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LEADR’s 10th international ADR conference is in Melbourne.
Share the insights and influences driving ADR today. Help to set the agenda and explore the issues.
Wednesday 9 – Friday 11 September 2009 at The Sebel, 65 Queens Road, Albert Park, Melbourne.
Note it in your diary!
Stress management for mediators and conciliators
 Podcast: Dr Pat Marshall describes what causes mediator stress, how mediators cope, and what attributes stand a mediator in good stead when the going gets tough. >>
Why collaborative law is growing
 Sydney-based collaborative lawyers, Paul Lewis and Jacqueline Dawson explore collaborative family law in Australia from multiple perspectives. >>
The first Citizens Parliament
 Earlier this month, 150 representative Australians gathered in Canberra for a massive exercise in “deliberative democracy” exploring ways to strengthen democracy. A team of facilitators supported this diverse group to have conversations enabling them to explore issues and then to reach agreement on what they perceived to be the most important proposals for improving the Australian political process.
Podcasts and report. >>
AFN conference goes bush
 Rowena Finnane, Australasian Facilitators Network and LEADR member, gives a report on the AFN's annual conference which ventured into rural Australia. >>
 To stay or not to stay
If parties have agreed to resolve disputes by mediation when will the court order a stay? By David Cornes. >>
The joy of impasse: the neuroscience of ‘insight’ and creative problem solving
Robert Benjamin advocates the “work hard-get frustrated-stop the session” technique for managing difficult circumstances and impasses. >>
With thanks to mediate.com
Improving relationships and providing solutions to workplace conflict
A combination of transformative and facilitative mediation helped resolve workplace conflict in this study of 20 mediations. By Carolyn Manning. >>
With thanks to NADRAC
Decision trees in litigation: the basics
John de Groote explains how decision trees help parties weigh up the costs, risks and benefits of possible outcomes. >>
Why use decision trees? John de Groote offers reasons to help convince clients to give them a try. >>
The arboretum: Here, you can create, save, and modify your own confidential decision trees. >>
With thanks to mediate.com's blog page >> |
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Legal updates
What happened in an appeal against the dismissal of a claim for specific performance and seeking enforcement of an 'agreement' reached at mediation (NSW) >>
Is an oral settlement — reached at mediation — binding? (Federal Court of Australia)? >>
Will judges order matters to mediation without the parties' application and when their personal relationship has broken down? (Federal Court of Australia)? >>
Thanks to Chris Davidson, Nicole Huggins and Amanda Ngo, Blake Dawson Litigation and Dispute Resolution team, for preparation of the Legal Updates.
 Compulsory ADR before proceedings begin?
Alan Limbury explores the advantages and disadvantages of making ADR compulsory before going to court. >>
St James Ethics Centre
Through its counselling service, St James Ethics Centre provides a free and confidential space in which to explore any ethical dilemma you may face. >>
FDRP assessment and trainings
Registered FDRPs need to complete assessments and training for the extra competencies by the end of May – to be able to continue to issue 60I certificates. >>
Discounts for LEADR members
Mediating with families 2nd ed
 Well-known LEADR Advanced and Accredited mediators, Linda Fisher and Mieke Brandon offer new and seasoned practioners unique insights into the practice and theory of family mediation in Australia. This book will be reviewed in March Update.
To order a copy through LEADR. >>
Conflict coaching accreditation
In its continued efforts to ensure quality ADR providers, LEADR is introducing an accreditation process for CINERGY® conflict coaches. For more info >>
Conflict coaching courses
Conflict coaching gives you another skill set for assisting clients to manage conflict better on an ongoing basis or as part of pre and post mediations. March courses in Sydney and Brisbane. More info >>
Refresh issue exploration and private session skills in Melbourne
 LEADR Trainer, Bradley Chenoweth, will be facilitating micro skills workshops in Melbourne on 17 and 18 March. Explore the subtlelties, deepen your skills and earn CPD points. More info >>
When conflict in the workplace escalates to emotional abuse
In this classic article, Noa Davenport discusses the options available to people who have been the target of bullies. >>
With thanks to mediate.com
Contributions for Update
If you have a contribution or ideas for Update, please contact us by the 7th of the month on leadr@leadr.com.au >>
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February 2009 Issue
This version of Update is published with limited links to articles and podcasts. The complete version is only available to LEADR members.
To become a member >>
LEADR training & CPD
MIcro skills training
Melbourne
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Breaking the deadlock: Mastering issue exploration
Tues 17 March
Prepare to negotiate:
Mastering the private session
Thurs 18 March
For more info >>
Basic CINERGY®
conflict coaching >>
Sydney, Tues 3-6 Mar
Brisbane, Tues 10-13 Mar
Melbourne, Tues 21-24 Apr
Adelaide,
Tues 5-8 May >>
Mediation "top up" training >>
Adelaide, Thurs 12 Mar
Perth, Thurs 26 Mar
Melbourne, Wed 22 Apr
Darwin, Tues 7 May
Canberra, Thurs 21 May >>
LEADR Chapter events
LEADR Vic event
The family business sector: opportunities for mediators & facilitators with Jon Kenfield & Leon Levin
Tues 7 Apr
Venue TBC
RSVP: Sally Wiencke by phone 0412 839164 or email sallywiencke@impaq.com.au
Other State events
Mediator immunity (for family law mediators): An update with Emma Matthews
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Wed 4 Mar, 5.30pm
IAMA DRC
Level 9, 52 Phillip Street
Sydney
For more info >>
RSVP: Margaret Mackay at nsw.chapter@iama.org.au
T: 02 9241 1188
by 2 Mar
Information sessions on FDRP training in WA
Wed 4 Mar, 7.30-8.30am
Perth City FRC
Level 1/713 Hay Street Mall
For more info >>
About international commercial arbitration?
Thurs 12 Mar, 5.30pm
NSW Law Society
170 Phillip Street
Sydney
No charge; RSVP info@arbitrators.org.au by 9 Mar
Australasian conferences
Collaborating Down Under >>
26-29 Mar
Westin Hotel
1 Martin Place
Sydney
For more info >>
ICF Australasian 2009 conference: Creating future stories together >>
31 Aug-2 Sept
Adelaide
Call for papers >>
The Australasian Facilitators Network conference >>
25-27 Nov
Nelson, New Zealand
www.afn2009.net.nz
For a full list of conferences >>
University of Qld training
20% discount for LEADR members
Professional artistry in mediation >>
Brisbane, 28 March
More info >>
Advanced communication skills with Allan Parker >>
Brisbane, 15-17 April
More info >>
T: 03 9863 2600
acpacs.melbourne@ug.edu.au
Employment opportunities
NSW Member of Administrative Decisions Tribunal >>
Deadline 6 Mar >>
Reduced sub for ADR Bulletin
To receive the 30% discount on your first year subscription and 10% on subsequent years, complete this form. >>
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