MEDIATION TRAINING

The art of conflict management
Training location Leipzig
Start October 2024

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OBJECTIVES OF MEDIATION TRAINING

Our goals

  • You can Flexible and appropriate react in opaque conflict situations. Important for internal and external organisational staff.
  • You can Sovereign and confident act in the VUCA WORLD: Mediation training develops your conflict, communication and system competences. This is vuka-appropriate personal development.
  • You can deal systematically and strategically with conflicts in and for organisations. We favour strategically oriented mediation.
  • You can confident and self-assured Mediation in synchronised online worlds carry out. From module 3 onwards, we also conduct online units.

We set priorities – right from the start.

Our (Basic training in mediation (GAMED courses) will be reorganised in terms of content from 2024.

Here you will find the dates for the mediation training courses.

GAMED workplace conflicts

GAMED workplace conflicts will teach the contents of the Federal Ministry's certification ordinance based primarily on workplace and organisational conflicts.

From October 2024

  • Module 1: 24 – 26 October 2024
  • Module 2: 28 – 30 November 2024
  • Module 3: (15.01.25, 9-14 online) 16 – 18 January 2025
  • Module 4: (12.02.25, 9-14 online), 13 – 15 February 2025
  • Module 5: (05.03.25, 9-14 online), 6 – 8 March 2025

From February 2025

  • Module 1: 27 February – 01 March 2025
  • Module 2: 27 – 29 March 2025
  • Module 3: (23.03.25, 9-14 online) 24 – 26 April 2025
  • Module 4: (04.06.25, 9-14 h online), 05. – 07 June 2025
  • Module 5: (18.06.25, 9-14 online), 19 – 21 June 2025

From October 2025

  • Module 1: 16-18 October 2025
  • Module 2: 20-22 November 2025
  • Module 3: (14 January, 9 am - 2 pm online) 15 – 17 January 2026
  • Module 4: (11 February, 9-14 online), 12 – 14 February 2026
  • Module 5: (18 March, 9 am - 2 pm online), 19 – 21 March 2026

From March 2026

  • Module 1: 12-14 March 2026
  • Module 2: 09-11 April 2026
  • Module 3: (06 May, 9-14 online) 07 – 09 May 2026
  • Module 4: (27 May, 9-14 online), 28 – 30 May 2026
  • Module 5: (24 June, 9 am - 2 pm online), 25 – 27 June 2026

INFORMATION AND CONDITIONS

BASIC TRAINING IN MEDIATION

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Hybrid mode of operation

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Preliminary discussion

Educational leave

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Didactic training concept

  • They are trained on the basis of our didactically well thought-out and digitally unique training and further education concept.
  • Right from the start, we train you to think about the organisation's perspective and act accordingly.
  • You benefit from our extensive and high-quality practical experience in complex organisational contexts.
  • You will receive our legendary flashcards on the elements of mediation as well as in digital online format (www.elemente-der-mediation.de).
  • If you are unable to attend on site, we can connect you to the room online with our 180-degree camera without you having to forego the spatial group effect.
  • New from October 2021! Additional modules to familiarise yourself with and test synchronous online mediation.

Your trainer Prof Dr Sascha Weigel

Prof Dr Sascha Weigel, Mediator and Trainer (BM), Senior Coach (DBVC), Teaching Transactional Analyst under Supervision PTSTA-O (EATA/DGTA); Honorary Professor for Mediation and Conflict Management MLU Halle

Co-trainer Angelika Wendt

Angelika Wendt, mediator and systemic counsellor, adult educator

MODULES OF THE BASIC TRAINING IN MEDIATION

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Module 1

Mediation

Module 2:

Conflict counselling

Module 3

Law in mediation

Module 4

Interventions

Module 5

Closing agreement

Additional modules

Synchronous online mediation

TRAINING COMPONENTS FOR THE COACHING TRAINING PROGRAMMES

VOTES FROM PARTICIPANTS

Frequently asked questions about mediation training

What do mediators do?

  • Mediators are neutral persons who mediate between parties in conflict situations and support them in finding a solution that is acceptable to both sides. They work to ensure that the parties to the conflict understand their perspectives and develop strategies together so that they can work together better in the future.

Where is mediation used?

  • Mediation is used in numerous fields of application, such as in the family sector (e.g. in the event of divorce), in the healthcare sector, in business or in workplace conflicts in the research sector and in shareholder conflicts in companies.

How do I become a certified mediator?

  • To achieve this legal To be authorised to use the title, basic and advanced training is required. The basic training must comprise at least 120 attendance hours and deal with the specific content (see appendix to the ZMediatAusbV). We also offer such training at INKOVEMA. After completing the training, a practical case must be mediated and supervised within one year. In the following years, further case work and further training are required in order to continue to hold the title.

How exactly does the training take place?

  • The training modules usually take place as face-to-face courses, which are held from Thursday morning to Saturday afternoon. Due to the recent circumstances, attention is also paid to an appropriate pandemic and hygiene concept. In addition, there is an interactive platform where the course progress is documented and which allows participants to ask questions, network and exchange ideas. Furthermore, relevant index cards are sent offline by post and there are digital course letters that provide participants with step-by-step instructions to familiarise themselves with the world of mediation.

What are the main focal points of the training programme?

  • The mediation training programme teaches a wide range of knowledge and skills that are essential for working as a mediator. This includes professional communication, the guiding principles of mediation as well as specific requirements in the various phases of mediation and the legal framework. We place particular emphasis on the practical consolidation of the content through role-playing.

What are the advantages of this type of training?

Mediation training offers several advantages, including

  • 1. acquisition of conflict resolution skills: The training develops skills for effective mediation and conflict resolution.
  • 2. career prospects: The training opens up career opportunities as a mediator in various fields such as law, business, social affairs and education.
  • 3. personal development: The training also enables personal development in the areas of communication, empathy and intercultural understanding.
  • 4. expanding the network: During the training, contacts can be made with other professionals in the field of mediation.

Who is the target group for this training programme?

  • The mediation training programme is aimed at a wide range of people, including professionals in the legal, business and social sectors, who wish to develop their conflict resolution skills. In particular, it is aimed at people who wish to establish themselves professionally as mediators. However, the course is also designed for professionals in the education sector who wish to learn effective conflict resolution strategies in school or educational contexts. In addition, it offers a relevant platform for individuals who want to improve their personal communication and conflict resolution skills.

How expensive is a mediation training programme?

  • The cost of mediation training at INKOVEMA is €3800 for self-payers and €5100 for organisational payers. There is an early bird discount of 5% up to 3 months before the start of the course. For Saxon companies and entrepreneurs, the training can be financially supported by the Sächsische Aufbaubank with a "company training cheque" for up to 50% of the total price. Corresponding funding programmes also support participants from other federal states. We are happy to help with the application process.

What happens if I cannot take part in a module?

  • If you are unable to attend a module, you have the opportunity to make up the missed module at a later date, for example in the following training group. However, it is advisable to work with the same group for the duration of the training programme, as a positive and trusting working atmosphere will build up over time.

Can I mediate cases during my training?

  • Yes, you can also mediate practical cases during your training. However, you are not yet allowed to call yourself a „certified“ mediator.

What do I get at the end of my training?

  • At the end of the training to become a certified mediator, graduates receive a certificate of successful completion of the training. This certificate also includes the individual supervision and confirms that the training fulfils the requirements of the legal ordinance.

How will I be supported after my training?

  • After completing the training programme, we offer supervision for the practical cases required for certification. Furthermore, after completing their training, graduates must complete 40 hours of further training every four years in order to be authorised to use the title. We also offer this further training obligation. It serves to keep the mediators' skills and knowledge up to date.

What do you earn as a mediator?

  • The fees for mediators can vary depending on the experience, industry and size of the client. In general, hourly rates are somewhere between a counselling life artist and a star lawyer and usually cost between €180 and €350. The exact fees are freely negotiable and also depend on the number of sessions and the duration of the mediation.