I have recently returned from a trip to Australia where I undertook a four-day training course on conflict management coaching. As well as having a very nice time in the spring sunshine I have successfully become a trained CINERGY conflict management coach. I have been aware of the CINERGY… Read more »
Over a year ago I did some analysis of the mediation and conflict resolution work that I have been involved in for a number of years. Sine then it has been a busy time with much change. In April I acquired and existing mediation services business… Read more »
“Can’t see the wood from the trees” is a commonplace saying; one that I sometimes use myself and one that can often apply to those that I meet who are in a conflict situation, whether in the context of a mediation or conflict coaching. So this got… Read more »
New year is a good time for both reflection and resolution. This year I have not made any resolutions but I have spent some of my down time reflecting on how both I and my business have grown and developed over the past four years. Reflection is very important in the work that… Read more »
Neutral Assessment is a valuable and effective alternative in certain conflict situations; combining some of the advantages of an investigation and a mediation. Neutral Assessment is particularly useful where there are complex HR issues that need to be explored, for example where there are large group conflicts… Read more »
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Alison quickly positioned herself as the ideal choice due to her obvious experience and pragmatism. Alison instantly picked up on the issues and clearly demonstrated her approach to dealing with our problem.
Despite a very tricky, emotive situation, the success of Alison’s work resulted in the retention of an individual who would otherwise have left the company and their successful reintegration into their department.
Through Alison’s subsequent training, our HR team is now equipped to instigate informal mediation processes to head off future issues before they start to fester.
I relied on Alison to deliver an empathetic service and desired result, and she 100% delivered on both aspects.
Senior HR Professional, Major Financial Services Company, South Wales | Senior HR Professional Major Financial Services Company
A project involving a Neutral Assessment that we undertook has been recognised as a gold winner in the CIPD Wales Employee Engagement awards. We are delighted… Read more »
The CMC’s event series; Save Time, Save Money, Save Stress Resolving Conflict at Work has travelled across the UK and a few weeks ago came to… Read more »
Mediation can also be used very effectively where there is a team or group conflict. One recent case involved a well established and highly experienced team who were having difficulty with their current manager.
Many mediation cases involve allegations of bullying, harassment or discrimination. Mediation allows these issues to be aired in a safe environment, enabling individuals to “deal with the elephant in the room”.