These sessions are organised and co-chaired by Sarah Ross and Simon Horne, with monthly catch up meetings, and then quarterly 2 hour sessions where we invite a speaker or choose a theme. Future Meetings for the year: Thursday 14th May, 9am-10am: Mini-meeting online. Wednesday 3rd June, 2pm-4pm: Quarterly meeting, in-person at Edinburgh and online. Thursday […]

This online practical two day course - Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th May 2026 from 9.30 - 17.00 (one hour break each day), introduces mediators experienced in other fields to the problem of workplace disagreement and conflict. Participants will learn about the causes of conflicts to watch for, how to adapt their mediation styles, , […]

Working or serving as a trustee in charities and voluntary organisations can be deeply rewarding—but managing relationships can also be challenging. The passion and commitment people bring to the third sector, combined with the complex dynamics between employees, trustees, volunteers and partners, can increase the risk of misunderstanding and conflict. Partnership working, where different values, […]