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NEGOTIATING FUNDING: USING FACTS TO PERSUADE
Aboriginal organizations seeking funding from third party sources can take a page from the negotiator’s book to get better results.
A mandate for training is a mandate for survival
Governments and businesses are under enormous pressure due to the financial challenges we are experiencing internationally.
Keeping your head when all about you are losing theirs
Our learning & development budget has been cut significantly as a result of organization-wide cost-reduction initiatives. How can we still train staff and maintain our L&D line despite this?
What’s new in ADR?
Latest Arbitration, Mediation and Negotiation news from around the world.
Arbitration Course in Ethiopia
I just returned from another fascinating experience teaching in Ethiopia. While I’m not yet over the jet lag (I got back last Friday), I’m also not over the excitement.
Stitt Feld Handy Group teaches ADR to Ethiopian
Alternative dispute resolution is reportedly catching on in Ethiopia-and it has a Canadian connection.
The pitfalls of collective brainpower
We’ve all heard co-workers groan as they grab pen and notepad, perhaps stopping to lightly rap their forehead on the desk, before heading off to yet another meeting.
ADR Training Concludes
Addis Ababa – A 10-day training attended by officials of the Ethiopian Institution for the Ombudsman on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) wound up at Ghion Hotel here yesterday.
How can I deliver tough messages in performance reviews and not alienate my staff?
We’ve all heard them: “I’m sorry to tell you this, and don’t worry, but . . . ”. Or, “I’m sure you’ll look back on this and think it was the best thing that ever happened.” I’m sure this kind of comment didn’t sound or feel true to you, whether you heard […]
Recent Cases in ADR
Condominium Corporation Failed to Follow Mandatory Mediation and Arbitration Provisions
Metropolitan Condominium Corporation No. 1143 v. Peng
2008 CanLII 1951 (ON S.C.) – January 25, 2008
Condominium Act (the “Act”) – Mandatory mediation and arbitration provisions – MTCC 1143 (the “Corporation”) alleged that Li Peng (a unit owner) conducted himself in a loud and disturbing manner, contrary to the Corporation’s Rules – Li submitted that he did not behave in an inappropriate manner that would have disturbed his neighbours – From May 2005 to January 2007, the Corporation sent Li eight letters complaining about his conduct, without response from Li – More…
Noteworthy Cases in ADR
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Poem by a Participant in Trinidad’s Advanced ADR Workshop (Oct. 2-5, 2007)
It’s good to be great!
It’s even better to feel great!
But when you meet two people who are
Exceptional at doing both
Arbitration Clauses in Web-based Contracts
The Supreme Court of Canada recently released a decision that originated from a case based in Quebec. A number of organizations were granter intervener status, including ADR Chambers and the ADR Institute of Canada.
Feedback for Success
“People with an intense need to achieve are voracious in seeking out new ideas and information, particularly as it pertains (even peripherally) to their goals…”
Poem from a Trinidad Participant
I recently had the pleasure of delivering our ADR Workshop in Trinidad with Peter Dreyer. At the end of the workshop, one of the participants recited the following poem to us…