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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…
Recent Cases in ADR
Contempt of court – In a decision dated March 22, 2006, Hennessy J. found that the appellant was in contempt of an order dated September 1, 2000 – The order placed a permanent injunction on the appellant, restraining her from acting as a lawyer and in particular from preparing separation agreements – Hennessy J. found that the appellant had prepared documents that, notwithstanding their title of “MOU”, were prepared with the intention of affecting the legal rights and obligation of the parties who signed them…
Conflict Resolution: Listen
“God gave us two ears and one mouth. We should use them in proportion.”
Recent ADR Cases
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Alternative Dispute Resolution in Ethiopia
I recently had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Woubshet Ayele, Secretary General of the Ethiopian Arbitration and Conciliation Centre (the “EACC”). Mr. Ayele is a former member of Ethiopia’s High Court judiciary and an experienced general practitioner.
Having difficult conversations
There are conversations we all wish we didn’t have to have. While we can choose to avoid the conversation, we don’t let the issue go. We avoid these topics because we know they will be difficult and we fear that talking about them will only make things worse.
Negotiation styles
Most of us engage in some sort of negotiation on a daily basis. What we often fail to think about is the process of how we engage in that negotiation.