What is diversity mediation?
Diversity mediation is a method of conflict resolution that is inspired by intercultural competence and works in a diversity-sensitive way. This makes it very broad-based and deeply effective. What does “diversity” mean in this context? The various forms of human diversity can be the cause of a conflict or become the subject of a conflict (without necessarily having triggered it). The lines of conflict can then open up, for example, between men and women, young and old, queer and cis, East and West, rich and poor and more. The various forms of human diversity also include the very individual experiences and lifeworlds of people and incorporate this background into mediation. In traditional mediation training, intercultural conflicts are dealt with as a special issue and problem. Diversity mediation, on the other hand, utilizes the diverse potential of the conflict parties. Diversity mediation therefore sees diversity not only as possible causes and issues of conflict, but also as a diverse background for possible solutions. Diversity is therefore not automatically assumed to be a cause of conflict in diversity mediation, but experience shows that conflicting parties almost reflexively focus on the differences in a dispute, so that these can be explosive. Experience also shows, however, that differences can give rise to a variety of possible solutions. In diversity mediation, the mediator and conflict parties work out at an appropriate point in time what significance equality or inequality really has for the conflict parties, or for the dispute and solutions.
What do you gain from training in diversity mediation?
With an off. or further training in mediation
…… strengthen your personal professionalism and competence
… expand your professional field of action.
- You develop an understanding of the dynamics in the conflict, so you can do the right thing in time.
- You reflect on your contribution to the conflict, thus ending reflexive behavior and actively steering events in the future.
- You work out the importance of difference and diversity for your conflicts and good solutions.
- They develop a reflective approach to the spoken and unspoken distribution of power in their interactions.
- They recognize different forms of appreciation and their importance for conflicts and solutions.
- You gain new, practical experience.
Is training or continuing education in mediation right for you?
You work as
- prospective or already certified mediators
- in a conflict-ridden professional field
- in a leading, managerial or instructional position
- Chair:r of an interest group
- than for supervisor:in, coach, trainer:in or consultant:in
The certification training in numbers
Two years, a total of 265 hours, of which – 192 in presence, possibly also online, – 27 hours of intervision group work, – 45 hours of self-study including reading, plus at least 1 hour of supervision. Recognition of the training by the DGM is possible.
| Private payer single prices | Private payer package prices | Employer package | |
| Introduction | 350 € gross | 600 € net | |
| 1st year | 1,750 € gross | 2,000 € gross (introduction + 1st year) | 3,000 € net (introduction + 1st year) |
| 2nd year | 2,100 € gross | 4,000 € gross (introduction + 1st year + 2nd year) | 6,000 € net (introduction + 1st year + 2nd year) |


