Beyond Bargaining: Developing and Sustaining a Culture of Co-operation Building New Models for Joint Labour-Management Relationships

What happens after the negotiations are finished and the collective agreement has been signed?
Labour and management are challenged today to examine their roles and relationships at various levels, and to find ways of remaining successful and working well together in a global workplace where the rules keep changing. Significant and fundamental changes in the economy, the workforce and government legislation are having an impact on labour-management relations world-wide.

Beyond Bargaining is an intensive and interactive 3-day program that responds to these opportunities for change. Participants from both labour and management will explore the strategic development and implementation of new models for joint relationships - beyond the bargaining table. The program challenges participants to look at current and emerging issues, and develop solutions that are designed for their specific circumstances.

Course Objectives

The program encourages participants to:

• challenge traditional assumptions and models by examining and considering different perspectives and
• focus on developing practical skills and tools to build new and joint relationships.

Participants will build their skills in:

• developing a shared understanding of key issues and consider these in terms of the trends and issues in the larger global environment
• deepening their understanding of the communications and change processes
• developing their skills in initiating and implementing new models for joint relations, joint problem-solving and planning
• developing the skills to provide leadership in increasing joint activities
• preparing and presenting a plan for developing and implementing joint activities within their respective organisations
  

Any of these courses can be tailored to meet the unique needs of either union or management, within the context of your organization’s goals and strategy, and can be delivered on site and at your schedule. contact us today