23 July 2009: An article entitled ‘How to solve workplace disputes’ is being featured on the IOD’s website. Written by Clive Lewis, the article highlights the importance for businesses to take the issue of conflict management and mediation seriously. 

To view the article, please click here

(This link will take you directly to the Institute of Directors website).

23 July 2009: In early 2008, Globis provided in-house mediation training for East Sussex County Council. The Council then implemented an in-house mediation scheme. The scheme has now been running for one year and has just been short listed for the CIPD Awards 2009 in the category of ‘Business Impact’. The Council is a large complex organisation, employing over 16,000 people in 500 locations. Leatham Green, Assistant Director of Personnel and Training, states that the introduction of mediation into the workplace has:

·         Prevented disputes from escalating out of control

·         Reduced the cost of resolving conflict (financially and emotionally)

·         Contributed to a more positive and productive working environment

·         Reduced the stress and anxiety of all parties involved

·         Provided a safe place for all to be heard

·         Placed the responsibility for resolution directly with the parties rather than HR or the trade unions   

The organisation reports productivity savings of over £500,000 in the first year of introducing the in-house scheme.

Jack Fallow, Globis Director said “Globis had the privilege and honour of providing the accredited mediation training for East Sussex County Council. Right from the outset, it was clear that the organisation had thought through how mediation would fit within the Councils overall HR & Business Strategy in order to achieve the greatest impact for the business as well as its employees. We work with hundreds of organisations, and believe that the way East Sussex has embarked on mediation has been nothing short of exemplary and world-class”

The Definitive Guide to Workplace Mediation

15 July 2009: The widely-acclaimed Definitive Guide to Workplace Mediation and Managing Conflict at Work, written by Clive Lewis continues to be a sought after book. Last week, a large order for the book came in from South Africa. The book has also been ordered by practitioners in America, Germany and the Isle of Man.

Lord Hastings of Scarisbrick CBE , International Director of Diversity and Citizenship at KPMG says “This book is timely. As organisations look for opportunities to save money and build trust, this book offers great advice”.

 

Alison Brimelow, President of the European Patent Office says: “This book is an excellent guide: ground in reality. Understanding that mediation and conflict resolution are effective techniques can be learned the hard way or with help like this. I wish it had been available earlier in my career”.

In the UK, copies of the book have also been purchased by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. The book is available in the Departments resource centre as a reference guide that can be accessed by the Departments staff.

 To order your copy of the book, please click here:

Workplaces are changing. Strategies for building relationships and preventing conflict at work are gaining importance.

18 June 2009: Clive Lewis, Founder and MD of Globis has just returned from speaking at an International Mediation Conference in Algeria. The conference was attended by around 400 members of the Algerian judiciary and legal profession. The Ministry of Justice in Algeria is embarking on a major launch of mediation. Britain has a worldwide reputation for being one of the leaders in the field of establishing good practice mediation principles. Clive Lewis was invited by the Algerian government to present on ‘Workplace Mediation – The British Perspective’. The other presenter from Britain was a Judge who spoke about how Court Based mediation is being adopted for civil disputes.  

Other experts were invited from France, Lebanon, Switzerland, Morocco and Spain.

Clive Lewis spoke about the background to the legislative changes of April 6^th 2009. He also spoke about the compelling business case that is convincing organisations across Britain to embrace the principles of mediation. Other topics covered at the conference included:

·         The legal and regulatory framework of mediation in

·         A sociological and historical approach to mediation

·         Mediation in European Common Law, principles and ethics

·         The role of the lawyer in the promotion of mediation

·         Training and specialisation of the mediator

·         Mediation in intellectual property disputes

Jack Fallow, Globis Director said ” I am delighted that Clive was invited to Algeria to talk about the exciting developments in the field of mediation in Britain. It is great news that countries such as Algeria turn to Britain for advice and guidance on implementing good practice mediation principles”.

The British Ambassador to Algeria, Andrew Henderson, also attended the conference.

July 1, 2009 to July 3, 2009

July 9, 2009 to July 10, 2009

The National Employment and Workplace Mediation Certificate is our flagship course and the UK’s benchmark for employment and workplace mediation training.  During 2009 we will train over 500 people to become accredited mediators. To view more information and to book a place on our December course please click here: http://www.globis.co.uk/services/ld-empandworkplacemediationcertificate.php

This course is also available on an in-house basis, subject to a minimum of 4 delegates attending. Please contact us for more informaion about our in-house courses.