Do you need CPD hours for accreditation? Mediator opening statement clinic One of the most important set pieces in any mediation is the mediator's opening. However, often we as mediators see it simply as a way to inform parties of the "ground rules" and we waste the opportunity to do much more at this important stage of the meeting. This hands-on clinic is for mediators who want to improve their opening statements. No matter what area you mediate in, learn about the power of bespoke openings and how you can improve your own. Geoff will share ideas about what makes a good opening and how effective it can be to tailor it for each mediation. Each participant will demonstrate their opening statement and the group will provide feedback and discuss. This clinic is a valuable opportunity to revisit an aspect of your practice that can provide one of the most important interventions we mediators make, especially where first impressions count. This is a hands-on clinic and numbers will be limited so prior registration is required. Come along prepared to demonstrate your opening statement. For more info & to register >>
Geoff Sharp is also giving a presentation: Geoff Sharp is a commercial mediator working in the main centres in New Zealand and more recently as needed in Sydney. Geoff is known for his professional and innovative contribution to mediation at a global level, his vigour in promoting alternative dispute resolution and the personal integrity that underpins his efforts. He is the third LEADR Fellow and is the first Australasian to be elected to the International Academy of Mediators (USA). Acknowledged as one of the pioneers of New Zealand mediation, Geoff was invited to join the visiting faculty of California’s Pepperdine University Law School in 2008 as part of its Annual Summer Professional Skills Programme for Mediators. Geoff has also participated in Bond University’s Distinguished Practitioner in Residence program and is a Vice-Chair of the Independent Standards Commission of the International Mediation Institute (IMI) in the Hague currently setting global mediator credentialing standards. In 2009 Geoff joined the International Advisory Board of Singapore Management University’s newly founded Centre for Dispute Resolution located in SMU’s School of Law Singapore. Geoff is a barrister admitted to the New Zealand Bar, an accredited mediator in Australia under the NMAS and in New Zealand, is on the advanced mediation panels of both LEADR and AAMINZ. Geoff has trained mediators and lawyers in New Zealand, Australia, USA, Malaysia and Thailand and has consulted widely to the New Zealand Government on aspects of public sector mediation. Prior to committing to a full-time mediation practice a decade ago, Geoff was a litigation partner at Bell Gully, one of New Zealand’s largest national commercial law firms. During his early career, he was at Mallesons (Melbourne) where he was admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria and the High Court and Federal Court of Australia. For Geoff's website, see: www.geoffsharp.co.nz |
Mediator opening statement clinic >> 9.30am-12pm Venue Cost: $45 LEADR members; $55 non-members Registration required. For queries, call 02 9251 3366 or email: leadr@leadr.com.au
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