Public sector mediation briefing

Successfully resolving workplace and employment disputes is a major factor in the success of every  public sector organisation. This briefing covers everything that you need to know to help you make resolve public sector  disputes constructively and efficiently.
 

Case studies used at this event include:

• Embedding mediation into Salford Universities grievance, bullying and harassment procedures.
• Setting up a mediation scheme for Transport for London and London Underground
• TCM and Local Government Employers (LGE) working together to improve dispute resolution across the public sector

Delivered by the UK's leading authority in public sector mediation and dispute resolution.

The session will be delivered by David Liddle, Founder and Director of the TCM Group. Click here to read David's latest white paper - Mediation Works!

Why you need to be at this event

Mediation is playing a significant part in all aspects of modern public sector:

• 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.

Our one day symposia provide a thorough overview of mediation and what it can and cannot achieve. Each event is led by one of the TCM Directors 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.

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 within the public sector using TCM's unique cost of conflict indicator.
• Defining mediation and the role of the mediator
• The impact and benefits mediation in the public sector
• Creating a strong business case for mediation – securing buy in from key stakeholders
• Exploring the various conflict management strategies available for public sector organisations
• Case studies of public sector organisations who are using mediation
• 10 top tips for embedding mediation into your organisation
• Next steps