2025 Conflict Resolution Clinics @ CB

-July 30-

Relational Workplace Mediation: A Structured Approach

With John Ford

Wednesday, July 30, 5:30 - 7:30pm PDT

Live Interactive Workshop on Zoom

Workplace mediation offers a promising path for both new and experienced mediators. However, relying solely on the traditional mediation model does not consistently yield successful outcomes.


In this session, John introduces a structured approach to relational and interpersonal mediation in the workplace, designed to significantly enhance the likelihood of success. Building upon the traditional mediation model, integrating elements from psychotherapy, organizational development, nonviolent communication, and neuroscience to create a robust and reliable process.


If you practice workplace mediation--or want to--and you are eager to learn from a mediator with a track record of success, this session is for you.


The key topics explored and discussed include:

  • Reframing the opening session as an orientation and training opportunity
  • Utilizing caucuses intentionally and early to reduce emotional tension
  • Harnessing the power of acknowledgment to validate emotions
  • Reframing friction points as opportunities for achieving clarity
  • Drafting documents using a library of clauses to create customized clarity
  • Emphasizing the importance of a commitment ceremony and follow-up
  • Confidentiality differences and the helpful role of a management champion

MCLE: This course is approved by the State Bar of California for 1 MCLE credit for the Recognition and Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession and Society. (Provider #9323)

HR Certification Institute: 2 General Credit Hours

Program ID will be provided upon completion of training. This program has been pre-approved for 2 General Credit Hours toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).

John Ford

John is a seasoned workplace mediator and conflict resolution coach with three decades of experience. He is the author of "Peace at Work: The HR Manager’s Guide to Workplace Mediation” and the creator of several tools designed to enhance empathy and communication in mediation, including “The Empathy Set”™ of cards. John teaches negotiation and mediation at University of California College of Law, San Francisco and has trained professionals across various sectors. His innovative approach to mediation focuses on structured processes that address both the relational and substantive aspects of conflict, empowering clients to achieve lasting resolutions. Learn more: www.johnford.com.

Cost

  • CB Member: $25
  • Public: $45

After registering, you will receive the Zoom information by email.

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