Planning for the 2012 ADR Conference is underway. This is what we can tell you so far: the Conference will be held October 30, 2012 at the Renaissance Hotel in Denver, Colorado. Check back soon for more information!
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2011 Conference:
Colorado continues to Rock the Rockies with progress and Innovative methods in Alternative Dispute Resolution. On Friday, November 4, 2011, Colorado’s 5th Annual Statewide ADR Conference will explore the unique perspectives that individuals and groups bring to the practice of dispute resolution. Presenters will encourage reflection on the impact of emotional intelligence and neuroscience on the practitioner. Workshops will offer insight on interacting with special populations including same-sex partners, deaf or hard of hearing clients, victims of crimes, and persons with diminished capacities. Come to the conference to challenge your current thinking, to expand and improve your skills and practice, and collaborate with your remarkable colleagues as we continue to evolve the dynamic field of Dispute Resolution.
Our Keynote Speaker this year will be Stewart Levine, a leading and creative problem solver. He is widely recognized for creating agreement and empowerment in the most challenging circumstances. He improves productivity while saving the enormous cost of conflict. His innovative work with “Agreements for Results” and his “Resolutionary” conversational models are unique.
As a practicing lawyer he realized that fighting was a very ineffective way of resolving problems. In his practice, he saw that the reason collaborations fall apart is that people do not spend the time at the beginning of new working relationships to create clarity about what they want to accomplish together, and how they will get there.
This is true of employment relationships, teams, joint ventures, and all members of any virtual team. As a result of his observations, he designed conversational models that create “Agreements for Results,” and a quick return to productivity when those working relationships break down. ”
He uses his approach to form teams and joint ventures in a variety of situations. He works with individuals, couples, partners, and small and large organizations of all kinds. His models for problem solving, collaboration, and conflict resolution were endorsed by the house judiciary committee.
Don’t miss this unique and special opportunity to hear from Mr. Levine and take part in this annual day devoted to Alternative Dispute Resolution!