Conflict resolution training solutions for your organisation

Prevent & Resolve Conflict

Transform your organisation’s dynamics
with tools from the mediator’s toolkit

In-house training to help you and your team
 resolve difficulties, relate better and restore wellbeing

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Overview

 

The Prevent and Resolve Conflict training course offers a unique system for resolving disputes, improving relationships, and promoting well-being within organisations. Developed by Arabella Tresilian, a seasoned civil and employment mediator specialising in restoring harmony in health, social care, and the workplace, this course provides invaluable insights and practical strategies for effectively managing conflicts and improving interpersonal communication.

Key  details: 

 

Course title:  Prevent & Resolve Conflict: Transform your organisation’s dynamics with tools from the mediator’s toolkit
3 mix-&-match Course Modules Module 1 – Prevent & Resolve Conflict: Toolkit Seminar – for all employees/stakeholders (90mins)

Module 2 – Prevent & Resolve Conflict: Bespoke Workshop – for all employees/stakeholders who have participated in a Toolkit Seminar (90mins)

Module 3 – Prevent & Resolve Conflict in the Workplace – a guide for SLT, HR & Line Managers  (90mins)
Scheduling
  • Three x 90 minute mix-and-match modules available – book 1, 2 or 3.
  • Modules can be scheduled on the same day or on separate days 
Location:
  • Online (via Teams, Google Meet or Zoom) 
  • Face-to-face at your venue 
    • Trainer travel costs apply
    • Requirements: a large screen with access to the internet, and speakers
    • Venue and refreshments not included in price
Trainer:  Arabella Tresilian MAHons PGDipEd (Educational Management & Leadership)

  • Civil Mediation Council Registered Workplace & Employment Mediator
  • DBS clearance and fully insured
  • Mediator Profile here
Discounts  Discounts available for purchases of multiple modules
Terms:  Terms for Training Services are available here: https://arabellatresilian.com/terms/ 
Enquiries Contact me for a quote and to schedule your organisation’s session.  You can email me at arabella@arabellatresilian.com or schedule a 30min Enquiry Call here to discuss your organisations needs. 

Learning outcomes:

  • Enhanced conflict resolution skills for a harmonious work or service environment
  • Improved communication strategies to mitigate misunderstandings and disagreements
  • Techniques to apply professionally with colleagues, clients/customers, and in your personal life
  • Practical tools for creating assertive and collaborative dialogues
  • Negotiation techniques for achieving mutually beneficial outcomes
  • Supportive learning environment fostering personal and professional growth

Ideal for 

  • Senior Leadership Teams 
  • Boards / Trustees
  • HR Professionals
  • Managers
  • Frontline Staff
  • Teams in conflict/dysfunction
  • Whole organisations events
  • Team building / Away Days
  • Health & Social Care Professionals
  • Students / Student Societies 
  • General staff
  • Students
  • New / Early career employees
  • Community Associations
  • Cohousing Groups
  • Activist groups 

Course Modules – Mix & match according to your organisation’s learning requirements:

 

Prevent & Resolve Conflict: Toolkit Seminar – for all employees/stakeholders (90mins)
The 90-minute Toolkit Seminar for all stakeholders, featuring interactive participation alongside lecture-style delivery. Explores the 5 pillars of conflict resolution, equipping delegates with evidence-based tools for enhanced communication. Each attendee receives digital takeaway resources, including Arabella’s Guide to Collaborative Conversations and presentation slides. By the end, participants understand conflict management styles, explore conflict neuropsychology, and develop assertive, solution-focused dialogues.

Key features:

  • Lecture-style session with engaging audience participation, learning my 5 pillars of conflict resolution in the workplace or for any interpersonal context 
  • Delegates learn a set of evidence-based tools to enhance collaborative communication in their professional and personal lives 
  • Digital takeaway practice resources are provided for each delegate to help embed learning
    • Arabella’s Guide to Collaborative Conversations
    • Arabella’s Presentation Slides for each delegate

Seminar Learning Outcomes

  • Understand different conflict management and communication styles
  • Explore the neuropsychology of conflict and miscommunication
  • Learn solution-focused approaches to address past and present difficulties
  • Develop assertive and collaborative dialogues for professional and personal life
  • Master negotiation techniques to achieve win-win outcomes supporting flourishing futures for all parties involved

Prevent & Resolve Conflict: Bespoke Workshop – for all employees/stakeholders  (90mins)
A fully interactive workshop tailored for all employees and stakeholders, following on from our Toolkit Seminar. Delegates dive into bespoke Scenarios reflecting real-life challenges. Benefit from a pre-course commissioner briefing with Arabella to customise the Scenario to your group’s needs. Delegates gain practical skills to tackle conflicts with colleagues, clients or customers effectively.

Key features:

  • Fully interactive workshop, to follow on from the Toolkit Seminar (not available as a stand-alone)
  • Delegates learn to apply the Toolkit to a bespoke Scenario tailored to their real-life experiences and challenges.
  • A pre-course commissioner briefing session (1h) with Arabella is included in which we co-design the Scenario specific to your audience and context, and tailor audience interaction to your group’s preferences 

Sample Bespoke Workshop Scenarios:

  • Handling Difficult Conversations with Direct Reports – for line managers
  • De-escalating Conflict with Service Users – for frontline staff working with the public 
  • Successful Work Placements – for undergraduates going into industry experience placements
  • Managing Up in Employment – for new graduates entering the workforce for the first time
  • Discussing Unwelcome News with Families – for health and social care practitioners 
  • Agreeing Expectations for Neighbours or Tenant – for housing officers and housing associations 

Prevent & Resolve Conflict in the Workplace – a guide for SLT, HR & Line Managers  (90mins)
This module course equips senior leaders, HR professionals, and line managers with actionable strategies for managing workplace conflicts. Learn early resolution protocols to mitigate grievances and tribunals, while fostering an inclusive workplace culture. Benefits from a pre-course commissioner briefing session to tailor the course to your organisation’s needs and context. Option to extend your learning with a confidential Q&A Clinic. 

Key features:

  • Guidance for senior leaders and HR professionals on acting as conflict managers 
  • Early resolution protocols to help offset grievances, absences and tribunals
  • The role of conflict management in creating an inclusive and DEI-positive workplace 
  • Support for line managers to feel confident addressing performance and attendance matters
  • When to seek external support for resolving certain cases

Additional benefits:

  • A pre-course commissioner briefing session (1h) with Arabella is included to discuss your organisation’s contexts and concerns in confidence, and ensure the session is tailored to your requirements
  • Commission as a stand-alone module or in conjunction with other modules
  • Option to add a further 90 minute Q&A Clinic, to discuss employment and workplace mediation concepts in more detail, or to explore your organisation’s cases or concerns in confidence.







Client testimonials for training




“I have nothing but praise for Arabella – she is engaging, authentic and compassionate and does such a great job of conveying the material in such a clear way.”

Manager, Bath Spa University

 

“Arabella is an amazing presenter for this course showing empathy and encouragement throughout.” … “I would 100% recommend this course to anyone! Arabella was an incredible teacher, kind, thoughtful and gave everyone space to speak and think.”

Staff, Royal United Hospital

 

“The sessions were fabulous. We have had great internal feedback here and I couldn’t compliment Arabella highly enough on her professional approach to talking about the subject of mental health. She put our employees at ease… and I am so pleased with how the sessions went.” 

HR Manager, Engineering multinational 

 

“Fantastic training, expertly delivered in a gentle and informative, safe way. Would welcome more training with Arabella in the future. Thankyou :)” 

Mental Health Support Worker, Bath Mind

 

“Arabella has significant expertise in the area of communication skills and is a talented speaker. 

Our students’ feedback suggests that they enjoy and greatly benefit from the sessions she provides.”

Student Support Manager, University

 

‘This was a really helpful session and one of my favourites of all time, as Arabella really knows how to get everyone involved and engaged. It was a great one for overall personal and professional development.’

Student (Newly qualified professional)

 

‘Personally I feel this is an invaluable lecture. She breaks it down really well and provides practical resources and real life scenarios.’

Student (Newly qualified professional)

 

Past clients for my communication and conflict resolution training include: 

  • Age UK
  • Bath Mind
  • BMT
  • Buro Happold 
  • Bath & NES Council
  • Bath Spa University
  • Curo (Social Housing)
  • Julian House (homelessness charity)
  • L&C Mortgages 
  • LoveHoney
  • Norland 
  • Oxford Brookes University 
  • Rampton Secure Hospital 
  • Royal United Hospital NHS FT
  • Royds Withy King LLP
  • Truespeed
  • University of Bath 
  • Virgin Care

 

Trainer

 

Arabella Tresilian brings a wealth of experience and expertise as a civil and employment mediator and trainer. With a compassionate and engaging approach, Arabella ensures that delegates feel empowered to navigate conflicts effectively and foster positive relationships in both professional and personal settings.

 

  • Faculty member at CEDR (Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution) teaching workplace mediation 
  • Post-Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership and Management 
  • Qualified and experienced Mental Health First Aid instructor (now non-practising)
  • Founder of Envision Theatre Company, a training organisation for public sector workers 
  • Founder of Therapeutic Media Company, making films for education and engagement in healthcare
  • Experienced teacher/lecturer in secondary and higher education, in UK, Spain and India

 

I was honoured to win the Best People Services award at the Bath Life Awards 2022, for the communication, conflict resolution and Mental Health First Aid training work I undertook in my local community during the Covid-19 pandemic, training over 3000 individuals across 140 training sessions.

 

Get your quote today

Unlock the potential of your team with an in-house Prevent and Resolve  Conflict course

and transform your organisation’s dynamics. 

Contact me today for a quote and to schedule your organisation’s session.  

You can email me at arabella@arabellatresilian.com or schedule a 30min Enquiry Call here