Mediation: how to deal with conflicts in scientific teams

Aim

Participants will be able to develop their innate skills for managing conflicts with technique of mediation. They will learn why conflicts escalate and what to do to prevent this from happening.

Language

English

For

All PRBB community - scientific and non-scientific staff

Contents

Mediation is a valuable and effective process for addressing conflicts in a variety of areas, from community settings to professional contexts, and its importance lies in its ability to transform negative confrontations into constructive opportunities for resolution. Rather than resorting to adversarial methods, mediation relies on collaboration and effective communication to reach mutually satisfactory agreements.

In this course you will:

• Explore how mediation can help you manage tense situations that may arise in teams.
• Learn a new way of communicating to improve the internal climate of the company/team and incorporate a culture of dialogue in it.
• Develop the innate natural mediator within us.

Please note the course consists of several sessions, and you should be able to attend all of them.

Other relevant information

For any issue regarding attendance before or during the course, please note that you should contact the Intervals team directly by sending an email to intervals@prbb.org.

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