As highlighted in recent commentary from the High Court President, there is a growing recognition that mediation should be the first port of call in civil disputes, offering a more efficient, cost-effective, and collaborative route to resolution than traditional litigation.
From a learning and development perspective, this shift underscores a critical skills gap across organisations: the ability to manage conflict constructively, facilitate dialogue, and reach sustainable outcomes. Mediation is no longer a specialist capability, it is becoming a core professional competency.
At Positive2Work Skillnet, we are actively responding to this need through our ESF+ funded Mediation Skills Programme. Currently midway through our first cohort of 2026, we are already seeing strong engagement from participants across sectors who are keen to embed practical mediation techniques into their day-to-day roles.
Building on this momentum, our second programme will launch this September, offering further opportunities for professionals to develop these essential skills in a structured, supportive environment.
For organisations and individuals interested in strengthening their approach to conflict resolution, Mediation training represents a strategic investment in both people and performance. With ESF+ funding, this training is €700. Full price, without funding is €2600, so this represents a fantastic opportunity to upskill
For further information, please contact Mark Brennan at mark@p2w.ie.
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