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Invisible forces: the mediator’s role in influencing the limits of possibility in mediation outcomes
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What invisible forces impact on the mediation process? Forces considered will include happiness, presence and expectations. What is the mediator’s responsibility in relation to these forces? As we increase our awareness of these forces, what are the implications for our claims to neutralirty as mediators? This is a paper & workshop for those interested in embracing the `third stage’ of growth as mediators, that is, developing the personal qualities that make us more effective peace-makers. I draw on learning from Positive Psychology and Appreciative Inquiry, two schools of current thought and practice which offer rich insights for conflict resolution practitioners.
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Anne Sutherland-Kelly
Anne is recognised nationally and internationally for her expertise in conflict resolution, communication and leadership. Following a legal background in one of Australia’s top tier commercial law firms, Anne now runs her own business as a practising mediator and consultant to private and public sector clients. Anne's mediation experience ranges from commercial through to family law disputes and includes complex multi-party disputes. Anne has recently returned to Melbourne from Sydney where she has spent most of her ADR career. Anne is currently a mediator for the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). Anne is also an experienced teacher & facilitator. She is a former lecturer in the Law School of the University of Sydney and is a LEADR lead trainer. Anne is passionate about the human capacity for individual and organisational transformation.
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