During November and early December 2024, KROK Business School focused on the development of mediation in Ukraine.
November 9-10: New classes began for future Masters in Mediation and Conflict Resolution, while second-year students started their pre-diploma practice at the International Mediation Center.
November 15, 2024: Two representatives from KROK Business School participated in the international scientific-practical conference "Mediation & Universities 1.0." Olga Karpova,
Executive Director of KROK Business School, presented on "KROK Business School's Experience in Implementing the Master of Mediation and Conflict Resolution Program." Natalia Kalinina, Ph.D., Associate Professor of the Department of Management and Innovative Development, gave a talk on "Negotiation as a Basic Competence of a Manager. How to Make Negotiations Part of a Company's DNA?" The conference was organized by Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University with the support of the "Justice Law" project.
November 20, 2024: The KROK Business School team, including Olga Karpova, Executive Director, Natalia Mazur, Project and Program Manager, Igor Okunev, Associate Professor of the Department of Management and Innovative Development, and Tatyana Sokolovskaya, a graduate of the Master of Mediation and Conflict Resolution program, participated in the international conference "30 Years of Mediation and 10 Years of Dialogue in Ukraine," organized by the OSCE. The conference discussed the importance of mediation and dialogue for various stakeholders, particularly communities. The event was supported by the National Association of Mediators of Ukraine, a partner of KROK Business School.
November 28: The training program "Basic Mediation Skills for Private Executors," implemented by KROK Business School in cooperation with the NGO "Association of Private Executors of Ukraine," concluded. Eighteen participants received modern knowledge and skills from leading experts in mediation, negotiation, emotional competence, and psychology.
December 3: A webinar titled "Why Does Business Need Mediation if There is a Court?" was held as part of the mediation month organized by the National Association of Mediators of Ukraine. The discussion aimed to explore the benefits mediation can offer to businesses. Speakers included mediators from various business sectors who shared valuable practical cases and personal experiences.
The issue of popularizing the mediation procedure remains relevant. Since business is about money, it is necessary to demonstrate the advantages of mediation in terms of numbers. Ideally, every manager/leader should possess basic mediator skills to manage conflicts. Thus, mediation is not only an alternative to court but also a powerful tool for developing corporate culture and maintaining business stability.
For more information about mediation programs at KROK Business School, visit this link https://bs.krok.edu.ua/mediacija/
