Private sector mediation briefing

Introduction

Successfully preventing and resolving disputes is a major factor in the success of every privatre sectororganisationorganisation.

This event covers everything that you need to know to help you resolve business and employment disputes quickly, constructively and efficiently.

TCM are the UK's leading business mediation experts and this event draws from our many years of developing and implementing best practice within organisations across the UK.

All participants at this event will receive a free copy of the TCM Guide to Mediation for Employees and Employers along with TCM's Model Dispute Resolution Policy.
 

Case studies used at this event include

• Implementing a mediation programme at BT.
• Fast track dispute resolution for RBS.
• Developing the Topshop/Topman mediation initiative.

Why you need to be at this event

Mediation is big news and recent Government guidance is recommending an increased use of mediation within business disputes. Mediation is playing a significant part in:

• Restoring professional and harmonious workplace relationships.
• Resolving team and group conflicts.
• Reducing stress and absence.
• Promoting collaboration and creativity.
• Tackling bullying and other inappropriate behaviours.
• Reducing the risk of litigation.
• Reducing costs and other factors related to dispute resolution.

Typical agenda (maybe subject to change)

• Introduction and scene setting
• Group discussion about current issues and trends in relation to dispute resolution
• The causes and the consequences of conflict - measuring the real cost of conflict using TCM's unique cost of conflict indicator.
• Defining mediation and the role of the mediator
• The impact and benefits mediation in the private sector
• Creating a  business case for mediation – securing buy in from key stakeholders
• Exploring the various conflict management strategies available for private sector organisations
• Case studies of private sector organisations who are using mediation
• 10 top tips for embedding mediation into your organisation
• Next steps

This 2 hour mediaion briefing provides a thorough overview of mediation and what it can and cannot achieve. Each event is led by David Liddle with additional input from specialist and highly experienced mediators. These events cover the use of mediation in a wide variety of business and organisational contexts.