Thursday 6th October 2022. Both sessions will be held from 10am-4pm. This course is online and will be delivered via Zoom.
If you'd like to book a place on this course, please use our Ticket Tailor page. If your place is being funded by your employer please select "invoice my employer" at checkout.
The cost for this course is £480+ VAT.
