Rebuilding relationships

Relationships between leaders and union representatives often need  investment. They need rebuilding after a dispute or after a breakdown in trust following change or difficult negotiations. 

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We work with leadership teams and union representatives to rebuild positive and constructive relationships.

 

We have used a team mediation approach to great effect in many organisations to turnaround deteriorating relationships and to reset discussions following industrial action.

 

We focus on the key relationships that require transformation. These can be difficult conversations but it is critical that the leaders of all parties are able to air their views, listen to each other.

 

When they are ready, they are able to set out a jointly agreed approach to future collective employment relations.

 

Bringing this new approach to life is the next key step. This may involve the ongoing use of joint problem solving, a  focus on building skilled ER/IR capability across the organisation and a systematic way of evaluating progress and identifying areas for improvement.