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New South Wales Chapter The New South Wales chapter offers events and opportunities for networking. Next event of the NSW Chapter in Sydney will be: with Carol Powell at the LEADR office, Level 1, 13-15 Bridge Street, SYDNEY Doors close at 6pm. RSVP to Sue on mediation@leadr.com.au or 02 9251 3366. NSW Chapter Executive for 2012 Elected at the annual meeting on 21 November 2011. Dr Paul Gibson (Chair) Continuing professional development (CPD) List of all LEADR state and national events over past 2 years which could contribute to CPD >> Chapter Executive for 2011 At the NSW Chapter AGM on 11 November 2010, the following members were elected to the Chapter Executive for 2011. Philip Argy Events in 2011 in Sydney ADRoIT principles with Philip Argy (following the AM) Security of Payment, adjudication and issues Demystifying high conflict with Dr Sandra Fenton Mediating in the presence of asymmetry Have your say about the Federal Government's Options paper for the resolution of small business disputes. Resolving conflict in the workplace – diversity challenges International trends in dispute resolution NSW Chapter events of 2010 in Sydney People building peace -- ordinary people making a difference in conflict resolution The shared parenting laws – Is there a case for reform? Honing your skills in pre-mediation and intake sessions Six things I'd change about mediation – a facilitated conversation 1.5 hour of CPD Workplace disputes – ADR in Fair Work Australia 1.5 hour of CPD Is arbitration in commercial disputes dead and buried? Is arbitration as an ADR process in commercial disputes dead and buried or can it be revived? A look through the lens of the construction industry. 1.5 hour of CPD Multi-party negotiation and consensus building –
application of theory in an industry wide conflictwith Dr Paul Gibson 1.5 hour of CPD Consultation on NADRAC's key national principles for resolution of disputes 1.5 hour of CPD The trend away from joint sessions Geoff looked at the pros and cons and posits some reasons why mediators are opting increasingly for shuttle mediations rather than doing their work in joint sessions. Introduction to mediator self-care – mediating your inner dialogue International mediator and trainer, Ike Lasater introduces how the skill of self-empathy as based on the principles of Non-Violent Communication (NVC) can be applied to care for ourselves before, during and after mediation, facilitation or coaching sessions. For information about the 1 day workshop with Ike on mediator self-care, click here >> Past events 2009 Conflict coaching 'fit' in the workplace Negotiating peace projects in the Colombian context Culturally reflexive practice: implications for family dispute resolution Timing – you know what to do, but when do you do it? Knowing what to do, knowing the process is an important part of the skill set of a mediator. Knowing when and how to act and when not to act is a necessary complement to those skills. Working with emotions in mediation Bias in mediation Family Court of Australia's views on mediation
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The ideas will be used by LEADR to develop its submissions to NADRAC on its most recent reference from the Attorney-General (see below). About the ADR and Civil Proceedings Reference The Attorney-General, Robert McClelland's most recent reference to NADRAC is for NADRAC to identify strategies to remove barriers from and provide incentives to ensure greater use of ADR as an alternative to civil proceedings and during the court or tribunal process. He has also sought advice on initiatives government might take to support the recommended strategies, including legislative action. In carrying out the reference, the Attorney-General asked that NADRAC consider
NADRAC has been asked to consult relevant stakeholders in conducting this inquiry. 2008 Events NSW Chapter AGM & Annual Dinner NSW Court views on mediation A panel chaired by Justice Peter McClellan, Chief Judge, Supreme Court of NSW gave their views and experience of mediation and what they see for the future. Many people turned out to hear from: Justice Sir Laurence Street, retired Chief Justice of NSW, Judge Peter Johnstone, Judge of the District Court of NSW, and Registrar Susan Dixon, Land and Environment Court as well as Justice McClellan. ADR within the Australian Defence Force Tuesday 23 September 2008 Carol Bowen, Dispute Resolution Practitioner, ADF, discussed ADR in the Defence Force including some of the challenges of setting up the Fairness and Resolution Centres to assist employees with disputes and complaints. Agenda setting : mediation skills development Tuesday 19 August 2008 LEADR Advanced mediator, Val Sinclair lead a stimulating session exploring the skills and challenges associated with setting an agenda. Mediation skills development; fishbowl demonstration Collaborative law – recent changes with John Pollard What are the pros and cons of bringing other professionals into the process at an early stage? And what has changed over the last 6 months? Mediation confidentiality: questioning our assumptions by Alan Limbury Is mediation an honesty-free zone? Is there a special mediation privilege? Are we kidding ourselves and misleading the parties? When can communications in and for the purposes of mediation see the light of day? Narrative tools for helping parties shift by Phil Hart Building on his presentation last year, Phillip explored systematic, easily remembered, ready-to-usetools that can help parties make shifts that free up the conversation: the "narrative" approach to understandinghow people "make meaning", externalising conversations and scaffolding. Through case studies, he explored how and when they are useful in your practice.
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LEADR wants to hear your views.
More than 70 people turned out for the facilitated discussion about the use of ADR in civil matters to have their say on:
For podcasts from the event including of The Hon Justice Murray Kellam, Chair of NADRAC answering questions. >> 
With address by Justice Peter McClellan, Chief Judge in the Supreme Court of NSW
Tuesday 28 October 2008