An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Mediation Skills for Team Leaders and Managers

Leading, Negotiating and Handling Workplace Disputes

NASBA

Course Introduction

Workplace conflict is a natural outcome of differing opinions, perspectives, and personalities. If not addressed effectively, these differences can escalate and negatively affect team performance and morale.

This Mediation Skills for Team Leaders and Managers training course is designed to help managers and team leaders handle conflicts constructively. It equips participants with mediation skills that enable them to guide individuals toward mutual understanding and practical solutions. By doing so, leaders can resolve issues efficiently, reduce reliance on HR intervention, and maintain a productive work environment.

Throughout this training course, participants will also gain insight into their leadership style and how it influences conflict situations. Emphasis is placed on communication techniques such as active listening, effective questioning, and emotional intelligence to ensure fair and sustainable outcomes.

This Mediation Skills for Team Leaders and Managers training course will include:

  • Techniques to adapt leadership behavior for effective conflict resolution 
  • Strategies for managing individuals prone to disagreement 
  • Methods to prevent conflicts from escalating 
  • The role of emotional intelligence in mediation 
  • Approaches to finding common ground and understanding different perspectives on fairness 

Objectives

By the end of this Mediation Skills for Team Leaders and Managers training course, participants will be able to:

  • Lead teams more effectively and promote a collaborative environment 
  • Encourage understanding among team members with differing viewpoints
  • Apply strong communication skills to manage and prevent conflict
  • Build stronger professional relationships 
  • Support others in making balanced and informed decisions 

Training Methodology

This Mediation Skills for Team Leaders and Managers training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented.

This includes highly interactive tutor-led group discussions, syndicated exercises, case studies and role-playing in a realistic dispute resolution scenario. A formal framework is built around the delegates' current knowledge and they are encouraged to re-discover and share their knowledge and experiences. Delegates will be encouraged to develop both their communication and mediation skills to increase the value for money provided to their employer.

Organisational Impact

Organizations that invest in this training course can expect:

  • Improved conflict resolution and decision-making
  • Reduced costs by minimizing the need for external mediation services
  • Less disruption caused by unresolved disputes 
  • More confident and empowered employees 
  • Higher morale and a more positive workplace culture

Personal Impact

Participants will benefit from this training course by:

  • Developing stronger mediation and leadership skills 
  • Becoming more proactive in addressing conflicts 
  • Gaining confidence in handling difficult conversations 
  • Improving self-awareness and leadership effectiveness 
  • Enhancing emotional intelligence in workplace interactions

Who Should Attend?

This Mediation Skills for Team Leaders and Managers training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals, including:

  • Team leaders and supervisors 
  • Managers at all levels 
  • Anyone involved in resolving workplace disputes

It is particularly beneficial for those who want to strengthen their leadership approach and create a positive, trust-based team environment.

Course Outline

Day 1

Understanding Workplace Conflict and Dispute Resolution Principles

  • The causes of conflict at work
  • Taking steps to avoid conflict escalation
  • Key approaches to resolving disputes
  • Mediation in context
  • The 12-stage process for mediation
  • Carnvale’s Strategic choice model of mediator behaviour
Day 2

Leadership Styles and Identifying Opportunities for Mediation

  • The difference between leadership and management
  • Leadership styles and effect on conflict in the workplace
  • Conflict seekers and conflict avoiders
  • People management and team interactions
  • The mystery of how to deal with people
  • Developing a route map of managerial dispute interventions
Day 3

Third Party Interventions and Managing Difficult Situations

  • The role of the mediator
  • Maintaining neutrality and avoiding bias as a mediator
  • Winning acceptance and trust
  • Understanding the role of emotional intelligence in mediation
  • Preparing for productive conversations
  • Restoring relationships when conflict is overcome
Day 4

Enhancing Communication Skills for Effective Mediation

  • Establishing the environment for successful mediation
  • Understanding cultural differences
  • Using open-ended questions to encourage dialogue
  • The importance of active listening and non-verbal communication
  • Empowering the parties to take ownership
  • The power of praise, confidence and performance achievement
Day 5

Combining Formal Intervention Methods when Resolving Issues

  • Collaborative problem-solving
  • Combined approaches to resolving issues
  • Informal intervention approaches
  • Alternative dispute resolution methods
  • What if the parties won’t engage?
  • Common ground and standards of fairness

Certificate

On successful completion of this training course, Oxford Management Centre Certificate with eligible Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) from National Registry of CPE Sponsor will be awarded to the delegates

Accreditation

NASBA

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Mediation Skills for Team Leaders and Managers
Duration
5 Days
Format
Classroom
Language
English
Certificate
Yes
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London
04 - 08 May 2026
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Amsterdam
03 - 07 Aug 2026
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Dubai
23 - 27 Nov 2026
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London
04 - 08 Jan 2027
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22 - 26 Mar 2027
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London
03 - 07 May 2027
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Amsterdam
02 - 06 Aug 2027
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Dubai
22 - 26 Nov 2027
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We request that all cancellations be made at least one week before the class start date. You may reschedule this class without any penalty. If not, a $250 fee will be charged for cancellations received less than one week before a class begins and for no-shows. Cancellation penalties and any fees incurred by Oxford Management Centre will be deducted from refunds.

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The classroom training fees include course presentation, relevant materials, physical & digital documentation, lunch and refreshments served during entire training. Accommodation and transportation are not included in the training course fees.

While, online training fees cover the course presentation and digital documentation and relevant materials.

The Oxford Management Centre Certificate of Completion with corresponding CPE credits shall be awarded to delegates who has successfully completed the training course.

Payment must be received before the training course commences. You can make payment by bank draft, cash, credit card or wire transfer.

Note: If the payment is not received, Oxford Management Centre has the right to refuse admission.

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  • Registration Confirmation
  • Invoice/Receipt (where appropriate)

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