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SUMMARY:Scottish Mediation Family Mediators Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFuture Meetings for the year: \nThursday 14th May\, 9am-10am: Mini-meeting online. \nWednesday 3rd June\, 2pm-4pm: Quarterly meeting\, in-person at Edinburgh and online.\nThursday 20th August\, 9am-10am: Mini-meeting online.\nWednesday 9th September\, 2pm-4pm: Quarterly meeting online.\nThursday 5th November\, 9am-10am: Mini-meeting online \nWednesday 9th December\, 2pm-4pm: Quarterly meeting online. \nTo attend any of the meetings please contact Simon Horne directly on simon.horne101@gmail.com
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/scottish-mediation-family-mediators-group/
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SUMMARY:Workplace Conversion Course - May 2026
DESCRIPTION: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\, \, an innovative method of mediating large groups\, the use of written communication and other techniques over two enjoyable\, interactive days with opportunities to practice their newfound skills. This session will be facilitated by Carol Hope and Jeremy Scuse (see below for biographies). Zoom link will be sent out nearer the time. \nContent will include: \n\nThe Workplace Market for Mediation – Who promotes it\, the role of HR and the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development\nThe Client Organisation – How does it respond to conflict?\nHR Managers – Are slowly understanding that mediation could help. As a mediator what approach should we adopt with them?\nThe Disputants – Do managers in a dispute differ from anyone else in conflict – what motivates them\, who advises them\, how important is ‘face’\, and how important is it to follow procedure?\nThe Life of the Dispute – The internal and legal status stages a complaint may go through before it comes to mediation and how this can affect the parties\nWorkplace Conflict – So\, how do workplace conflicts differ from those between neighbours or within families?\nMediation Format – Many workplace conflicts will have taken years before the mediator is involved. So how might we adapt our mediation styles to cope with long embedded conflict?\nTeam Mediation Format – The use of Values & Behaviours\, team roles & structures\, workbooks and facilitated mediation sessions.\nPractice\, Practice\, Practice – Over two days\, we will use actual case histories as the basis to practice your newfound skills\nDebrief and Evaluation – Final question and answer session and addressing of any outstanding concerns.\n\nBiographies: \nJeremy Scuse BSc Hons. FIOD MHR \nI have always been interested in what makes people tick. My career started with a degree in Psychology and then 25 years in senior international marketing\, followed by 10 years setting up my own companies and acting as a Non Executive Director for entrepreneurs. I accredited as a Mediator with CEDR in 2003 and set up Catalyst Mediation in 2005. We have helped people to resolve many different commercial\, IPR\, workplace\, estate\, partnership and shareholder disputes. I coach\, train\, lecture\, share skills and give demonstrations of communication\, negotiation\, early dispute resolution and mediation to councils\, HR staff\, legal firms\, their clients\, mediators\, in fact anyone I can persuade to sit still for long enough. \nCarol Hope \nCarol Hope is an award winning freelance mediation trainer and supervisor. She was the Director of Family Mediation in Edinburgh for 16 years during which time she developed a number of new services locally and nationally in Scotland. Carol then went on to work for the Scottish Mediation Network for 10 years. Her remit was to develop mediation training and practice for all types of mediation in Scotland. Her\, over 30 years\, mediation experience spans commercial mediation\, family\, housing\, additional support needs\, equalities\, workplace\, and peer mediation. Carol has trained over a thousand children to be peer mediators\, nationally and internationally . She received an award for her “Outstanding achievement and contribution to peer mediation in Scotland.” Carol is a member of the training faculty for both Calm and RICS delivering mediation training nationally and internationally. Carol specialises in supervision for mediators. \nCosts: £500 per attendee for the two days\, £400 for SMN Members. \n(Organisational members can send up to 2 people at member rates). \n\nHandouts and CPD certificate are included in the price.\nPlease note that a delegate space is not guaranteed until payment is received.\n\nTo book this event please click HERE
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/workplace-conversion-course-may-2026/
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SUMMARY:Workplace and Employment Initiative Group (WEIG) Meeting - June 2026
DESCRIPTION:Please note this event is for Scottish Mediation members only. \nOur next WEIG meeting will be on Thursday 25th June\, from 2pm – 4pm\, which will take place online (Zoom). This event is free of charge and for Scottish Mediation members only. \nAgenda \n2pm: Group business session: \n1) SM Chair / Director – short updates \n2) Updates and check in from Group \n3) Minutes & Update on next WEIG meeting(s) \n2.30pm: Break \n2.45pm: Speakers Malcolm Currie and Shona Crallan on Process Design change. \nTo book this event please click HERE
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/workplace-and-employment-initiative-group-weig-meeting-june-2026/
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SUMMARY:Mediating Skills – July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Issues around access to our countryside can be emotive and can sometimes escalate into bitter disputes between individuals or organisations that are challenging and difficult to resolve. These conflicts can arise from single incidents or ongoing disputes. This 3 hour online workshop is appropriate for Access Officers\, Countryside Rangers\, visitor rangers and anyone involved in addressing outdoor access issues. It offers the opportunity to consider the causes of conflict\, the ways it can escalate and how best to manage and resolve disputes and complaints. Facilitated by Scottish Mediation and exploring techniques used in mediation the workshop also gives an insight into how mediation works and when it might be helpful. \nWho should attend? Access Officers\, Countryside Rangers\, Visitor Rangers and anyone involved in managing outdoor access. Attendees can claim 3 hours CPD. \nWhat does it cost? The 3-hour session costs £50 per person. \nZoom link to be sent out nearer the time. \nTo book this event please click HERE
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/mediating-skills-july-2026/
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SUMMARY:Managing Relationships in the Third Sector
DESCRIPTION: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\, cultures and priorities meet\, can further heighten tensions. \nFor over ten years\, Scottish Mediation has supported third sector organisations to manage and resolve conflict constructively\, helping them avoid stressful\, time-consuming and potentially damaging disputes. \nThis three-hour online workshop provides a practical opportunity to explore: \n\nthe common causes of conflict in the third sector and how disputes can escalate\neffective approaches to managing relationships and addressing complaints\nconstructive ways to resolve disagreements before they become entrenched\n\nFacilitated by experienced practitioners from Scottish Mediation\, the session draws on established mediation techniques and also offers clear insight into how mediation works\, when it is most effective\, and how it can support healthier organisational relationships. \nWho should attend? Anyone working or volunteering in the Third Sector. Attendees can claim 3 hour CPD. \nCost: £50 including handout and certificate. \nTo book this event please click HERE
URL:https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/event/managing-relationships-in-the-third-sector-2/
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