2017
Steve Hull, Deputy Director of Nursing & Equality at North West Boroughs Healthcare – National Certificate in Workplace Mediation
"Great course, great environment and great facilitation – I learned a lot! I enjoyed everything, we had a good group and lots of food for thought. Mediation is definitely something I will attempt to introduce within my organisation. I can’t think of anything I didn’t like about the course. I will do my best to introduce mediation as an initiative at work but also consider how I might use this to develop my own business."
Alan Gelfer – City, University of London – National Certificate in Workplace Mediation
"A small organisation that punches above its weight."
Kim Bedford, Local Council Trainer – National Certificate in Workplace Mediation
"The course draws on a wide range of examples – psychologically, the role plays encouraged engagement physically and intellectually. Quite a lot of repetition which really helped understanding. From now on, I will be more conscious of "conversations" and will also use the process in conflict at work. Mediation is a skill for life – always learning!"
Darren Taylor, Employment Relations Officer at Labour Relations Agency – National Certificate in Workplace Mediation
"I found the National Certificate in Workplace Mediation training extremely useful and got so much from it. I actually enjoyed role-playing – which I thought I wouldn’t. I have definitely come away with new knowledge and skills which I believe will benefit both myself and those I work with. I will be involved in mediations; also, other elements of this training will be used in my day to day work.
Jo Hompstead, HRBP at John Lewis Partnership – National Certificate in Workplace Mediation
"A brilliant, informative course providing all the information you need to understand the benefits of mediation and the skills needed. Approachable and friendly team. High energy and engaging/interesting. A great mix of theory and practical learning in a fun and supporting environment!"
Camilla Palmer, Joint CEO at Your Employment Settlement Service – National Certificate in Workplace Mediation
"An excellent mediation course that is focused on mending relationships which are in trouble – skills taught could also be useful to managers managing teams where relationships are difficult. I will apply what I have learnt at work in resolving conflict/disputes between employers and employees in external mediations though I am not sure if this is sufficient for commercial mediations."
Helen Nicholson, Head of OD at United Lincolnshire Hospitals – National Certificate in Workplace Mediation
"This is an absolutely inspirational course, one of the best I’ve ever attended! The trainers are hugely knowledgeable and so supportive of our learning. I would definitely recommend."
Jennie Bumfrey, HR Manager at Oxford University – National Certificate in Workplace Mediation
"The training was inspiring and informative. We had an excellent facilitator who had great knowledge of the subject being taught. I found the relevance and application of exercises, role play and case studies extremely valuable and beneficial. I will apply what I have learnt by practicing as much as I possibly can. Overall, the course was just right!"
Alexandra Matutino, Practice Development Lead at Dorset HealthCare University Foundation Trust – National Certificate in Workplace Mediation
"The training fully met my objectives. Fantastic teaching/facilitation from the trainer that certainly raised my skill level. Very supportive environment to try out a brand-new experience. It was the best course I’ve been on for a very long time. I particularly enjoyed the pace and the layout which consisted of theory and then practice and especially loved the group! I’m hoping to join our small team of mediators within my organisation in the very near future to put my skills into practice."
Joan Burrows, HR Manager at University of Greenwich – National Certificate in Workplace Mediation
"The course was well structured and broken down in great detail. There were lots of examples, lots of written support materials and many opportunities to practice, check and understand. My work will include mediation work going forward in order to reduce the high number of grievances we have. Such a powerful tool, when trained in such an informal but detailed environment. Excited but ready for the new challenge!"