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 and 2024 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
September 23	Role Play
October 29	Role Play
December 10	Role Play
December 13	How to Use Mediation Skills with Family and Friends and Still Be Liked- Part I
December 18	How to Use Mediation Skills with Family and Friends and Still Be Liked- Part II

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