An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Industrial (IR) and Employee Relations (ER)

Building Collaborative Labour Relations through Negotiation, Workplace Engagement and Conflict Resolution

Industrial (IR) and Employee Relations (ER)

Scheduled Dates

03 - 07 Aug 2026
Dubai - UAE
$5,950
30 Nov - 04 Dec 2026
Dubai - UAE
$5,950
30 Nov - 04 Dec 2026
Online
$4,950
07 - 11 Jun 2027
Kigali - Rwanda
$5,950
02 - 06 Aug 2027
Dubai - UAE
$5,950
29 Nov - 03 Dec 2027
Dubai - UAE
$5,950
29 Nov - 03 Dec 2027
Online
$4,950

Why Choose this Training Course?

Strong Industrial Relations (IR) and Employee Relations (ER) play a central role in creating productive workplaces where collaboration, trust, and mutual respect support organisational success. As employment practices continue to evolve, organisations require professionals who can effectively manage labour-management relationships, foster employee engagement, and address workplace challenges through constructive dialogue. This comprehensive training course provides participants with practical knowledge and contemporary approaches for strengthening Industrial Relations while supporting positive and sustainable employment relationships.

Throughout this training course, participants will examine the principles, frameworks, and evolving practices of Industrial Relations and Employee Relations from operational, legal, economic, and social perspectives. The training course explores collective bargaining, workplace consultation, negotiation techniques, conflict management, and mediation skills while emphasising the importance of employee participation and stakeholder engagement. By combining practical techniques with internationally recognised best practices, participants will be equipped to develop collaborative workplace cultures that minimise conflict, strengthen organisational relationships, and improve overall workforce performance.

This training course will highlight:

  • Modern approaches to Industrial Relations (IR) and Employee Relations (ER)
  • The economic, legal, and social dimensions of employment relationships
  • Practical negotiation skills for collective bargaining and workplace collaboration
  • Effective conflict management and workplace mediation techniques
  • Employee engagement strategies that strengthen organisational relationships
  • Building productive partnerships between management, employees, and trade unions

What are the Goals?

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Develop collaborative Industrial Relations and Employee Relations strategies that strengthen workplace partnerships
  • Apply practical techniques to improve labour-management communication and engagement
  • Evaluate the people, organisational, and behavioural factors that influence Industrial Relations effectiveness
  • Utilise negotiation and collective bargaining techniques to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes
  • Resolve workplace disputes using structured conflict management and mediation approaches
  • Promote employee participation, engagement, and long-term organisational harmony

Who is this Training Course for?

This training course is designed for professionals responsible for managing employment relationships and workplace engagement, including:

  • Industrial Relations (IR) professionals
  • Employee Relations (ER) specialists
  • Human Resources managers and practitioners
  • Trade Union delegates, representatives, and officials
  • Labour Relations professionals
  • Line managers and supervisors working within unionised or employee-representative environments
  • Professionals seeking practical skills in workplace negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This training course adopts a practical and highly interactive learning approach that combines expert instruction with collaborative learning activities. Participants are encouraged to share workplace experiences, explore current Industrial Relations challenges, and develop practical solutions through facilitated discussions and professional knowledge exchange.

Learning is reinforced through case studies, negotiation simulations, workplace scenarios, mediation exercises, group discussions, role-playing activities, and problem-solving workshops. These practical learning experiences enable participants to strengthen their communication, negotiation, mediation, and decision-making capabilities while building confidence in managing complex Industrial Relations and Employee Relations situations.

Organisational Impact

Organisations whose professionals attend this training course will benefit from:

  • Stronger labour-management relationships built on collaboration and trust
  • More effective Industrial Relations and Employee Relations practices
  • Improved workplace communication and employee engagement
  • Reduced workplace disputes and grievance management costs
  • Greater organisational resilience through effective negotiation and conflict resolution

Personal Impact

Upon completing this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Enhance their effectiveness in Industrial Relations and Employee Relations roles
  • Build advanced negotiation and collective bargaining skills
  • Apply practical mediation techniques to resolve workplace disputes
  • Improve communication and stakeholder relationship management capabilities 
  • Contribute to creating a more collaborative and productive workplace culture

Daily Agenda

Day 1: Transformational Employee, Labour & Industrial Relations
  • The Context for Labour, Employee & Industrial Relations
  • Understanding the Functional Role of Trade Unions
  • Trade Unionism in Africa, The Gulf, and Globally
  • Current Trends in Employee & Industrial Relations
  • The Nature of the Employment Relationship and the Psychological Contract
  • Employee Relations: Economic, Legal & Social Perspectives
Day 2: Vital People Factors in the Workplace

  • Collective Negotiation and Consultation
  • Techniques and Processes to Manage Grievances Efficiently
  • Dignity at Work: Workplace Bullying Example
  • The ‘Flexible Firm’ Model and the Labour Utilisation
  • Involvement, Participation, and Employee Voice
Day 3: Negotiation Skills for Collective Bargaining

  • Collective Bargaining
  • A Win-Win Approach to Negotiation
  • Stages of Negotiation & the Coleman Raider “Bare-bones” Model
  • Exploring Competition and Cooperation
  • Introduction to Reframing Techniques
  • Cultural Differences that Affect Negotiation and Collective Bargaining
Day 4: Managing Conflict and Workplace Mediation Skills

  • Understanding Conflict
  • Analysing your Conflict Handling Behaviour (styles)
  • Resolving and Managing Conflict – avoiding conflict escalation
  • The Abilene Paradox and Avoiding Groupthink
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
  • Understanding Arbitration, Conciliation, and Mediation
Day 5: Practical Techniques of Mediation

  • The Mediation Processes
  • Issues Suitable for Mediation
  • The Mediator’s Role
  • The 5-step Framework for Effective Mediation
  • Reaching and Formalising Agreements
  • Personal Action Planning

Certificate

  • Upon successful completion of this training course, delegates will be awarded an official PetroKnowledge Certificate of Completion, signed by the course facilitator. The certificate confirms successful participation and records the total learning hours completed.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.

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