LEADR’s 9th International ADR Conference
19 - 21 September 2007 The deadline to benefit from LEADR's Click
here to view the program >> David Hoffman – keynote speaker at ADR conference
As the keynote speaker at the 9th International Dispute Resolution Conference in Wellington, 19–21 September, 2007, David will be speaking on Mediation and the Meaning of Life. David believes that in the context of loss – the usual setting for mediation – if we can empathise with the parties' sense of meaning and its relationship to that loss then we can better assist them to resolve their dispute. Shared parenting
“Death by Suicide Note” – fishbowl skills practice session
Contemporary justice service delivery –
From our new Chair
I was initially attracted to LEADR by its altruistic objectives: fundamentally to promote the benefits of ADR and through this lens, to provide benefits to members. I remain committed to these objectives. I encourage you to read them on the LEADR website and to let me know of initiatives that you would like the Board to consider. |
Renew your membership before 1st September to keep receiving Update. Click here for renewal form. >> Commercial collaborative practice for civil and commercial professionals Sydney 17-18 September 2007 David Hoffman, internationally renowned collaborative lawyer, mediator and teacher will lead this two day workshop alongside Lorraine and Robert Lopich. Conflict coaching A series of 4 day workshops in conflict coaching using the CINERGY™ Conflict Coaching model Adelaide 4 - 7 September Brisbane 25 - 28 September Perth 20 - 23 November Advance notice: 15 November 2007 Guest Speaker: The Honourable Justice Brian Preston Chief Justice, LEADR mediation workshops LEADR training is recognised for the high quality of its program design, the interactive and experiential emphasis of the learning activities and the exemplary skills of its facilitators. Adelaide 12 -15 September Melbourne 17 -20 October Perth 17 - 20 October Brisbane 31 Oct - 3 Nov Sydney 7 -10 November Positions with the Equity and Conflict Resolution Unit, Victoria Police Click here for more information about vacancies for a Data, Business and Research Analyst and a Consultant >> Take part in personality and mediation style research Complete a survey (15-20 minutes) on the relationship between mediator personality and mediation style and receive a brief report on your scores along the four domains of Jungian personality and mediation style. LEADR is keen to promote the growth of knowledge about alternative dispute resolution. So please take this opportunity to complete the survey.>>
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David Hoffman is the founder of the Boston Law Collaborative and a mediator, arbitrator and lawyer. Co-author of Massachusetts Alternative Dispute Resolution, David also co-edited Bringing peace into the room: How the personal qualities of the mediator impact the process of conflict resolution. 
Separation and divorce changes the world for mothers, fathers and children. In this article, Michael Green explores the concept of shared parenting, which is emphasised in the new Family Law Act and dispels common myths about children’s needs. Michael specialises in family conferencing, mediation, life skills programs and local government, workplace and commercial disputes and with Jill Burrett has recently coauthored, Shared Parenting. Michael brings to mediation 25 years of experience as a practising barrister, and as Queens Counsel.
The July NSW Chapter Network Forum took the form of a “fishbowl”, an interactive, stop-start and rewind, outside-looking-in exercise involving a mediation with three parties, an experienced mediator, two facilitators - Michelle Brenner (below) and Marilyn Scott (above) - and a script with many twists and turns. 
LEADR Victorian Chapter Executive member, Nicole Cullen, reports on the ADR Strategic Planning Conference held by the Victorian Department of Justice on 22 June 2007. Key issues raised included challenges facing both users and suppliers of ADR services including public awareness, service standards, performance management, efficiency and costs. Nicole Cullen, a lawyer and LEADR accredited mediator with over 17 years experience in resolving commercial disputes through mediation and negotiation is the Principal of Financial Services Complaints Pty Ltd. 
I am delighted that one of my first opportunities to communicate with you is to invite you to renew your membership with LEADR if you have not already done so. The support I have received from LEADR has underpinned my motivation to practise and to promote excellence in ADR. I would hope and anticipate that this would be your experience also...