Dispute Resolution Network Conference
German Canadian Cultural Centre, 8310 Roper Road, Edmonton, AB
September 21 and 22, 2015
Being Efficient and Effective: Getting Down to Work
DRAFT AGENDA
(Sept 8, 2015)
Leading Edge Practices from the field of ADR: Pushing the Boundaries
Day 1 - Monday, September 21, 2015
9:00 – 9:30
30 min
Welcome and Opening Comments, Master of Ceremonies - Andrew Bachelder
9:30 – 10:30
60 min
Pre ADR – Good or Evil?
Stories from the Trenches: the good, the bad, and the interesting.
Exploring the different types of pre-ADR. Exploring and discussing the pre-ADR benefits for
parties and mediator.
Jennifer Wells (AER) and Anna Rose (AER)
10:30 – 10:45
15 min
Opening Speaker: Premier Notley (Invited)
Bio Break
Concurrent sessions 10:45 to 11:30
STREAM A – Advanced Mediation Skills
STREAM B – Introduction to Communication
and Conflict Resolution Skills.
These next two sessions will help to expand Three senior instructors from the ADR
the boundaries of your current ADR
Institute of Alberta (ADRIA) will present an
practices and challenge us to be better
interactive session on key mediation
practioners for our clients.
concepts and conflict resolution skills
(www.adralberta.com)
10:45 – 11:30
45 min
Preparing as a Mediator
Awareness of what you bring to the table as
an intermediary. Sharon will talk about
planning with a purpose, having a positive
mindset and persistence to meet client
expectation to achieve better results.
Sharon Wilson
(http://members.shaw.ca/coachsharon/)
Interest-based Communications & Skills
Integration
A fast paced and fun session. A variety of
skills will be demonstrated and participants
will have the opportunity to practice and
integrate new skills while exploring the
importance of interest-based
communications.
Dispute Resolution Network Conference
German Canadian Cultural Centre, 8310 Roper Road, Edmonton, AB
September 21 and 22, 2015
11:30 – 12:30
60 min
12:30 – 1:30
60 min
1:30 - 3:00
90 min
Architecture of Trust: Building Strategic
Alliances.
More often than not, the root of conflict
involves either a lack of trust or a severe
breach of trust. The good news is: Trust
can be designed; it doesn’t have to be left to
change. Robert Porter Lynch will introduce a
system or ‘architecture’ of trust that enables
parties to work together effectively.
Robert Porter Lynch
(http://www.warrenco.com/)
Paul Conway – Introductions
Architecture of Trust. Cont’d.
Introduction to the 6-phase Understanding
Based mediation model
Networking Lunch
Robert will introduce us to an ‘architecture’
of trust that enables a rigorous and strategic
approach of tested best practices and
processes, principles of application,
strategies and structure, diagnostics and
effective remedies for when things go
askew.
Robert Porter Lynch
3:00 – 3:15
15 min
3:15 – 4:45
90 min
Instructors:
Joanne Munro, Marne Turnbull, and Alasdair
MacKinnon
Bio Break
Presenters will use a work place conflict
scenario to demonstrate the 6-phase
understanding based mediation model. The
model is a safe and structured framework in
which parties share perspectives to gain
greater understanding of each other.
The workshop will also include an overview of
the professional designations available to
mediators as well as the various training
opportunities offered in Alberta.
Joanne Munro, Marne Turnbull, and Alasdair
MacKinnon
Alternative Dispute Resolution Options – What else can we do?
Interest-based mediation is one option in the tool kit of approaches that can be used to
resolve conflict. The presenters will introduce other dispute resolution options – evaluative
mediation, settlement conferences, and mediation-arbitration – and speak about their
experiences in using these options
Christine Macken (AER) and Karim Mawani (http://www.adrsolutions.ca/))
4:45 – 5:45
60 min
Reception
5:45 – 7:45
120 min
Bring your appetite! The German Canadian Club is renowned for its food
(http://www.gcca.ca/restaurant/)
Musician: Kathy Dahlberg will provide us with her musical talents
And be prepared for some big laughs as Comedian: Andrew Grose takes to the stage.
(http://www.andrewgrose.com/)
Registration at: https://adralberta.com/event-1977289
Host Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton Edmonton South – 5 minutes to the Conference
7230 Argyll Road, Edmonton, Alberta, T6C 4A6 Phone: 780-465-7931
Dispute Resolution Network Conference
German Canadian Cultural Centre, 8310 Roper Road, Edmonton, AB
September 21 and 22, 2015
Being Efficient and Effective: Getting Down to Work
Day 2 - Tuesday, September 22, 2015
8:15 – 8:45
30 min
8:45 – 10:15
90 min
Welcome and Opening Comments, Master of Ceremonies - Andrew Bachelder
Aboriginal Perspectives on Mainstream ADR
What does it look like for Aboriginal people to participate in mainstream ADR programs?
What are the opportunities for them to feel supported, to know that they will be treated
fairly and with respect? The speakers will share their stories and perspectives on resolving
conflict in ways that are holistic and culturally relevant.
Gayle Desmeules, M.A., Q.Med is a member of the Métis Nation of Alberta, and her family
has a history of attending Indian Residential School. Gayle is working collaboratively with
traditional Elders, public and private sector partners in support of the continued
development of Native Counselling Services of Alberta Peacemaking Mediation Certificate
Training, using traditional worldview as the pedagogy. Gayle is a Licensed Trainer for the
Institute for Restorative Practices, and a Mediator.
Rick Lightning, Elder, Ermineskin Cree First Nation, Mediator
A mental health therapist and counsellor for over 25 years, Rick offers facilitation, mediation
and negotiation services and cross cultural training workshops to First Nations across
Canada. Rick is a recognized expert on indigenous issues specifically negotiating with
governments on the UN Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
10:15 – 10:30
15 min
Bio Break
Concurrent sessions 10:30 to 11:45
10:30 – 11:45
75 min
Measuring Up - Evaluating ADR programs
Panel members will address the importance
of evaluating the effectiveness of ADR, and
will reflect on their experience in designing
and implementing evaluation programs at
Alberta Municipal Affairs and the Alberta
Energy Regulator. Andy Rowe will provide
learnings about evaluations conducted for
US Federal Agencies and the World Bank
Barbara McNeil, Mike Scheidl and Andy
Rowe
(http://www.arceconomics.com/)
Applying interested based communications
in an adjudicative hearing: leadership and
coaching.
Gilbert Van Nes, Environmental Appeals
Board,
Gord McClure, Public Lands Appeal Board
Alex MacWilliam, Acting Chair,
Environmental Appeals Board
Dispute Resolution Network Conference
German Canadian Cultural Centre, 8310 Roper Road, Edmonton, AB
September 21 and 22, 2015
11:45 – 12:30
45 min
World Café – Topic (to be announced)
12:30 – 1:45
75 min
Networking Lunch - Short Presentation - Thanks to organizers.
1:45 – 3:00
75 min
Building stakeholder capacity: The Municipal Example.
Moderator: Jill Mason, Executive Director, Alberta Surface Rights and Land Compensation Board
This session will provide an overview of the key components and strategies that Alberta
Municipal Affairs took to build the capacity of municipalities to deal with conflict
constructively and work together collaboratively. The session will focus on how to build
awareness and champions with your stakeholders and to take a strategic approach to
building the individual and organizational capacity to deal with conflict. We will also touch
on how to build a structure or program that will support capacity building and how to get
buy in from internal and external stakeholders.
Mike Scheidl, Manager, Dispute Resolution Services, Municipal Affairs
3:00 – 3:15
15 min
3:15 – 4:00
45 min
Bio Break
Traversing the Fire Swamp with Buttercup, or Challenges Involved in Convening and
Leading Multiple Parties through a Mediation or Collaborative Process (Dealing with
Groups: The multiple layers of group dynamics).
This session will focus on the unique challenges that occur when you bring numerous parties
into the room who not only have different perspectives on the problem but also different
decision making processes. Emphasis will be placed on the unique roles and challenges that
civil servants have in these processes
Bill Diepeveen (Mediation Associates)
4:00 – 4:30
30 min
Closing Speaker: ADR in Municipal Council Chambers
Speaker: TBA
Closing – Master of Ceremonies – Andrew Bachelder (PLAB)
Registration at: https://adralberta.com/event-1977289
Host Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton Edmonton South – 5 minutes to the Conference
7230 Argyll Road, Edmonton, Alberta, T6C 4A6 Phone: 780-465-7931