Mediation Training

Basic mediation and annual training are essential for mediator skill development. WMS is committed to the continued skill development of our mediation apprentices and roster members. Each year WMS provides mediation trainings, which includes content, technique development, and time to practice.

In 2020 the Workplace Mediation Service recruited UMB employees who were interested in joining our roster of mediators and provided them with the Basic Mediation Training. WMS mediator roster members and apprentices are required to participate in eight hours of continuing mediation training annually. 

Basic Mediation Training 2024

for UMB employees

 

The training is designed for employees who plan to join the Workplace Mediation Service mediator roster and have completed the WMS mediator application process. The 40-hour mediation training combines a large amount of experiential and simulation-based instruction. Trainees will practice, reflect, and cover material together and independently through synchronous remote sessions, role plays, session pre-work, and recorded content. 

This training meets the requirements of a basic mediation training under Maryland judicial rules. Topics covered in the training include:

  1. Dispute Resolution and Mediation Background
  2. Mediation Skills and Techniques
  3. Mediator Professional Responsibility
  4. Mediation Process Stages

 

Continuing Mediation Training 2024

2024 Dates

Topic

February 27

A Conversation about Caucusing

March 14

Role Play

May 3

Large Group Mediations: Considerations and Prep

May 28

Role Play

June 12

Role Play

   

Continuing Mediation Training 2023

2023 Dates

Topic

March 20

Role Play

May 9

In-Person Mediation

May 10

Role Play

September 11

Role Play

October 12

Active Listening while Brainstorming

October 13

Role Play

November 1

Chat and Chew about October Conflict Resolution programs

Continuing Mediation Training 2022

2022 Dates

Topic

March 10

Role Play

March 25

Notetaking

April 8

Role Play

April 29

Role Play

May 3

Topics and MPME Presentation

October 5

Role Play

October 13 Power Dynamics 
October 19 Role Play
October 28 Role Play
November 10 Role Play
December 7 Intentional Questions

Continuing Mediation Training 2021

2021 Dates

Topic

February 9

FVT, Reflecting, and Defining and Exploring Topics

March 8

Role Play

April 8

Online Platform

May 7

Role Play

June 22

Ethics

September 13

Role Play

September 30

Role Play

October 7

Learn More by Asking Better Questions

November 4

Role Play

November 15

Role Play

December 9

Mediation Run Through

Basic Mediation Training 2020

for UMB employees

 

The training is designed for employees who plan to join the Workplace Mediation Service mediator roster and have completed the WMS mediator application process. The 40-hour mediation training combines a large amount of experiential and simulation-based instruction. Trainees will practice, reflect, and cover material together and independently through synchronous remote sessions, role plays, session pre-work, and recorded content. 

This training meets the requirements of a basic mediation training under Maryland judicial rules. Topics covered in the training include:

  1. Dispute Resolution and Mediation Background
  2. Mediation Skills and Techniques
  3. Mediator Professional Responsibility
  4. Mediation Process Stages