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Winter 2016 Newsletter of the ADR Institute of OntarioWith contributions fromADR Atlantic Institute ADR Institute of Saskatchewan ADR Institute of Manitoba
Newsletter Committee MembersNewsletter Committee MembersNewsletter Committee MembersNewsletter Committee MembersNewsletter Committee MembersColm BranniganColm BranniganColm BranniganColm BranniganColm Brannigan CMed CArbwwwmediateca OntarioBarbara BenolielBarbara BenolielBarbara BenolielBarbara BenolielBarbara Benoliel PhDPreferred Solutions Inc OntarioKKKKKen Gambleen Gambleen Gambleen Gambleen Gamble CMed CArbEarly Resolution Inc SaskatchewanLaLaLaLaLawrwrwrwrwrence Hermanence Hermanence Hermanence Hermanence Herman CMed Mediator andPrincipal Herman MediationsPramila Javaheri Pramila Javaheri Pramila Javaheri Pramila Javaheri Pramila Javaheri CMedJavaheri amp Associates Ontario ChairJennifer SchulzJennifer SchulzJennifer SchulzJennifer SchulzJennifer SchulzUniversity of Manitoba Faculty of LawManitoba
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The ADR Atlantic Institute ADR Institute ofOntario Inc ADR Institute of SaskatchewanInc and ADR Institute of Manitoba Inc areregional affiliates of the ADR Institute ofCanada They are non-profit privateorganizations established to provide leader-ship in the promotion of alternative disputeresolution for ADR professionals and users ofADR servicesThe opinions expressed by the variousauthors in this newsletter are not necessarilythose of the ADR Institute
Presidentrsquos Message
ADR Update
Inside this issue
Kathryn Munn LLB CertConRes CMed CArb IMICertified Mediator President
Presidentrsquos Message 1
Upcoming Events amp Courses 3
ldquoSo what are we talkingabout todayrdquo 4
ldquoThe Fee is Past its Sell-by(or Stale-by) Daterdquo 6
ldquoPreventing and ResolvingBusiness Partnership ampShareholder Conflictrdquo 10
ADRIC 2016Annual National Conference 12
ldquoHow to Manage Conflictin a Diverse Cross-CulturalWorkplacerdquo 16
ldquoEssential Conversations ProjectregA Prevention Movement inthe Aging Spacerdquo 19
ldquoTruth and ReconciliationStart a Conversationrdquo 22
Happy New Year toall Welcome to thepromise of newopportunities If thereis a word or themefor the ADR Instituteof Ontario for 2016 - itis engagement Wewant to engage ourmembers in everyway possible
First if you have notalready renewedyour membershipyou can do so online or contact theADRIO staff for assistance If youneed assistance Mena andMorgan can be reached at416-487-4447 ext 101 or 102 re-spectively
Engage with us by sending us atestimonial about why you are amember or why you hold a desig-nation We will feature your testi-monials on our website Perhapsyou may want to join one of ourmany committees startresurrectattend a section apply to be anintern or supervisor for the Intern-ship Program or contact theADRIO staff with your comments
Your thoughts andideas as membersare valuable to usYou can reach us atadminadrontarioca
The ADR Institutecontinues to be asignificant part ofyour professional andbusiness growth Inaddition to the manyservices (eg SpecialInterest SectionsMeet and GreetCivil ProcedureWorkshop) that are
already offered by the Institutewe will be launching newprograms and activities andthereby adding to the value ofyour membership The Instituteprides itself on being an organi-zation that places a large focuson meeting member needsand is completely governed bymembers We invite you toparticipate in our surveys so thatstaff can continue to be awareof your ideas and needs Youwill see that we have inserted asurvey corner in our weekly E-bulletins and website In addi-
Details will be available soon at wwwadrontarioca
SAVE THE DATEADRIO Annual General Meeting and Conference June 2 2016
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PresidentPresidentPresidentPresidentPresidentKathryn M Munn LLB CertConResCMed CArbMunn Conflict Resolution Services
VVVVVPPPPP Pr Pr Pr Pr President Electesident Electesident Electesident Electesident ElectJennifer Bell CMedPlacet Dispute Resolution
SecrSecrSecrSecrSecretaretaretaretaretaryyyyyLorraine Joynt MCAJoynt Resolutions
TTTTTrrrrreasureasureasureasureasurerererererEnzo Carlucci CA CBVDuff amp Phelps
VVVVVPPPPP Repr Repr Repr Repr Representing Ontarioesenting Ontarioesenting Ontarioesenting Ontarioesenting Ontarioon the National Boardon the National Boardon the National Boardon the National Boardon the National BoardMichael Erdle CMed CArbPractical Resolutions Inc
Directors
Roger Alton CHRPRoger Alton CHRPRoger Alton CHRPRoger Alton CHRPRoger Alton CHRP CMed CMed CMed CMed CMedJust Resolutions
Barbara Benoliel PhDBarbara Benoliel PhDBarbara Benoliel PhDBarbara Benoliel PhDBarbara Benoliel PhDPreferred Solutions Inc
Peter BrPeter BrPeter BrPeter BrPeter Bruerueruerueruer BA BA BA BA BAConflict Resolution Service St StephenrsquosCommunity House
Jason Dykstra AccFJason Dykstra AccFJason Dykstra AccFJason Dykstra AccFJason Dykstra AccFMMMMMAbsolution Mediation
Adam Fox BA MA JD CMedAdam Fox BA MA JD CMedAdam Fox BA MA JD CMedAdam Fox BA MA JD CMedAdam Fox BA MA JD CMed
Anne Gottlieb LLB LLMAnne Gottlieb LLB LLMAnne Gottlieb LLB LLMAnne Gottlieb LLB LLMAnne Gottlieb LLB LLMMediation at Work Ltd
Lawrence Herman CMed BCLLawrence Herman CMed BCLLawrence Herman CMed BCLLawrence Herman CMed BCLLawrence Herman CMed BCLLLBLLM (ADR)LLBLLM (ADR)LLBLLM (ADR)LLBLLM (ADR)LLBLLM (ADR)Herman Mediations
Cecil Jaipaul CMed QArbCecil Jaipaul CMed QArbCecil Jaipaul CMed QArbCecil Jaipaul CMed QArbCecil Jaipaul CMed QArbJaipaul Consulting
Pramila Javaheri CMedPramila Javaheri CMedPramila Javaheri CMedPramila Javaheri CMedPramila Javaheri CMedJavaheri amp Associates
Kathleen KellyKathleen KellyKathleen KellyKathleen KellyKathleen Kelly BComm LLB LLM BComm LLB LLM BComm LLB LLM BComm LLB LLM BComm LLB LLMCMed CArb FCIArbCMed CArb FCIArbCMed CArb FCIArbCMed CArb FCIArbCMed CArb FCIArbKelly International Settlement Services Inc
Oliver MartinOliver MartinOliver MartinOliver MartinOliver MartinStitt Feld Handy
Cinnie Noble CMedCinnie Noble CMedCinnie Noble CMedCinnie Noble CMedCinnie Noble CMedNoble Solutions Inc
L J (Les) OrsquoConnor BA LLBL J (Les) OrsquoConnor BA LLBL J (Les) OrsquoConnor BA LLBL J (Les) OrsquoConnor BA LLBL J (Les) OrsquoConnor BA LLB(Past President)WeirFoulds LLP
Margaret Rees CMedMargaret Rees CMedMargaret Rees CMedMargaret Rees CMedMargaret Rees CMedYorkStreet Dispute Resolution Group Inc
Board of Directors
Connect with ADRIOConnect with ADRIOConnect with ADRIOConnect with ADRIOConnect with ADRIO
tion we will be launching Tele-seminars (mini-conferences via thephone) so that many of youacross Ontario can participateThanks to the creativity of theProfessional Development Com-mittee the launching of Tele-seminars will help to address theage-old problem of increasingengagement from our membersin rural communities The firstprofessional development Pro-gram will take place in the Springfollowed by the Annual GeneralMeeting on June 2 2016 Commit-tee Members and Section Chairsare also working to bring excitingevents for 2016 Our website(wwwadrontarioca) lists activitiesthroughout the year - there is aSpecial Interest Section meetingavailable most weeks To learnmore about Special InterestSections visit httpadrontariocaresourceseventscfm
Another focus of the Institute isthose who are new to ADR Wewill be launching our Business in aBox series to assist new practition-ers with their business This serieswill feature basic tools financialknowledge marketing and awealth of information for yourpractice
Stay-tuned for the announcementof a new Roster and our call formore members to refresh currentrosters The staff of the ADR Insti-tute will be visiting more commu-nities and are open to yourinvitation to meet with you
CMed and QMed designation holders can earn Continuing Educationand Engagement (CEE) points by
bull volunteering on committees taskforces and boardsbull being a keynote speaker at a conferencebull authoring book reviews and articles
Did you know
Come and volunteer with ADRIO
The ADRIO Board of Directorsworked hard last year to approvestrategic directions streamlinecommittees and align volunteerfinancial and staff resources so ifwe seem tired and it is only thebeginning of the year you knowwhy 2016 will mark the implemen-tation of our Strategic Directions
Mark your calendar for the ADRICNational Conference on October12-14th 2016 to take place inToronto at the Ritz Carlton TheADRIC Conferences are filled withgreat learning opportunitiesnetworking and fun Not only willyou meet ADR professionals fromacross Ontario but you will alsomeet colleagues from acrossCanada and internationally TheConference provides a greatopportunity to learn and discusscutting-edge ideas in ADR Weexpect that you will be thrilledwith the conference
The ADR Institute has a line-up ofactivities planned with you inmind and if you miss them youcan access resources and over50 recorded section meetingsessions through your memberportal Many of our activitiesare recorded For those that arenot recorded well you just haveto be there
In the spirit of the new year a toastto all the promising opportunitiesfor us in 2016 It will be a greatyear to be a member of the ADRInstitute of Ontario
Section Meetings Committees Contact Us
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ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
Upcoming Events amp CoursesPlease register for events via your Member Portal
Registration links for Non-Members may be found on the host affiliates website
EVENTS
February 17 2015ADRIM Table Talkspresented by ADR Institute of ManitobaSpeakers Roy McPhail PEng QMed QArb Eric StutzmanAndrew WynchnenkaWinnipeg Manitoba
February 18 2016SIS Meeting Public Conflicts SectionTopic ADR Working in the Regulatory Area in OntarioSpeaker Gordon Kaiser FCIArb
March 1 2016SIS Meeting Workplace SectionTopic TBDSave the date
March 16 2016SIS Meeting Insurance SectionTopic TBDSave the date
April (Date TBA)ADRIO Professional Development ProgramADR Institute of OntarioDetails coming soon adrontarioca
AprilMay (Date TBA)ADRIO Member Orientation Eveningfor New Members and those considering membershipADR Institute of OntarioADRIO office and by webinarDetails coming soon adrontarioca
June 2 2016Annual General Meeting and ConferenceADR Institute of OntarioSave the date
October 12-14 2016ADRIC 2016 - AGM and Annual National ConferenceADR Institute of CanadaThe Ritz Carlton Hotel Toronto Ontario
ADRIOrsquoS SIS MEETINGS andSPECIAL EVENING PRESENTATIONSThe ADR Institute of Ontario presents Special Interest Sec-tion (SIS) Meetings and Special Presentations at their offices(405-234 Eglinton Avenue East) and via webinar 1-2 evenings aweek from 545 - 730 pm ET Free Advance registrationrequired via your Member Portal(Previously recorded SIS Meet-ings are in your Member Portal) CMeds and QMeds earn 2 CEEpointshourTo view a list of our Section Chairs and Chair position vacanciesvisit our SIS web page click here
COURSES
Practical Ethics for Working Mediatorspresented by ADR Institute of Ontarioongoing - 247 online accessAvailable to Members and Non-Members
National Introductory Arbitration Coursepresented by ADR Institute of ManitobaInstructor Lawrence Cherniak LLB CMed CArbApril 26 27 28 May 3 and May 4800 am - 530 pm dailyWinnipeg Manitoba
Civil Procedure Workshoppresented by ADR Institute of OntarioWith Gary Furlong BA CMed LLM (ADR)Saturday April 30 2016900 am - 430 pmADRIO office Toronto
ADRIO Approved CoursesThe Educat ion Committee has evaluated and approved[these courses] which meet the educational cr i ter ia formembership in ADRIO
Other Courses
Member Courses ADRIO posts other ADR courses on itswebsite at no charge to assist members looking for ADRrelevant training
ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC) has an agreement witheach affiliate allowing each to use the red logo Pleasebe advised that the red logo will expire on October 2016and ADRIC will not permit its use beyond this date Staytuned for a downloadable version of the new logo formembers to use
On October 2015 ADRIC launched a new logo andinvited all affiliates to adopt it You can learn moreabout it at adricca
ADRIC and ADRIO NEW LOOK
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What could be better
Well let me challenge that propo-sition Irsquom wondering if it could bebetter Is ldquosomeonerdquo missing fromour conversations within ourprofessional organization thatshould be there
A couple recent posts on LinkedIngot me thinking more about thisquestion and Irsquom embarrassedabout it As a mediator andsomeone who works in the Abo-riginal and public consultationfield asking many questions isingrained But so is striving to inviteand ask the right people Are weas ADR professionals missingldquosomeonerdquo
ADRIO and ADRIC provide us withnumerous opportunities to havegood conversations about thepractice of ADR and what we allare convinced as the tremendousvalue ADR offers to governments(both Aboriginal and ldquononrdquoAboriginal) communities busi-ness individuals and civil society
And so we often talk about ADR ndashtogether
But within a professional organi-zation like ADRIO is there a riskthat we forget to include the veryparties who we think will benefitfrom our ADR services Moreimportantly how did ldquowerdquo figure
R D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) Waldon MA QMedaldon MA QMedaldon MA QMedaldon MA QMedaldon MA QMed has
more than 30 yearsrsquo experience across
Canada in land acquisition environment
dispute resolution and external relations
as a consultant and in senior manage-
ment for major projects government
and Aboriginal matters
ldquoSo what are we talking about todayrdquo
out ldquotheirrdquo needs if they arenrsquotpart of our conversations and ifwe donrsquot ask There may beresearch discussions or publica-tions on this question but I donrsquotsee them very often and Irsquomconcerned not often enough
As a special interest section com-mittee organizer and ADRICmember this is something I oughtand intend to spend more timeworking on Paying close atten-tion to ldquotheirrdquo needs goes right tothe heart of everything we dofrom process design through theskilled facilitation of it and after-wards as part of evaluating oureffectiveness and making adjust-ments for ldquothe next timerdquo In factldquothe next timerdquo rightly depends onhow close we pay attention toand address the needs of thosewe serve doesnrsquot it
Broadening our conversation mayinvolve asking questions thatcould involve some challengingresponsesbull Why do ldquoyourdquo (those we serve)
think ADR may not work for youOr more importantly why doyou feel it didnrsquot work
bull Are we looking at our practicestandards techniques and skillsin light of current and evolvingchallenges norms andmodalities and are we keepingup
bull How do ldquoourrdquo answers to thesekinds of questions square withldquotheirrdquo perspectives Do we seethese things the same way asthe people who we want to use
Being part of an ADR community of peers practitioners
and professionals is a great thing It provides excellent
opportunities to learn commiserate and develop
relationships that often transcend our professional worlds
All this happens when we make an effort to challenge
assumptions communicate openly and collaborate
is there a risk that we forget to
include the very parties who we think
will benefit from our ADR services
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ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
our services and if not why not
If these are the kinds of questionsyou are discussing clients nowyou have insight to offer the restof us If we as a profession are notasking these kinds of questionscollectively shouldnrsquot we beAnd exactly whom should ldquowerdquobe asking
Letrsquos look at how we can openour ldquoourrdquo conversations up tothose we serve What can we doas ADRIC members to bringldquotheirrdquo voices into ldquoourrdquo conversa-tions While this is something thatis happening within some of our
special interest section meetingsperhaps it can take place moreoften and on a scale and plat-form that has broader reach
As ADRIO members we can allplay a part to encourage thisbroader conversation by usingthe tools our professional organi-zation offers usbull Suggest and help organize
special interest section topicsand speakers that explore theclient perspective on ADR
bull Use the ADRIO Member PortalDiscussion groups to post re-sources and ldquooutsiderdquo
viewpointsbull Volunteer to help develop
conference agenda or work-shops that include moredialogue to seek out and em-brace the perspectives of thepeople communities andorganizations we are here toserve
No doubt you will have your ownideas to help build an inclusiveand helpful dialogue about howbest to serve the needs of ourclients
So what are we going to talkabout today
Congratulations to ADRIOMember and Director MichaelErdle LLB CMed CArb forbeing selected for inclusion inthe 2015 Edition of BestLawyers in Canada copy in thethree practice areas AlternativeDispute Resolution InformationTechnology Law andTechnology Law
read more
Michael Erdlenamed in 2016LexpertAmericanLawyer Guide tothe Leading 500Lawyers in Canada
Michael Erdle LLB CMed CArb
Civil Procedure Workshop forNon-Lawyer Mediators
SaturdayApril 30 2016900 am to 430 pm
Instructor
Gary Furlong BACMed LLM (ADR)
The ADR Institute of Ontario is proud to present
The ADR Institute of Ontario is pleased to present afull-day workshop covering the basics of civil proce-dure in Ontario for non-lawyer mediators Theworkshop goes toward fulfilling the civil procedurerequirements for the Ontario Mandatory MediationProgram (OMMP) Topics will include
Basic Civil Procedure -the litigation process from start to finish each of thesteps in a lawsuit cost implications a glossary oflegal terms and what mediators need to know aboutthe process
Civil Procedure for Contract ampEmployment Claims -legal concepts and terminology related to two of themost common file types that reach mediation basiccontract disputes and wrongful dismissal
Civil Procedure for Tort amp Insurance Claims -concepts and terminology specific to both insuranceand personal injury claims and the various automo-bile insurance acts passed over the last decade
Click here for more information and to register
httpadrontariocaresourcesevent_detailscfmannouncementId=2467
ADR Institute of Ontario 234 Eglinton Avenue E Suite 405 Toronto
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Where the Program used to
have about 400 cases per year
today the number is 150
The Insurance section of the ADRInstitute of Ontario (ldquoADRIOrdquo)presented a live program andwebinar on ldquoThe Fee is Past its Sell-by (or Stale-by) Daterdquo by Mr BruceAlly at the ADRIO office in Torontoon September 24 2015
Mediation has become verypopular today this is evidencedby how many lawyers are trying toget involved in it themselves TheOntario Mandatory MediationProgram (ldquoOMMPrdquo or the ldquotheProgramrdquo) has now been in placefor 16 yearsmdashhow has the pro-gram changed and what aresome opportunities
Mr Ally introduced DarrylGonzalez who has worked at theOMMP since 2002 Initially theProgram involved mainly casemanagement A mediator wouldbe assigned after 30 days if theparties didnrsquot choose one them-selves The Program was sendingout 8 to 10 cases per day But afterthe Practice Direction in 2005 theProgram became party-drivenThis led to a dwindling number ofcases Where the Program used tohave about 400 cases per yeartoday the number is 150 Manymediators in the Program canrsquotget work The average numberhas gone from about 6 to 8 cases
per mediator peryear to 2 TheProgramrsquos feeshave also beenunchanged sinceits inceptionmdash$600 + applicablefees Mr Gonzalez
added he personally wished thefees could increase because theProgram requires a lot of work onthe mediatorsrsquo end that partiesdonrsquot see Mr Ally has started aninitiative in this regard so hope-
ldquoThe Fee is Past its Sell-by (or Stale-by) DaterdquoGuest Speaker Bruce Ally PhD LLM (ADR)
BrBrBrBrBruce Allyuce Allyuce Allyuce Allyuce Ally PhD LLM (ADR) PhD LLM (ADR) PhD LLM (ADR) PhD LLM (ADR) PhD LLM (ADR) has been
mediating since 1985 and by 2008 had
completed over 3000 mediations His focus
includes specializations in personal injury
employment law and engineering and
construction disputes among others Mr
Ally has taught courses in mediation and
acted as an arbitrator in numerous private
matters He is also a coach and educator in
the York University Advanced Mediation
Program and the Small Claims Mediation
Practicum Mr Ally is also a Workplace
Fairness Analyst with the Institute for
Workplace Fairness and one of the certified
child protection mediators in Toronto
By Ben Drory QMed QArb
fully there would be some results inthe next few years
Mr Ally noted that the number ofclaims being filed in court has notgone down but rather actuallygone up So what is behind thedecline in mediations in theOMMP In the old days he got alot of pushback from lawyers thatit was ldquotoo early for mediationrdquomdashthat there had been insufficienttime to build the file (This alsoimplies fewer opportunities forbillable hoursmdashcounsel also havean economic incentive to maxi-mize the chance to make moneyon a file)
How does this affect the opportu-nity to transition into mediation asa career Can you be effectivelycompensated for it Mr Allyintroduced Maurice Ford aformer human rights investigatorand mediator with the OntarioHuman Rights Commission Heanalyzed the matter this way Inthe OMMP as a mediator youcan bill up to $200hour for 3hours for each file But behind thescenes your preparation willrequire at least another hour Yourpractice will also require contactsites (phone email and fax andmaybe an office) plus a websiteand business cards These prob-ably cost $1000-$1200monthAnd this does not count traveland parking costs you must alsoincur Realistically you wouldneed about 3 cases per month tobreak even
Should a cost-of-living adjustmentbe considered in the mediationprofession Mr Ally conducted astudy of OMMP members Hewanted to gather and considerfacts and evidence The numberof civil trials is increasing andmany mandatory family
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mediations are beginning tooThere is also talk about legislatingcondo mediationmdashwhich couldbe extremely significant in To-ronto Some estate matters arenow also mandatory Mr Allyperceived that thousands of
people are ldquogetting out ofrdquo mat-ters that ought to be coming tomandatory mediation Since fewerof them are coming to the OMMPwhere are these matters going inorder to resolvemdashthe initial legaldisputes are definitely still ongo-ing Mr Ally stated that thegovernment is also not payingas much attention to this field asit should But there is no co-ordinated effort within the ADRprofession to bring all of thesediverse practice areas togetherShould somebody in the ADR fieldget together on our professionalsrsquobehalf to advocate to the govern-ment And if so who
One thing that speaks to thegovernment is finances andbacklogs There are cost savingsto courts and parties from theOMMP that are identifiable Arethey statistically significant MrGonzalez noted that the settle-ment rate in the OMMP is about45-50mdashwhich is a significantnumber and has been steadyaround that rate for a few yearsnow Mr Ally added that media-tion is not only alleviating back-logs Mediation usually happensprior to discoverymdashso can poten-tially cut off many steps in thelitigation process (Note thoughthat you would also be askingcounsel to cut off some of theirearnings) Counsel like havingtheir cases fully developedmdashthey
have a duty to do their best fortheir clients and not enter impru-dent settlements
Mr Allyrsquos survey of OMMP media-tors received 75 responsesmdashwhichis about a 50 response rate fromthe roster and speaks to how
germane the pay issue isWhy do lawyers engage inand promote mediation yetroster mediators are notgetting enough work(Some felt that sometimessenior counsel use a par-ticular mediator whichusually will nearly ensurethat their junior lawyers also
do the same)
The chief basis of the survey wasthe OMMP pay rate which hasnrsquotincreased in 16 years The surveyincluded 10 questions which allcreated the opportunity forfeedback 100 ofrespondents agreedthe OMMP fees shouldbe increased 61 felta tiered fee systembased on experiencewould be appropri-ate 82 agreed thatthey had difficultysetting dates with partiesmdashwhichleads to a great deal of uncom-pensated effort 64 agreed thatthere should be an opportunity tocharge fees when submissions andbriefs are received extremely latebefore the mediation 97 agreedthat the Attorney General should
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there is an inherent
lack of respect for the roster
whereas it was once the
standard to aspire to
The chief basis of the survey
was the OMMP pay rate which
hasnrsquot increased in 16 years
provide support for mediators inrecovering the fees that they bill(Currently the only avenue tocollect for non-payment is throughSmall Claims Court) 92 alsoagreed that there should becancellation fees based on rea-sonable timeframes
There was a discussion among thegroup regarding why the OMMPhas fallen into relative disusecompared to initially Some rostermediators get cases becausethey are perceived as ldquocheaprdquomdashie a rubber stamp so that theparties can proceed to court Butothers also advised of an oppositeissuemdashie that sometimes theycanrsquot get work as a roster media-tor because the parties want aldquogenuinerdquo mediator Mr Allystated there is an inherent lack ofrespect for the roster whereas itwas once the standard to aspire
to The disrespect reflects not justupon the roster but upon theentire profession The results of hisstudy demonstrate a statisticaldesire among ADR professionalsfor change to this dynamicmdashyetalso a pessimism that positivechange can be achieved
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I dived into Bypass Court as a newreader I had not read any of theearlier editions Any book whichhas had five editions over 20 yearslikely has the attributes of a classicand Bypass Court did not disap-point me
The authors set out to provide anoverview of dispute resolution inCanada for a diverse audiencewhich includes ldquoanyone involved inan existing or potential dispute anystudent practitioner or devotee ofdispute resolution and any merelycurious or interested readerrdquo As Iread that in the preface I wonderedif this topic is still as necessary asunfamiliar for those diverse readers asit may have been in 1996 The firstchapter opened with the authorsrsquo answer to myquestion the topic of dispute resolution is ldquomorerelevant than everrdquo and they backed that up withcurrent examples
The authors are clear to acknowledge the value ofthe rule of law and the Canadian courts as thesystem within which ldquothe field of dispute resolutionhas been able to flourishrdquo Bypass Court is a thor-ough catalogue of methods that can be used toresolve part or all of a dispute outside of the courtsystem The first chapter includes three very helpfulquestionnaires to assist people in a dispute decidewhether they need a consensual adjudicative orinformative process
Bypass Court takes a very user-friendly approachChapter Two on constructive conversation distin-guished from negotiation includes practical sugges-tions recent examples and brief reference to brain
science The following chapter illustrates construc-tive conversations in action through a scan of nego-tiation conflict coaching facilitation andcollaborative practice and restorative justice initia-
tives Mediation partnering non-trialdispute resolution in courts arbitra-tion complaint handling plusombuds and dispute resolutionprogram design are dealt witheach in separate chapters with apractical focus and as detailed asthe scope of this slim volumepermits There is a small separatechapter on legal concepts four ofthe key legal concepts that under-pin dispute resolution in Canada ndashsettlement privilege confidential-ity privacy and fair process Thedetailed table of contents makes iteasy to navigate
In the mediation chapter the authorsgeneralize to a common processused for civil court actions brokeninto three stages Although there arecertainly mediation processes whichdo not follow these stages and thismay confuse readers who arrive atmediation expecting to find what isdescribed in the book in my view the
authors give a basic answer to mediation clientsrsquousual questions about what will happen at themediation and leave it up to mediators to do theirjob in preparing people for the specific process theyplan to use The authors grapple with another me-diator FAQ ldquoWhat do mediators actually doldquo andin that case provide responses across a range ofmediation styles
In their epilogue the authors personalize the bookwith their answer to why they each have stayed inthe dispute resolution field for over 25 years
Bypass Court does not purport to be a how-tobook for dispute resolution professionals It is anexcellent resource to recommend to our clientsstudents and all the professionals we meetwhose work involves helping people in disputessuch as lawyers social workers counsellors andaccountants
A Book Review by Kathryn Munn LLB Cert ConRes CMed CArb
Bypass Court A Dispute Resolution Handbook ndash Fifth edition
By Genevieve A Chornenki and Christine E Hart
Reviewer KathrReviewer KathrReviewer KathrReviewer KathrReviewer Kathryn Munnyn Munnyn Munnyn Munnyn Munn
LLB Cert ConRes CMed CArbLLB Cert ConRes CMed CArbLLB Cert ConRes CMed CArbLLB Cert ConRes CMed CArbLLB Cert ConRes CMed CArb
IMI Certified MediatorIMI Certified MediatorIMI Certified MediatorIMI Certified MediatorIMI Certified Mediator
Kathryn is a mediator arbitrator and
facilitator based in London Ontario
She is President of the ADR Institute
of Ontario since June 2014
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Many business disputes
originate from power
imbalances
The BusinessCommer-cial section of the ADRInstitute of Ontario(ldquoADRIOrdquo) presented alive program andwebinar on ldquoPrevent-ing and ResolvingBusiness Partnership ampShareholder Conflictrdquoby Mr Michael Erdleand Mr Daryl Landauat the ADRIO office inToronto on June 222015
The session focused onbusiness start-ups andother sorts of partner-ships (eg sharehold-ers joint ventures asopposed to the legaldefinition of ldquopartner-shiprdquo) There are manysynergies with businesspartnerships but theycan also be unstable arrange-ments fraught with problemswhich can be expensive to dealwith in litigation Business schoolsalmost never talk about how todo partnerships correctly Circum-stances motivations and expec-tations can change over time asdo peoplersquos memories and per-ceptions of what they agreed toBattles are often fought overthese memoriesmdashconflicts ofhindsight such as ldquowhy did weagree to Xrdquo Life changes canoccur over time too such asillness and divorce leading totransitionsuccession issues Oftentimes putting things in writingcould have saved many difficul-ties There is an analogy to mar-riage contractsmdashyou canseparate amicably at the endwithout one but having things in
ldquoPreventing and Resolving BusinessPartnership amp Shareholder ConflictrdquoGuest Speakers Michael Erdle CMed CArb and Daryl Landau
Michael Erdle is a Chartered Arbi-
trator mediator and lawyer He is
the co-founder of Practical Reso-
lutions Inc with a focus on ITIP
disputes in shareholder and joint
venture matters Michael is a Di-
rector of ADRIO
Daryl Landau MA MSc
AccFM of Common Ground helps
closely-held businesses prevent
and resolve conflict He draws
upon his experience in a family
business of mediators and train-
ers of mediators
Michael ErdleMichael ErdleMichael ErdleMichael ErdleMichael Erdle DarDarDarDarDaryl Landauyl Landauyl Landauyl Landauyl Landau
a contract at the beginning is stillhelpful
Many business disputes originatefrom power imbalances Howactive or passive are people inthe business Partners often donrsquothave clear understandings ofeach otherrsquosrolesmdashforexample howmuch eachwill work theexpertise eachbrings whatmoney theyare bringing inWhat kind of duty do you have toyour partner In a legal partner-ship you have a fiduciary duty toyour partner but it is less clear inother kinds of relationships andventures Over the course of
years there will likelybe disputes and youneed some kind ofmechanism to dealwith them It is diffi-cult to anticipatewhat triggeringevents may be orwhat constitutes amaterial change inthe business Whattypes of situationswould validly re-open the agree-ment Gettingpeople to talk aboutlsquowhat ifsrsquo is verydifficultmdashmost areusually just con-cerned with thinkingabout immediatebusiness decisions
Mr Landau gave asummary of David
Gagersquos book ldquoThe PartnershipCharter How to Start Out RightWith Your New Business Partner-ship (Or Fix the One Yoursquore In)rdquo AldquoPartnership Charterrdquo is a docu-ment (not necessarily a legal one)that clearly outlines the goalsexpectations responsibilities and
relationships ofthe principalsit identifiespotentialsources ofconflict andhow they willbe resolvedwhile address-
ing issues such as personal stylesvalues money and power Itaddresses business issues such aseach principalrsquos visionvalues forthe business and how ownershipmanagement and governance
By Ben Drory QMed QArb
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will work It asks each principal tocomplete at least one personalityindicator (eg the MBTI) andleads to a conversation aboutvalues It also talks about thefuture of the businessmdashscenario-planning (trying to image lsquowhat-ifsrsquo and how might they deal withX or Y) which also helps generatea dispute resolution clause
For those who would question ifthis discussion may undermine thepartnership it is probably better toaddress this at the beginningbefore there is lots of investmentand expectations than later onYou can acknowledge there is arisk to it but still say itrsquos a wisething to domdashyou have to normal-ize these conversations into some-thing thatrsquos beneficial APartnership Charter is not aboutfocusing on all the risks if things gobadly (that is typically a lawyerrsquosjob) but rather about how to setup the business to ensure thingsgo well In most cases the corpo-rationrsquos accountant and lawyerwould likely be happy to have afacilitator involved for this pur-posemdashthey are usually working forthe corporation (not the princi-pals) so they greatly want toavoid problems that could blowup the company
How much time should you spendtrying to save an unstable busi-ness before moving towards tryingto wrap it up Mr Erdle suggestedinformal processes have tendedto work best for him to help pushthe reset button and establishsustainable processes to helpgoing forward If that doesnrsquotwork and there is a crystallizeddispute then a formal mediationprocess is appropriate But MrErdle tries to ward off getting to a
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you have to normalize
these conversations into
something thatrsquos beneficial
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A Book Review by Colm Brannigan CMed CArb
Mediating Justice Legal Dispute Negotiations 2nd edition
By The Honourable George W Adams QC
Toronto CCH Canadian Limited 2011
ISBN 978-1-55496-321-8
525pp
This is an extremely comprehensivebook that covers theory andpractice in a well-written way onthe topic of Alternative DisputeResolution within the civil justicesystem
The author The HonourableGeorge W Adams who wasrecently the guest speaker at the2015 ADR Institute of OntariorsquosAnnual General Meeting is oneof Canadarsquos best-known media-tors The extensive depth andbreadth of his experience isobvious and provides the readerwith the opportunity to learn fromone of the best
There has been much published inthe dispute resolution field sincethe first edition of this work ap-peared in 2003 and even sincethis second edition in 2011 Atthat time it was published it wascertainly one of the most com-plete overviews of its topic inCanada This second edition canalso more than its own amongany other similar book on ADR inCanada today
As the author statesldquoThe second edition keeps thebook connected with the mostrecent interdisciplinary literatureon dispute resolution and confirmsthe template of the original textThe reader is also updated on therole of emotions in conflict resolu-tion as well as on the topics ofethics culture and online technol-ogy There are more visuals morepractice tips and more practiceroutines to help integrate theoryand practice Recent develop-ments in mediator confidentiality
are highlighted as are the evolu-tion and positioning of new mod-els of mediationrdquo
The depth and breadth of thiswork can be gauged by review-ing the table of contents It con-sists of nine comprehensivechapters each divided into sub-chapters as follows
Chapter 1
SETTLEMENT AN INTRODUCTION
1 Legal Dispute Negotiations2 Law Courts and Settlement3 The Rise of the ADR Movement4 Power Imbalances Second-
Class Justice and AdversarialLegalism
5 Conclusion
Chapter 2
NEGOTIATION
1 Negotiation Conflict andPower
2 Negotiation Strategies3 Choice of Negotiation Strategy4 Conclusion
Chapter 3
BARRIERS TO NEGOTIATING
AGREEMENTS
1 Cognitive and EmotionalBarriers
2 Trust3 Ethics in Negotiation4 Online Dispute Resolution
(ODR)5 Agents6 Multiple Parties7 Cross-Cultural and Related
Barriers8 More Tools for Overcoming
Barriers9 Conclusion
Chapter 4
LEGAL DISPUTE NEGOTATIONS
1 Why Do Lawyers Negotiate2 Determinants of Legal DisputeNegotiations3 Decision Analysis4 The Lawyer-Client Relationship5 Conclusion
Chapter 5
MEDIATION
1 What Mediation Does2 What Do Mediators Do3 The Mediation Process4 A Mediatorrsquos Preparation5 Conclusion
Chapter 6
THE ACTIVITIES OF MEDIATORS
1 Diagnosing Disputes and theBarriers to Agreements
2 Mediator Functions Activitiesand Tactics
3 Managing Rights Justice andEquity Seeking in Mediation
4 Facilitative versus Directiveand Evaluative MediationTechniques
5 When Mediation May Not BeAppropriate
6 Responding to Disruptive and
Colm Brannigan is a Chartered Mediator
and Arbitrator and can be contacted
through his website wwwmediateca or by
e-mail at colmmediateca
Reviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm Brannigan
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1 I must also disclose that I am member of theAdvisory Board of Modria Inc the leadingODR platform in the United States andelsewhere
2 httpwwwmediatebccomPDFs1-14-Family-MediationmdashFAQsGuidelines_Mediating-from-a-Distance-(Second-editiaspx
3 httpswwwcivilresolutionbcca4 httpwwwmorrowmediationcablog
archives08-2012
Destructive Strategies7 Pure Facilitation8 Pre-Negotiation Conferences9 Problem-Solving Workshops10 Advocacy in a Mediation
Lawyers as Co-Mediators11 Conclusion
Chapter 7
THE INSTITUTIONALIZATION
OF MEDIATION
1 Introduction2 Who Should Mediate3 Standards4 Accountability5 Confidentiality and Privilege6 Settlement Approval7 Conclusion
Chapter 8
OTHER ALTERNATIVES
1 When Mediation fails2 Choosing Alternative Processes3 Neutral Evaluation and Fact-
Finding4 Mini-Trial5 Summary Jury Trial6 Ombuds Processes7 Arbitration8 Final-Offer Selection (FOS)9 Mediation-Arbitration (Med-
Arb)10 Facilitation of Partnering
Visioning Interpersonal andinter-Group Problem-SolvingWorkshops
11 Public Policy Mediations12 Back to Mediation13 Conclusion
Chapter 9
DISPUTE RESOLUTION DESIGN
A CONCLUSION
1 Introduction2 A Framework for System Design3 Design as a Collaborative
Intervention4 Rights Interests and the Trans-
formation of Conflict5 Dispute Resolution Design
Opportunities6 Mass Tort Claims A Conflict
Resolution Design Example7 Barriers to the Systematic Use of
Mediation in Legal Disputes8 Conclusion
The book has been very skillfullyindexed in a Topical Index andalso includes a comprehensivebibliography although given therate of publication of articles andbooks about ADR any bibliogra-phy is likely to be out of date themoment it is published Many ofthe chapters can stand alone asextremely helpful overviews ofeach topic covered
I have a particular interest inOnline Dispute Resolution (ODR)and the authorrsquos coverage is for itstime a comprehensive overview1
Now in 2015 we have the BC longdistance project that was men-tioned in the book mentionedproducing the second edition ofMediating from a Distance whichis a set of guidelines for onlinefamily mediation2 We also nowhave the BC Civil ResolutionsTribunal which effectivelyreplaces Small Claims Courtand also deals with condo-minium disputes3 In Quebecthere is an online Small ClaimsCourt pilot so there is a lothappening in this area and ADRprofessionals and lawyers alikeneed to be aware of the chang-ing ODR landscape and tech-nologyrsquos potential and actualimpact on what we do
The section on advocacy is ex-tremely well done and outlines anarea where much work is neededADR professionals have not donea good job explaining the differ-ence between advocacy in courtor arbitration as compared toadvocacy in mediation to lawyersPerhaps this is part of the reasonwe see a decline in the use of thejoint session in mediation In anyevent the way it is dealt with in this
book will be helpful to mediatorsand counsel alike
The book clearly shows howfacilitative mediation is not apassive process which seems tobe forgotten in the rush towardsevaluative mediation
In an earlier review on his websiteBernard Morrow another wellknown ADR practitioner com-
mented that if there was some-thing missing from this book it wasthe lack of ldquoreal liferdquo stories4 Iagree with this comment andhope that the next edition con-tains more from the authorrsquos ownexperience
It is difficult to do justice to thescope of this work in a shortreview The book is lengthy butthe reward for reading it is adetailed understanding of legaldispute resolution in a way that islikely to improve your practicewhether you are a lawyer mediatorother dispute resolution practitioner
If the question is whether ADR andespecially mediation adds valuein legal disputes this bookanswers with a resoundingldquoyesrdquo It can be used as text-book for ADR courses or as amainstay of a practitionerrsquoslibrary It has not been recognizedto the extent it should be by theADR community
If the question is whether ADR and especially
mediation adds value in legal disputes this book
answers with a resounding ldquoyesrdquo
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Luis Oreacute is an internationally rec-
ognized expert in consensus
bu i ld ing and c ross-cu l tu ra l
workp lace conf l ic t manage-
ment He has a dispute resolu-
t ion and workplace consulting
practice in Lima Peru and is pres-
ently Latin Americas Director of
Workplace Fairness Institute
Luis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E Oreacute Susanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne Skoruppa
The ADR Institute ofOntario (ADRIO) wasexcited for a return ofthe topic of workplaceconflict to a SpecialInterest Section meetingheld at the ADRIOoffice on September 282015 This event pro-vided a unique per-spective on the subjecthowever as its panelconsisted of interna-tional guests Luis Oreand Susanne SkoruppaThrough personal anec-dotes these two indi-viduals informativelycompared the opera-tion of workplaces inNorth America andworldwide
Luis Ore is an interna-tionally recognizedexpert in cross-culturalworkplace conflictmanagement and consensusbuilding He has a workplaceconsulting practice in Lima Peruand is presently LatinAmericarsquos Director of WorkplaceFairness Institute Luis began hispresentation with a story that isdepictive of the corporate culturein his home country of Peru Thestory describes the environment ofa business meeting there Firstlyeach businessperson was ldquolaterdquoto the meeting according to thetime as read on the clock Al-though this seems like an unques-tionable faux-pas it was not evenacknowledged by the meetingrsquosattendees The meeting beganwith introductions and small-talkbetween the attendees and dueto the time spent on these theagenda of the meeting did not
By Rachel Frydman BHSc QMed
Guest Speakers Luis E Oreacute and Susanne Skoruppa
ldquoHow to Manage Conflict in a DiverseCross-Cultural Workplacerdquo
get completed In fact the struc-ture of the meeting did not followa proposed agenda whatsoeverThe flow of the conversationcould be viewed as erraticInstead of a linear processionthrough the agenda topics theconversation jumped from topicto topic in an unplanned arrange-ment (a circular approach) Thisportrayal of an everyday businessmeeting in Peru can be com-pared to a similar meeting thatwould occur in North AmericaThe main focus of this meeting isthe content with specific empha-sis on completing the plannedagenda in a linear approachTime and efficiency are valued ata business meeting in NorthAmerica and thus it is expectedfor attendees to be on time and
to remain concentratedon the issues at handLuis summed up thedifferences betweenthese two scenarios bylooking the function oftime in both cultures ForPeruvians and many inLatin America ldquotime ispeople and relation-shipsrdquo while in NorthAmerica ldquotime ismoneyrdquo
Luis also used the con-cept of power relation-ships to illustratecross-cultural differ-ences between SouthAmerica and NorthAmerica At an automo-tive factory in KentuckyUS Luis was enlisted toaid in a communicationissue between non-English speaking workersand their Supervisors
There were reports of racism andmistreatment from the workersLuis strategically approached theSupervisor understanding whatculturally he would value andthus what logic would resonatewith him Luis told this Supervisorthat it would be in his best interestto stop mistreating the automo-tive plant workers because theirproductivity would increase as aresult and he would look goodfacing his own bosses The Super-visor was able to appreciate thisreasoning because Luis spoke toone of his culturally engrainedpriorities Had the same situationoccurred at a factory run by aSouth American individual Luismay have decided to change hisapproach to managing theconflict The South American
Skoruppa is a consultant and
trainer certified in negotiation and
mediation with more than ten years
of experience working with inter-
national and national organizations
at the nexus of law psychology
management and research
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Supervisor may be more recep-tive to stopping his behaviourfor reasons other than personalbenefits Luis may have tried tomake this Supervisor realize hispoor conduct from a socialconscience perspective
Like Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa isin an ideal position to provideinformation on cross-culturaldifferences in the workplace OfGerman decent she works in thecountry as an intercultural trainerfor organizations that require aidin developing positive relation-ships with their internationalpartners This is a necessary re-source for these organizations asGermany is still a relatively ho-mogenous country withworkplaces often consisting ofworkers belonging to a singlesimilar culture Thus these workersbenefit from relevant training tobe able to better interact interna-tionally with people from differentcultural backgrounds Susannereferred to intercultural theoriesthat distinguish cultures based onvarious factors including commu-nication patterns and dealingwith conflict situations amongothers For example low-contextcultures use a direct style ofcommunication whereas high-
context cultures convey messagesin a much less direct way Interest-ingly the large majority of theworldrsquos cultures are consideredhigh context While it can be seenthat conflict has the potential toarise in both contexts the meth-ods of solving the conflict actsas the differential In Germanynon-adversarial methods ofworkplace conflict resolutionspecifically ADR and mediationare still less integrated on a largerbasis than in Canada
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The SIS meeting concluded withanother disheartening thoughtBoth Luis and Susanne wereasked to speak about a per-sonal experience with a goodefficient functional workingworkplace conflict manage-ment system Neither of themcould provide a response to thisquestion The reality is that thesesystems are hard to come byand that this is an area of ADRthat requires much more devel-opment
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DrDrDrDrDr Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix is an author corporate speaker consultant facilitator
and coach specializing in life transition issues of aging retirement and
caregiving She has an extensive background working with older adults
and their caregiving families Dr Amy is the Co-founder of the Essential
Conversations Project Inc an organization that trains Professional
Facilitators to guide families with the conversations they often struggle
having during life events and transitions that occur in midlife and
beyond
Amy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSW PhD PhD PhD PhD PhD Resa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSW
Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen has been in the field of mediation providing services
and programs for clients in public and private sectors for more than
35 years Her mediation practice has focused on family law workplace
issues and now elder and family conflicts Resa designed the Elder
Mediation Training Program (EMTP) the first of its kind in Canada and
provides Elder Mediation workshops She is the Co-Founder of the
Essential Conversations Projectreg
On May 4 2015 theElder Section of theADR Institute of Ontario(ldquoADRIOrdquo) held a liveprogram and webinaron the ldquoEssential Con-versations Projectrdquo withspeakers Resa S EisenMSW RSW and Dr AmyDrsquoAprix Drawing heav-ily from their many yearsof professional experi-ence spanning thefields of elder caresocial work and media-tion Resa and Amyintroduced the onsiteand online audience tothis initiative they arespearheading TheEssential ConversationsProject charts a wayforward for the olderadult and herhis familywho are facing lifetransitions in mid-lifeand beyond
Amy described ldquoEssen-tial Conversationsrdquo asldquotalking to the mostimportant people in ourlives about the mostimportant things in ourlivesrdquo The speakers listed types ofsituations that can be helped byan Essential Conversation end-of-life care for loved ones someonehaving to ldquohang up the car keysrdquobecause of diminished capaci-ties or move to a nursing home orout of the family home succes-sion planning within the familyintergenerational wealth transferand wills and powers of attorney
Notably such issues often do notarise one at a time And each
ldquoEssential Conversations ProjectregA Prevention Movement in the Aging SpacerdquoGuest Speakers Amy DrsquoAprix MSW and Resa Eisen MSW
By Mary Korica
involves change whether it bedeveloping a plan to address thesituation coordinating informa-tion exchange and decision-making amongst the partiesinvolved or relinquishing somedegree of freedom (true not justfor ailing older adults but also foranyone taking on responsibility forpart of their care) Resa and Amyshared stories of families brokenup by these types of life transi-tions sometimes for generations
When facing suchsituations they saidmost families are notable to have con-structive conversationson their own With thehelp of an EssentialConversationsFacilitator success ismuch more likely
The work of afacilitator is differentfrom that of a media-tor in a number ofways said the speak-ers For one thefacilitator casts a widenet seeking to includeeveryone who canimpact decision-making and planningfamily friends and theformal support systemThis is done out ofrecognition that thetransition impactseveryone in the familyand support networknot just the older adultat its centre Anotherreason for such aninclusive approach isexperiencemdashhaving
everyonersquos voice heard makes abig difference Difficult life transi-tions that impact complex systemsof relationships have a tendencyto generate misunderstandingsand resurrect old wounds evenfrom childhood And every me-diator knows that even the bestagreement or consensus can beundermined at the last minute byan uncooperative party As Resanoted ldquoso much of what peopledo with the family and client in
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these situations tends to be prag-matic but the situations are somuch more than pragmatic mdashtypically unaddressed emotionalconcerns can create impassesrdquo
To have the best chance ata sustainable solutionfacilitators turn the stand-ard mediation model onits head spending thegreat majority of theirtime preparing theground before any meet-ing of the parties Thisinvolves a systematicprocess to hear from andempower everyone in-volved through individualmeetings Whether inperson or by phone or Skypewhen distance requires it theindividual meetings allow peo-ple to say things they wouldhold back in a group settingand also to experience a differ-ent way of being heard mdash some-thing which often leads to achange in perspective for the
individual and in turn allowschange to happen when theparties are brought together Thereis much more moving back andforth between joint and individual
sessions as well as more attentionto slowing down the process sothat participants have time toprocess developments
Resa and Amy emphasized thatthe facilitatorrsquos role is tostrengthen all the people in theconversation As Resa noted ldquowe
know when people come into asituation that is not resolved theycan be confused disorienteddisorganized or unclear So in theprocess of the conversation what
we really want to do ismove everybody espe-cially the older person to afeeling of more confi-dence more clarity morecertainty and moretrustrdquo She said there areways of communicationthat can often ensure evenpeople with dementia areunderstood and theirfeelings are taken intoaccount
The process is very transpar-ent and the parties know that thefacilitator will delve into any issuethat is important to a resolutionincluding difficult ones While therole of the facilitator is to be aneutral third party who construc-tively steers the conversationguiding the parties to truly hearthe meaning behind each otherrsquos
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Difficult life transitions that
impact complex systems of
relationships have a tendency
to generate misunderstandings
and resurrect old wounds even
from childhood
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words and imagine solutions itcan also be very practical Thefacilitator may help the familydecide who will take on whatresponsibilities in the care of theolder adult and with the con-sent of the parties may play acoordinating role
Medical practitioners and othersfrom the formal care system areoften very willing to be part of theconversation They frequently runinto family disputes at acutestages of care They recognizethe value of feeding into a con-versation that will allow them tovoice their ideas and concerns tothe family contribute to solutionsand prevent obstructions topatient care Amy also notedthat at a time when the formalsupport system is strapped forresources Essential Conversationsoften allow the substantial infor-mal resources in the family to bemaximally tapped
The results of Essential Conversa-tions can be impressive As Amynoted when multiple people withvarying perspectives hear all theimportant information at thesame time it shifts the situationOnce expectations are clarifiedand differences in values andviewpoints have been airedparties often generate their owncreative solutions and makeoffers to try to meet each oth-errsquos needs demonstrating sur-prising generosity The resolutionsat times involve a new way ofbeing a familymdashit may not neces-sarily be closer but can potentiallybe more authentic As Resa saidldquoThey may not come out with theclosest of relationships but theyrsquollbe much more confident aboutwhat they can expect from each
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otherrdquo Parties themselves haveacknowledged how much theyhave benefitted saying things likeldquowe never could have done thisourselvesrdquo
Through their presentation of theEssential Conversations Projectand through candid examplesfrom their own lives Resa andAmy delivered reassurance thatthere is a better way for familiesand professionals to handledifficult life transitions of lovedones and clients They have
The resolutions at times involve a new way of
being a familymdashit may not necessarily be closer
but can potentially be more authentic
created the Essential Conversa-tions Designated Facilitatortraining program NorthAmerica-wide and they areestablishing a community ofldquoEssential Partnersrdquo namelyprofessionals who come intocontact with aging familiesthrough their work and whowould benefit from the servicesof the Essential ConversationsProject The Project will also beparticipating in the ongoingresearch program that Amy andResa have created in partnershipwith the University of North Caro-lina at Chapel Hill Resa and Amyencourage anyone interested tolearn more about the EssentialConversations Project atwwwessentialconversationsprojectcom
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On June 24 2015 thePublic Conflict andRestorative Justice sec-tions of the ADR Instituteof Ontario (ldquoADRIOrdquo)jointly held the liveprogram and webinarldquoTruth and ReconciliationStart a ConversationrdquoHosted by the chairs ofthe two sections respec-tively Bob Waldon andBunny Macfarlane theevent was a discussion inCircle format1 about theJune 4 2015 release ofthe Truth and Reconcilia-tion Commission ofCanadarsquos (TRC)findings on the impact ofresidential schools onAboriginal peopleThe findings are the resultof six years of the TRCrsquoswork across the countrythrough events meet-ings town halls and statementgathering from some 7000 indi-viduals who shared theirstories The final report includes 94specific recommendations toaddress the harms done andposes important questions for allCanadians to consider2
Mr Waldon began the session byexplaining that the discussion wasbeing hosted by both ADRIOsections because Canadarsquosrelationship with aboriginalpeoples involves both publicconflict and restorative prac-tices The organizersrsquo motivationwas to invite ADRIO membersand interested non-members todiscuss the TRCrsquos findings andcontribute in some way to thecommissionrsquos effort
Moderators Bob Waldon QMed and Bunny Macfarlane CMed
ldquoTruth and Reconciliation Start a Conversationrdquo
By Mary Korica
Ms Macfarlane described toattendees how the Circle formatwould work and Mr Waldon tooka moment to acknowledge thatthe meeting was being held ontraditional territory of theMississauga and Meacutetis nations MsMacfarlane posed the first TRCquestion to the group ldquoHowshould people feel about the TRCrsquosworkrdquo A number of people con-veyed strong negative emotionslike being sickened ashamedand angry about what the TRChad uncovered People spoke of
ldquoa blow to our identityas Canadians to dis-cover such blackness inour pastrdquo and ldquoa socialjustice inequity that hadgone unaddressed for fartoo longrdquo as well as insome cases personalshame at not havingdone something soonerand uncertainty aboutwhat they should donext
Often the same peoplealso expressed strongpositive feeling aboutthe TRC especiallygratitude for its work forthe courageous honestyof those who partici-pated and for thepossibility that now existsfor native and non-native cultures inCanada to build some-thing new People re-
ported feeling ldquohopeful ofpositive changerdquo ldquocurious to learnmorerdquo ldquoopennessrdquo to the TRCreport desire for ldquogreater dia-loguerdquo and ldquoencouragedrdquo andldquoeagerrdquo to act now One personpresented the model of a residen-tial school survivor who turnedshame into power by returning toher community to teach herlanguage
Ms Macfarlane then put to thegroup the TRC questions ldquoWhatdoes reconciliation look like
R D (Bob) Waldon QMed has
more than 30 yearsrsquo experience
across Canada in land
acquisition environment dispute
resolution and external relations
as a consultant and in senior
management for major projects
government and Aboriginal
matters
R D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) Waldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMed Bunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMed
Bunny is a mediator trainer and
restorative justice practitioner
She teaches conflict manage-
ment and dispute resolution at
Brock University and mediates
insurance claims at Financial
Services Commission of Ontario
(FSCO)
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ADRIO Internship Program
httpwwwadrontariocaresourcesPilotInternshipProgramcfm
If you are interested in being a Supervisor or have any questions regarding thisprogram please contact Mena Sestito 416-487-4447 ext 101 menaadrontarioca
Does it matter to yourdquo All of theparticipants felt that reconciliationmattered to them some becausethey felt burdened by a Canadianidentity that included the harm ofresidential schools others becauseof the opportunity to turn harm togood by developing a model ofunderstanding in Canada thatmight benefit or inspire others
Many attendees said that they didnot know what reconciliationlooks like and sometimes com-mented with a note of despair atwhat they perceived as the com-plex and long-entrenched natureof the problem But even so theyoffered ideas of reconciliationincluding treating people equallyand with equal respect as well asdeveloping a deep understandingof each other through educationand a change of attitude
Some people noted that reconcili-ation cannot be a single event oractionmdashthat it is a process Forexample one person suggestedthat reconciliation may lookdifferent depending on particular
circumstances but in all casesthere must be an ongoing polish-ing of the relationship Anotherdrew from a tenet of RestorativeJustice which requires asking thequestion ldquowhat does the victimneedrdquo She pointed out that noone can assume what the victimsneed after cultural genocide andit would be good to have anation-wide conversation wheregroups across the country askwhat are the native communitiesrsquoneeds and how can we help fulfillthem Drawing on her own experi-ence with native people anotherattendee said that reconciliationlooks like ldquohard workmdashand won-derful workrdquo She recalled theadvice she had been given by thelate Anishnawbe elder JoeSylvester to remind the group thatas with anything the way youlearn to do it is one step at a time
One person commented thatreconciliation is about bridging adivide between two parties whichrequires a number of things tohappen As a first step the victims
must be empowered so thatthey can participate fully inreconciliation and this shouldinclude restitution Also recon-ciliation must at some pointinvolve forgiveness whichrequires bringing the offenderinto a process that affords themsome dignity and promotes theirhonest apology He noted that ifthe churches and governmentinstitutions responsible for thelegacy of residential schools arevilified entirely it may triggerdistancing and hardening ratherthan re-establishing connection ldquoIfwe allow our anger and disgust todominate we risk perpetuatingthe dividerdquo he warned
Commenting that forgiveness did
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Some people noted that
reconciliation cannot be
a single event or actionmdash
that it is a process
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not seem possible to him at thistime another person said the goalshould be good practices basedon good intentions which mayallow the next generation tomove reconciliation furtherSomeone followed up by sayingshe did not believe it is any-onersquos right to ask for forgive-ness that forgiveness is a giftwhich can only be offered notrequested She added that giventhe enormity of the harm done ifthe opportunity for forgivenessarises it will have to be conveyedthrough actions which are astronger communication than words
Another person expanded on the1996 report of the Royal Commis-sion on Aboriginal Peoples state-ment that ldquothere can be no peaceor harmony unless there is justicerdquoShe said that there can be nojustice without a realization ofour interdependence What istrue for Aboriginal people asone people of the medicinewheel3 is true for all of themwhen one group is weak we allare For this reason reconciliationshould matter to everybody Itshould also matter because nativepeople have great knowledge toshare with non-natives ldquoI think wewill realize that when they get
stronger we all get strongerrdquo shesaid
The final TRC question that MsMacfarlane posed to attendeeswas ldquoWhere do we go fromhererdquo A number of those presentsaw a need to educate thebroader public about the TRCand promote a more accurateunderstanding of First Nations inCanada One person com-mented that it would be unfor-tunate if the misguideddismissive view of First Nationslargely held by Canadarsquos non-natives to this point was re-placed by another simplisticview of First Nations as victimsThey emphasized the wealth ofFirst Nations practices and ideasthat could be applied topresent-day concerns like theenvironment systems of politicalorganization and decision-mak-ing and approaches to justice
1 ldquoCirclerdquo is a meeting format derived from North American First Nations practices It is sometimesknown as Talking Circle Healing Circle Peacemaking Circle Listening Circle or RestorativeJustice Circle and involves a specially chosen object being passed to each person assigningthem the opportunity to speak It can be a powerful tool to improve decision-making andstrengthen community (More information is available at httpwwwdancingtoeaglespiritsocietyorgcirclesphp)
2 The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canadarsquos findings are available at httpwwwtrccawebsitestrcinstitutionindexphpp=890
3 The medicine wheel in North American First Nations worldview conveys multiple concepts one ofwhich is that its four quadrants black red yellow and white represent the four symbolic racesmaking up the same human family (Source httpwwwtncdsboncanewresourcesABOR20Medicine20Wheelpdf)
ADRIO wishes to thank our writers for their contributions to our Newsletter
MarMarMarMarMary Koricay Koricay Koricay Koricay KoricaMary Korica MA is a freelancewriter graduate of the YorkUniversity Certificate in DisputeResolution and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Rachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel Frydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedRachel Frydman is a volunteer writerfor ADRIO She is currently workingtowards her fami ly mediat iondesignation as well as her Masters inSocial Work
Ben DrBen DrBen DrBen DrBen Drorororororyyyyy QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArbBen Drory QMed QArb is anaccident benefits arbitrator with ADRChambers and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Catherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine Kenwellis a freelance writer and a graduateof the York University Certificate andAdvanced Cert i f icate DisputeResolut ion programs She is avolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Attendees supported the idea ofpromoting ongoing dialogueabout the TRC report in the courseof their personal and professionallives when talking with friendsneighbours colleagues otherorganizations or their local Mem-bers of Parliament Suggestionsalso included promoting dia-logue between native and non-native communitiescontributing to holding govern-ments accountable for imple-menting the 94recommendations and support-ing school curriculum changeon the topic of First Nations MsMacfarlane committed to bring-ing the issues discussed duringthe meeting to the attention ofADRIOrsquos Board of Directors andMr Waldon said that the topicwould be addressed again atanother meeting of ADRIOrsquos PublicConflict Section
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ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016Webinar Recordings Available
BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL SECTIONMed-Arb The Debate Continues Date Recorded January 12 2016The ADR Institute of Canada debated thepromise and potential pitfalls of Med-Arb atits national conference in October Med-Arboffers parties the ability to obtain a definiteresolution of a particular dispute and theflexibility to pursue a mediated settlementbefore or during binding arbitration Butthere are practical and ethicalconsiderations that parties and neutralsmust consider in business disputes Ourpanel of experienced commercialpractitioners discussed some of theseissues and continued the great med-arbdebateModerator Michael Erdle CMed CArbSpeakers Stephen Morrison CMed CArbDavid McCutcheon CArb
FAMILY SECTIONThe New Family Rules
Date Recorded November 30 2015Justices Paulseth and Czutrin the SeniorFamily judges of the OCJ and SCJ andAaron Franks presented as panel membersa discussion on the new Family Rules An
open discussion and an opportunity forfeedback on the Rules followed thepresentationSpeakers Justice Paulseth Justice Czutrinand Aaron Franks
INSURANCE SECTIONldquoOntario Mandatory Mediation RatesrdquoldquoFee Simplerdquo or ldquoInadequate Feerdquo
Date Recorded September 24 2015This program was an update on the FeeAdequacy SurveySpeaker Bruce Ally PhD LLM (ADR)
ldquoInfluence to Confluence Meeting
of Mindsrdquo Date Recorded December 3 2015This section was described as focusing onexerting professional influence towardsresolutionSpeaker Richard Sadowski LLM atSadowski Resolutions Group LLP
PUBLIC CONFLICTS SECTIONPublic Conflict Learning Series Part 2 Date Recorded November 24 2015Proposals for a current public multi-partyconflict were presented by their
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS EXCELLENT MEMBER BENEFIT
Missed a section meeting that interests you ADRIO Special Interest Section meetings are available via your Member Portal free of chargeplus C Meds and Q Meds earn 2 CEE points per hour for viewing these professional development programs There are over 50recordings available including these latest additions
ldquoproponentsrdquo and discussed in groupsession The group was set to choose apreferred topic to examine in more depth atSession 3 Presenter Bob Waldon QMed
PC Learning Series Session 32 - Process
Design Case 2 (Public Conflicts Section)Date Recorded January 14 2016Moderator Bob Waldon QMed
WORKPLACE SECTIONHow to Manage Conflict in a DiverseCross-Cultural Workplace
Date Recorded September 28 2015Cultural diversity is a fact of life inworkplaces today The differences creategreat new opportunities for how people worktogether but itrsquos not always clear what thebest management strategies are Luis Ore internationally recognized expertin cross-cultural workplace conflictmanagement presented on this topic Inaddition we had a special guest SusanneSkoruppa presently working at the WorldBank to talk about her experiences inGermany with organizations such as theUnited NationsSpeakers Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa
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Catherine Kenwell QMed (ON)
Gordon Muise QMed (ON)
Terrence OBrien QMed (ON)
Lynne Poirier QMed (ON)
Michelle Rakowski QMed (ON)
Derek Sarluis QMed (ON)
Nicole Smith QMed (ON)
Wilhelmina Weisz QMed (ON)
Winnifred Nadine White QMed (ON)
New CMeds
Charmaine Panko CMed (SK)
Lacey Lewis CMed (ON)
Barbara Robert CMed (ON)
New QArbs
Nancy Aquilina QArb (ON)
Timothy D Brodie QArb (Atlantic)
Andrew (Andy) Butt QArb (Atlantic)
Louise Caissie QArb (Atlantic)
Dan Jennings QArb (Atlantic)
Bernadine MacAulay QArb (Atlantic)
James Musgrave QArb (Atlantic)
Donald Taliano QArb (ON)
Raelene R Thomas QArb (Atlantic)
Congratulations to the following Memberson receipt of their designations
The Chartered Mediator (CMed) and Chartered Arbitrator (CArb) are senior designations These aswell as the Qualified Mediator (QMed) and Qualified Arbitrator (QArb) are Canadas only generalistdesignations for practicing mediators and arbitrators They demonstrate the members specific credentialseducation and expertise Recognized and respected across Canada and internationally they allow theholder to convey their superior level of experience and skill Clients and referring professionals can feelconfident knowing that ADR practitioners holding an ADR Institute of Canada designation have had theireducation and performance reviewed assessed and verified by a team of senior and highly respectedpractitioners
For more information and application criteria visit httpadrcanadacaresourcesdesignationcfm
Do you have your designation yet
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For More Information
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- Presidents Message
- Upcoming Events amp Courses
- So what are we talking about today
- The Fee is Past its Sell-by (or Stale-by) Date
- Preventing and Resolving Business Partnership amp Shareholder Conflict
- ADRIC 2016 Annual National Conference
- How to Manage Conflict in a Diverse Cross-Cultural Workplace
- Essential Conversations Projectreg A Prevention Movement in the Aging Space
- Truth and Reconciliation Start a Conversation
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PresidentPresidentPresidentPresidentPresidentKathryn M Munn LLB CertConResCMed CArbMunn Conflict Resolution Services
VVVVVPPPPP Pr Pr Pr Pr President Electesident Electesident Electesident Electesident ElectJennifer Bell CMedPlacet Dispute Resolution
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Directors
Roger Alton CHRPRoger Alton CHRPRoger Alton CHRPRoger Alton CHRPRoger Alton CHRP CMed CMed CMed CMed CMedJust Resolutions
Barbara Benoliel PhDBarbara Benoliel PhDBarbara Benoliel PhDBarbara Benoliel PhDBarbara Benoliel PhDPreferred Solutions Inc
Peter BrPeter BrPeter BrPeter BrPeter Bruerueruerueruer BA BA BA BA BAConflict Resolution Service St StephenrsquosCommunity House
Jason Dykstra AccFJason Dykstra AccFJason Dykstra AccFJason Dykstra AccFJason Dykstra AccFMMMMMAbsolution Mediation
Adam Fox BA MA JD CMedAdam Fox BA MA JD CMedAdam Fox BA MA JD CMedAdam Fox BA MA JD CMedAdam Fox BA MA JD CMed
Anne Gottlieb LLB LLMAnne Gottlieb LLB LLMAnne Gottlieb LLB LLMAnne Gottlieb LLB LLMAnne Gottlieb LLB LLMMediation at Work Ltd
Lawrence Herman CMed BCLLawrence Herman CMed BCLLawrence Herman CMed BCLLawrence Herman CMed BCLLawrence Herman CMed BCLLLBLLM (ADR)LLBLLM (ADR)LLBLLM (ADR)LLBLLM (ADR)LLBLLM (ADR)Herman Mediations
Cecil Jaipaul CMed QArbCecil Jaipaul CMed QArbCecil Jaipaul CMed QArbCecil Jaipaul CMed QArbCecil Jaipaul CMed QArbJaipaul Consulting
Pramila Javaheri CMedPramila Javaheri CMedPramila Javaheri CMedPramila Javaheri CMedPramila Javaheri CMedJavaheri amp Associates
Kathleen KellyKathleen KellyKathleen KellyKathleen KellyKathleen Kelly BComm LLB LLM BComm LLB LLM BComm LLB LLM BComm LLB LLM BComm LLB LLMCMed CArb FCIArbCMed CArb FCIArbCMed CArb FCIArbCMed CArb FCIArbCMed CArb FCIArbKelly International Settlement Services Inc
Oliver MartinOliver MartinOliver MartinOliver MartinOliver MartinStitt Feld Handy
Cinnie Noble CMedCinnie Noble CMedCinnie Noble CMedCinnie Noble CMedCinnie Noble CMedNoble Solutions Inc
L J (Les) OrsquoConnor BA LLBL J (Les) OrsquoConnor BA LLBL J (Les) OrsquoConnor BA LLBL J (Les) OrsquoConnor BA LLBL J (Les) OrsquoConnor BA LLB(Past President)WeirFoulds LLP
Margaret Rees CMedMargaret Rees CMedMargaret Rees CMedMargaret Rees CMedMargaret Rees CMedYorkStreet Dispute Resolution Group Inc
Board of Directors
Connect with ADRIOConnect with ADRIOConnect with ADRIOConnect with ADRIOConnect with ADRIO
tion we will be launching Tele-seminars (mini-conferences via thephone) so that many of youacross Ontario can participateThanks to the creativity of theProfessional Development Com-mittee the launching of Tele-seminars will help to address theage-old problem of increasingengagement from our membersin rural communities The firstprofessional development Pro-gram will take place in the Springfollowed by the Annual GeneralMeeting on June 2 2016 Commit-tee Members and Section Chairsare also working to bring excitingevents for 2016 Our website(wwwadrontarioca) lists activitiesthroughout the year - there is aSpecial Interest Section meetingavailable most weeks To learnmore about Special InterestSections visit httpadrontariocaresourceseventscfm
Another focus of the Institute isthose who are new to ADR Wewill be launching our Business in aBox series to assist new practition-ers with their business This serieswill feature basic tools financialknowledge marketing and awealth of information for yourpractice
Stay-tuned for the announcementof a new Roster and our call formore members to refresh currentrosters The staff of the ADR Insti-tute will be visiting more commu-nities and are open to yourinvitation to meet with you
CMed and QMed designation holders can earn Continuing Educationand Engagement (CEE) points by
bull volunteering on committees taskforces and boardsbull being a keynote speaker at a conferencebull authoring book reviews and articles
Did you know
Come and volunteer with ADRIO
The ADRIO Board of Directorsworked hard last year to approvestrategic directions streamlinecommittees and align volunteerfinancial and staff resources so ifwe seem tired and it is only thebeginning of the year you knowwhy 2016 will mark the implemen-tation of our Strategic Directions
Mark your calendar for the ADRICNational Conference on October12-14th 2016 to take place inToronto at the Ritz Carlton TheADRIC Conferences are filled withgreat learning opportunitiesnetworking and fun Not only willyou meet ADR professionals fromacross Ontario but you will alsomeet colleagues from acrossCanada and internationally TheConference provides a greatopportunity to learn and discusscutting-edge ideas in ADR Weexpect that you will be thrilledwith the conference
The ADR Institute has a line-up ofactivities planned with you inmind and if you miss them youcan access resources and over50 recorded section meetingsessions through your memberportal Many of our activitiesare recorded For those that arenot recorded well you just haveto be there
In the spirit of the new year a toastto all the promising opportunitiesfor us in 2016 It will be a greatyear to be a member of the ADRInstitute of Ontario
Section Meetings Committees Contact Us
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Upcoming Events amp CoursesPlease register for events via your Member Portal
Registration links for Non-Members may be found on the host affiliates website
EVENTS
February 17 2015ADRIM Table Talkspresented by ADR Institute of ManitobaSpeakers Roy McPhail PEng QMed QArb Eric StutzmanAndrew WynchnenkaWinnipeg Manitoba
February 18 2016SIS Meeting Public Conflicts SectionTopic ADR Working in the Regulatory Area in OntarioSpeaker Gordon Kaiser FCIArb
March 1 2016SIS Meeting Workplace SectionTopic TBDSave the date
March 16 2016SIS Meeting Insurance SectionTopic TBDSave the date
April (Date TBA)ADRIO Professional Development ProgramADR Institute of OntarioDetails coming soon adrontarioca
AprilMay (Date TBA)ADRIO Member Orientation Eveningfor New Members and those considering membershipADR Institute of OntarioADRIO office and by webinarDetails coming soon adrontarioca
June 2 2016Annual General Meeting and ConferenceADR Institute of OntarioSave the date
October 12-14 2016ADRIC 2016 - AGM and Annual National ConferenceADR Institute of CanadaThe Ritz Carlton Hotel Toronto Ontario
ADRIOrsquoS SIS MEETINGS andSPECIAL EVENING PRESENTATIONSThe ADR Institute of Ontario presents Special Interest Sec-tion (SIS) Meetings and Special Presentations at their offices(405-234 Eglinton Avenue East) and via webinar 1-2 evenings aweek from 545 - 730 pm ET Free Advance registrationrequired via your Member Portal(Previously recorded SIS Meet-ings are in your Member Portal) CMeds and QMeds earn 2 CEEpointshourTo view a list of our Section Chairs and Chair position vacanciesvisit our SIS web page click here
COURSES
Practical Ethics for Working Mediatorspresented by ADR Institute of Ontarioongoing - 247 online accessAvailable to Members and Non-Members
National Introductory Arbitration Coursepresented by ADR Institute of ManitobaInstructor Lawrence Cherniak LLB CMed CArbApril 26 27 28 May 3 and May 4800 am - 530 pm dailyWinnipeg Manitoba
Civil Procedure Workshoppresented by ADR Institute of OntarioWith Gary Furlong BA CMed LLM (ADR)Saturday April 30 2016900 am - 430 pmADRIO office Toronto
ADRIO Approved CoursesThe Educat ion Committee has evaluated and approved[these courses] which meet the educational cr i ter ia formembership in ADRIO
Other Courses
Member Courses ADRIO posts other ADR courses on itswebsite at no charge to assist members looking for ADRrelevant training
ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC) has an agreement witheach affiliate allowing each to use the red logo Pleasebe advised that the red logo will expire on October 2016and ADRIC will not permit its use beyond this date Staytuned for a downloadable version of the new logo formembers to use
On October 2015 ADRIC launched a new logo andinvited all affiliates to adopt it You can learn moreabout it at adricca
ADRIC and ADRIO NEW LOOK
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What could be better
Well let me challenge that propo-sition Irsquom wondering if it could bebetter Is ldquosomeonerdquo missing fromour conversations within ourprofessional organization thatshould be there
A couple recent posts on LinkedIngot me thinking more about thisquestion and Irsquom embarrassedabout it As a mediator andsomeone who works in the Abo-riginal and public consultationfield asking many questions isingrained But so is striving to inviteand ask the right people Are weas ADR professionals missingldquosomeonerdquo
ADRIO and ADRIC provide us withnumerous opportunities to havegood conversations about thepractice of ADR and what we allare convinced as the tremendousvalue ADR offers to governments(both Aboriginal and ldquononrdquoAboriginal) communities busi-ness individuals and civil society
And so we often talk about ADR ndashtogether
But within a professional organi-zation like ADRIO is there a riskthat we forget to include the veryparties who we think will benefitfrom our ADR services Moreimportantly how did ldquowerdquo figure
R D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) Waldon MA QMedaldon MA QMedaldon MA QMedaldon MA QMedaldon MA QMed has
more than 30 yearsrsquo experience across
Canada in land acquisition environment
dispute resolution and external relations
as a consultant and in senior manage-
ment for major projects government
and Aboriginal matters
ldquoSo what are we talking about todayrdquo
out ldquotheirrdquo needs if they arenrsquotpart of our conversations and ifwe donrsquot ask There may beresearch discussions or publica-tions on this question but I donrsquotsee them very often and Irsquomconcerned not often enough
As a special interest section com-mittee organizer and ADRICmember this is something I oughtand intend to spend more timeworking on Paying close atten-tion to ldquotheirrdquo needs goes right tothe heart of everything we dofrom process design through theskilled facilitation of it and after-wards as part of evaluating oureffectiveness and making adjust-ments for ldquothe next timerdquo In factldquothe next timerdquo rightly depends onhow close we pay attention toand address the needs of thosewe serve doesnrsquot it
Broadening our conversation mayinvolve asking questions thatcould involve some challengingresponsesbull Why do ldquoyourdquo (those we serve)
think ADR may not work for youOr more importantly why doyou feel it didnrsquot work
bull Are we looking at our practicestandards techniques and skillsin light of current and evolvingchallenges norms andmodalities and are we keepingup
bull How do ldquoourrdquo answers to thesekinds of questions square withldquotheirrdquo perspectives Do we seethese things the same way asthe people who we want to use
Being part of an ADR community of peers practitioners
and professionals is a great thing It provides excellent
opportunities to learn commiserate and develop
relationships that often transcend our professional worlds
All this happens when we make an effort to challenge
assumptions communicate openly and collaborate
is there a risk that we forget to
include the very parties who we think
will benefit from our ADR services
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our services and if not why not
If these are the kinds of questionsyou are discussing clients nowyou have insight to offer the restof us If we as a profession are notasking these kinds of questionscollectively shouldnrsquot we beAnd exactly whom should ldquowerdquobe asking
Letrsquos look at how we can openour ldquoourrdquo conversations up tothose we serve What can we doas ADRIC members to bringldquotheirrdquo voices into ldquoourrdquo conversa-tions While this is something thatis happening within some of our
special interest section meetingsperhaps it can take place moreoften and on a scale and plat-form that has broader reach
As ADRIO members we can allplay a part to encourage thisbroader conversation by usingthe tools our professional organi-zation offers usbull Suggest and help organize
special interest section topicsand speakers that explore theclient perspective on ADR
bull Use the ADRIO Member PortalDiscussion groups to post re-sources and ldquooutsiderdquo
viewpointsbull Volunteer to help develop
conference agenda or work-shops that include moredialogue to seek out and em-brace the perspectives of thepeople communities andorganizations we are here toserve
No doubt you will have your ownideas to help build an inclusiveand helpful dialogue about howbest to serve the needs of ourclients
So what are we going to talkabout today
Congratulations to ADRIOMember and Director MichaelErdle LLB CMed CArb forbeing selected for inclusion inthe 2015 Edition of BestLawyers in Canada copy in thethree practice areas AlternativeDispute Resolution InformationTechnology Law andTechnology Law
read more
Michael Erdlenamed in 2016LexpertAmericanLawyer Guide tothe Leading 500Lawyers in Canada
Michael Erdle LLB CMed CArb
Civil Procedure Workshop forNon-Lawyer Mediators
SaturdayApril 30 2016900 am to 430 pm
Instructor
Gary Furlong BACMed LLM (ADR)
The ADR Institute of Ontario is proud to present
The ADR Institute of Ontario is pleased to present afull-day workshop covering the basics of civil proce-dure in Ontario for non-lawyer mediators Theworkshop goes toward fulfilling the civil procedurerequirements for the Ontario Mandatory MediationProgram (OMMP) Topics will include
Basic Civil Procedure -the litigation process from start to finish each of thesteps in a lawsuit cost implications a glossary oflegal terms and what mediators need to know aboutthe process
Civil Procedure for Contract ampEmployment Claims -legal concepts and terminology related to two of themost common file types that reach mediation basiccontract disputes and wrongful dismissal
Civil Procedure for Tort amp Insurance Claims -concepts and terminology specific to both insuranceand personal injury claims and the various automo-bile insurance acts passed over the last decade
Click here for more information and to register
httpadrontariocaresourcesevent_detailscfmannouncementId=2467
ADR Institute of Ontario 234 Eglinton Avenue E Suite 405 Toronto
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Where the Program used to
have about 400 cases per year
today the number is 150
The Insurance section of the ADRInstitute of Ontario (ldquoADRIOrdquo)presented a live program andwebinar on ldquoThe Fee is Past its Sell-by (or Stale-by) Daterdquo by Mr BruceAlly at the ADRIO office in Torontoon September 24 2015
Mediation has become verypopular today this is evidencedby how many lawyers are trying toget involved in it themselves TheOntario Mandatory MediationProgram (ldquoOMMPrdquo or the ldquotheProgramrdquo) has now been in placefor 16 yearsmdashhow has the pro-gram changed and what aresome opportunities
Mr Ally introduced DarrylGonzalez who has worked at theOMMP since 2002 Initially theProgram involved mainly casemanagement A mediator wouldbe assigned after 30 days if theparties didnrsquot choose one them-selves The Program was sendingout 8 to 10 cases per day But afterthe Practice Direction in 2005 theProgram became party-drivenThis led to a dwindling number ofcases Where the Program used tohave about 400 cases per yeartoday the number is 150 Manymediators in the Program canrsquotget work The average numberhas gone from about 6 to 8 cases
per mediator peryear to 2 TheProgramrsquos feeshave also beenunchanged sinceits inceptionmdash$600 + applicablefees Mr Gonzalez
added he personally wished thefees could increase because theProgram requires a lot of work onthe mediatorsrsquo end that partiesdonrsquot see Mr Ally has started aninitiative in this regard so hope-
ldquoThe Fee is Past its Sell-by (or Stale-by) DaterdquoGuest Speaker Bruce Ally PhD LLM (ADR)
BrBrBrBrBruce Allyuce Allyuce Allyuce Allyuce Ally PhD LLM (ADR) PhD LLM (ADR) PhD LLM (ADR) PhD LLM (ADR) PhD LLM (ADR) has been
mediating since 1985 and by 2008 had
completed over 3000 mediations His focus
includes specializations in personal injury
employment law and engineering and
construction disputes among others Mr
Ally has taught courses in mediation and
acted as an arbitrator in numerous private
matters He is also a coach and educator in
the York University Advanced Mediation
Program and the Small Claims Mediation
Practicum Mr Ally is also a Workplace
Fairness Analyst with the Institute for
Workplace Fairness and one of the certified
child protection mediators in Toronto
By Ben Drory QMed QArb
fully there would be some results inthe next few years
Mr Ally noted that the number ofclaims being filed in court has notgone down but rather actuallygone up So what is behind thedecline in mediations in theOMMP In the old days he got alot of pushback from lawyers thatit was ldquotoo early for mediationrdquomdashthat there had been insufficienttime to build the file (This alsoimplies fewer opportunities forbillable hoursmdashcounsel also havean economic incentive to maxi-mize the chance to make moneyon a file)
How does this affect the opportu-nity to transition into mediation asa career Can you be effectivelycompensated for it Mr Allyintroduced Maurice Ford aformer human rights investigatorand mediator with the OntarioHuman Rights Commission Heanalyzed the matter this way Inthe OMMP as a mediator youcan bill up to $200hour for 3hours for each file But behind thescenes your preparation willrequire at least another hour Yourpractice will also require contactsites (phone email and fax andmaybe an office) plus a websiteand business cards These prob-ably cost $1000-$1200monthAnd this does not count traveland parking costs you must alsoincur Realistically you wouldneed about 3 cases per month tobreak even
Should a cost-of-living adjustmentbe considered in the mediationprofession Mr Ally conducted astudy of OMMP members Hewanted to gather and considerfacts and evidence The numberof civil trials is increasing andmany mandatory family
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mediations are beginning tooThere is also talk about legislatingcondo mediationmdashwhich couldbe extremely significant in To-ronto Some estate matters arenow also mandatory Mr Allyperceived that thousands of
people are ldquogetting out ofrdquo mat-ters that ought to be coming tomandatory mediation Since fewerof them are coming to the OMMPwhere are these matters going inorder to resolvemdashthe initial legaldisputes are definitely still ongo-ing Mr Ally stated that thegovernment is also not payingas much attention to this field asit should But there is no co-ordinated effort within the ADRprofession to bring all of thesediverse practice areas togetherShould somebody in the ADR fieldget together on our professionalsrsquobehalf to advocate to the govern-ment And if so who
One thing that speaks to thegovernment is finances andbacklogs There are cost savingsto courts and parties from theOMMP that are identifiable Arethey statistically significant MrGonzalez noted that the settle-ment rate in the OMMP is about45-50mdashwhich is a significantnumber and has been steadyaround that rate for a few yearsnow Mr Ally added that media-tion is not only alleviating back-logs Mediation usually happensprior to discoverymdashso can poten-tially cut off many steps in thelitigation process (Note thoughthat you would also be askingcounsel to cut off some of theirearnings) Counsel like havingtheir cases fully developedmdashthey
have a duty to do their best fortheir clients and not enter impru-dent settlements
Mr Allyrsquos survey of OMMP media-tors received 75 responsesmdashwhichis about a 50 response rate fromthe roster and speaks to how
germane the pay issue isWhy do lawyers engage inand promote mediation yetroster mediators are notgetting enough work(Some felt that sometimessenior counsel use a par-ticular mediator whichusually will nearly ensurethat their junior lawyers also
do the same)
The chief basis of the survey wasthe OMMP pay rate which hasnrsquotincreased in 16 years The surveyincluded 10 questions which allcreated the opportunity forfeedback 100 ofrespondents agreedthe OMMP fees shouldbe increased 61 felta tiered fee systembased on experiencewould be appropri-ate 82 agreed thatthey had difficultysetting dates with partiesmdashwhichleads to a great deal of uncom-pensated effort 64 agreed thatthere should be an opportunity tocharge fees when submissions andbriefs are received extremely latebefore the mediation 97 agreedthat the Attorney General should
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there is an inherent
lack of respect for the roster
whereas it was once the
standard to aspire to
The chief basis of the survey
was the OMMP pay rate which
hasnrsquot increased in 16 years
provide support for mediators inrecovering the fees that they bill(Currently the only avenue tocollect for non-payment is throughSmall Claims Court) 92 alsoagreed that there should becancellation fees based on rea-sonable timeframes
There was a discussion among thegroup regarding why the OMMPhas fallen into relative disusecompared to initially Some rostermediators get cases becausethey are perceived as ldquocheaprdquomdashie a rubber stamp so that theparties can proceed to court Butothers also advised of an oppositeissuemdashie that sometimes theycanrsquot get work as a roster media-tor because the parties want aldquogenuinerdquo mediator Mr Allystated there is an inherent lack ofrespect for the roster whereas itwas once the standard to aspire
to The disrespect reflects not justupon the roster but upon theentire profession The results of hisstudy demonstrate a statisticaldesire among ADR professionalsfor change to this dynamicmdashyetalso a pessimism that positivechange can be achieved
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I dived into Bypass Court as a newreader I had not read any of theearlier editions Any book whichhas had five editions over 20 yearslikely has the attributes of a classicand Bypass Court did not disap-point me
The authors set out to provide anoverview of dispute resolution inCanada for a diverse audiencewhich includes ldquoanyone involved inan existing or potential dispute anystudent practitioner or devotee ofdispute resolution and any merelycurious or interested readerrdquo As Iread that in the preface I wonderedif this topic is still as necessary asunfamiliar for those diverse readers asit may have been in 1996 The firstchapter opened with the authorsrsquo answer to myquestion the topic of dispute resolution is ldquomorerelevant than everrdquo and they backed that up withcurrent examples
The authors are clear to acknowledge the value ofthe rule of law and the Canadian courts as thesystem within which ldquothe field of dispute resolutionhas been able to flourishrdquo Bypass Court is a thor-ough catalogue of methods that can be used toresolve part or all of a dispute outside of the courtsystem The first chapter includes three very helpfulquestionnaires to assist people in a dispute decidewhether they need a consensual adjudicative orinformative process
Bypass Court takes a very user-friendly approachChapter Two on constructive conversation distin-guished from negotiation includes practical sugges-tions recent examples and brief reference to brain
science The following chapter illustrates construc-tive conversations in action through a scan of nego-tiation conflict coaching facilitation andcollaborative practice and restorative justice initia-
tives Mediation partnering non-trialdispute resolution in courts arbitra-tion complaint handling plusombuds and dispute resolutionprogram design are dealt witheach in separate chapters with apractical focus and as detailed asthe scope of this slim volumepermits There is a small separatechapter on legal concepts four ofthe key legal concepts that under-pin dispute resolution in Canada ndashsettlement privilege confidential-ity privacy and fair process Thedetailed table of contents makes iteasy to navigate
In the mediation chapter the authorsgeneralize to a common processused for civil court actions brokeninto three stages Although there arecertainly mediation processes whichdo not follow these stages and thismay confuse readers who arrive atmediation expecting to find what isdescribed in the book in my view the
authors give a basic answer to mediation clientsrsquousual questions about what will happen at themediation and leave it up to mediators to do theirjob in preparing people for the specific process theyplan to use The authors grapple with another me-diator FAQ ldquoWhat do mediators actually doldquo andin that case provide responses across a range ofmediation styles
In their epilogue the authors personalize the bookwith their answer to why they each have stayed inthe dispute resolution field for over 25 years
Bypass Court does not purport to be a how-tobook for dispute resolution professionals It is anexcellent resource to recommend to our clientsstudents and all the professionals we meetwhose work involves helping people in disputessuch as lawyers social workers counsellors andaccountants
A Book Review by Kathryn Munn LLB Cert ConRes CMed CArb
Bypass Court A Dispute Resolution Handbook ndash Fifth edition
By Genevieve A Chornenki and Christine E Hart
Reviewer KathrReviewer KathrReviewer KathrReviewer KathrReviewer Kathryn Munnyn Munnyn Munnyn Munnyn Munn
LLB Cert ConRes CMed CArbLLB Cert ConRes CMed CArbLLB Cert ConRes CMed CArbLLB Cert ConRes CMed CArbLLB Cert ConRes CMed CArb
IMI Certified MediatorIMI Certified MediatorIMI Certified MediatorIMI Certified MediatorIMI Certified Mediator
Kathryn is a mediator arbitrator and
facilitator based in London Ontario
She is President of the ADR Institute
of Ontario since June 2014
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ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
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Many business disputes
originate from power
imbalances
The BusinessCommer-cial section of the ADRInstitute of Ontario(ldquoADRIOrdquo) presented alive program andwebinar on ldquoPrevent-ing and ResolvingBusiness Partnership ampShareholder Conflictrdquoby Mr Michael Erdleand Mr Daryl Landauat the ADRIO office inToronto on June 222015
The session focused onbusiness start-ups andother sorts of partner-ships (eg sharehold-ers joint ventures asopposed to the legaldefinition of ldquopartner-shiprdquo) There are manysynergies with businesspartnerships but theycan also be unstable arrange-ments fraught with problemswhich can be expensive to dealwith in litigation Business schoolsalmost never talk about how todo partnerships correctly Circum-stances motivations and expec-tations can change over time asdo peoplersquos memories and per-ceptions of what they agreed toBattles are often fought overthese memoriesmdashconflicts ofhindsight such as ldquowhy did weagree to Xrdquo Life changes canoccur over time too such asillness and divorce leading totransitionsuccession issues Oftentimes putting things in writingcould have saved many difficul-ties There is an analogy to mar-riage contractsmdashyou canseparate amicably at the endwithout one but having things in
ldquoPreventing and Resolving BusinessPartnership amp Shareholder ConflictrdquoGuest Speakers Michael Erdle CMed CArb and Daryl Landau
Michael Erdle is a Chartered Arbi-
trator mediator and lawyer He is
the co-founder of Practical Reso-
lutions Inc with a focus on ITIP
disputes in shareholder and joint
venture matters Michael is a Di-
rector of ADRIO
Daryl Landau MA MSc
AccFM of Common Ground helps
closely-held businesses prevent
and resolve conflict He draws
upon his experience in a family
business of mediators and train-
ers of mediators
Michael ErdleMichael ErdleMichael ErdleMichael ErdleMichael Erdle DarDarDarDarDaryl Landauyl Landauyl Landauyl Landauyl Landau
a contract at the beginning is stillhelpful
Many business disputes originatefrom power imbalances Howactive or passive are people inthe business Partners often donrsquothave clear understandings ofeach otherrsquosrolesmdashforexample howmuch eachwill work theexpertise eachbrings whatmoney theyare bringing inWhat kind of duty do you have toyour partner In a legal partner-ship you have a fiduciary duty toyour partner but it is less clear inother kinds of relationships andventures Over the course of
years there will likelybe disputes and youneed some kind ofmechanism to dealwith them It is diffi-cult to anticipatewhat triggeringevents may be orwhat constitutes amaterial change inthe business Whattypes of situationswould validly re-open the agree-ment Gettingpeople to talk aboutlsquowhat ifsrsquo is verydifficultmdashmost areusually just con-cerned with thinkingabout immediatebusiness decisions
Mr Landau gave asummary of David
Gagersquos book ldquoThe PartnershipCharter How to Start Out RightWith Your New Business Partner-ship (Or Fix the One Yoursquore In)rdquo AldquoPartnership Charterrdquo is a docu-ment (not necessarily a legal one)that clearly outlines the goalsexpectations responsibilities and
relationships ofthe principalsit identifiespotentialsources ofconflict andhow they willbe resolvedwhile address-
ing issues such as personal stylesvalues money and power Itaddresses business issues such aseach principalrsquos visionvalues forthe business and how ownershipmanagement and governance
By Ben Drory QMed QArb
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ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
will work It asks each principal tocomplete at least one personalityindicator (eg the MBTI) andleads to a conversation aboutvalues It also talks about thefuture of the businessmdashscenario-planning (trying to image lsquowhat-ifsrsquo and how might they deal withX or Y) which also helps generatea dispute resolution clause
For those who would question ifthis discussion may undermine thepartnership it is probably better toaddress this at the beginningbefore there is lots of investmentand expectations than later onYou can acknowledge there is arisk to it but still say itrsquos a wisething to domdashyou have to normal-ize these conversations into some-thing thatrsquos beneficial APartnership Charter is not aboutfocusing on all the risks if things gobadly (that is typically a lawyerrsquosjob) but rather about how to setup the business to ensure thingsgo well In most cases the corpo-rationrsquos accountant and lawyerwould likely be happy to have afacilitator involved for this pur-posemdashthey are usually working forthe corporation (not the princi-pals) so they greatly want toavoid problems that could blowup the company
How much time should you spendtrying to save an unstable busi-ness before moving towards tryingto wrap it up Mr Erdle suggestedinformal processes have tendedto work best for him to help pushthe reset button and establishsustainable processes to helpgoing forward If that doesnrsquotwork and there is a crystallizeddispute then a formal mediationprocess is appropriate But MrErdle tries to ward off getting to a
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point where there is aformal Statement of ClaimRegarding different modelsfor resolving a conflictarbitration may be betterin these situations thanlitigation if you can struc-
ture the arbitration proceeding tokeep the matter and result confi-
dential and out of the public eyeExpedited arbitration may beappropriate for valuation issueswhere principals have decided topart waysmdashthis can cut out alldiscovery processes and helpappoint a specialist in the fieldbefore whom you can put de-tailed financial documents
HappyRetirement
Lynn Bevan CMed David McNabb CMed
Ken Selby CMed CArb
Congratulations to the followingmembers on your retirement Wewish you happiness and success inthe years ahead
you have to normalize
these conversations into
something thatrsquos beneficial
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Each Fall ADRIC presents our AGM and Annual National Conferenceincluding two full days of substantive learning with over 40 stimulatingsessions in specialized streams such as Commercial Mediation WorkplaceFamily Special Interest etc Conference topics reflect current interests andissues across Canada and internationally with special keynote addresses bysome of the leading experts in the field
This event is by far the best venue to network with prospective clients andreferral sources and develop strategic relationships that will help you nowand into the future
Position yourself and build relationships with national and internationalindustry leaders including in-house counsel arbitrators mediatorslawyers and the most sophisticated consumers of arbitration andmediation services
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Launching in Singapore and finishing in London the GPC Series willconvene all stakeholders in dispute resolution - commercial partieschambers of commerce lawyers academics judges arbitratorsmediators policy makers government officials and others - atconferences around the world 36 cities across 26 countries are alreadyconfirmed These conferences will provoke debate on existing tools andtechniques stimulate new ideas and generate actionable data on whatcorporate and individual dispute resolution users actually need and wantboth locally and globally
Be part of the Global Pound Conference Series and help shape the future ofdispute resolution
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A Book Review by Colm Brannigan CMed CArb
Mediating Justice Legal Dispute Negotiations 2nd edition
By The Honourable George W Adams QC
Toronto CCH Canadian Limited 2011
ISBN 978-1-55496-321-8
525pp
This is an extremely comprehensivebook that covers theory andpractice in a well-written way onthe topic of Alternative DisputeResolution within the civil justicesystem
The author The HonourableGeorge W Adams who wasrecently the guest speaker at the2015 ADR Institute of OntariorsquosAnnual General Meeting is oneof Canadarsquos best-known media-tors The extensive depth andbreadth of his experience isobvious and provides the readerwith the opportunity to learn fromone of the best
There has been much published inthe dispute resolution field sincethe first edition of this work ap-peared in 2003 and even sincethis second edition in 2011 Atthat time it was published it wascertainly one of the most com-plete overviews of its topic inCanada This second edition canalso more than its own amongany other similar book on ADR inCanada today
As the author statesldquoThe second edition keeps thebook connected with the mostrecent interdisciplinary literatureon dispute resolution and confirmsthe template of the original textThe reader is also updated on therole of emotions in conflict resolu-tion as well as on the topics ofethics culture and online technol-ogy There are more visuals morepractice tips and more practiceroutines to help integrate theoryand practice Recent develop-ments in mediator confidentiality
are highlighted as are the evolu-tion and positioning of new mod-els of mediationrdquo
The depth and breadth of thiswork can be gauged by review-ing the table of contents It con-sists of nine comprehensivechapters each divided into sub-chapters as follows
Chapter 1
SETTLEMENT AN INTRODUCTION
1 Legal Dispute Negotiations2 Law Courts and Settlement3 The Rise of the ADR Movement4 Power Imbalances Second-
Class Justice and AdversarialLegalism
5 Conclusion
Chapter 2
NEGOTIATION
1 Negotiation Conflict andPower
2 Negotiation Strategies3 Choice of Negotiation Strategy4 Conclusion
Chapter 3
BARRIERS TO NEGOTIATING
AGREEMENTS
1 Cognitive and EmotionalBarriers
2 Trust3 Ethics in Negotiation4 Online Dispute Resolution
(ODR)5 Agents6 Multiple Parties7 Cross-Cultural and Related
Barriers8 More Tools for Overcoming
Barriers9 Conclusion
Chapter 4
LEGAL DISPUTE NEGOTATIONS
1 Why Do Lawyers Negotiate2 Determinants of Legal DisputeNegotiations3 Decision Analysis4 The Lawyer-Client Relationship5 Conclusion
Chapter 5
MEDIATION
1 What Mediation Does2 What Do Mediators Do3 The Mediation Process4 A Mediatorrsquos Preparation5 Conclusion
Chapter 6
THE ACTIVITIES OF MEDIATORS
1 Diagnosing Disputes and theBarriers to Agreements
2 Mediator Functions Activitiesand Tactics
3 Managing Rights Justice andEquity Seeking in Mediation
4 Facilitative versus Directiveand Evaluative MediationTechniques
5 When Mediation May Not BeAppropriate
6 Responding to Disruptive and
Colm Brannigan is a Chartered Mediator
and Arbitrator and can be contacted
through his website wwwmediateca or by
e-mail at colmmediateca
Reviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm Brannigan
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
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1 I must also disclose that I am member of theAdvisory Board of Modria Inc the leadingODR platform in the United States andelsewhere
2 httpwwwmediatebccomPDFs1-14-Family-MediationmdashFAQsGuidelines_Mediating-from-a-Distance-(Second-editiaspx
3 httpswwwcivilresolutionbcca4 httpwwwmorrowmediationcablog
archives08-2012
Destructive Strategies7 Pure Facilitation8 Pre-Negotiation Conferences9 Problem-Solving Workshops10 Advocacy in a Mediation
Lawyers as Co-Mediators11 Conclusion
Chapter 7
THE INSTITUTIONALIZATION
OF MEDIATION
1 Introduction2 Who Should Mediate3 Standards4 Accountability5 Confidentiality and Privilege6 Settlement Approval7 Conclusion
Chapter 8
OTHER ALTERNATIVES
1 When Mediation fails2 Choosing Alternative Processes3 Neutral Evaluation and Fact-
Finding4 Mini-Trial5 Summary Jury Trial6 Ombuds Processes7 Arbitration8 Final-Offer Selection (FOS)9 Mediation-Arbitration (Med-
Arb)10 Facilitation of Partnering
Visioning Interpersonal andinter-Group Problem-SolvingWorkshops
11 Public Policy Mediations12 Back to Mediation13 Conclusion
Chapter 9
DISPUTE RESOLUTION DESIGN
A CONCLUSION
1 Introduction2 A Framework for System Design3 Design as a Collaborative
Intervention4 Rights Interests and the Trans-
formation of Conflict5 Dispute Resolution Design
Opportunities6 Mass Tort Claims A Conflict
Resolution Design Example7 Barriers to the Systematic Use of
Mediation in Legal Disputes8 Conclusion
The book has been very skillfullyindexed in a Topical Index andalso includes a comprehensivebibliography although given therate of publication of articles andbooks about ADR any bibliogra-phy is likely to be out of date themoment it is published Many ofthe chapters can stand alone asextremely helpful overviews ofeach topic covered
I have a particular interest inOnline Dispute Resolution (ODR)and the authorrsquos coverage is for itstime a comprehensive overview1
Now in 2015 we have the BC longdistance project that was men-tioned in the book mentionedproducing the second edition ofMediating from a Distance whichis a set of guidelines for onlinefamily mediation2 We also nowhave the BC Civil ResolutionsTribunal which effectivelyreplaces Small Claims Courtand also deals with condo-minium disputes3 In Quebecthere is an online Small ClaimsCourt pilot so there is a lothappening in this area and ADRprofessionals and lawyers alikeneed to be aware of the chang-ing ODR landscape and tech-nologyrsquos potential and actualimpact on what we do
The section on advocacy is ex-tremely well done and outlines anarea where much work is neededADR professionals have not donea good job explaining the differ-ence between advocacy in courtor arbitration as compared toadvocacy in mediation to lawyersPerhaps this is part of the reasonwe see a decline in the use of thejoint session in mediation In anyevent the way it is dealt with in this
book will be helpful to mediatorsand counsel alike
The book clearly shows howfacilitative mediation is not apassive process which seems tobe forgotten in the rush towardsevaluative mediation
In an earlier review on his websiteBernard Morrow another wellknown ADR practitioner com-
mented that if there was some-thing missing from this book it wasthe lack of ldquoreal liferdquo stories4 Iagree with this comment andhope that the next edition con-tains more from the authorrsquos ownexperience
It is difficult to do justice to thescope of this work in a shortreview The book is lengthy butthe reward for reading it is adetailed understanding of legaldispute resolution in a way that islikely to improve your practicewhether you are a lawyer mediatorother dispute resolution practitioner
If the question is whether ADR andespecially mediation adds valuein legal disputes this bookanswers with a resoundingldquoyesrdquo It can be used as text-book for ADR courses or as amainstay of a practitionerrsquoslibrary It has not been recognizedto the extent it should be by theADR community
If the question is whether ADR and especially
mediation adds value in legal disputes this book
answers with a resounding ldquoyesrdquo
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ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016NEW ADRIO
CONSTRUCTION ROSTER
ADRIO is thrilled to
announce a new
Roster call for
arbitrators with
experience in
Construction
arbitration If you
are interested in
learning more please
keep an eye out for
more details in our
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Update your ADR
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today
If you would like to be considered for this
roster you must have a complete member
profile on ADR Connect It is the tool the
Institute uses to shortlist arbitrators for
work under ADRICrsquos Arbitration Rules
and to provide mediator rosters to
callers Referring professionals
government members of the private and
public sector also regularly search ADR
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and other ADR professionals under
specific specialty areas
Members must have a complete profile to
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Luis Oreacute is an internationally rec-
ognized expert in consensus
bu i ld ing and c ross-cu l tu ra l
workp lace conf l ic t manage-
ment He has a dispute resolu-
t ion and workplace consulting
practice in Lima Peru and is pres-
ently Latin Americas Director of
Workplace Fairness Institute
Luis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E Oreacute Susanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne Skoruppa
The ADR Institute ofOntario (ADRIO) wasexcited for a return ofthe topic of workplaceconflict to a SpecialInterest Section meetingheld at the ADRIOoffice on September 282015 This event pro-vided a unique per-spective on the subjecthowever as its panelconsisted of interna-tional guests Luis Oreand Susanne SkoruppaThrough personal anec-dotes these two indi-viduals informativelycompared the opera-tion of workplaces inNorth America andworldwide
Luis Ore is an interna-tionally recognizedexpert in cross-culturalworkplace conflictmanagement and consensusbuilding He has a workplaceconsulting practice in Lima Peruand is presently LatinAmericarsquos Director of WorkplaceFairness Institute Luis began hispresentation with a story that isdepictive of the corporate culturein his home country of Peru Thestory describes the environment ofa business meeting there Firstlyeach businessperson was ldquolaterdquoto the meeting according to thetime as read on the clock Al-though this seems like an unques-tionable faux-pas it was not evenacknowledged by the meetingrsquosattendees The meeting beganwith introductions and small-talkbetween the attendees and dueto the time spent on these theagenda of the meeting did not
By Rachel Frydman BHSc QMed
Guest Speakers Luis E Oreacute and Susanne Skoruppa
ldquoHow to Manage Conflict in a DiverseCross-Cultural Workplacerdquo
get completed In fact the struc-ture of the meeting did not followa proposed agenda whatsoeverThe flow of the conversationcould be viewed as erraticInstead of a linear processionthrough the agenda topics theconversation jumped from topicto topic in an unplanned arrange-ment (a circular approach) Thisportrayal of an everyday businessmeeting in Peru can be com-pared to a similar meeting thatwould occur in North AmericaThe main focus of this meeting isthe content with specific empha-sis on completing the plannedagenda in a linear approachTime and efficiency are valued ata business meeting in NorthAmerica and thus it is expectedfor attendees to be on time and
to remain concentratedon the issues at handLuis summed up thedifferences betweenthese two scenarios bylooking the function oftime in both cultures ForPeruvians and many inLatin America ldquotime ispeople and relation-shipsrdquo while in NorthAmerica ldquotime ismoneyrdquo
Luis also used the con-cept of power relation-ships to illustratecross-cultural differ-ences between SouthAmerica and NorthAmerica At an automo-tive factory in KentuckyUS Luis was enlisted toaid in a communicationissue between non-English speaking workersand their Supervisors
There were reports of racism andmistreatment from the workersLuis strategically approached theSupervisor understanding whatculturally he would value andthus what logic would resonatewith him Luis told this Supervisorthat it would be in his best interestto stop mistreating the automo-tive plant workers because theirproductivity would increase as aresult and he would look goodfacing his own bosses The Super-visor was able to appreciate thisreasoning because Luis spoke toone of his culturally engrainedpriorities Had the same situationoccurred at a factory run by aSouth American individual Luismay have decided to change hisapproach to managing theconflict The South American
Skoruppa is a consultant and
trainer certified in negotiation and
mediation with more than ten years
of experience working with inter-
national and national organizations
at the nexus of law psychology
management and research
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Supervisor may be more recep-tive to stopping his behaviourfor reasons other than personalbenefits Luis may have tried tomake this Supervisor realize hispoor conduct from a socialconscience perspective
Like Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa isin an ideal position to provideinformation on cross-culturaldifferences in the workplace OfGerman decent she works in thecountry as an intercultural trainerfor organizations that require aidin developing positive relation-ships with their internationalpartners This is a necessary re-source for these organizations asGermany is still a relatively ho-mogenous country withworkplaces often consisting ofworkers belonging to a singlesimilar culture Thus these workersbenefit from relevant training tobe able to better interact interna-tionally with people from differentcultural backgrounds Susannereferred to intercultural theoriesthat distinguish cultures based onvarious factors including commu-nication patterns and dealingwith conflict situations amongothers For example low-contextcultures use a direct style ofcommunication whereas high-
context cultures convey messagesin a much less direct way Interest-ingly the large majority of theworldrsquos cultures are consideredhigh context While it can be seenthat conflict has the potential toarise in both contexts the meth-ods of solving the conflict actsas the differential In Germanynon-adversarial methods ofworkplace conflict resolutionspecifically ADR and mediationare still less integrated on a largerbasis than in Canada
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The SIS meeting concluded withanother disheartening thoughtBoth Luis and Susanne wereasked to speak about a per-sonal experience with a goodefficient functional workingworkplace conflict manage-ment system Neither of themcould provide a response to thisquestion The reality is that thesesystems are hard to come byand that this is an area of ADRthat requires much more devel-opment
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DrDrDrDrDr Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix is an author corporate speaker consultant facilitator
and coach specializing in life transition issues of aging retirement and
caregiving She has an extensive background working with older adults
and their caregiving families Dr Amy is the Co-founder of the Essential
Conversations Project Inc an organization that trains Professional
Facilitators to guide families with the conversations they often struggle
having during life events and transitions that occur in midlife and
beyond
Amy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSW PhD PhD PhD PhD PhD Resa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSW
Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen has been in the field of mediation providing services
and programs for clients in public and private sectors for more than
35 years Her mediation practice has focused on family law workplace
issues and now elder and family conflicts Resa designed the Elder
Mediation Training Program (EMTP) the first of its kind in Canada and
provides Elder Mediation workshops She is the Co-Founder of the
Essential Conversations Projectreg
On May 4 2015 theElder Section of theADR Institute of Ontario(ldquoADRIOrdquo) held a liveprogram and webinaron the ldquoEssential Con-versations Projectrdquo withspeakers Resa S EisenMSW RSW and Dr AmyDrsquoAprix Drawing heav-ily from their many yearsof professional experi-ence spanning thefields of elder caresocial work and media-tion Resa and Amyintroduced the onsiteand online audience tothis initiative they arespearheading TheEssential ConversationsProject charts a wayforward for the olderadult and herhis familywho are facing lifetransitions in mid-lifeand beyond
Amy described ldquoEssen-tial Conversationsrdquo asldquotalking to the mostimportant people in ourlives about the mostimportant things in ourlivesrdquo The speakers listed types ofsituations that can be helped byan Essential Conversation end-of-life care for loved ones someonehaving to ldquohang up the car keysrdquobecause of diminished capaci-ties or move to a nursing home orout of the family home succes-sion planning within the familyintergenerational wealth transferand wills and powers of attorney
Notably such issues often do notarise one at a time And each
ldquoEssential Conversations ProjectregA Prevention Movement in the Aging SpacerdquoGuest Speakers Amy DrsquoAprix MSW and Resa Eisen MSW
By Mary Korica
involves change whether it bedeveloping a plan to address thesituation coordinating informa-tion exchange and decision-making amongst the partiesinvolved or relinquishing somedegree of freedom (true not justfor ailing older adults but also foranyone taking on responsibility forpart of their care) Resa and Amyshared stories of families brokenup by these types of life transi-tions sometimes for generations
When facing suchsituations they saidmost families are notable to have con-structive conversationson their own With thehelp of an EssentialConversationsFacilitator success ismuch more likely
The work of afacilitator is differentfrom that of a media-tor in a number ofways said the speak-ers For one thefacilitator casts a widenet seeking to includeeveryone who canimpact decision-making and planningfamily friends and theformal support systemThis is done out ofrecognition that thetransition impactseveryone in the familyand support networknot just the older adultat its centre Anotherreason for such aninclusive approach isexperiencemdashhaving
everyonersquos voice heard makes abig difference Difficult life transi-tions that impact complex systemsof relationships have a tendencyto generate misunderstandingsand resurrect old wounds evenfrom childhood And every me-diator knows that even the bestagreement or consensus can beundermined at the last minute byan uncooperative party As Resanoted ldquoso much of what peopledo with the family and client in
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these situations tends to be prag-matic but the situations are somuch more than pragmatic mdashtypically unaddressed emotionalconcerns can create impassesrdquo
To have the best chance ata sustainable solutionfacilitators turn the stand-ard mediation model onits head spending thegreat majority of theirtime preparing theground before any meet-ing of the parties Thisinvolves a systematicprocess to hear from andempower everyone in-volved through individualmeetings Whether inperson or by phone or Skypewhen distance requires it theindividual meetings allow peo-ple to say things they wouldhold back in a group settingand also to experience a differ-ent way of being heard mdash some-thing which often leads to achange in perspective for the
individual and in turn allowschange to happen when theparties are brought together Thereis much more moving back andforth between joint and individual
sessions as well as more attentionto slowing down the process sothat participants have time toprocess developments
Resa and Amy emphasized thatthe facilitatorrsquos role is tostrengthen all the people in theconversation As Resa noted ldquowe
know when people come into asituation that is not resolved theycan be confused disorienteddisorganized or unclear So in theprocess of the conversation what
we really want to do ismove everybody espe-cially the older person to afeeling of more confi-dence more clarity morecertainty and moretrustrdquo She said there areways of communicationthat can often ensure evenpeople with dementia areunderstood and theirfeelings are taken intoaccount
The process is very transpar-ent and the parties know that thefacilitator will delve into any issuethat is important to a resolutionincluding difficult ones While therole of the facilitator is to be aneutral third party who construc-tively steers the conversationguiding the parties to truly hearthe meaning behind each otherrsquos
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Difficult life transitions that
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and resurrect old wounds even
from childhood
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words and imagine solutions itcan also be very practical Thefacilitator may help the familydecide who will take on whatresponsibilities in the care of theolder adult and with the con-sent of the parties may play acoordinating role
Medical practitioners and othersfrom the formal care system areoften very willing to be part of theconversation They frequently runinto family disputes at acutestages of care They recognizethe value of feeding into a con-versation that will allow them tovoice their ideas and concerns tothe family contribute to solutionsand prevent obstructions topatient care Amy also notedthat at a time when the formalsupport system is strapped forresources Essential Conversationsoften allow the substantial infor-mal resources in the family to bemaximally tapped
The results of Essential Conversa-tions can be impressive As Amynoted when multiple people withvarying perspectives hear all theimportant information at thesame time it shifts the situationOnce expectations are clarifiedand differences in values andviewpoints have been airedparties often generate their owncreative solutions and makeoffers to try to meet each oth-errsquos needs demonstrating sur-prising generosity The resolutionsat times involve a new way ofbeing a familymdashit may not neces-sarily be closer but can potentiallybe more authentic As Resa saidldquoThey may not come out with theclosest of relationships but theyrsquollbe much more confident aboutwhat they can expect from each
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otherrdquo Parties themselves haveacknowledged how much theyhave benefitted saying things likeldquowe never could have done thisourselvesrdquo
Through their presentation of theEssential Conversations Projectand through candid examplesfrom their own lives Resa andAmy delivered reassurance thatthere is a better way for familiesand professionals to handledifficult life transitions of lovedones and clients They have
The resolutions at times involve a new way of
being a familymdashit may not necessarily be closer
but can potentially be more authentic
created the Essential Conversa-tions Designated Facilitatortraining program NorthAmerica-wide and they areestablishing a community ofldquoEssential Partnersrdquo namelyprofessionals who come intocontact with aging familiesthrough their work and whowould benefit from the servicesof the Essential ConversationsProject The Project will also beparticipating in the ongoingresearch program that Amy andResa have created in partnershipwith the University of North Caro-lina at Chapel Hill Resa and Amyencourage anyone interested tolearn more about the EssentialConversations Project atwwwessentialconversationsprojectcom
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On June 24 2015 thePublic Conflict andRestorative Justice sec-tions of the ADR Instituteof Ontario (ldquoADRIOrdquo)jointly held the liveprogram and webinarldquoTruth and ReconciliationStart a ConversationrdquoHosted by the chairs ofthe two sections respec-tively Bob Waldon andBunny Macfarlane theevent was a discussion inCircle format1 about theJune 4 2015 release ofthe Truth and Reconcilia-tion Commission ofCanadarsquos (TRC)findings on the impact ofresidential schools onAboriginal peopleThe findings are the resultof six years of the TRCrsquoswork across the countrythrough events meet-ings town halls and statementgathering from some 7000 indi-viduals who shared theirstories The final report includes 94specific recommendations toaddress the harms done andposes important questions for allCanadians to consider2
Mr Waldon began the session byexplaining that the discussion wasbeing hosted by both ADRIOsections because Canadarsquosrelationship with aboriginalpeoples involves both publicconflict and restorative prac-tices The organizersrsquo motivationwas to invite ADRIO membersand interested non-members todiscuss the TRCrsquos findings andcontribute in some way to thecommissionrsquos effort
Moderators Bob Waldon QMed and Bunny Macfarlane CMed
ldquoTruth and Reconciliation Start a Conversationrdquo
By Mary Korica
Ms Macfarlane described toattendees how the Circle formatwould work and Mr Waldon tooka moment to acknowledge thatthe meeting was being held ontraditional territory of theMississauga and Meacutetis nations MsMacfarlane posed the first TRCquestion to the group ldquoHowshould people feel about the TRCrsquosworkrdquo A number of people con-veyed strong negative emotionslike being sickened ashamedand angry about what the TRChad uncovered People spoke of
ldquoa blow to our identityas Canadians to dis-cover such blackness inour pastrdquo and ldquoa socialjustice inequity that hadgone unaddressed for fartoo longrdquo as well as insome cases personalshame at not havingdone something soonerand uncertainty aboutwhat they should donext
Often the same peoplealso expressed strongpositive feeling aboutthe TRC especiallygratitude for its work forthe courageous honestyof those who partici-pated and for thepossibility that now existsfor native and non-native cultures inCanada to build some-thing new People re-
ported feeling ldquohopeful ofpositive changerdquo ldquocurious to learnmorerdquo ldquoopennessrdquo to the TRCreport desire for ldquogreater dia-loguerdquo and ldquoencouragedrdquo andldquoeagerrdquo to act now One personpresented the model of a residen-tial school survivor who turnedshame into power by returning toher community to teach herlanguage
Ms Macfarlane then put to thegroup the TRC questions ldquoWhatdoes reconciliation look like
R D (Bob) Waldon QMed has
more than 30 yearsrsquo experience
across Canada in land
acquisition environment dispute
resolution and external relations
as a consultant and in senior
management for major projects
government and Aboriginal
matters
R D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) Waldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMed Bunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMed
Bunny is a mediator trainer and
restorative justice practitioner
She teaches conflict manage-
ment and dispute resolution at
Brock University and mediates
insurance claims at Financial
Services Commission of Ontario
(FSCO)
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Does it matter to yourdquo All of theparticipants felt that reconciliationmattered to them some becausethey felt burdened by a Canadianidentity that included the harm ofresidential schools others becauseof the opportunity to turn harm togood by developing a model ofunderstanding in Canada thatmight benefit or inspire others
Many attendees said that they didnot know what reconciliationlooks like and sometimes com-mented with a note of despair atwhat they perceived as the com-plex and long-entrenched natureof the problem But even so theyoffered ideas of reconciliationincluding treating people equallyand with equal respect as well asdeveloping a deep understandingof each other through educationand a change of attitude
Some people noted that reconcili-ation cannot be a single event oractionmdashthat it is a process Forexample one person suggestedthat reconciliation may lookdifferent depending on particular
circumstances but in all casesthere must be an ongoing polish-ing of the relationship Anotherdrew from a tenet of RestorativeJustice which requires asking thequestion ldquowhat does the victimneedrdquo She pointed out that noone can assume what the victimsneed after cultural genocide andit would be good to have anation-wide conversation wheregroups across the country askwhat are the native communitiesrsquoneeds and how can we help fulfillthem Drawing on her own experi-ence with native people anotherattendee said that reconciliationlooks like ldquohard workmdashand won-derful workrdquo She recalled theadvice she had been given by thelate Anishnawbe elder JoeSylvester to remind the group thatas with anything the way youlearn to do it is one step at a time
One person commented thatreconciliation is about bridging adivide between two parties whichrequires a number of things tohappen As a first step the victims
must be empowered so thatthey can participate fully inreconciliation and this shouldinclude restitution Also recon-ciliation must at some pointinvolve forgiveness whichrequires bringing the offenderinto a process that affords themsome dignity and promotes theirhonest apology He noted that ifthe churches and governmentinstitutions responsible for thelegacy of residential schools arevilified entirely it may triggerdistancing and hardening ratherthan re-establishing connection ldquoIfwe allow our anger and disgust todominate we risk perpetuatingthe dividerdquo he warned
Commenting that forgiveness did
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Some people noted that
reconciliation cannot be
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that it is a process
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not seem possible to him at thistime another person said the goalshould be good practices basedon good intentions which mayallow the next generation tomove reconciliation furtherSomeone followed up by sayingshe did not believe it is any-onersquos right to ask for forgive-ness that forgiveness is a giftwhich can only be offered notrequested She added that giventhe enormity of the harm done ifthe opportunity for forgivenessarises it will have to be conveyedthrough actions which are astronger communication than words
Another person expanded on the1996 report of the Royal Commis-sion on Aboriginal Peoples state-ment that ldquothere can be no peaceor harmony unless there is justicerdquoShe said that there can be nojustice without a realization ofour interdependence What istrue for Aboriginal people asone people of the medicinewheel3 is true for all of themwhen one group is weak we allare For this reason reconciliationshould matter to everybody Itshould also matter because nativepeople have great knowledge toshare with non-natives ldquoI think wewill realize that when they get
stronger we all get strongerrdquo shesaid
The final TRC question that MsMacfarlane posed to attendeeswas ldquoWhere do we go fromhererdquo A number of those presentsaw a need to educate thebroader public about the TRCand promote a more accurateunderstanding of First Nations inCanada One person com-mented that it would be unfor-tunate if the misguideddismissive view of First Nationslargely held by Canadarsquos non-natives to this point was re-placed by another simplisticview of First Nations as victimsThey emphasized the wealth ofFirst Nations practices and ideasthat could be applied topresent-day concerns like theenvironment systems of politicalorganization and decision-mak-ing and approaches to justice
1 ldquoCirclerdquo is a meeting format derived from North American First Nations practices It is sometimesknown as Talking Circle Healing Circle Peacemaking Circle Listening Circle or RestorativeJustice Circle and involves a specially chosen object being passed to each person assigningthem the opportunity to speak It can be a powerful tool to improve decision-making andstrengthen community (More information is available at httpwwwdancingtoeaglespiritsocietyorgcirclesphp)
2 The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canadarsquos findings are available at httpwwwtrccawebsitestrcinstitutionindexphpp=890
3 The medicine wheel in North American First Nations worldview conveys multiple concepts one ofwhich is that its four quadrants black red yellow and white represent the four symbolic racesmaking up the same human family (Source httpwwwtncdsboncanewresourcesABOR20Medicine20Wheelpdf)
ADRIO wishes to thank our writers for their contributions to our Newsletter
MarMarMarMarMary Koricay Koricay Koricay Koricay KoricaMary Korica MA is a freelancewriter graduate of the YorkUniversity Certificate in DisputeResolution and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Rachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel Frydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedRachel Frydman is a volunteer writerfor ADRIO She is currently workingtowards her fami ly mediat iondesignation as well as her Masters inSocial Work
Ben DrBen DrBen DrBen DrBen Drorororororyyyyy QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArbBen Drory QMed QArb is anaccident benefits arbitrator with ADRChambers and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Catherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine Kenwellis a freelance writer and a graduateof the York University Certificate andAdvanced Cert i f icate DisputeResolut ion programs She is avolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Attendees supported the idea ofpromoting ongoing dialogueabout the TRC report in the courseof their personal and professionallives when talking with friendsneighbours colleagues otherorganizations or their local Mem-bers of Parliament Suggestionsalso included promoting dia-logue between native and non-native communitiescontributing to holding govern-ments accountable for imple-menting the 94recommendations and support-ing school curriculum changeon the topic of First Nations MsMacfarlane committed to bring-ing the issues discussed duringthe meeting to the attention ofADRIOrsquos Board of Directors andMr Waldon said that the topicwould be addressed again atanother meeting of ADRIOrsquos PublicConflict Section
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ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016Webinar Recordings Available
BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL SECTIONMed-Arb The Debate Continues Date Recorded January 12 2016The ADR Institute of Canada debated thepromise and potential pitfalls of Med-Arb atits national conference in October Med-Arboffers parties the ability to obtain a definiteresolution of a particular dispute and theflexibility to pursue a mediated settlementbefore or during binding arbitration Butthere are practical and ethicalconsiderations that parties and neutralsmust consider in business disputes Ourpanel of experienced commercialpractitioners discussed some of theseissues and continued the great med-arbdebateModerator Michael Erdle CMed CArbSpeakers Stephen Morrison CMed CArbDavid McCutcheon CArb
FAMILY SECTIONThe New Family Rules
Date Recorded November 30 2015Justices Paulseth and Czutrin the SeniorFamily judges of the OCJ and SCJ andAaron Franks presented as panel membersa discussion on the new Family Rules An
open discussion and an opportunity forfeedback on the Rules followed thepresentationSpeakers Justice Paulseth Justice Czutrinand Aaron Franks
INSURANCE SECTIONldquoOntario Mandatory Mediation RatesrdquoldquoFee Simplerdquo or ldquoInadequate Feerdquo
Date Recorded September 24 2015This program was an update on the FeeAdequacy SurveySpeaker Bruce Ally PhD LLM (ADR)
ldquoInfluence to Confluence Meeting
of Mindsrdquo Date Recorded December 3 2015This section was described as focusing onexerting professional influence towardsresolutionSpeaker Richard Sadowski LLM atSadowski Resolutions Group LLP
PUBLIC CONFLICTS SECTIONPublic Conflict Learning Series Part 2 Date Recorded November 24 2015Proposals for a current public multi-partyconflict were presented by their
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Missed a section meeting that interests you ADRIO Special Interest Section meetings are available via your Member Portal free of chargeplus C Meds and Q Meds earn 2 CEE points per hour for viewing these professional development programs There are over 50recordings available including these latest additions
ldquoproponentsrdquo and discussed in groupsession The group was set to choose apreferred topic to examine in more depth atSession 3 Presenter Bob Waldon QMed
PC Learning Series Session 32 - Process
Design Case 2 (Public Conflicts Section)Date Recorded January 14 2016Moderator Bob Waldon QMed
WORKPLACE SECTIONHow to Manage Conflict in a DiverseCross-Cultural Workplace
Date Recorded September 28 2015Cultural diversity is a fact of life inworkplaces today The differences creategreat new opportunities for how people worktogether but itrsquos not always clear what thebest management strategies are Luis Ore internationally recognized expertin cross-cultural workplace conflictmanagement presented on this topic Inaddition we had a special guest SusanneSkoruppa presently working at the WorldBank to talk about her experiences inGermany with organizations such as theUnited NationsSpeakers Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa
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Lynne Poirier QMed (ON)
Michelle Rakowski QMed (ON)
Derek Sarluis QMed (ON)
Nicole Smith QMed (ON)
Wilhelmina Weisz QMed (ON)
Winnifred Nadine White QMed (ON)
New CMeds
Charmaine Panko CMed (SK)
Lacey Lewis CMed (ON)
Barbara Robert CMed (ON)
New QArbs
Nancy Aquilina QArb (ON)
Timothy D Brodie QArb (Atlantic)
Andrew (Andy) Butt QArb (Atlantic)
Louise Caissie QArb (Atlantic)
Dan Jennings QArb (Atlantic)
Bernadine MacAulay QArb (Atlantic)
James Musgrave QArb (Atlantic)
Donald Taliano QArb (ON)
Raelene R Thomas QArb (Atlantic)
Congratulations to the following Memberson receipt of their designations
The Chartered Mediator (CMed) and Chartered Arbitrator (CArb) are senior designations These aswell as the Qualified Mediator (QMed) and Qualified Arbitrator (QArb) are Canadas only generalistdesignations for practicing mediators and arbitrators They demonstrate the members specific credentialseducation and expertise Recognized and respected across Canada and internationally they allow theholder to convey their superior level of experience and skill Clients and referring professionals can feelconfident knowing that ADR practitioners holding an ADR Institute of Canada designation have had theireducation and performance reviewed assessed and verified by a team of senior and highly respectedpractitioners
For more information and application criteria visit httpadrcanadacaresourcesdesignationcfm
Do you have your designation yet
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Make the most of this by ensuring your profile is complete and current
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- Presidents Message
- Upcoming Events amp Courses
- So what are we talking about today
- The Fee is Past its Sell-by (or Stale-by) Date
- Preventing and Resolving Business Partnership amp Shareholder Conflict
- ADRIC 2016 Annual National Conference
- How to Manage Conflict in a Diverse Cross-Cultural Workplace
- Essential Conversations Projectreg A Prevention Movement in the Aging Space
- Truth and Reconciliation Start a Conversation
-
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Upcoming Events amp CoursesPlease register for events via your Member Portal
Registration links for Non-Members may be found on the host affiliates website
EVENTS
February 17 2015ADRIM Table Talkspresented by ADR Institute of ManitobaSpeakers Roy McPhail PEng QMed QArb Eric StutzmanAndrew WynchnenkaWinnipeg Manitoba
February 18 2016SIS Meeting Public Conflicts SectionTopic ADR Working in the Regulatory Area in OntarioSpeaker Gordon Kaiser FCIArb
March 1 2016SIS Meeting Workplace SectionTopic TBDSave the date
March 16 2016SIS Meeting Insurance SectionTopic TBDSave the date
April (Date TBA)ADRIO Professional Development ProgramADR Institute of OntarioDetails coming soon adrontarioca
AprilMay (Date TBA)ADRIO Member Orientation Eveningfor New Members and those considering membershipADR Institute of OntarioADRIO office and by webinarDetails coming soon adrontarioca
June 2 2016Annual General Meeting and ConferenceADR Institute of OntarioSave the date
October 12-14 2016ADRIC 2016 - AGM and Annual National ConferenceADR Institute of CanadaThe Ritz Carlton Hotel Toronto Ontario
ADRIOrsquoS SIS MEETINGS andSPECIAL EVENING PRESENTATIONSThe ADR Institute of Ontario presents Special Interest Sec-tion (SIS) Meetings and Special Presentations at their offices(405-234 Eglinton Avenue East) and via webinar 1-2 evenings aweek from 545 - 730 pm ET Free Advance registrationrequired via your Member Portal(Previously recorded SIS Meet-ings are in your Member Portal) CMeds and QMeds earn 2 CEEpointshourTo view a list of our Section Chairs and Chair position vacanciesvisit our SIS web page click here
COURSES
Practical Ethics for Working Mediatorspresented by ADR Institute of Ontarioongoing - 247 online accessAvailable to Members and Non-Members
National Introductory Arbitration Coursepresented by ADR Institute of ManitobaInstructor Lawrence Cherniak LLB CMed CArbApril 26 27 28 May 3 and May 4800 am - 530 pm dailyWinnipeg Manitoba
Civil Procedure Workshoppresented by ADR Institute of OntarioWith Gary Furlong BA CMed LLM (ADR)Saturday April 30 2016900 am - 430 pmADRIO office Toronto
ADRIO Approved CoursesThe Educat ion Committee has evaluated and approved[these courses] which meet the educational cr i ter ia formembership in ADRIO
Other Courses
Member Courses ADRIO posts other ADR courses on itswebsite at no charge to assist members looking for ADRrelevant training
ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC) has an agreement witheach affiliate allowing each to use the red logo Pleasebe advised that the red logo will expire on October 2016and ADRIC will not permit its use beyond this date Staytuned for a downloadable version of the new logo formembers to use
On October 2015 ADRIC launched a new logo andinvited all affiliates to adopt it You can learn moreabout it at adricca
ADRIC and ADRIO NEW LOOK
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What could be better
Well let me challenge that propo-sition Irsquom wondering if it could bebetter Is ldquosomeonerdquo missing fromour conversations within ourprofessional organization thatshould be there
A couple recent posts on LinkedIngot me thinking more about thisquestion and Irsquom embarrassedabout it As a mediator andsomeone who works in the Abo-riginal and public consultationfield asking many questions isingrained But so is striving to inviteand ask the right people Are weas ADR professionals missingldquosomeonerdquo
ADRIO and ADRIC provide us withnumerous opportunities to havegood conversations about thepractice of ADR and what we allare convinced as the tremendousvalue ADR offers to governments(both Aboriginal and ldquononrdquoAboriginal) communities busi-ness individuals and civil society
And so we often talk about ADR ndashtogether
But within a professional organi-zation like ADRIO is there a riskthat we forget to include the veryparties who we think will benefitfrom our ADR services Moreimportantly how did ldquowerdquo figure
R D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) Waldon MA QMedaldon MA QMedaldon MA QMedaldon MA QMedaldon MA QMed has
more than 30 yearsrsquo experience across
Canada in land acquisition environment
dispute resolution and external relations
as a consultant and in senior manage-
ment for major projects government
and Aboriginal matters
ldquoSo what are we talking about todayrdquo
out ldquotheirrdquo needs if they arenrsquotpart of our conversations and ifwe donrsquot ask There may beresearch discussions or publica-tions on this question but I donrsquotsee them very often and Irsquomconcerned not often enough
As a special interest section com-mittee organizer and ADRICmember this is something I oughtand intend to spend more timeworking on Paying close atten-tion to ldquotheirrdquo needs goes right tothe heart of everything we dofrom process design through theskilled facilitation of it and after-wards as part of evaluating oureffectiveness and making adjust-ments for ldquothe next timerdquo In factldquothe next timerdquo rightly depends onhow close we pay attention toand address the needs of thosewe serve doesnrsquot it
Broadening our conversation mayinvolve asking questions thatcould involve some challengingresponsesbull Why do ldquoyourdquo (those we serve)
think ADR may not work for youOr more importantly why doyou feel it didnrsquot work
bull Are we looking at our practicestandards techniques and skillsin light of current and evolvingchallenges norms andmodalities and are we keepingup
bull How do ldquoourrdquo answers to thesekinds of questions square withldquotheirrdquo perspectives Do we seethese things the same way asthe people who we want to use
Being part of an ADR community of peers practitioners
and professionals is a great thing It provides excellent
opportunities to learn commiserate and develop
relationships that often transcend our professional worlds
All this happens when we make an effort to challenge
assumptions communicate openly and collaborate
is there a risk that we forget to
include the very parties who we think
will benefit from our ADR services
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our services and if not why not
If these are the kinds of questionsyou are discussing clients nowyou have insight to offer the restof us If we as a profession are notasking these kinds of questionscollectively shouldnrsquot we beAnd exactly whom should ldquowerdquobe asking
Letrsquos look at how we can openour ldquoourrdquo conversations up tothose we serve What can we doas ADRIC members to bringldquotheirrdquo voices into ldquoourrdquo conversa-tions While this is something thatis happening within some of our
special interest section meetingsperhaps it can take place moreoften and on a scale and plat-form that has broader reach
As ADRIO members we can allplay a part to encourage thisbroader conversation by usingthe tools our professional organi-zation offers usbull Suggest and help organize
special interest section topicsand speakers that explore theclient perspective on ADR
bull Use the ADRIO Member PortalDiscussion groups to post re-sources and ldquooutsiderdquo
viewpointsbull Volunteer to help develop
conference agenda or work-shops that include moredialogue to seek out and em-brace the perspectives of thepeople communities andorganizations we are here toserve
No doubt you will have your ownideas to help build an inclusiveand helpful dialogue about howbest to serve the needs of ourclients
So what are we going to talkabout today
Congratulations to ADRIOMember and Director MichaelErdle LLB CMed CArb forbeing selected for inclusion inthe 2015 Edition of BestLawyers in Canada copy in thethree practice areas AlternativeDispute Resolution InformationTechnology Law andTechnology Law
read more
Michael Erdlenamed in 2016LexpertAmericanLawyer Guide tothe Leading 500Lawyers in Canada
Michael Erdle LLB CMed CArb
Civil Procedure Workshop forNon-Lawyer Mediators
SaturdayApril 30 2016900 am to 430 pm
Instructor
Gary Furlong BACMed LLM (ADR)
The ADR Institute of Ontario is proud to present
The ADR Institute of Ontario is pleased to present afull-day workshop covering the basics of civil proce-dure in Ontario for non-lawyer mediators Theworkshop goes toward fulfilling the civil procedurerequirements for the Ontario Mandatory MediationProgram (OMMP) Topics will include
Basic Civil Procedure -the litigation process from start to finish each of thesteps in a lawsuit cost implications a glossary oflegal terms and what mediators need to know aboutthe process
Civil Procedure for Contract ampEmployment Claims -legal concepts and terminology related to two of themost common file types that reach mediation basiccontract disputes and wrongful dismissal
Civil Procedure for Tort amp Insurance Claims -concepts and terminology specific to both insuranceand personal injury claims and the various automo-bile insurance acts passed over the last decade
Click here for more information and to register
httpadrontariocaresourcesevent_detailscfmannouncementId=2467
ADR Institute of Ontario 234 Eglinton Avenue E Suite 405 Toronto
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Where the Program used to
have about 400 cases per year
today the number is 150
The Insurance section of the ADRInstitute of Ontario (ldquoADRIOrdquo)presented a live program andwebinar on ldquoThe Fee is Past its Sell-by (or Stale-by) Daterdquo by Mr BruceAlly at the ADRIO office in Torontoon September 24 2015
Mediation has become verypopular today this is evidencedby how many lawyers are trying toget involved in it themselves TheOntario Mandatory MediationProgram (ldquoOMMPrdquo or the ldquotheProgramrdquo) has now been in placefor 16 yearsmdashhow has the pro-gram changed and what aresome opportunities
Mr Ally introduced DarrylGonzalez who has worked at theOMMP since 2002 Initially theProgram involved mainly casemanagement A mediator wouldbe assigned after 30 days if theparties didnrsquot choose one them-selves The Program was sendingout 8 to 10 cases per day But afterthe Practice Direction in 2005 theProgram became party-drivenThis led to a dwindling number ofcases Where the Program used tohave about 400 cases per yeartoday the number is 150 Manymediators in the Program canrsquotget work The average numberhas gone from about 6 to 8 cases
per mediator peryear to 2 TheProgramrsquos feeshave also beenunchanged sinceits inceptionmdash$600 + applicablefees Mr Gonzalez
added he personally wished thefees could increase because theProgram requires a lot of work onthe mediatorsrsquo end that partiesdonrsquot see Mr Ally has started aninitiative in this regard so hope-
ldquoThe Fee is Past its Sell-by (or Stale-by) DaterdquoGuest Speaker Bruce Ally PhD LLM (ADR)
BrBrBrBrBruce Allyuce Allyuce Allyuce Allyuce Ally PhD LLM (ADR) PhD LLM (ADR) PhD LLM (ADR) PhD LLM (ADR) PhD LLM (ADR) has been
mediating since 1985 and by 2008 had
completed over 3000 mediations His focus
includes specializations in personal injury
employment law and engineering and
construction disputes among others Mr
Ally has taught courses in mediation and
acted as an arbitrator in numerous private
matters He is also a coach and educator in
the York University Advanced Mediation
Program and the Small Claims Mediation
Practicum Mr Ally is also a Workplace
Fairness Analyst with the Institute for
Workplace Fairness and one of the certified
child protection mediators in Toronto
By Ben Drory QMed QArb
fully there would be some results inthe next few years
Mr Ally noted that the number ofclaims being filed in court has notgone down but rather actuallygone up So what is behind thedecline in mediations in theOMMP In the old days he got alot of pushback from lawyers thatit was ldquotoo early for mediationrdquomdashthat there had been insufficienttime to build the file (This alsoimplies fewer opportunities forbillable hoursmdashcounsel also havean economic incentive to maxi-mize the chance to make moneyon a file)
How does this affect the opportu-nity to transition into mediation asa career Can you be effectivelycompensated for it Mr Allyintroduced Maurice Ford aformer human rights investigatorand mediator with the OntarioHuman Rights Commission Heanalyzed the matter this way Inthe OMMP as a mediator youcan bill up to $200hour for 3hours for each file But behind thescenes your preparation willrequire at least another hour Yourpractice will also require contactsites (phone email and fax andmaybe an office) plus a websiteand business cards These prob-ably cost $1000-$1200monthAnd this does not count traveland parking costs you must alsoincur Realistically you wouldneed about 3 cases per month tobreak even
Should a cost-of-living adjustmentbe considered in the mediationprofession Mr Ally conducted astudy of OMMP members Hewanted to gather and considerfacts and evidence The numberof civil trials is increasing andmany mandatory family
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mediations are beginning tooThere is also talk about legislatingcondo mediationmdashwhich couldbe extremely significant in To-ronto Some estate matters arenow also mandatory Mr Allyperceived that thousands of
people are ldquogetting out ofrdquo mat-ters that ought to be coming tomandatory mediation Since fewerof them are coming to the OMMPwhere are these matters going inorder to resolvemdashthe initial legaldisputes are definitely still ongo-ing Mr Ally stated that thegovernment is also not payingas much attention to this field asit should But there is no co-ordinated effort within the ADRprofession to bring all of thesediverse practice areas togetherShould somebody in the ADR fieldget together on our professionalsrsquobehalf to advocate to the govern-ment And if so who
One thing that speaks to thegovernment is finances andbacklogs There are cost savingsto courts and parties from theOMMP that are identifiable Arethey statistically significant MrGonzalez noted that the settle-ment rate in the OMMP is about45-50mdashwhich is a significantnumber and has been steadyaround that rate for a few yearsnow Mr Ally added that media-tion is not only alleviating back-logs Mediation usually happensprior to discoverymdashso can poten-tially cut off many steps in thelitigation process (Note thoughthat you would also be askingcounsel to cut off some of theirearnings) Counsel like havingtheir cases fully developedmdashthey
have a duty to do their best fortheir clients and not enter impru-dent settlements
Mr Allyrsquos survey of OMMP media-tors received 75 responsesmdashwhichis about a 50 response rate fromthe roster and speaks to how
germane the pay issue isWhy do lawyers engage inand promote mediation yetroster mediators are notgetting enough work(Some felt that sometimessenior counsel use a par-ticular mediator whichusually will nearly ensurethat their junior lawyers also
do the same)
The chief basis of the survey wasthe OMMP pay rate which hasnrsquotincreased in 16 years The surveyincluded 10 questions which allcreated the opportunity forfeedback 100 ofrespondents agreedthe OMMP fees shouldbe increased 61 felta tiered fee systembased on experiencewould be appropri-ate 82 agreed thatthey had difficultysetting dates with partiesmdashwhichleads to a great deal of uncom-pensated effort 64 agreed thatthere should be an opportunity tocharge fees when submissions andbriefs are received extremely latebefore the mediation 97 agreedthat the Attorney General should
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there is an inherent
lack of respect for the roster
whereas it was once the
standard to aspire to
The chief basis of the survey
was the OMMP pay rate which
hasnrsquot increased in 16 years
provide support for mediators inrecovering the fees that they bill(Currently the only avenue tocollect for non-payment is throughSmall Claims Court) 92 alsoagreed that there should becancellation fees based on rea-sonable timeframes
There was a discussion among thegroup regarding why the OMMPhas fallen into relative disusecompared to initially Some rostermediators get cases becausethey are perceived as ldquocheaprdquomdashie a rubber stamp so that theparties can proceed to court Butothers also advised of an oppositeissuemdashie that sometimes theycanrsquot get work as a roster media-tor because the parties want aldquogenuinerdquo mediator Mr Allystated there is an inherent lack ofrespect for the roster whereas itwas once the standard to aspire
to The disrespect reflects not justupon the roster but upon theentire profession The results of hisstudy demonstrate a statisticaldesire among ADR professionalsfor change to this dynamicmdashyetalso a pessimism that positivechange can be achieved
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I dived into Bypass Court as a newreader I had not read any of theearlier editions Any book whichhas had five editions over 20 yearslikely has the attributes of a classicand Bypass Court did not disap-point me
The authors set out to provide anoverview of dispute resolution inCanada for a diverse audiencewhich includes ldquoanyone involved inan existing or potential dispute anystudent practitioner or devotee ofdispute resolution and any merelycurious or interested readerrdquo As Iread that in the preface I wonderedif this topic is still as necessary asunfamiliar for those diverse readers asit may have been in 1996 The firstchapter opened with the authorsrsquo answer to myquestion the topic of dispute resolution is ldquomorerelevant than everrdquo and they backed that up withcurrent examples
The authors are clear to acknowledge the value ofthe rule of law and the Canadian courts as thesystem within which ldquothe field of dispute resolutionhas been able to flourishrdquo Bypass Court is a thor-ough catalogue of methods that can be used toresolve part or all of a dispute outside of the courtsystem The first chapter includes three very helpfulquestionnaires to assist people in a dispute decidewhether they need a consensual adjudicative orinformative process
Bypass Court takes a very user-friendly approachChapter Two on constructive conversation distin-guished from negotiation includes practical sugges-tions recent examples and brief reference to brain
science The following chapter illustrates construc-tive conversations in action through a scan of nego-tiation conflict coaching facilitation andcollaborative practice and restorative justice initia-
tives Mediation partnering non-trialdispute resolution in courts arbitra-tion complaint handling plusombuds and dispute resolutionprogram design are dealt witheach in separate chapters with apractical focus and as detailed asthe scope of this slim volumepermits There is a small separatechapter on legal concepts four ofthe key legal concepts that under-pin dispute resolution in Canada ndashsettlement privilege confidential-ity privacy and fair process Thedetailed table of contents makes iteasy to navigate
In the mediation chapter the authorsgeneralize to a common processused for civil court actions brokeninto three stages Although there arecertainly mediation processes whichdo not follow these stages and thismay confuse readers who arrive atmediation expecting to find what isdescribed in the book in my view the
authors give a basic answer to mediation clientsrsquousual questions about what will happen at themediation and leave it up to mediators to do theirjob in preparing people for the specific process theyplan to use The authors grapple with another me-diator FAQ ldquoWhat do mediators actually doldquo andin that case provide responses across a range ofmediation styles
In their epilogue the authors personalize the bookwith their answer to why they each have stayed inthe dispute resolution field for over 25 years
Bypass Court does not purport to be a how-tobook for dispute resolution professionals It is anexcellent resource to recommend to our clientsstudents and all the professionals we meetwhose work involves helping people in disputessuch as lawyers social workers counsellors andaccountants
A Book Review by Kathryn Munn LLB Cert ConRes CMed CArb
Bypass Court A Dispute Resolution Handbook ndash Fifth edition
By Genevieve A Chornenki and Christine E Hart
Reviewer KathrReviewer KathrReviewer KathrReviewer KathrReviewer Kathryn Munnyn Munnyn Munnyn Munnyn Munn
LLB Cert ConRes CMed CArbLLB Cert ConRes CMed CArbLLB Cert ConRes CMed CArbLLB Cert ConRes CMed CArbLLB Cert ConRes CMed CArb
IMI Certified MediatorIMI Certified MediatorIMI Certified MediatorIMI Certified MediatorIMI Certified Mediator
Kathryn is a mediator arbitrator and
facilitator based in London Ontario
She is President of the ADR Institute
of Ontario since June 2014
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Many business disputes
originate from power
imbalances
The BusinessCommer-cial section of the ADRInstitute of Ontario(ldquoADRIOrdquo) presented alive program andwebinar on ldquoPrevent-ing and ResolvingBusiness Partnership ampShareholder Conflictrdquoby Mr Michael Erdleand Mr Daryl Landauat the ADRIO office inToronto on June 222015
The session focused onbusiness start-ups andother sorts of partner-ships (eg sharehold-ers joint ventures asopposed to the legaldefinition of ldquopartner-shiprdquo) There are manysynergies with businesspartnerships but theycan also be unstable arrange-ments fraught with problemswhich can be expensive to dealwith in litigation Business schoolsalmost never talk about how todo partnerships correctly Circum-stances motivations and expec-tations can change over time asdo peoplersquos memories and per-ceptions of what they agreed toBattles are often fought overthese memoriesmdashconflicts ofhindsight such as ldquowhy did weagree to Xrdquo Life changes canoccur over time too such asillness and divorce leading totransitionsuccession issues Oftentimes putting things in writingcould have saved many difficul-ties There is an analogy to mar-riage contractsmdashyou canseparate amicably at the endwithout one but having things in
ldquoPreventing and Resolving BusinessPartnership amp Shareholder ConflictrdquoGuest Speakers Michael Erdle CMed CArb and Daryl Landau
Michael Erdle is a Chartered Arbi-
trator mediator and lawyer He is
the co-founder of Practical Reso-
lutions Inc with a focus on ITIP
disputes in shareholder and joint
venture matters Michael is a Di-
rector of ADRIO
Daryl Landau MA MSc
AccFM of Common Ground helps
closely-held businesses prevent
and resolve conflict He draws
upon his experience in a family
business of mediators and train-
ers of mediators
Michael ErdleMichael ErdleMichael ErdleMichael ErdleMichael Erdle DarDarDarDarDaryl Landauyl Landauyl Landauyl Landauyl Landau
a contract at the beginning is stillhelpful
Many business disputes originatefrom power imbalances Howactive or passive are people inthe business Partners often donrsquothave clear understandings ofeach otherrsquosrolesmdashforexample howmuch eachwill work theexpertise eachbrings whatmoney theyare bringing inWhat kind of duty do you have toyour partner In a legal partner-ship you have a fiduciary duty toyour partner but it is less clear inother kinds of relationships andventures Over the course of
years there will likelybe disputes and youneed some kind ofmechanism to dealwith them It is diffi-cult to anticipatewhat triggeringevents may be orwhat constitutes amaterial change inthe business Whattypes of situationswould validly re-open the agree-ment Gettingpeople to talk aboutlsquowhat ifsrsquo is verydifficultmdashmost areusually just con-cerned with thinkingabout immediatebusiness decisions
Mr Landau gave asummary of David
Gagersquos book ldquoThe PartnershipCharter How to Start Out RightWith Your New Business Partner-ship (Or Fix the One Yoursquore In)rdquo AldquoPartnership Charterrdquo is a docu-ment (not necessarily a legal one)that clearly outlines the goalsexpectations responsibilities and
relationships ofthe principalsit identifiespotentialsources ofconflict andhow they willbe resolvedwhile address-
ing issues such as personal stylesvalues money and power Itaddresses business issues such aseach principalrsquos visionvalues forthe business and how ownershipmanagement and governance
By Ben Drory QMed QArb
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will work It asks each principal tocomplete at least one personalityindicator (eg the MBTI) andleads to a conversation aboutvalues It also talks about thefuture of the businessmdashscenario-planning (trying to image lsquowhat-ifsrsquo and how might they deal withX or Y) which also helps generatea dispute resolution clause
For those who would question ifthis discussion may undermine thepartnership it is probably better toaddress this at the beginningbefore there is lots of investmentand expectations than later onYou can acknowledge there is arisk to it but still say itrsquos a wisething to domdashyou have to normal-ize these conversations into some-thing thatrsquos beneficial APartnership Charter is not aboutfocusing on all the risks if things gobadly (that is typically a lawyerrsquosjob) but rather about how to setup the business to ensure thingsgo well In most cases the corpo-rationrsquos accountant and lawyerwould likely be happy to have afacilitator involved for this pur-posemdashthey are usually working forthe corporation (not the princi-pals) so they greatly want toavoid problems that could blowup the company
How much time should you spendtrying to save an unstable busi-ness before moving towards tryingto wrap it up Mr Erdle suggestedinformal processes have tendedto work best for him to help pushthe reset button and establishsustainable processes to helpgoing forward If that doesnrsquotwork and there is a crystallizeddispute then a formal mediationprocess is appropriate But MrErdle tries to ward off getting to a
ADR Ontariorsquos Education Committee evaluates and approves
courses that instructors institutions and universities submit for
review Completion of a total of 40 hours meets the educational
criteria for membership in ADRIO and the QMed designation
Please click the link above for upcoming course information or
contact us if you are interested in having your course approved
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Fax Number (416) 487-4429Email adminadrontarioca
ADRIO Member RichardMcLaren CArb has beennamed to the Order ofCanada for his participationin the Major League Baseballinquiry into steroid use Con-gratulations Richard
ADRIO Member RichardMcLaren CArb namedto Order of Canada
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point where there is aformal Statement of ClaimRegarding different modelsfor resolving a conflictarbitration may be betterin these situations thanlitigation if you can struc-
ture the arbitration proceeding tokeep the matter and result confi-
dential and out of the public eyeExpedited arbitration may beappropriate for valuation issueswhere principals have decided topart waysmdashthis can cut out alldiscovery processes and helpappoint a specialist in the fieldbefore whom you can put de-tailed financial documents
HappyRetirement
Lynn Bevan CMed David McNabb CMed
Ken Selby CMed CArb
Congratulations to the followingmembers on your retirement Wewish you happiness and success inthe years ahead
you have to normalize
these conversations into
something thatrsquos beneficial
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
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Each Fall ADRIC presents our AGM and Annual National Conferenceincluding two full days of substantive learning with over 40 stimulatingsessions in specialized streams such as Commercial Mediation WorkplaceFamily Special Interest etc Conference topics reflect current interests andissues across Canada and internationally with special keynote addresses bysome of the leading experts in the field
This event is by far the best venue to network with prospective clients andreferral sources and develop strategic relationships that will help you nowand into the future
Position yourself and build relationships with national and internationalindustry leaders including in-house counsel arbitrators mediatorslawyers and the most sophisticated consumers of arbitration andmediation services
Mark your calendars and save the dates October 12-14 2016Ritz-Carlton Toronto
FULL-DAY PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 12
OCTOBER 12-14 2016 TORONTO
The Global Pound Conference (GPC) Series 2016-17 will facilitate thedevelopment of 21st century commercial and civil dispute resolution toolsat domestic regional and international levels
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ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
A Book Review by Colm Brannigan CMed CArb
Mediating Justice Legal Dispute Negotiations 2nd edition
By The Honourable George W Adams QC
Toronto CCH Canadian Limited 2011
ISBN 978-1-55496-321-8
525pp
This is an extremely comprehensivebook that covers theory andpractice in a well-written way onthe topic of Alternative DisputeResolution within the civil justicesystem
The author The HonourableGeorge W Adams who wasrecently the guest speaker at the2015 ADR Institute of OntariorsquosAnnual General Meeting is oneof Canadarsquos best-known media-tors The extensive depth andbreadth of his experience isobvious and provides the readerwith the opportunity to learn fromone of the best
There has been much published inthe dispute resolution field sincethe first edition of this work ap-peared in 2003 and even sincethis second edition in 2011 Atthat time it was published it wascertainly one of the most com-plete overviews of its topic inCanada This second edition canalso more than its own amongany other similar book on ADR inCanada today
As the author statesldquoThe second edition keeps thebook connected with the mostrecent interdisciplinary literatureon dispute resolution and confirmsthe template of the original textThe reader is also updated on therole of emotions in conflict resolu-tion as well as on the topics ofethics culture and online technol-ogy There are more visuals morepractice tips and more practiceroutines to help integrate theoryand practice Recent develop-ments in mediator confidentiality
are highlighted as are the evolu-tion and positioning of new mod-els of mediationrdquo
The depth and breadth of thiswork can be gauged by review-ing the table of contents It con-sists of nine comprehensivechapters each divided into sub-chapters as follows
Chapter 1
SETTLEMENT AN INTRODUCTION
1 Legal Dispute Negotiations2 Law Courts and Settlement3 The Rise of the ADR Movement4 Power Imbalances Second-
Class Justice and AdversarialLegalism
5 Conclusion
Chapter 2
NEGOTIATION
1 Negotiation Conflict andPower
2 Negotiation Strategies3 Choice of Negotiation Strategy4 Conclusion
Chapter 3
BARRIERS TO NEGOTIATING
AGREEMENTS
1 Cognitive and EmotionalBarriers
2 Trust3 Ethics in Negotiation4 Online Dispute Resolution
(ODR)5 Agents6 Multiple Parties7 Cross-Cultural and Related
Barriers8 More Tools for Overcoming
Barriers9 Conclusion
Chapter 4
LEGAL DISPUTE NEGOTATIONS
1 Why Do Lawyers Negotiate2 Determinants of Legal DisputeNegotiations3 Decision Analysis4 The Lawyer-Client Relationship5 Conclusion
Chapter 5
MEDIATION
1 What Mediation Does2 What Do Mediators Do3 The Mediation Process4 A Mediatorrsquos Preparation5 Conclusion
Chapter 6
THE ACTIVITIES OF MEDIATORS
1 Diagnosing Disputes and theBarriers to Agreements
2 Mediator Functions Activitiesand Tactics
3 Managing Rights Justice andEquity Seeking in Mediation
4 Facilitative versus Directiveand Evaluative MediationTechniques
5 When Mediation May Not BeAppropriate
6 Responding to Disruptive and
Colm Brannigan is a Chartered Mediator
and Arbitrator and can be contacted
through his website wwwmediateca or by
e-mail at colmmediateca
Reviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm Brannigan
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
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1 I must also disclose that I am member of theAdvisory Board of Modria Inc the leadingODR platform in the United States andelsewhere
2 httpwwwmediatebccomPDFs1-14-Family-MediationmdashFAQsGuidelines_Mediating-from-a-Distance-(Second-editiaspx
3 httpswwwcivilresolutionbcca4 httpwwwmorrowmediationcablog
archives08-2012
Destructive Strategies7 Pure Facilitation8 Pre-Negotiation Conferences9 Problem-Solving Workshops10 Advocacy in a Mediation
Lawyers as Co-Mediators11 Conclusion
Chapter 7
THE INSTITUTIONALIZATION
OF MEDIATION
1 Introduction2 Who Should Mediate3 Standards4 Accountability5 Confidentiality and Privilege6 Settlement Approval7 Conclusion
Chapter 8
OTHER ALTERNATIVES
1 When Mediation fails2 Choosing Alternative Processes3 Neutral Evaluation and Fact-
Finding4 Mini-Trial5 Summary Jury Trial6 Ombuds Processes7 Arbitration8 Final-Offer Selection (FOS)9 Mediation-Arbitration (Med-
Arb)10 Facilitation of Partnering
Visioning Interpersonal andinter-Group Problem-SolvingWorkshops
11 Public Policy Mediations12 Back to Mediation13 Conclusion
Chapter 9
DISPUTE RESOLUTION DESIGN
A CONCLUSION
1 Introduction2 A Framework for System Design3 Design as a Collaborative
Intervention4 Rights Interests and the Trans-
formation of Conflict5 Dispute Resolution Design
Opportunities6 Mass Tort Claims A Conflict
Resolution Design Example7 Barriers to the Systematic Use of
Mediation in Legal Disputes8 Conclusion
The book has been very skillfullyindexed in a Topical Index andalso includes a comprehensivebibliography although given therate of publication of articles andbooks about ADR any bibliogra-phy is likely to be out of date themoment it is published Many ofthe chapters can stand alone asextremely helpful overviews ofeach topic covered
I have a particular interest inOnline Dispute Resolution (ODR)and the authorrsquos coverage is for itstime a comprehensive overview1
Now in 2015 we have the BC longdistance project that was men-tioned in the book mentionedproducing the second edition ofMediating from a Distance whichis a set of guidelines for onlinefamily mediation2 We also nowhave the BC Civil ResolutionsTribunal which effectivelyreplaces Small Claims Courtand also deals with condo-minium disputes3 In Quebecthere is an online Small ClaimsCourt pilot so there is a lothappening in this area and ADRprofessionals and lawyers alikeneed to be aware of the chang-ing ODR landscape and tech-nologyrsquos potential and actualimpact on what we do
The section on advocacy is ex-tremely well done and outlines anarea where much work is neededADR professionals have not donea good job explaining the differ-ence between advocacy in courtor arbitration as compared toadvocacy in mediation to lawyersPerhaps this is part of the reasonwe see a decline in the use of thejoint session in mediation In anyevent the way it is dealt with in this
book will be helpful to mediatorsand counsel alike
The book clearly shows howfacilitative mediation is not apassive process which seems tobe forgotten in the rush towardsevaluative mediation
In an earlier review on his websiteBernard Morrow another wellknown ADR practitioner com-
mented that if there was some-thing missing from this book it wasthe lack of ldquoreal liferdquo stories4 Iagree with this comment andhope that the next edition con-tains more from the authorrsquos ownexperience
It is difficult to do justice to thescope of this work in a shortreview The book is lengthy butthe reward for reading it is adetailed understanding of legaldispute resolution in a way that islikely to improve your practicewhether you are a lawyer mediatorother dispute resolution practitioner
If the question is whether ADR andespecially mediation adds valuein legal disputes this bookanswers with a resoundingldquoyesrdquo It can be used as text-book for ADR courses or as amainstay of a practitionerrsquoslibrary It has not been recognizedto the extent it should be by theADR community
If the question is whether ADR and especially
mediation adds value in legal disputes this book
answers with a resounding ldquoyesrdquo
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Luis Oreacute is an internationally rec-
ognized expert in consensus
bu i ld ing and c ross-cu l tu ra l
workp lace conf l ic t manage-
ment He has a dispute resolu-
t ion and workplace consulting
practice in Lima Peru and is pres-
ently Latin Americas Director of
Workplace Fairness Institute
Luis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E Oreacute Susanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne Skoruppa
The ADR Institute ofOntario (ADRIO) wasexcited for a return ofthe topic of workplaceconflict to a SpecialInterest Section meetingheld at the ADRIOoffice on September 282015 This event pro-vided a unique per-spective on the subjecthowever as its panelconsisted of interna-tional guests Luis Oreand Susanne SkoruppaThrough personal anec-dotes these two indi-viduals informativelycompared the opera-tion of workplaces inNorth America andworldwide
Luis Ore is an interna-tionally recognizedexpert in cross-culturalworkplace conflictmanagement and consensusbuilding He has a workplaceconsulting practice in Lima Peruand is presently LatinAmericarsquos Director of WorkplaceFairness Institute Luis began hispresentation with a story that isdepictive of the corporate culturein his home country of Peru Thestory describes the environment ofa business meeting there Firstlyeach businessperson was ldquolaterdquoto the meeting according to thetime as read on the clock Al-though this seems like an unques-tionable faux-pas it was not evenacknowledged by the meetingrsquosattendees The meeting beganwith introductions and small-talkbetween the attendees and dueto the time spent on these theagenda of the meeting did not
By Rachel Frydman BHSc QMed
Guest Speakers Luis E Oreacute and Susanne Skoruppa
ldquoHow to Manage Conflict in a DiverseCross-Cultural Workplacerdquo
get completed In fact the struc-ture of the meeting did not followa proposed agenda whatsoeverThe flow of the conversationcould be viewed as erraticInstead of a linear processionthrough the agenda topics theconversation jumped from topicto topic in an unplanned arrange-ment (a circular approach) Thisportrayal of an everyday businessmeeting in Peru can be com-pared to a similar meeting thatwould occur in North AmericaThe main focus of this meeting isthe content with specific empha-sis on completing the plannedagenda in a linear approachTime and efficiency are valued ata business meeting in NorthAmerica and thus it is expectedfor attendees to be on time and
to remain concentratedon the issues at handLuis summed up thedifferences betweenthese two scenarios bylooking the function oftime in both cultures ForPeruvians and many inLatin America ldquotime ispeople and relation-shipsrdquo while in NorthAmerica ldquotime ismoneyrdquo
Luis also used the con-cept of power relation-ships to illustratecross-cultural differ-ences between SouthAmerica and NorthAmerica At an automo-tive factory in KentuckyUS Luis was enlisted toaid in a communicationissue between non-English speaking workersand their Supervisors
There were reports of racism andmistreatment from the workersLuis strategically approached theSupervisor understanding whatculturally he would value andthus what logic would resonatewith him Luis told this Supervisorthat it would be in his best interestto stop mistreating the automo-tive plant workers because theirproductivity would increase as aresult and he would look goodfacing his own bosses The Super-visor was able to appreciate thisreasoning because Luis spoke toone of his culturally engrainedpriorities Had the same situationoccurred at a factory run by aSouth American individual Luismay have decided to change hisapproach to managing theconflict The South American
Skoruppa is a consultant and
trainer certified in negotiation and
mediation with more than ten years
of experience working with inter-
national and national organizations
at the nexus of law psychology
management and research
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Supervisor may be more recep-tive to stopping his behaviourfor reasons other than personalbenefits Luis may have tried tomake this Supervisor realize hispoor conduct from a socialconscience perspective
Like Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa isin an ideal position to provideinformation on cross-culturaldifferences in the workplace OfGerman decent she works in thecountry as an intercultural trainerfor organizations that require aidin developing positive relation-ships with their internationalpartners This is a necessary re-source for these organizations asGermany is still a relatively ho-mogenous country withworkplaces often consisting ofworkers belonging to a singlesimilar culture Thus these workersbenefit from relevant training tobe able to better interact interna-tionally with people from differentcultural backgrounds Susannereferred to intercultural theoriesthat distinguish cultures based onvarious factors including commu-nication patterns and dealingwith conflict situations amongothers For example low-contextcultures use a direct style ofcommunication whereas high-
context cultures convey messagesin a much less direct way Interest-ingly the large majority of theworldrsquos cultures are consideredhigh context While it can be seenthat conflict has the potential toarise in both contexts the meth-ods of solving the conflict actsas the differential In Germanynon-adversarial methods ofworkplace conflict resolutionspecifically ADR and mediationare still less integrated on a largerbasis than in Canada
Professional administration is available from ADRIC
The new ADRIC Arbitration Rules continue to offer the option of having ADRIC administerthe partiesrsquo arbitration for them Under this option ADRIC supports the parties byattending to many of the logistics involved in running an arbitration
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The ADR Institute of Canadas new Arbitration Rules cameinto effect December 1 2014 These rules establish clearmodern and common-sense procedures under whicheffective arbitrations can be conducted
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The SIS meeting concluded withanother disheartening thoughtBoth Luis and Susanne wereasked to speak about a per-sonal experience with a goodefficient functional workingworkplace conflict manage-ment system Neither of themcould provide a response to thisquestion The reality is that thesesystems are hard to come byand that this is an area of ADRthat requires much more devel-opment
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DrDrDrDrDr Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix is an author corporate speaker consultant facilitator
and coach specializing in life transition issues of aging retirement and
caregiving She has an extensive background working with older adults
and their caregiving families Dr Amy is the Co-founder of the Essential
Conversations Project Inc an organization that trains Professional
Facilitators to guide families with the conversations they often struggle
having during life events and transitions that occur in midlife and
beyond
Amy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSW PhD PhD PhD PhD PhD Resa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSW
Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen has been in the field of mediation providing services
and programs for clients in public and private sectors for more than
35 years Her mediation practice has focused on family law workplace
issues and now elder and family conflicts Resa designed the Elder
Mediation Training Program (EMTP) the first of its kind in Canada and
provides Elder Mediation workshops She is the Co-Founder of the
Essential Conversations Projectreg
On May 4 2015 theElder Section of theADR Institute of Ontario(ldquoADRIOrdquo) held a liveprogram and webinaron the ldquoEssential Con-versations Projectrdquo withspeakers Resa S EisenMSW RSW and Dr AmyDrsquoAprix Drawing heav-ily from their many yearsof professional experi-ence spanning thefields of elder caresocial work and media-tion Resa and Amyintroduced the onsiteand online audience tothis initiative they arespearheading TheEssential ConversationsProject charts a wayforward for the olderadult and herhis familywho are facing lifetransitions in mid-lifeand beyond
Amy described ldquoEssen-tial Conversationsrdquo asldquotalking to the mostimportant people in ourlives about the mostimportant things in ourlivesrdquo The speakers listed types ofsituations that can be helped byan Essential Conversation end-of-life care for loved ones someonehaving to ldquohang up the car keysrdquobecause of diminished capaci-ties or move to a nursing home orout of the family home succes-sion planning within the familyintergenerational wealth transferand wills and powers of attorney
Notably such issues often do notarise one at a time And each
ldquoEssential Conversations ProjectregA Prevention Movement in the Aging SpacerdquoGuest Speakers Amy DrsquoAprix MSW and Resa Eisen MSW
By Mary Korica
involves change whether it bedeveloping a plan to address thesituation coordinating informa-tion exchange and decision-making amongst the partiesinvolved or relinquishing somedegree of freedom (true not justfor ailing older adults but also foranyone taking on responsibility forpart of their care) Resa and Amyshared stories of families brokenup by these types of life transi-tions sometimes for generations
When facing suchsituations they saidmost families are notable to have con-structive conversationson their own With thehelp of an EssentialConversationsFacilitator success ismuch more likely
The work of afacilitator is differentfrom that of a media-tor in a number ofways said the speak-ers For one thefacilitator casts a widenet seeking to includeeveryone who canimpact decision-making and planningfamily friends and theformal support systemThis is done out ofrecognition that thetransition impactseveryone in the familyand support networknot just the older adultat its centre Anotherreason for such aninclusive approach isexperiencemdashhaving
everyonersquos voice heard makes abig difference Difficult life transi-tions that impact complex systemsof relationships have a tendencyto generate misunderstandingsand resurrect old wounds evenfrom childhood And every me-diator knows that even the bestagreement or consensus can beundermined at the last minute byan uncooperative party As Resanoted ldquoso much of what peopledo with the family and client in
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these situations tends to be prag-matic but the situations are somuch more than pragmatic mdashtypically unaddressed emotionalconcerns can create impassesrdquo
To have the best chance ata sustainable solutionfacilitators turn the stand-ard mediation model onits head spending thegreat majority of theirtime preparing theground before any meet-ing of the parties Thisinvolves a systematicprocess to hear from andempower everyone in-volved through individualmeetings Whether inperson or by phone or Skypewhen distance requires it theindividual meetings allow peo-ple to say things they wouldhold back in a group settingand also to experience a differ-ent way of being heard mdash some-thing which often leads to achange in perspective for the
individual and in turn allowschange to happen when theparties are brought together Thereis much more moving back andforth between joint and individual
sessions as well as more attentionto slowing down the process sothat participants have time toprocess developments
Resa and Amy emphasized thatthe facilitatorrsquos role is tostrengthen all the people in theconversation As Resa noted ldquowe
know when people come into asituation that is not resolved theycan be confused disorienteddisorganized or unclear So in theprocess of the conversation what
we really want to do ismove everybody espe-cially the older person to afeeling of more confi-dence more clarity morecertainty and moretrustrdquo She said there areways of communicationthat can often ensure evenpeople with dementia areunderstood and theirfeelings are taken intoaccount
The process is very transpar-ent and the parties know that thefacilitator will delve into any issuethat is important to a resolutionincluding difficult ones While therole of the facilitator is to be aneutral third party who construc-tively steers the conversationguiding the parties to truly hearthe meaning behind each otherrsquos
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Difficult life transitions that
impact complex systems of
relationships have a tendency
to generate misunderstandings
and resurrect old wounds even
from childhood
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words and imagine solutions itcan also be very practical Thefacilitator may help the familydecide who will take on whatresponsibilities in the care of theolder adult and with the con-sent of the parties may play acoordinating role
Medical practitioners and othersfrom the formal care system areoften very willing to be part of theconversation They frequently runinto family disputes at acutestages of care They recognizethe value of feeding into a con-versation that will allow them tovoice their ideas and concerns tothe family contribute to solutionsand prevent obstructions topatient care Amy also notedthat at a time when the formalsupport system is strapped forresources Essential Conversationsoften allow the substantial infor-mal resources in the family to bemaximally tapped
The results of Essential Conversa-tions can be impressive As Amynoted when multiple people withvarying perspectives hear all theimportant information at thesame time it shifts the situationOnce expectations are clarifiedand differences in values andviewpoints have been airedparties often generate their owncreative solutions and makeoffers to try to meet each oth-errsquos needs demonstrating sur-prising generosity The resolutionsat times involve a new way ofbeing a familymdashit may not neces-sarily be closer but can potentiallybe more authentic As Resa saidldquoThey may not come out with theclosest of relationships but theyrsquollbe much more confident aboutwhat they can expect from each
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otherrdquo Parties themselves haveacknowledged how much theyhave benefitted saying things likeldquowe never could have done thisourselvesrdquo
Through their presentation of theEssential Conversations Projectand through candid examplesfrom their own lives Resa andAmy delivered reassurance thatthere is a better way for familiesand professionals to handledifficult life transitions of lovedones and clients They have
The resolutions at times involve a new way of
being a familymdashit may not necessarily be closer
but can potentially be more authentic
created the Essential Conversa-tions Designated Facilitatortraining program NorthAmerica-wide and they areestablishing a community ofldquoEssential Partnersrdquo namelyprofessionals who come intocontact with aging familiesthrough their work and whowould benefit from the servicesof the Essential ConversationsProject The Project will also beparticipating in the ongoingresearch program that Amy andResa have created in partnershipwith the University of North Caro-lina at Chapel Hill Resa and Amyencourage anyone interested tolearn more about the EssentialConversations Project atwwwessentialconversationsprojectcom
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On June 24 2015 thePublic Conflict andRestorative Justice sec-tions of the ADR Instituteof Ontario (ldquoADRIOrdquo)jointly held the liveprogram and webinarldquoTruth and ReconciliationStart a ConversationrdquoHosted by the chairs ofthe two sections respec-tively Bob Waldon andBunny Macfarlane theevent was a discussion inCircle format1 about theJune 4 2015 release ofthe Truth and Reconcilia-tion Commission ofCanadarsquos (TRC)findings on the impact ofresidential schools onAboriginal peopleThe findings are the resultof six years of the TRCrsquoswork across the countrythrough events meet-ings town halls and statementgathering from some 7000 indi-viduals who shared theirstories The final report includes 94specific recommendations toaddress the harms done andposes important questions for allCanadians to consider2
Mr Waldon began the session byexplaining that the discussion wasbeing hosted by both ADRIOsections because Canadarsquosrelationship with aboriginalpeoples involves both publicconflict and restorative prac-tices The organizersrsquo motivationwas to invite ADRIO membersand interested non-members todiscuss the TRCrsquos findings andcontribute in some way to thecommissionrsquos effort
Moderators Bob Waldon QMed and Bunny Macfarlane CMed
ldquoTruth and Reconciliation Start a Conversationrdquo
By Mary Korica
Ms Macfarlane described toattendees how the Circle formatwould work and Mr Waldon tooka moment to acknowledge thatthe meeting was being held ontraditional territory of theMississauga and Meacutetis nations MsMacfarlane posed the first TRCquestion to the group ldquoHowshould people feel about the TRCrsquosworkrdquo A number of people con-veyed strong negative emotionslike being sickened ashamedand angry about what the TRChad uncovered People spoke of
ldquoa blow to our identityas Canadians to dis-cover such blackness inour pastrdquo and ldquoa socialjustice inequity that hadgone unaddressed for fartoo longrdquo as well as insome cases personalshame at not havingdone something soonerand uncertainty aboutwhat they should donext
Often the same peoplealso expressed strongpositive feeling aboutthe TRC especiallygratitude for its work forthe courageous honestyof those who partici-pated and for thepossibility that now existsfor native and non-native cultures inCanada to build some-thing new People re-
ported feeling ldquohopeful ofpositive changerdquo ldquocurious to learnmorerdquo ldquoopennessrdquo to the TRCreport desire for ldquogreater dia-loguerdquo and ldquoencouragedrdquo andldquoeagerrdquo to act now One personpresented the model of a residen-tial school survivor who turnedshame into power by returning toher community to teach herlanguage
Ms Macfarlane then put to thegroup the TRC questions ldquoWhatdoes reconciliation look like
R D (Bob) Waldon QMed has
more than 30 yearsrsquo experience
across Canada in land
acquisition environment dispute
resolution and external relations
as a consultant and in senior
management for major projects
government and Aboriginal
matters
R D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) Waldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMed Bunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMed
Bunny is a mediator trainer and
restorative justice practitioner
She teaches conflict manage-
ment and dispute resolution at
Brock University and mediates
insurance claims at Financial
Services Commission of Ontario
(FSCO)
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Does it matter to yourdquo All of theparticipants felt that reconciliationmattered to them some becausethey felt burdened by a Canadianidentity that included the harm ofresidential schools others becauseof the opportunity to turn harm togood by developing a model ofunderstanding in Canada thatmight benefit or inspire others
Many attendees said that they didnot know what reconciliationlooks like and sometimes com-mented with a note of despair atwhat they perceived as the com-plex and long-entrenched natureof the problem But even so theyoffered ideas of reconciliationincluding treating people equallyand with equal respect as well asdeveloping a deep understandingof each other through educationand a change of attitude
Some people noted that reconcili-ation cannot be a single event oractionmdashthat it is a process Forexample one person suggestedthat reconciliation may lookdifferent depending on particular
circumstances but in all casesthere must be an ongoing polish-ing of the relationship Anotherdrew from a tenet of RestorativeJustice which requires asking thequestion ldquowhat does the victimneedrdquo She pointed out that noone can assume what the victimsneed after cultural genocide andit would be good to have anation-wide conversation wheregroups across the country askwhat are the native communitiesrsquoneeds and how can we help fulfillthem Drawing on her own experi-ence with native people anotherattendee said that reconciliationlooks like ldquohard workmdashand won-derful workrdquo She recalled theadvice she had been given by thelate Anishnawbe elder JoeSylvester to remind the group thatas with anything the way youlearn to do it is one step at a time
One person commented thatreconciliation is about bridging adivide between two parties whichrequires a number of things tohappen As a first step the victims
must be empowered so thatthey can participate fully inreconciliation and this shouldinclude restitution Also recon-ciliation must at some pointinvolve forgiveness whichrequires bringing the offenderinto a process that affords themsome dignity and promotes theirhonest apology He noted that ifthe churches and governmentinstitutions responsible for thelegacy of residential schools arevilified entirely it may triggerdistancing and hardening ratherthan re-establishing connection ldquoIfwe allow our anger and disgust todominate we risk perpetuatingthe dividerdquo he warned
Commenting that forgiveness did
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not seem possible to him at thistime another person said the goalshould be good practices basedon good intentions which mayallow the next generation tomove reconciliation furtherSomeone followed up by sayingshe did not believe it is any-onersquos right to ask for forgive-ness that forgiveness is a giftwhich can only be offered notrequested She added that giventhe enormity of the harm done ifthe opportunity for forgivenessarises it will have to be conveyedthrough actions which are astronger communication than words
Another person expanded on the1996 report of the Royal Commis-sion on Aboriginal Peoples state-ment that ldquothere can be no peaceor harmony unless there is justicerdquoShe said that there can be nojustice without a realization ofour interdependence What istrue for Aboriginal people asone people of the medicinewheel3 is true for all of themwhen one group is weak we allare For this reason reconciliationshould matter to everybody Itshould also matter because nativepeople have great knowledge toshare with non-natives ldquoI think wewill realize that when they get
stronger we all get strongerrdquo shesaid
The final TRC question that MsMacfarlane posed to attendeeswas ldquoWhere do we go fromhererdquo A number of those presentsaw a need to educate thebroader public about the TRCand promote a more accurateunderstanding of First Nations inCanada One person com-mented that it would be unfor-tunate if the misguideddismissive view of First Nationslargely held by Canadarsquos non-natives to this point was re-placed by another simplisticview of First Nations as victimsThey emphasized the wealth ofFirst Nations practices and ideasthat could be applied topresent-day concerns like theenvironment systems of politicalorganization and decision-mak-ing and approaches to justice
1 ldquoCirclerdquo is a meeting format derived from North American First Nations practices It is sometimesknown as Talking Circle Healing Circle Peacemaking Circle Listening Circle or RestorativeJustice Circle and involves a specially chosen object being passed to each person assigningthem the opportunity to speak It can be a powerful tool to improve decision-making andstrengthen community (More information is available at httpwwwdancingtoeaglespiritsocietyorgcirclesphp)
2 The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canadarsquos findings are available at httpwwwtrccawebsitestrcinstitutionindexphpp=890
3 The medicine wheel in North American First Nations worldview conveys multiple concepts one ofwhich is that its four quadrants black red yellow and white represent the four symbolic racesmaking up the same human family (Source httpwwwtncdsboncanewresourcesABOR20Medicine20Wheelpdf)
ADRIO wishes to thank our writers for their contributions to our Newsletter
MarMarMarMarMary Koricay Koricay Koricay Koricay KoricaMary Korica MA is a freelancewriter graduate of the YorkUniversity Certificate in DisputeResolution and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Rachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel Frydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedRachel Frydman is a volunteer writerfor ADRIO She is currently workingtowards her fami ly mediat iondesignation as well as her Masters inSocial Work
Ben DrBen DrBen DrBen DrBen Drorororororyyyyy QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArbBen Drory QMed QArb is anaccident benefits arbitrator with ADRChambers and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Catherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine Kenwellis a freelance writer and a graduateof the York University Certificate andAdvanced Cert i f icate DisputeResolut ion programs She is avolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Attendees supported the idea ofpromoting ongoing dialogueabout the TRC report in the courseof their personal and professionallives when talking with friendsneighbours colleagues otherorganizations or their local Mem-bers of Parliament Suggestionsalso included promoting dia-logue between native and non-native communitiescontributing to holding govern-ments accountable for imple-menting the 94recommendations and support-ing school curriculum changeon the topic of First Nations MsMacfarlane committed to bring-ing the issues discussed duringthe meeting to the attention ofADRIOrsquos Board of Directors andMr Waldon said that the topicwould be addressed again atanother meeting of ADRIOrsquos PublicConflict Section
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BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL SECTIONMed-Arb The Debate Continues Date Recorded January 12 2016The ADR Institute of Canada debated thepromise and potential pitfalls of Med-Arb atits national conference in October Med-Arboffers parties the ability to obtain a definiteresolution of a particular dispute and theflexibility to pursue a mediated settlementbefore or during binding arbitration Butthere are practical and ethicalconsiderations that parties and neutralsmust consider in business disputes Ourpanel of experienced commercialpractitioners discussed some of theseissues and continued the great med-arbdebateModerator Michael Erdle CMed CArbSpeakers Stephen Morrison CMed CArbDavid McCutcheon CArb
FAMILY SECTIONThe New Family Rules
Date Recorded November 30 2015Justices Paulseth and Czutrin the SeniorFamily judges of the OCJ and SCJ andAaron Franks presented as panel membersa discussion on the new Family Rules An
open discussion and an opportunity forfeedback on the Rules followed thepresentationSpeakers Justice Paulseth Justice Czutrinand Aaron Franks
INSURANCE SECTIONldquoOntario Mandatory Mediation RatesrdquoldquoFee Simplerdquo or ldquoInadequate Feerdquo
Date Recorded September 24 2015This program was an update on the FeeAdequacy SurveySpeaker Bruce Ally PhD LLM (ADR)
ldquoInfluence to Confluence Meeting
of Mindsrdquo Date Recorded December 3 2015This section was described as focusing onexerting professional influence towardsresolutionSpeaker Richard Sadowski LLM atSadowski Resolutions Group LLP
PUBLIC CONFLICTS SECTIONPublic Conflict Learning Series Part 2 Date Recorded November 24 2015Proposals for a current public multi-partyconflict were presented by their
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Missed a section meeting that interests you ADRIO Special Interest Section meetings are available via your Member Portal free of chargeplus C Meds and Q Meds earn 2 CEE points per hour for viewing these professional development programs There are over 50recordings available including these latest additions
ldquoproponentsrdquo and discussed in groupsession The group was set to choose apreferred topic to examine in more depth atSession 3 Presenter Bob Waldon QMed
PC Learning Series Session 32 - Process
Design Case 2 (Public Conflicts Section)Date Recorded January 14 2016Moderator Bob Waldon QMed
WORKPLACE SECTIONHow to Manage Conflict in a DiverseCross-Cultural Workplace
Date Recorded September 28 2015Cultural diversity is a fact of life inworkplaces today The differences creategreat new opportunities for how people worktogether but itrsquos not always clear what thebest management strategies are Luis Ore internationally recognized expertin cross-cultural workplace conflictmanagement presented on this topic Inaddition we had a special guest SusanneSkoruppa presently working at the WorldBank to talk about her experiences inGermany with organizations such as theUnited NationsSpeakers Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa
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The Chartered Mediator (CMed) and Chartered Arbitrator (CArb) are senior designations These aswell as the Qualified Mediator (QMed) and Qualified Arbitrator (QArb) are Canadas only generalistdesignations for practicing mediators and arbitrators They demonstrate the members specific credentialseducation and expertise Recognized and respected across Canada and internationally they allow theholder to convey their superior level of experience and skill Clients and referring professionals can feelconfident knowing that ADR practitioners holding an ADR Institute of Canada designation have had theireducation and performance reviewed assessed and verified by a team of senior and highly respectedpractitioners
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Do you have your designation yet
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- Presidents Message
- Upcoming Events amp Courses
- So what are we talking about today
- The Fee is Past its Sell-by (or Stale-by) Date
- Preventing and Resolving Business Partnership amp Shareholder Conflict
- ADRIC 2016 Annual National Conference
- How to Manage Conflict in a Diverse Cross-Cultural Workplace
- Essential Conversations Projectreg A Prevention Movement in the Aging Space
- Truth and Reconciliation Start a Conversation
-
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What could be better
Well let me challenge that propo-sition Irsquom wondering if it could bebetter Is ldquosomeonerdquo missing fromour conversations within ourprofessional organization thatshould be there
A couple recent posts on LinkedIngot me thinking more about thisquestion and Irsquom embarrassedabout it As a mediator andsomeone who works in the Abo-riginal and public consultationfield asking many questions isingrained But so is striving to inviteand ask the right people Are weas ADR professionals missingldquosomeonerdquo
ADRIO and ADRIC provide us withnumerous opportunities to havegood conversations about thepractice of ADR and what we allare convinced as the tremendousvalue ADR offers to governments(both Aboriginal and ldquononrdquoAboriginal) communities busi-ness individuals and civil society
And so we often talk about ADR ndashtogether
But within a professional organi-zation like ADRIO is there a riskthat we forget to include the veryparties who we think will benefitfrom our ADR services Moreimportantly how did ldquowerdquo figure
R D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) Waldon MA QMedaldon MA QMedaldon MA QMedaldon MA QMedaldon MA QMed has
more than 30 yearsrsquo experience across
Canada in land acquisition environment
dispute resolution and external relations
as a consultant and in senior manage-
ment for major projects government
and Aboriginal matters
ldquoSo what are we talking about todayrdquo
out ldquotheirrdquo needs if they arenrsquotpart of our conversations and ifwe donrsquot ask There may beresearch discussions or publica-tions on this question but I donrsquotsee them very often and Irsquomconcerned not often enough
As a special interest section com-mittee organizer and ADRICmember this is something I oughtand intend to spend more timeworking on Paying close atten-tion to ldquotheirrdquo needs goes right tothe heart of everything we dofrom process design through theskilled facilitation of it and after-wards as part of evaluating oureffectiveness and making adjust-ments for ldquothe next timerdquo In factldquothe next timerdquo rightly depends onhow close we pay attention toand address the needs of thosewe serve doesnrsquot it
Broadening our conversation mayinvolve asking questions thatcould involve some challengingresponsesbull Why do ldquoyourdquo (those we serve)
think ADR may not work for youOr more importantly why doyou feel it didnrsquot work
bull Are we looking at our practicestandards techniques and skillsin light of current and evolvingchallenges norms andmodalities and are we keepingup
bull How do ldquoourrdquo answers to thesekinds of questions square withldquotheirrdquo perspectives Do we seethese things the same way asthe people who we want to use
Being part of an ADR community of peers practitioners
and professionals is a great thing It provides excellent
opportunities to learn commiserate and develop
relationships that often transcend our professional worlds
All this happens when we make an effort to challenge
assumptions communicate openly and collaborate
is there a risk that we forget to
include the very parties who we think
will benefit from our ADR services
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our services and if not why not
If these are the kinds of questionsyou are discussing clients nowyou have insight to offer the restof us If we as a profession are notasking these kinds of questionscollectively shouldnrsquot we beAnd exactly whom should ldquowerdquobe asking
Letrsquos look at how we can openour ldquoourrdquo conversations up tothose we serve What can we doas ADRIC members to bringldquotheirrdquo voices into ldquoourrdquo conversa-tions While this is something thatis happening within some of our
special interest section meetingsperhaps it can take place moreoften and on a scale and plat-form that has broader reach
As ADRIO members we can allplay a part to encourage thisbroader conversation by usingthe tools our professional organi-zation offers usbull Suggest and help organize
special interest section topicsand speakers that explore theclient perspective on ADR
bull Use the ADRIO Member PortalDiscussion groups to post re-sources and ldquooutsiderdquo
viewpointsbull Volunteer to help develop
conference agenda or work-shops that include moredialogue to seek out and em-brace the perspectives of thepeople communities andorganizations we are here toserve
No doubt you will have your ownideas to help build an inclusiveand helpful dialogue about howbest to serve the needs of ourclients
So what are we going to talkabout today
Congratulations to ADRIOMember and Director MichaelErdle LLB CMed CArb forbeing selected for inclusion inthe 2015 Edition of BestLawyers in Canada copy in thethree practice areas AlternativeDispute Resolution InformationTechnology Law andTechnology Law
read more
Michael Erdlenamed in 2016LexpertAmericanLawyer Guide tothe Leading 500Lawyers in Canada
Michael Erdle LLB CMed CArb
Civil Procedure Workshop forNon-Lawyer Mediators
SaturdayApril 30 2016900 am to 430 pm
Instructor
Gary Furlong BACMed LLM (ADR)
The ADR Institute of Ontario is proud to present
The ADR Institute of Ontario is pleased to present afull-day workshop covering the basics of civil proce-dure in Ontario for non-lawyer mediators Theworkshop goes toward fulfilling the civil procedurerequirements for the Ontario Mandatory MediationProgram (OMMP) Topics will include
Basic Civil Procedure -the litigation process from start to finish each of thesteps in a lawsuit cost implications a glossary oflegal terms and what mediators need to know aboutthe process
Civil Procedure for Contract ampEmployment Claims -legal concepts and terminology related to two of themost common file types that reach mediation basiccontract disputes and wrongful dismissal
Civil Procedure for Tort amp Insurance Claims -concepts and terminology specific to both insuranceand personal injury claims and the various automo-bile insurance acts passed over the last decade
Click here for more information and to register
httpadrontariocaresourcesevent_detailscfmannouncementId=2467
ADR Institute of Ontario 234 Eglinton Avenue E Suite 405 Toronto
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Where the Program used to
have about 400 cases per year
today the number is 150
The Insurance section of the ADRInstitute of Ontario (ldquoADRIOrdquo)presented a live program andwebinar on ldquoThe Fee is Past its Sell-by (or Stale-by) Daterdquo by Mr BruceAlly at the ADRIO office in Torontoon September 24 2015
Mediation has become verypopular today this is evidencedby how many lawyers are trying toget involved in it themselves TheOntario Mandatory MediationProgram (ldquoOMMPrdquo or the ldquotheProgramrdquo) has now been in placefor 16 yearsmdashhow has the pro-gram changed and what aresome opportunities
Mr Ally introduced DarrylGonzalez who has worked at theOMMP since 2002 Initially theProgram involved mainly casemanagement A mediator wouldbe assigned after 30 days if theparties didnrsquot choose one them-selves The Program was sendingout 8 to 10 cases per day But afterthe Practice Direction in 2005 theProgram became party-drivenThis led to a dwindling number ofcases Where the Program used tohave about 400 cases per yeartoday the number is 150 Manymediators in the Program canrsquotget work The average numberhas gone from about 6 to 8 cases
per mediator peryear to 2 TheProgramrsquos feeshave also beenunchanged sinceits inceptionmdash$600 + applicablefees Mr Gonzalez
added he personally wished thefees could increase because theProgram requires a lot of work onthe mediatorsrsquo end that partiesdonrsquot see Mr Ally has started aninitiative in this regard so hope-
ldquoThe Fee is Past its Sell-by (or Stale-by) DaterdquoGuest Speaker Bruce Ally PhD LLM (ADR)
BrBrBrBrBruce Allyuce Allyuce Allyuce Allyuce Ally PhD LLM (ADR) PhD LLM (ADR) PhD LLM (ADR) PhD LLM (ADR) PhD LLM (ADR) has been
mediating since 1985 and by 2008 had
completed over 3000 mediations His focus
includes specializations in personal injury
employment law and engineering and
construction disputes among others Mr
Ally has taught courses in mediation and
acted as an arbitrator in numerous private
matters He is also a coach and educator in
the York University Advanced Mediation
Program and the Small Claims Mediation
Practicum Mr Ally is also a Workplace
Fairness Analyst with the Institute for
Workplace Fairness and one of the certified
child protection mediators in Toronto
By Ben Drory QMed QArb
fully there would be some results inthe next few years
Mr Ally noted that the number ofclaims being filed in court has notgone down but rather actuallygone up So what is behind thedecline in mediations in theOMMP In the old days he got alot of pushback from lawyers thatit was ldquotoo early for mediationrdquomdashthat there had been insufficienttime to build the file (This alsoimplies fewer opportunities forbillable hoursmdashcounsel also havean economic incentive to maxi-mize the chance to make moneyon a file)
How does this affect the opportu-nity to transition into mediation asa career Can you be effectivelycompensated for it Mr Allyintroduced Maurice Ford aformer human rights investigatorand mediator with the OntarioHuman Rights Commission Heanalyzed the matter this way Inthe OMMP as a mediator youcan bill up to $200hour for 3hours for each file But behind thescenes your preparation willrequire at least another hour Yourpractice will also require contactsites (phone email and fax andmaybe an office) plus a websiteand business cards These prob-ably cost $1000-$1200monthAnd this does not count traveland parking costs you must alsoincur Realistically you wouldneed about 3 cases per month tobreak even
Should a cost-of-living adjustmentbe considered in the mediationprofession Mr Ally conducted astudy of OMMP members Hewanted to gather and considerfacts and evidence The numberof civil trials is increasing andmany mandatory family
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mediations are beginning tooThere is also talk about legislatingcondo mediationmdashwhich couldbe extremely significant in To-ronto Some estate matters arenow also mandatory Mr Allyperceived that thousands of
people are ldquogetting out ofrdquo mat-ters that ought to be coming tomandatory mediation Since fewerof them are coming to the OMMPwhere are these matters going inorder to resolvemdashthe initial legaldisputes are definitely still ongo-ing Mr Ally stated that thegovernment is also not payingas much attention to this field asit should But there is no co-ordinated effort within the ADRprofession to bring all of thesediverse practice areas togetherShould somebody in the ADR fieldget together on our professionalsrsquobehalf to advocate to the govern-ment And if so who
One thing that speaks to thegovernment is finances andbacklogs There are cost savingsto courts and parties from theOMMP that are identifiable Arethey statistically significant MrGonzalez noted that the settle-ment rate in the OMMP is about45-50mdashwhich is a significantnumber and has been steadyaround that rate for a few yearsnow Mr Ally added that media-tion is not only alleviating back-logs Mediation usually happensprior to discoverymdashso can poten-tially cut off many steps in thelitigation process (Note thoughthat you would also be askingcounsel to cut off some of theirearnings) Counsel like havingtheir cases fully developedmdashthey
have a duty to do their best fortheir clients and not enter impru-dent settlements
Mr Allyrsquos survey of OMMP media-tors received 75 responsesmdashwhichis about a 50 response rate fromthe roster and speaks to how
germane the pay issue isWhy do lawyers engage inand promote mediation yetroster mediators are notgetting enough work(Some felt that sometimessenior counsel use a par-ticular mediator whichusually will nearly ensurethat their junior lawyers also
do the same)
The chief basis of the survey wasthe OMMP pay rate which hasnrsquotincreased in 16 years The surveyincluded 10 questions which allcreated the opportunity forfeedback 100 ofrespondents agreedthe OMMP fees shouldbe increased 61 felta tiered fee systembased on experiencewould be appropri-ate 82 agreed thatthey had difficultysetting dates with partiesmdashwhichleads to a great deal of uncom-pensated effort 64 agreed thatthere should be an opportunity tocharge fees when submissions andbriefs are received extremely latebefore the mediation 97 agreedthat the Attorney General should
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there is an inherent
lack of respect for the roster
whereas it was once the
standard to aspire to
The chief basis of the survey
was the OMMP pay rate which
hasnrsquot increased in 16 years
provide support for mediators inrecovering the fees that they bill(Currently the only avenue tocollect for non-payment is throughSmall Claims Court) 92 alsoagreed that there should becancellation fees based on rea-sonable timeframes
There was a discussion among thegroup regarding why the OMMPhas fallen into relative disusecompared to initially Some rostermediators get cases becausethey are perceived as ldquocheaprdquomdashie a rubber stamp so that theparties can proceed to court Butothers also advised of an oppositeissuemdashie that sometimes theycanrsquot get work as a roster media-tor because the parties want aldquogenuinerdquo mediator Mr Allystated there is an inherent lack ofrespect for the roster whereas itwas once the standard to aspire
to The disrespect reflects not justupon the roster but upon theentire profession The results of hisstudy demonstrate a statisticaldesire among ADR professionalsfor change to this dynamicmdashyetalso a pessimism that positivechange can be achieved
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I dived into Bypass Court as a newreader I had not read any of theearlier editions Any book whichhas had five editions over 20 yearslikely has the attributes of a classicand Bypass Court did not disap-point me
The authors set out to provide anoverview of dispute resolution inCanada for a diverse audiencewhich includes ldquoanyone involved inan existing or potential dispute anystudent practitioner or devotee ofdispute resolution and any merelycurious or interested readerrdquo As Iread that in the preface I wonderedif this topic is still as necessary asunfamiliar for those diverse readers asit may have been in 1996 The firstchapter opened with the authorsrsquo answer to myquestion the topic of dispute resolution is ldquomorerelevant than everrdquo and they backed that up withcurrent examples
The authors are clear to acknowledge the value ofthe rule of law and the Canadian courts as thesystem within which ldquothe field of dispute resolutionhas been able to flourishrdquo Bypass Court is a thor-ough catalogue of methods that can be used toresolve part or all of a dispute outside of the courtsystem The first chapter includes three very helpfulquestionnaires to assist people in a dispute decidewhether they need a consensual adjudicative orinformative process
Bypass Court takes a very user-friendly approachChapter Two on constructive conversation distin-guished from negotiation includes practical sugges-tions recent examples and brief reference to brain
science The following chapter illustrates construc-tive conversations in action through a scan of nego-tiation conflict coaching facilitation andcollaborative practice and restorative justice initia-
tives Mediation partnering non-trialdispute resolution in courts arbitra-tion complaint handling plusombuds and dispute resolutionprogram design are dealt witheach in separate chapters with apractical focus and as detailed asthe scope of this slim volumepermits There is a small separatechapter on legal concepts four ofthe key legal concepts that under-pin dispute resolution in Canada ndashsettlement privilege confidential-ity privacy and fair process Thedetailed table of contents makes iteasy to navigate
In the mediation chapter the authorsgeneralize to a common processused for civil court actions brokeninto three stages Although there arecertainly mediation processes whichdo not follow these stages and thismay confuse readers who arrive atmediation expecting to find what isdescribed in the book in my view the
authors give a basic answer to mediation clientsrsquousual questions about what will happen at themediation and leave it up to mediators to do theirjob in preparing people for the specific process theyplan to use The authors grapple with another me-diator FAQ ldquoWhat do mediators actually doldquo andin that case provide responses across a range ofmediation styles
In their epilogue the authors personalize the bookwith their answer to why they each have stayed inthe dispute resolution field for over 25 years
Bypass Court does not purport to be a how-tobook for dispute resolution professionals It is anexcellent resource to recommend to our clientsstudents and all the professionals we meetwhose work involves helping people in disputessuch as lawyers social workers counsellors andaccountants
A Book Review by Kathryn Munn LLB Cert ConRes CMed CArb
Bypass Court A Dispute Resolution Handbook ndash Fifth edition
By Genevieve A Chornenki and Christine E Hart
Reviewer KathrReviewer KathrReviewer KathrReviewer KathrReviewer Kathryn Munnyn Munnyn Munnyn Munnyn Munn
LLB Cert ConRes CMed CArbLLB Cert ConRes CMed CArbLLB Cert ConRes CMed CArbLLB Cert ConRes CMed CArbLLB Cert ConRes CMed CArb
IMI Certified MediatorIMI Certified MediatorIMI Certified MediatorIMI Certified MediatorIMI Certified Mediator
Kathryn is a mediator arbitrator and
facilitator based in London Ontario
She is President of the ADR Institute
of Ontario since June 2014
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Many business disputes
originate from power
imbalances
The BusinessCommer-cial section of the ADRInstitute of Ontario(ldquoADRIOrdquo) presented alive program andwebinar on ldquoPrevent-ing and ResolvingBusiness Partnership ampShareholder Conflictrdquoby Mr Michael Erdleand Mr Daryl Landauat the ADRIO office inToronto on June 222015
The session focused onbusiness start-ups andother sorts of partner-ships (eg sharehold-ers joint ventures asopposed to the legaldefinition of ldquopartner-shiprdquo) There are manysynergies with businesspartnerships but theycan also be unstable arrange-ments fraught with problemswhich can be expensive to dealwith in litigation Business schoolsalmost never talk about how todo partnerships correctly Circum-stances motivations and expec-tations can change over time asdo peoplersquos memories and per-ceptions of what they agreed toBattles are often fought overthese memoriesmdashconflicts ofhindsight such as ldquowhy did weagree to Xrdquo Life changes canoccur over time too such asillness and divorce leading totransitionsuccession issues Oftentimes putting things in writingcould have saved many difficul-ties There is an analogy to mar-riage contractsmdashyou canseparate amicably at the endwithout one but having things in
ldquoPreventing and Resolving BusinessPartnership amp Shareholder ConflictrdquoGuest Speakers Michael Erdle CMed CArb and Daryl Landau
Michael Erdle is a Chartered Arbi-
trator mediator and lawyer He is
the co-founder of Practical Reso-
lutions Inc with a focus on ITIP
disputes in shareholder and joint
venture matters Michael is a Di-
rector of ADRIO
Daryl Landau MA MSc
AccFM of Common Ground helps
closely-held businesses prevent
and resolve conflict He draws
upon his experience in a family
business of mediators and train-
ers of mediators
Michael ErdleMichael ErdleMichael ErdleMichael ErdleMichael Erdle DarDarDarDarDaryl Landauyl Landauyl Landauyl Landauyl Landau
a contract at the beginning is stillhelpful
Many business disputes originatefrom power imbalances Howactive or passive are people inthe business Partners often donrsquothave clear understandings ofeach otherrsquosrolesmdashforexample howmuch eachwill work theexpertise eachbrings whatmoney theyare bringing inWhat kind of duty do you have toyour partner In a legal partner-ship you have a fiduciary duty toyour partner but it is less clear inother kinds of relationships andventures Over the course of
years there will likelybe disputes and youneed some kind ofmechanism to dealwith them It is diffi-cult to anticipatewhat triggeringevents may be orwhat constitutes amaterial change inthe business Whattypes of situationswould validly re-open the agree-ment Gettingpeople to talk aboutlsquowhat ifsrsquo is verydifficultmdashmost areusually just con-cerned with thinkingabout immediatebusiness decisions
Mr Landau gave asummary of David
Gagersquos book ldquoThe PartnershipCharter How to Start Out RightWith Your New Business Partner-ship (Or Fix the One Yoursquore In)rdquo AldquoPartnership Charterrdquo is a docu-ment (not necessarily a legal one)that clearly outlines the goalsexpectations responsibilities and
relationships ofthe principalsit identifiespotentialsources ofconflict andhow they willbe resolvedwhile address-
ing issues such as personal stylesvalues money and power Itaddresses business issues such aseach principalrsquos visionvalues forthe business and how ownershipmanagement and governance
By Ben Drory QMed QArb
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will work It asks each principal tocomplete at least one personalityindicator (eg the MBTI) andleads to a conversation aboutvalues It also talks about thefuture of the businessmdashscenario-planning (trying to image lsquowhat-ifsrsquo and how might they deal withX or Y) which also helps generatea dispute resolution clause
For those who would question ifthis discussion may undermine thepartnership it is probably better toaddress this at the beginningbefore there is lots of investmentand expectations than later onYou can acknowledge there is arisk to it but still say itrsquos a wisething to domdashyou have to normal-ize these conversations into some-thing thatrsquos beneficial APartnership Charter is not aboutfocusing on all the risks if things gobadly (that is typically a lawyerrsquosjob) but rather about how to setup the business to ensure thingsgo well In most cases the corpo-rationrsquos accountant and lawyerwould likely be happy to have afacilitator involved for this pur-posemdashthey are usually working forthe corporation (not the princi-pals) so they greatly want toavoid problems that could blowup the company
How much time should you spendtrying to save an unstable busi-ness before moving towards tryingto wrap it up Mr Erdle suggestedinformal processes have tendedto work best for him to help pushthe reset button and establishsustainable processes to helpgoing forward If that doesnrsquotwork and there is a crystallizeddispute then a formal mediationprocess is appropriate But MrErdle tries to ward off getting to a
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point where there is aformal Statement of ClaimRegarding different modelsfor resolving a conflictarbitration may be betterin these situations thanlitigation if you can struc-
ture the arbitration proceeding tokeep the matter and result confi-
dential and out of the public eyeExpedited arbitration may beappropriate for valuation issueswhere principals have decided topart waysmdashthis can cut out alldiscovery processes and helpappoint a specialist in the fieldbefore whom you can put de-tailed financial documents
HappyRetirement
Lynn Bevan CMed David McNabb CMed
Ken Selby CMed CArb
Congratulations to the followingmembers on your retirement Wewish you happiness and success inthe years ahead
you have to normalize
these conversations into
something thatrsquos beneficial
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A Book Review by Colm Brannigan CMed CArb
Mediating Justice Legal Dispute Negotiations 2nd edition
By The Honourable George W Adams QC
Toronto CCH Canadian Limited 2011
ISBN 978-1-55496-321-8
525pp
This is an extremely comprehensivebook that covers theory andpractice in a well-written way onthe topic of Alternative DisputeResolution within the civil justicesystem
The author The HonourableGeorge W Adams who wasrecently the guest speaker at the2015 ADR Institute of OntariorsquosAnnual General Meeting is oneof Canadarsquos best-known media-tors The extensive depth andbreadth of his experience isobvious and provides the readerwith the opportunity to learn fromone of the best
There has been much published inthe dispute resolution field sincethe first edition of this work ap-peared in 2003 and even sincethis second edition in 2011 Atthat time it was published it wascertainly one of the most com-plete overviews of its topic inCanada This second edition canalso more than its own amongany other similar book on ADR inCanada today
As the author statesldquoThe second edition keeps thebook connected with the mostrecent interdisciplinary literatureon dispute resolution and confirmsthe template of the original textThe reader is also updated on therole of emotions in conflict resolu-tion as well as on the topics ofethics culture and online technol-ogy There are more visuals morepractice tips and more practiceroutines to help integrate theoryand practice Recent develop-ments in mediator confidentiality
are highlighted as are the evolu-tion and positioning of new mod-els of mediationrdquo
The depth and breadth of thiswork can be gauged by review-ing the table of contents It con-sists of nine comprehensivechapters each divided into sub-chapters as follows
Chapter 1
SETTLEMENT AN INTRODUCTION
1 Legal Dispute Negotiations2 Law Courts and Settlement3 The Rise of the ADR Movement4 Power Imbalances Second-
Class Justice and AdversarialLegalism
5 Conclusion
Chapter 2
NEGOTIATION
1 Negotiation Conflict andPower
2 Negotiation Strategies3 Choice of Negotiation Strategy4 Conclusion
Chapter 3
BARRIERS TO NEGOTIATING
AGREEMENTS
1 Cognitive and EmotionalBarriers
2 Trust3 Ethics in Negotiation4 Online Dispute Resolution
(ODR)5 Agents6 Multiple Parties7 Cross-Cultural and Related
Barriers8 More Tools for Overcoming
Barriers9 Conclusion
Chapter 4
LEGAL DISPUTE NEGOTATIONS
1 Why Do Lawyers Negotiate2 Determinants of Legal DisputeNegotiations3 Decision Analysis4 The Lawyer-Client Relationship5 Conclusion
Chapter 5
MEDIATION
1 What Mediation Does2 What Do Mediators Do3 The Mediation Process4 A Mediatorrsquos Preparation5 Conclusion
Chapter 6
THE ACTIVITIES OF MEDIATORS
1 Diagnosing Disputes and theBarriers to Agreements
2 Mediator Functions Activitiesand Tactics
3 Managing Rights Justice andEquity Seeking in Mediation
4 Facilitative versus Directiveand Evaluative MediationTechniques
5 When Mediation May Not BeAppropriate
6 Responding to Disruptive and
Colm Brannigan is a Chartered Mediator
and Arbitrator and can be contacted
through his website wwwmediateca or by
e-mail at colmmediateca
Reviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm Brannigan
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
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1 I must also disclose that I am member of theAdvisory Board of Modria Inc the leadingODR platform in the United States andelsewhere
2 httpwwwmediatebccomPDFs1-14-Family-MediationmdashFAQsGuidelines_Mediating-from-a-Distance-(Second-editiaspx
3 httpswwwcivilresolutionbcca4 httpwwwmorrowmediationcablog
archives08-2012
Destructive Strategies7 Pure Facilitation8 Pre-Negotiation Conferences9 Problem-Solving Workshops10 Advocacy in a Mediation
Lawyers as Co-Mediators11 Conclusion
Chapter 7
THE INSTITUTIONALIZATION
OF MEDIATION
1 Introduction2 Who Should Mediate3 Standards4 Accountability5 Confidentiality and Privilege6 Settlement Approval7 Conclusion
Chapter 8
OTHER ALTERNATIVES
1 When Mediation fails2 Choosing Alternative Processes3 Neutral Evaluation and Fact-
Finding4 Mini-Trial5 Summary Jury Trial6 Ombuds Processes7 Arbitration8 Final-Offer Selection (FOS)9 Mediation-Arbitration (Med-
Arb)10 Facilitation of Partnering
Visioning Interpersonal andinter-Group Problem-SolvingWorkshops
11 Public Policy Mediations12 Back to Mediation13 Conclusion
Chapter 9
DISPUTE RESOLUTION DESIGN
A CONCLUSION
1 Introduction2 A Framework for System Design3 Design as a Collaborative
Intervention4 Rights Interests and the Trans-
formation of Conflict5 Dispute Resolution Design
Opportunities6 Mass Tort Claims A Conflict
Resolution Design Example7 Barriers to the Systematic Use of
Mediation in Legal Disputes8 Conclusion
The book has been very skillfullyindexed in a Topical Index andalso includes a comprehensivebibliography although given therate of publication of articles andbooks about ADR any bibliogra-phy is likely to be out of date themoment it is published Many ofthe chapters can stand alone asextremely helpful overviews ofeach topic covered
I have a particular interest inOnline Dispute Resolution (ODR)and the authorrsquos coverage is for itstime a comprehensive overview1
Now in 2015 we have the BC longdistance project that was men-tioned in the book mentionedproducing the second edition ofMediating from a Distance whichis a set of guidelines for onlinefamily mediation2 We also nowhave the BC Civil ResolutionsTribunal which effectivelyreplaces Small Claims Courtand also deals with condo-minium disputes3 In Quebecthere is an online Small ClaimsCourt pilot so there is a lothappening in this area and ADRprofessionals and lawyers alikeneed to be aware of the chang-ing ODR landscape and tech-nologyrsquos potential and actualimpact on what we do
The section on advocacy is ex-tremely well done and outlines anarea where much work is neededADR professionals have not donea good job explaining the differ-ence between advocacy in courtor arbitration as compared toadvocacy in mediation to lawyersPerhaps this is part of the reasonwe see a decline in the use of thejoint session in mediation In anyevent the way it is dealt with in this
book will be helpful to mediatorsand counsel alike
The book clearly shows howfacilitative mediation is not apassive process which seems tobe forgotten in the rush towardsevaluative mediation
In an earlier review on his websiteBernard Morrow another wellknown ADR practitioner com-
mented that if there was some-thing missing from this book it wasthe lack of ldquoreal liferdquo stories4 Iagree with this comment andhope that the next edition con-tains more from the authorrsquos ownexperience
It is difficult to do justice to thescope of this work in a shortreview The book is lengthy butthe reward for reading it is adetailed understanding of legaldispute resolution in a way that islikely to improve your practicewhether you are a lawyer mediatorother dispute resolution practitioner
If the question is whether ADR andespecially mediation adds valuein legal disputes this bookanswers with a resoundingldquoyesrdquo It can be used as text-book for ADR courses or as amainstay of a practitionerrsquoslibrary It has not been recognizedto the extent it should be by theADR community
If the question is whether ADR and especially
mediation adds value in legal disputes this book
answers with a resounding ldquoyesrdquo
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Members must have a complete profile to
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Luis Oreacute is an internationally rec-
ognized expert in consensus
bu i ld ing and c ross-cu l tu ra l
workp lace conf l ic t manage-
ment He has a dispute resolu-
t ion and workplace consulting
practice in Lima Peru and is pres-
ently Latin Americas Director of
Workplace Fairness Institute
Luis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E Oreacute Susanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne Skoruppa
The ADR Institute ofOntario (ADRIO) wasexcited for a return ofthe topic of workplaceconflict to a SpecialInterest Section meetingheld at the ADRIOoffice on September 282015 This event pro-vided a unique per-spective on the subjecthowever as its panelconsisted of interna-tional guests Luis Oreand Susanne SkoruppaThrough personal anec-dotes these two indi-viduals informativelycompared the opera-tion of workplaces inNorth America andworldwide
Luis Ore is an interna-tionally recognizedexpert in cross-culturalworkplace conflictmanagement and consensusbuilding He has a workplaceconsulting practice in Lima Peruand is presently LatinAmericarsquos Director of WorkplaceFairness Institute Luis began hispresentation with a story that isdepictive of the corporate culturein his home country of Peru Thestory describes the environment ofa business meeting there Firstlyeach businessperson was ldquolaterdquoto the meeting according to thetime as read on the clock Al-though this seems like an unques-tionable faux-pas it was not evenacknowledged by the meetingrsquosattendees The meeting beganwith introductions and small-talkbetween the attendees and dueto the time spent on these theagenda of the meeting did not
By Rachel Frydman BHSc QMed
Guest Speakers Luis E Oreacute and Susanne Skoruppa
ldquoHow to Manage Conflict in a DiverseCross-Cultural Workplacerdquo
get completed In fact the struc-ture of the meeting did not followa proposed agenda whatsoeverThe flow of the conversationcould be viewed as erraticInstead of a linear processionthrough the agenda topics theconversation jumped from topicto topic in an unplanned arrange-ment (a circular approach) Thisportrayal of an everyday businessmeeting in Peru can be com-pared to a similar meeting thatwould occur in North AmericaThe main focus of this meeting isthe content with specific empha-sis on completing the plannedagenda in a linear approachTime and efficiency are valued ata business meeting in NorthAmerica and thus it is expectedfor attendees to be on time and
to remain concentratedon the issues at handLuis summed up thedifferences betweenthese two scenarios bylooking the function oftime in both cultures ForPeruvians and many inLatin America ldquotime ispeople and relation-shipsrdquo while in NorthAmerica ldquotime ismoneyrdquo
Luis also used the con-cept of power relation-ships to illustratecross-cultural differ-ences between SouthAmerica and NorthAmerica At an automo-tive factory in KentuckyUS Luis was enlisted toaid in a communicationissue between non-English speaking workersand their Supervisors
There were reports of racism andmistreatment from the workersLuis strategically approached theSupervisor understanding whatculturally he would value andthus what logic would resonatewith him Luis told this Supervisorthat it would be in his best interestto stop mistreating the automo-tive plant workers because theirproductivity would increase as aresult and he would look goodfacing his own bosses The Super-visor was able to appreciate thisreasoning because Luis spoke toone of his culturally engrainedpriorities Had the same situationoccurred at a factory run by aSouth American individual Luismay have decided to change hisapproach to managing theconflict The South American
Skoruppa is a consultant and
trainer certified in negotiation and
mediation with more than ten years
of experience working with inter-
national and national organizations
at the nexus of law psychology
management and research
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Supervisor may be more recep-tive to stopping his behaviourfor reasons other than personalbenefits Luis may have tried tomake this Supervisor realize hispoor conduct from a socialconscience perspective
Like Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa isin an ideal position to provideinformation on cross-culturaldifferences in the workplace OfGerman decent she works in thecountry as an intercultural trainerfor organizations that require aidin developing positive relation-ships with their internationalpartners This is a necessary re-source for these organizations asGermany is still a relatively ho-mogenous country withworkplaces often consisting ofworkers belonging to a singlesimilar culture Thus these workersbenefit from relevant training tobe able to better interact interna-tionally with people from differentcultural backgrounds Susannereferred to intercultural theoriesthat distinguish cultures based onvarious factors including commu-nication patterns and dealingwith conflict situations amongothers For example low-contextcultures use a direct style ofcommunication whereas high-
context cultures convey messagesin a much less direct way Interest-ingly the large majority of theworldrsquos cultures are consideredhigh context While it can be seenthat conflict has the potential toarise in both contexts the meth-ods of solving the conflict actsas the differential In Germanynon-adversarial methods ofworkplace conflict resolutionspecifically ADR and mediationare still less integrated on a largerbasis than in Canada
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The SIS meeting concluded withanother disheartening thoughtBoth Luis and Susanne wereasked to speak about a per-sonal experience with a goodefficient functional workingworkplace conflict manage-ment system Neither of themcould provide a response to thisquestion The reality is that thesesystems are hard to come byand that this is an area of ADRthat requires much more devel-opment
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DrDrDrDrDr Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix is an author corporate speaker consultant facilitator
and coach specializing in life transition issues of aging retirement and
caregiving She has an extensive background working with older adults
and their caregiving families Dr Amy is the Co-founder of the Essential
Conversations Project Inc an organization that trains Professional
Facilitators to guide families with the conversations they often struggle
having during life events and transitions that occur in midlife and
beyond
Amy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSW PhD PhD PhD PhD PhD Resa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSW
Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen has been in the field of mediation providing services
and programs for clients in public and private sectors for more than
35 years Her mediation practice has focused on family law workplace
issues and now elder and family conflicts Resa designed the Elder
Mediation Training Program (EMTP) the first of its kind in Canada and
provides Elder Mediation workshops She is the Co-Founder of the
Essential Conversations Projectreg
On May 4 2015 theElder Section of theADR Institute of Ontario(ldquoADRIOrdquo) held a liveprogram and webinaron the ldquoEssential Con-versations Projectrdquo withspeakers Resa S EisenMSW RSW and Dr AmyDrsquoAprix Drawing heav-ily from their many yearsof professional experi-ence spanning thefields of elder caresocial work and media-tion Resa and Amyintroduced the onsiteand online audience tothis initiative they arespearheading TheEssential ConversationsProject charts a wayforward for the olderadult and herhis familywho are facing lifetransitions in mid-lifeand beyond
Amy described ldquoEssen-tial Conversationsrdquo asldquotalking to the mostimportant people in ourlives about the mostimportant things in ourlivesrdquo The speakers listed types ofsituations that can be helped byan Essential Conversation end-of-life care for loved ones someonehaving to ldquohang up the car keysrdquobecause of diminished capaci-ties or move to a nursing home orout of the family home succes-sion planning within the familyintergenerational wealth transferand wills and powers of attorney
Notably such issues often do notarise one at a time And each
ldquoEssential Conversations ProjectregA Prevention Movement in the Aging SpacerdquoGuest Speakers Amy DrsquoAprix MSW and Resa Eisen MSW
By Mary Korica
involves change whether it bedeveloping a plan to address thesituation coordinating informa-tion exchange and decision-making amongst the partiesinvolved or relinquishing somedegree of freedom (true not justfor ailing older adults but also foranyone taking on responsibility forpart of their care) Resa and Amyshared stories of families brokenup by these types of life transi-tions sometimes for generations
When facing suchsituations they saidmost families are notable to have con-structive conversationson their own With thehelp of an EssentialConversationsFacilitator success ismuch more likely
The work of afacilitator is differentfrom that of a media-tor in a number ofways said the speak-ers For one thefacilitator casts a widenet seeking to includeeveryone who canimpact decision-making and planningfamily friends and theformal support systemThis is done out ofrecognition that thetransition impactseveryone in the familyand support networknot just the older adultat its centre Anotherreason for such aninclusive approach isexperiencemdashhaving
everyonersquos voice heard makes abig difference Difficult life transi-tions that impact complex systemsof relationships have a tendencyto generate misunderstandingsand resurrect old wounds evenfrom childhood And every me-diator knows that even the bestagreement or consensus can beundermined at the last minute byan uncooperative party As Resanoted ldquoso much of what peopledo with the family and client in
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these situations tends to be prag-matic but the situations are somuch more than pragmatic mdashtypically unaddressed emotionalconcerns can create impassesrdquo
To have the best chance ata sustainable solutionfacilitators turn the stand-ard mediation model onits head spending thegreat majority of theirtime preparing theground before any meet-ing of the parties Thisinvolves a systematicprocess to hear from andempower everyone in-volved through individualmeetings Whether inperson or by phone or Skypewhen distance requires it theindividual meetings allow peo-ple to say things they wouldhold back in a group settingand also to experience a differ-ent way of being heard mdash some-thing which often leads to achange in perspective for the
individual and in turn allowschange to happen when theparties are brought together Thereis much more moving back andforth between joint and individual
sessions as well as more attentionto slowing down the process sothat participants have time toprocess developments
Resa and Amy emphasized thatthe facilitatorrsquos role is tostrengthen all the people in theconversation As Resa noted ldquowe
know when people come into asituation that is not resolved theycan be confused disorienteddisorganized or unclear So in theprocess of the conversation what
we really want to do ismove everybody espe-cially the older person to afeeling of more confi-dence more clarity morecertainty and moretrustrdquo She said there areways of communicationthat can often ensure evenpeople with dementia areunderstood and theirfeelings are taken intoaccount
The process is very transpar-ent and the parties know that thefacilitator will delve into any issuethat is important to a resolutionincluding difficult ones While therole of the facilitator is to be aneutral third party who construc-tively steers the conversationguiding the parties to truly hearthe meaning behind each otherrsquos
The Use of ADR in Class
ActionsAn Historical Perspective
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Confidentiality in Arbitration
and Mediation Does
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Sports Arbitration
How it Works and
Why it Works
1 part (46mins)
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Difficult life transitions that
impact complex systems of
relationships have a tendency
to generate misunderstandings
and resurrect old wounds even
from childhood
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words and imagine solutions itcan also be very practical Thefacilitator may help the familydecide who will take on whatresponsibilities in the care of theolder adult and with the con-sent of the parties may play acoordinating role
Medical practitioners and othersfrom the formal care system areoften very willing to be part of theconversation They frequently runinto family disputes at acutestages of care They recognizethe value of feeding into a con-versation that will allow them tovoice their ideas and concerns tothe family contribute to solutionsand prevent obstructions topatient care Amy also notedthat at a time when the formalsupport system is strapped forresources Essential Conversationsoften allow the substantial infor-mal resources in the family to bemaximally tapped
The results of Essential Conversa-tions can be impressive As Amynoted when multiple people withvarying perspectives hear all theimportant information at thesame time it shifts the situationOnce expectations are clarifiedand differences in values andviewpoints have been airedparties often generate their owncreative solutions and makeoffers to try to meet each oth-errsquos needs demonstrating sur-prising generosity The resolutionsat times involve a new way ofbeing a familymdashit may not neces-sarily be closer but can potentiallybe more authentic As Resa saidldquoThey may not come out with theclosest of relationships but theyrsquollbe much more confident aboutwhat they can expect from each
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otherrdquo Parties themselves haveacknowledged how much theyhave benefitted saying things likeldquowe never could have done thisourselvesrdquo
Through their presentation of theEssential Conversations Projectand through candid examplesfrom their own lives Resa andAmy delivered reassurance thatthere is a better way for familiesand professionals to handledifficult life transitions of lovedones and clients They have
The resolutions at times involve a new way of
being a familymdashit may not necessarily be closer
but can potentially be more authentic
created the Essential Conversa-tions Designated Facilitatortraining program NorthAmerica-wide and they areestablishing a community ofldquoEssential Partnersrdquo namelyprofessionals who come intocontact with aging familiesthrough their work and whowould benefit from the servicesof the Essential ConversationsProject The Project will also beparticipating in the ongoingresearch program that Amy andResa have created in partnershipwith the University of North Caro-lina at Chapel Hill Resa and Amyencourage anyone interested tolearn more about the EssentialConversations Project atwwwessentialconversationsprojectcom
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On June 24 2015 thePublic Conflict andRestorative Justice sec-tions of the ADR Instituteof Ontario (ldquoADRIOrdquo)jointly held the liveprogram and webinarldquoTruth and ReconciliationStart a ConversationrdquoHosted by the chairs ofthe two sections respec-tively Bob Waldon andBunny Macfarlane theevent was a discussion inCircle format1 about theJune 4 2015 release ofthe Truth and Reconcilia-tion Commission ofCanadarsquos (TRC)findings on the impact ofresidential schools onAboriginal peopleThe findings are the resultof six years of the TRCrsquoswork across the countrythrough events meet-ings town halls and statementgathering from some 7000 indi-viduals who shared theirstories The final report includes 94specific recommendations toaddress the harms done andposes important questions for allCanadians to consider2
Mr Waldon began the session byexplaining that the discussion wasbeing hosted by both ADRIOsections because Canadarsquosrelationship with aboriginalpeoples involves both publicconflict and restorative prac-tices The organizersrsquo motivationwas to invite ADRIO membersand interested non-members todiscuss the TRCrsquos findings andcontribute in some way to thecommissionrsquos effort
Moderators Bob Waldon QMed and Bunny Macfarlane CMed
ldquoTruth and Reconciliation Start a Conversationrdquo
By Mary Korica
Ms Macfarlane described toattendees how the Circle formatwould work and Mr Waldon tooka moment to acknowledge thatthe meeting was being held ontraditional territory of theMississauga and Meacutetis nations MsMacfarlane posed the first TRCquestion to the group ldquoHowshould people feel about the TRCrsquosworkrdquo A number of people con-veyed strong negative emotionslike being sickened ashamedand angry about what the TRChad uncovered People spoke of
ldquoa blow to our identityas Canadians to dis-cover such blackness inour pastrdquo and ldquoa socialjustice inequity that hadgone unaddressed for fartoo longrdquo as well as insome cases personalshame at not havingdone something soonerand uncertainty aboutwhat they should donext
Often the same peoplealso expressed strongpositive feeling aboutthe TRC especiallygratitude for its work forthe courageous honestyof those who partici-pated and for thepossibility that now existsfor native and non-native cultures inCanada to build some-thing new People re-
ported feeling ldquohopeful ofpositive changerdquo ldquocurious to learnmorerdquo ldquoopennessrdquo to the TRCreport desire for ldquogreater dia-loguerdquo and ldquoencouragedrdquo andldquoeagerrdquo to act now One personpresented the model of a residen-tial school survivor who turnedshame into power by returning toher community to teach herlanguage
Ms Macfarlane then put to thegroup the TRC questions ldquoWhatdoes reconciliation look like
R D (Bob) Waldon QMed has
more than 30 yearsrsquo experience
across Canada in land
acquisition environment dispute
resolution and external relations
as a consultant and in senior
management for major projects
government and Aboriginal
matters
R D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) Waldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMed Bunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMed
Bunny is a mediator trainer and
restorative justice practitioner
She teaches conflict manage-
ment and dispute resolution at
Brock University and mediates
insurance claims at Financial
Services Commission of Ontario
(FSCO)
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If you are interested in being a Supervisor or have any questions regarding thisprogram please contact Mena Sestito 416-487-4447 ext 101 menaadrontarioca
Does it matter to yourdquo All of theparticipants felt that reconciliationmattered to them some becausethey felt burdened by a Canadianidentity that included the harm ofresidential schools others becauseof the opportunity to turn harm togood by developing a model ofunderstanding in Canada thatmight benefit or inspire others
Many attendees said that they didnot know what reconciliationlooks like and sometimes com-mented with a note of despair atwhat they perceived as the com-plex and long-entrenched natureof the problem But even so theyoffered ideas of reconciliationincluding treating people equallyand with equal respect as well asdeveloping a deep understandingof each other through educationand a change of attitude
Some people noted that reconcili-ation cannot be a single event oractionmdashthat it is a process Forexample one person suggestedthat reconciliation may lookdifferent depending on particular
circumstances but in all casesthere must be an ongoing polish-ing of the relationship Anotherdrew from a tenet of RestorativeJustice which requires asking thequestion ldquowhat does the victimneedrdquo She pointed out that noone can assume what the victimsneed after cultural genocide andit would be good to have anation-wide conversation wheregroups across the country askwhat are the native communitiesrsquoneeds and how can we help fulfillthem Drawing on her own experi-ence with native people anotherattendee said that reconciliationlooks like ldquohard workmdashand won-derful workrdquo She recalled theadvice she had been given by thelate Anishnawbe elder JoeSylvester to remind the group thatas with anything the way youlearn to do it is one step at a time
One person commented thatreconciliation is about bridging adivide between two parties whichrequires a number of things tohappen As a first step the victims
must be empowered so thatthey can participate fully inreconciliation and this shouldinclude restitution Also recon-ciliation must at some pointinvolve forgiveness whichrequires bringing the offenderinto a process that affords themsome dignity and promotes theirhonest apology He noted that ifthe churches and governmentinstitutions responsible for thelegacy of residential schools arevilified entirely it may triggerdistancing and hardening ratherthan re-establishing connection ldquoIfwe allow our anger and disgust todominate we risk perpetuatingthe dividerdquo he warned
Commenting that forgiveness did
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Some people noted that
reconciliation cannot be
a single event or actionmdash
that it is a process
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not seem possible to him at thistime another person said the goalshould be good practices basedon good intentions which mayallow the next generation tomove reconciliation furtherSomeone followed up by sayingshe did not believe it is any-onersquos right to ask for forgive-ness that forgiveness is a giftwhich can only be offered notrequested She added that giventhe enormity of the harm done ifthe opportunity for forgivenessarises it will have to be conveyedthrough actions which are astronger communication than words
Another person expanded on the1996 report of the Royal Commis-sion on Aboriginal Peoples state-ment that ldquothere can be no peaceor harmony unless there is justicerdquoShe said that there can be nojustice without a realization ofour interdependence What istrue for Aboriginal people asone people of the medicinewheel3 is true for all of themwhen one group is weak we allare For this reason reconciliationshould matter to everybody Itshould also matter because nativepeople have great knowledge toshare with non-natives ldquoI think wewill realize that when they get
stronger we all get strongerrdquo shesaid
The final TRC question that MsMacfarlane posed to attendeeswas ldquoWhere do we go fromhererdquo A number of those presentsaw a need to educate thebroader public about the TRCand promote a more accurateunderstanding of First Nations inCanada One person com-mented that it would be unfor-tunate if the misguideddismissive view of First Nationslargely held by Canadarsquos non-natives to this point was re-placed by another simplisticview of First Nations as victimsThey emphasized the wealth ofFirst Nations practices and ideasthat could be applied topresent-day concerns like theenvironment systems of politicalorganization and decision-mak-ing and approaches to justice
1 ldquoCirclerdquo is a meeting format derived from North American First Nations practices It is sometimesknown as Talking Circle Healing Circle Peacemaking Circle Listening Circle or RestorativeJustice Circle and involves a specially chosen object being passed to each person assigningthem the opportunity to speak It can be a powerful tool to improve decision-making andstrengthen community (More information is available at httpwwwdancingtoeaglespiritsocietyorgcirclesphp)
2 The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canadarsquos findings are available at httpwwwtrccawebsitestrcinstitutionindexphpp=890
3 The medicine wheel in North American First Nations worldview conveys multiple concepts one ofwhich is that its four quadrants black red yellow and white represent the four symbolic racesmaking up the same human family (Source httpwwwtncdsboncanewresourcesABOR20Medicine20Wheelpdf)
ADRIO wishes to thank our writers for their contributions to our Newsletter
MarMarMarMarMary Koricay Koricay Koricay Koricay KoricaMary Korica MA is a freelancewriter graduate of the YorkUniversity Certificate in DisputeResolution and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Rachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel Frydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedRachel Frydman is a volunteer writerfor ADRIO She is currently workingtowards her fami ly mediat iondesignation as well as her Masters inSocial Work
Ben DrBen DrBen DrBen DrBen Drorororororyyyyy QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArbBen Drory QMed QArb is anaccident benefits arbitrator with ADRChambers and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Catherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine Kenwellis a freelance writer and a graduateof the York University Certificate andAdvanced Cert i f icate DisputeResolut ion programs She is avolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Attendees supported the idea ofpromoting ongoing dialogueabout the TRC report in the courseof their personal and professionallives when talking with friendsneighbours colleagues otherorganizations or their local Mem-bers of Parliament Suggestionsalso included promoting dia-logue between native and non-native communitiescontributing to holding govern-ments accountable for imple-menting the 94recommendations and support-ing school curriculum changeon the topic of First Nations MsMacfarlane committed to bring-ing the issues discussed duringthe meeting to the attention ofADRIOrsquos Board of Directors andMr Waldon said that the topicwould be addressed again atanother meeting of ADRIOrsquos PublicConflict Section
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ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016Webinar Recordings Available
BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL SECTIONMed-Arb The Debate Continues Date Recorded January 12 2016The ADR Institute of Canada debated thepromise and potential pitfalls of Med-Arb atits national conference in October Med-Arboffers parties the ability to obtain a definiteresolution of a particular dispute and theflexibility to pursue a mediated settlementbefore or during binding arbitration Butthere are practical and ethicalconsiderations that parties and neutralsmust consider in business disputes Ourpanel of experienced commercialpractitioners discussed some of theseissues and continued the great med-arbdebateModerator Michael Erdle CMed CArbSpeakers Stephen Morrison CMed CArbDavid McCutcheon CArb
FAMILY SECTIONThe New Family Rules
Date Recorded November 30 2015Justices Paulseth and Czutrin the SeniorFamily judges of the OCJ and SCJ andAaron Franks presented as panel membersa discussion on the new Family Rules An
open discussion and an opportunity forfeedback on the Rules followed thepresentationSpeakers Justice Paulseth Justice Czutrinand Aaron Franks
INSURANCE SECTIONldquoOntario Mandatory Mediation RatesrdquoldquoFee Simplerdquo or ldquoInadequate Feerdquo
Date Recorded September 24 2015This program was an update on the FeeAdequacy SurveySpeaker Bruce Ally PhD LLM (ADR)
ldquoInfluence to Confluence Meeting
of Mindsrdquo Date Recorded December 3 2015This section was described as focusing onexerting professional influence towardsresolutionSpeaker Richard Sadowski LLM atSadowski Resolutions Group LLP
PUBLIC CONFLICTS SECTIONPublic Conflict Learning Series Part 2 Date Recorded November 24 2015Proposals for a current public multi-partyconflict were presented by their
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS EXCELLENT MEMBER BENEFIT
Missed a section meeting that interests you ADRIO Special Interest Section meetings are available via your Member Portal free of chargeplus C Meds and Q Meds earn 2 CEE points per hour for viewing these professional development programs There are over 50recordings available including these latest additions
ldquoproponentsrdquo and discussed in groupsession The group was set to choose apreferred topic to examine in more depth atSession 3 Presenter Bob Waldon QMed
PC Learning Series Session 32 - Process
Design Case 2 (Public Conflicts Section)Date Recorded January 14 2016Moderator Bob Waldon QMed
WORKPLACE SECTIONHow to Manage Conflict in a DiverseCross-Cultural Workplace
Date Recorded September 28 2015Cultural diversity is a fact of life inworkplaces today The differences creategreat new opportunities for how people worktogether but itrsquos not always clear what thebest management strategies are Luis Ore internationally recognized expertin cross-cultural workplace conflictmanagement presented on this topic Inaddition we had a special guest SusanneSkoruppa presently working at the WorldBank to talk about her experiences inGermany with organizations such as theUnited NationsSpeakers Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa
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Gordon Muise QMed (ON)
Terrence OBrien QMed (ON)
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Derek Sarluis QMed (ON)
Nicole Smith QMed (ON)
Wilhelmina Weisz QMed (ON)
Winnifred Nadine White QMed (ON)
New CMeds
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New QArbs
Nancy Aquilina QArb (ON)
Timothy D Brodie QArb (Atlantic)
Andrew (Andy) Butt QArb (Atlantic)
Louise Caissie QArb (Atlantic)
Dan Jennings QArb (Atlantic)
Bernadine MacAulay QArb (Atlantic)
James Musgrave QArb (Atlantic)
Donald Taliano QArb (ON)
Raelene R Thomas QArb (Atlantic)
Congratulations to the following Memberson receipt of their designations
The Chartered Mediator (CMed) and Chartered Arbitrator (CArb) are senior designations These aswell as the Qualified Mediator (QMed) and Qualified Arbitrator (QArb) are Canadas only generalistdesignations for practicing mediators and arbitrators They demonstrate the members specific credentialseducation and expertise Recognized and respected across Canada and internationally they allow theholder to convey their superior level of experience and skill Clients and referring professionals can feelconfident knowing that ADR practitioners holding an ADR Institute of Canada designation have had theireducation and performance reviewed assessed and verified by a team of senior and highly respectedpractitioners
For more information and application criteria visit httpadrcanadacaresourcesdesignationcfm
Do you have your designation yet
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- Presidents Message
- Upcoming Events amp Courses
- So what are we talking about today
- The Fee is Past its Sell-by (or Stale-by) Date
- Preventing and Resolving Business Partnership amp Shareholder Conflict
- ADRIC 2016 Annual National Conference
- How to Manage Conflict in a Diverse Cross-Cultural Workplace
- Essential Conversations Projectreg A Prevention Movement in the Aging Space
- Truth and Reconciliation Start a Conversation
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our services and if not why not
If these are the kinds of questionsyou are discussing clients nowyou have insight to offer the restof us If we as a profession are notasking these kinds of questionscollectively shouldnrsquot we beAnd exactly whom should ldquowerdquobe asking
Letrsquos look at how we can openour ldquoourrdquo conversations up tothose we serve What can we doas ADRIC members to bringldquotheirrdquo voices into ldquoourrdquo conversa-tions While this is something thatis happening within some of our
special interest section meetingsperhaps it can take place moreoften and on a scale and plat-form that has broader reach
As ADRIO members we can allplay a part to encourage thisbroader conversation by usingthe tools our professional organi-zation offers usbull Suggest and help organize
special interest section topicsand speakers that explore theclient perspective on ADR
bull Use the ADRIO Member PortalDiscussion groups to post re-sources and ldquooutsiderdquo
viewpointsbull Volunteer to help develop
conference agenda or work-shops that include moredialogue to seek out and em-brace the perspectives of thepeople communities andorganizations we are here toserve
No doubt you will have your ownideas to help build an inclusiveand helpful dialogue about howbest to serve the needs of ourclients
So what are we going to talkabout today
Congratulations to ADRIOMember and Director MichaelErdle LLB CMed CArb forbeing selected for inclusion inthe 2015 Edition of BestLawyers in Canada copy in thethree practice areas AlternativeDispute Resolution InformationTechnology Law andTechnology Law
read more
Michael Erdlenamed in 2016LexpertAmericanLawyer Guide tothe Leading 500Lawyers in Canada
Michael Erdle LLB CMed CArb
Civil Procedure Workshop forNon-Lawyer Mediators
SaturdayApril 30 2016900 am to 430 pm
Instructor
Gary Furlong BACMed LLM (ADR)
The ADR Institute of Ontario is proud to present
The ADR Institute of Ontario is pleased to present afull-day workshop covering the basics of civil proce-dure in Ontario for non-lawyer mediators Theworkshop goes toward fulfilling the civil procedurerequirements for the Ontario Mandatory MediationProgram (OMMP) Topics will include
Basic Civil Procedure -the litigation process from start to finish each of thesteps in a lawsuit cost implications a glossary oflegal terms and what mediators need to know aboutthe process
Civil Procedure for Contract ampEmployment Claims -legal concepts and terminology related to two of themost common file types that reach mediation basiccontract disputes and wrongful dismissal
Civil Procedure for Tort amp Insurance Claims -concepts and terminology specific to both insuranceand personal injury claims and the various automo-bile insurance acts passed over the last decade
Click here for more information and to register
httpadrontariocaresourcesevent_detailscfmannouncementId=2467
ADR Institute of Ontario 234 Eglinton Avenue E Suite 405 Toronto
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Where the Program used to
have about 400 cases per year
today the number is 150
The Insurance section of the ADRInstitute of Ontario (ldquoADRIOrdquo)presented a live program andwebinar on ldquoThe Fee is Past its Sell-by (or Stale-by) Daterdquo by Mr BruceAlly at the ADRIO office in Torontoon September 24 2015
Mediation has become verypopular today this is evidencedby how many lawyers are trying toget involved in it themselves TheOntario Mandatory MediationProgram (ldquoOMMPrdquo or the ldquotheProgramrdquo) has now been in placefor 16 yearsmdashhow has the pro-gram changed and what aresome opportunities
Mr Ally introduced DarrylGonzalez who has worked at theOMMP since 2002 Initially theProgram involved mainly casemanagement A mediator wouldbe assigned after 30 days if theparties didnrsquot choose one them-selves The Program was sendingout 8 to 10 cases per day But afterthe Practice Direction in 2005 theProgram became party-drivenThis led to a dwindling number ofcases Where the Program used tohave about 400 cases per yeartoday the number is 150 Manymediators in the Program canrsquotget work The average numberhas gone from about 6 to 8 cases
per mediator peryear to 2 TheProgramrsquos feeshave also beenunchanged sinceits inceptionmdash$600 + applicablefees Mr Gonzalez
added he personally wished thefees could increase because theProgram requires a lot of work onthe mediatorsrsquo end that partiesdonrsquot see Mr Ally has started aninitiative in this regard so hope-
ldquoThe Fee is Past its Sell-by (or Stale-by) DaterdquoGuest Speaker Bruce Ally PhD LLM (ADR)
BrBrBrBrBruce Allyuce Allyuce Allyuce Allyuce Ally PhD LLM (ADR) PhD LLM (ADR) PhD LLM (ADR) PhD LLM (ADR) PhD LLM (ADR) has been
mediating since 1985 and by 2008 had
completed over 3000 mediations His focus
includes specializations in personal injury
employment law and engineering and
construction disputes among others Mr
Ally has taught courses in mediation and
acted as an arbitrator in numerous private
matters He is also a coach and educator in
the York University Advanced Mediation
Program and the Small Claims Mediation
Practicum Mr Ally is also a Workplace
Fairness Analyst with the Institute for
Workplace Fairness and one of the certified
child protection mediators in Toronto
By Ben Drory QMed QArb
fully there would be some results inthe next few years
Mr Ally noted that the number ofclaims being filed in court has notgone down but rather actuallygone up So what is behind thedecline in mediations in theOMMP In the old days he got alot of pushback from lawyers thatit was ldquotoo early for mediationrdquomdashthat there had been insufficienttime to build the file (This alsoimplies fewer opportunities forbillable hoursmdashcounsel also havean economic incentive to maxi-mize the chance to make moneyon a file)
How does this affect the opportu-nity to transition into mediation asa career Can you be effectivelycompensated for it Mr Allyintroduced Maurice Ford aformer human rights investigatorand mediator with the OntarioHuman Rights Commission Heanalyzed the matter this way Inthe OMMP as a mediator youcan bill up to $200hour for 3hours for each file But behind thescenes your preparation willrequire at least another hour Yourpractice will also require contactsites (phone email and fax andmaybe an office) plus a websiteand business cards These prob-ably cost $1000-$1200monthAnd this does not count traveland parking costs you must alsoincur Realistically you wouldneed about 3 cases per month tobreak even
Should a cost-of-living adjustmentbe considered in the mediationprofession Mr Ally conducted astudy of OMMP members Hewanted to gather and considerfacts and evidence The numberof civil trials is increasing andmany mandatory family
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mediations are beginning tooThere is also talk about legislatingcondo mediationmdashwhich couldbe extremely significant in To-ronto Some estate matters arenow also mandatory Mr Allyperceived that thousands of
people are ldquogetting out ofrdquo mat-ters that ought to be coming tomandatory mediation Since fewerof them are coming to the OMMPwhere are these matters going inorder to resolvemdashthe initial legaldisputes are definitely still ongo-ing Mr Ally stated that thegovernment is also not payingas much attention to this field asit should But there is no co-ordinated effort within the ADRprofession to bring all of thesediverse practice areas togetherShould somebody in the ADR fieldget together on our professionalsrsquobehalf to advocate to the govern-ment And if so who
One thing that speaks to thegovernment is finances andbacklogs There are cost savingsto courts and parties from theOMMP that are identifiable Arethey statistically significant MrGonzalez noted that the settle-ment rate in the OMMP is about45-50mdashwhich is a significantnumber and has been steadyaround that rate for a few yearsnow Mr Ally added that media-tion is not only alleviating back-logs Mediation usually happensprior to discoverymdashso can poten-tially cut off many steps in thelitigation process (Note thoughthat you would also be askingcounsel to cut off some of theirearnings) Counsel like havingtheir cases fully developedmdashthey
have a duty to do their best fortheir clients and not enter impru-dent settlements
Mr Allyrsquos survey of OMMP media-tors received 75 responsesmdashwhichis about a 50 response rate fromthe roster and speaks to how
germane the pay issue isWhy do lawyers engage inand promote mediation yetroster mediators are notgetting enough work(Some felt that sometimessenior counsel use a par-ticular mediator whichusually will nearly ensurethat their junior lawyers also
do the same)
The chief basis of the survey wasthe OMMP pay rate which hasnrsquotincreased in 16 years The surveyincluded 10 questions which allcreated the opportunity forfeedback 100 ofrespondents agreedthe OMMP fees shouldbe increased 61 felta tiered fee systembased on experiencewould be appropri-ate 82 agreed thatthey had difficultysetting dates with partiesmdashwhichleads to a great deal of uncom-pensated effort 64 agreed thatthere should be an opportunity tocharge fees when submissions andbriefs are received extremely latebefore the mediation 97 agreedthat the Attorney General should
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there is an inherent
lack of respect for the roster
whereas it was once the
standard to aspire to
The chief basis of the survey
was the OMMP pay rate which
hasnrsquot increased in 16 years
provide support for mediators inrecovering the fees that they bill(Currently the only avenue tocollect for non-payment is throughSmall Claims Court) 92 alsoagreed that there should becancellation fees based on rea-sonable timeframes
There was a discussion among thegroup regarding why the OMMPhas fallen into relative disusecompared to initially Some rostermediators get cases becausethey are perceived as ldquocheaprdquomdashie a rubber stamp so that theparties can proceed to court Butothers also advised of an oppositeissuemdashie that sometimes theycanrsquot get work as a roster media-tor because the parties want aldquogenuinerdquo mediator Mr Allystated there is an inherent lack ofrespect for the roster whereas itwas once the standard to aspire
to The disrespect reflects not justupon the roster but upon theentire profession The results of hisstudy demonstrate a statisticaldesire among ADR professionalsfor change to this dynamicmdashyetalso a pessimism that positivechange can be achieved
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I dived into Bypass Court as a newreader I had not read any of theearlier editions Any book whichhas had five editions over 20 yearslikely has the attributes of a classicand Bypass Court did not disap-point me
The authors set out to provide anoverview of dispute resolution inCanada for a diverse audiencewhich includes ldquoanyone involved inan existing or potential dispute anystudent practitioner or devotee ofdispute resolution and any merelycurious or interested readerrdquo As Iread that in the preface I wonderedif this topic is still as necessary asunfamiliar for those diverse readers asit may have been in 1996 The firstchapter opened with the authorsrsquo answer to myquestion the topic of dispute resolution is ldquomorerelevant than everrdquo and they backed that up withcurrent examples
The authors are clear to acknowledge the value ofthe rule of law and the Canadian courts as thesystem within which ldquothe field of dispute resolutionhas been able to flourishrdquo Bypass Court is a thor-ough catalogue of methods that can be used toresolve part or all of a dispute outside of the courtsystem The first chapter includes three very helpfulquestionnaires to assist people in a dispute decidewhether they need a consensual adjudicative orinformative process
Bypass Court takes a very user-friendly approachChapter Two on constructive conversation distin-guished from negotiation includes practical sugges-tions recent examples and brief reference to brain
science The following chapter illustrates construc-tive conversations in action through a scan of nego-tiation conflict coaching facilitation andcollaborative practice and restorative justice initia-
tives Mediation partnering non-trialdispute resolution in courts arbitra-tion complaint handling plusombuds and dispute resolutionprogram design are dealt witheach in separate chapters with apractical focus and as detailed asthe scope of this slim volumepermits There is a small separatechapter on legal concepts four ofthe key legal concepts that under-pin dispute resolution in Canada ndashsettlement privilege confidential-ity privacy and fair process Thedetailed table of contents makes iteasy to navigate
In the mediation chapter the authorsgeneralize to a common processused for civil court actions brokeninto three stages Although there arecertainly mediation processes whichdo not follow these stages and thismay confuse readers who arrive atmediation expecting to find what isdescribed in the book in my view the
authors give a basic answer to mediation clientsrsquousual questions about what will happen at themediation and leave it up to mediators to do theirjob in preparing people for the specific process theyplan to use The authors grapple with another me-diator FAQ ldquoWhat do mediators actually doldquo andin that case provide responses across a range ofmediation styles
In their epilogue the authors personalize the bookwith their answer to why they each have stayed inthe dispute resolution field for over 25 years
Bypass Court does not purport to be a how-tobook for dispute resolution professionals It is anexcellent resource to recommend to our clientsstudents and all the professionals we meetwhose work involves helping people in disputessuch as lawyers social workers counsellors andaccountants
A Book Review by Kathryn Munn LLB Cert ConRes CMed CArb
Bypass Court A Dispute Resolution Handbook ndash Fifth edition
By Genevieve A Chornenki and Christine E Hart
Reviewer KathrReviewer KathrReviewer KathrReviewer KathrReviewer Kathryn Munnyn Munnyn Munnyn Munnyn Munn
LLB Cert ConRes CMed CArbLLB Cert ConRes CMed CArbLLB Cert ConRes CMed CArbLLB Cert ConRes CMed CArbLLB Cert ConRes CMed CArb
IMI Certified MediatorIMI Certified MediatorIMI Certified MediatorIMI Certified MediatorIMI Certified Mediator
Kathryn is a mediator arbitrator and
facilitator based in London Ontario
She is President of the ADR Institute
of Ontario since June 2014
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Many business disputes
originate from power
imbalances
The BusinessCommer-cial section of the ADRInstitute of Ontario(ldquoADRIOrdquo) presented alive program andwebinar on ldquoPrevent-ing and ResolvingBusiness Partnership ampShareholder Conflictrdquoby Mr Michael Erdleand Mr Daryl Landauat the ADRIO office inToronto on June 222015
The session focused onbusiness start-ups andother sorts of partner-ships (eg sharehold-ers joint ventures asopposed to the legaldefinition of ldquopartner-shiprdquo) There are manysynergies with businesspartnerships but theycan also be unstable arrange-ments fraught with problemswhich can be expensive to dealwith in litigation Business schoolsalmost never talk about how todo partnerships correctly Circum-stances motivations and expec-tations can change over time asdo peoplersquos memories and per-ceptions of what they agreed toBattles are often fought overthese memoriesmdashconflicts ofhindsight such as ldquowhy did weagree to Xrdquo Life changes canoccur over time too such asillness and divorce leading totransitionsuccession issues Oftentimes putting things in writingcould have saved many difficul-ties There is an analogy to mar-riage contractsmdashyou canseparate amicably at the endwithout one but having things in
ldquoPreventing and Resolving BusinessPartnership amp Shareholder ConflictrdquoGuest Speakers Michael Erdle CMed CArb and Daryl Landau
Michael Erdle is a Chartered Arbi-
trator mediator and lawyer He is
the co-founder of Practical Reso-
lutions Inc with a focus on ITIP
disputes in shareholder and joint
venture matters Michael is a Di-
rector of ADRIO
Daryl Landau MA MSc
AccFM of Common Ground helps
closely-held businesses prevent
and resolve conflict He draws
upon his experience in a family
business of mediators and train-
ers of mediators
Michael ErdleMichael ErdleMichael ErdleMichael ErdleMichael Erdle DarDarDarDarDaryl Landauyl Landauyl Landauyl Landauyl Landau
a contract at the beginning is stillhelpful
Many business disputes originatefrom power imbalances Howactive or passive are people inthe business Partners often donrsquothave clear understandings ofeach otherrsquosrolesmdashforexample howmuch eachwill work theexpertise eachbrings whatmoney theyare bringing inWhat kind of duty do you have toyour partner In a legal partner-ship you have a fiduciary duty toyour partner but it is less clear inother kinds of relationships andventures Over the course of
years there will likelybe disputes and youneed some kind ofmechanism to dealwith them It is diffi-cult to anticipatewhat triggeringevents may be orwhat constitutes amaterial change inthe business Whattypes of situationswould validly re-open the agree-ment Gettingpeople to talk aboutlsquowhat ifsrsquo is verydifficultmdashmost areusually just con-cerned with thinkingabout immediatebusiness decisions
Mr Landau gave asummary of David
Gagersquos book ldquoThe PartnershipCharter How to Start Out RightWith Your New Business Partner-ship (Or Fix the One Yoursquore In)rdquo AldquoPartnership Charterrdquo is a docu-ment (not necessarily a legal one)that clearly outlines the goalsexpectations responsibilities and
relationships ofthe principalsit identifiespotentialsources ofconflict andhow they willbe resolvedwhile address-
ing issues such as personal stylesvalues money and power Itaddresses business issues such aseach principalrsquos visionvalues forthe business and how ownershipmanagement and governance
By Ben Drory QMed QArb
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will work It asks each principal tocomplete at least one personalityindicator (eg the MBTI) andleads to a conversation aboutvalues It also talks about thefuture of the businessmdashscenario-planning (trying to image lsquowhat-ifsrsquo and how might they deal withX or Y) which also helps generatea dispute resolution clause
For those who would question ifthis discussion may undermine thepartnership it is probably better toaddress this at the beginningbefore there is lots of investmentand expectations than later onYou can acknowledge there is arisk to it but still say itrsquos a wisething to domdashyou have to normal-ize these conversations into some-thing thatrsquos beneficial APartnership Charter is not aboutfocusing on all the risks if things gobadly (that is typically a lawyerrsquosjob) but rather about how to setup the business to ensure thingsgo well In most cases the corpo-rationrsquos accountant and lawyerwould likely be happy to have afacilitator involved for this pur-posemdashthey are usually working forthe corporation (not the princi-pals) so they greatly want toavoid problems that could blowup the company
How much time should you spendtrying to save an unstable busi-ness before moving towards tryingto wrap it up Mr Erdle suggestedinformal processes have tendedto work best for him to help pushthe reset button and establishsustainable processes to helpgoing forward If that doesnrsquotwork and there is a crystallizeddispute then a formal mediationprocess is appropriate But MrErdle tries to ward off getting to a
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point where there is aformal Statement of ClaimRegarding different modelsfor resolving a conflictarbitration may be betterin these situations thanlitigation if you can struc-
ture the arbitration proceeding tokeep the matter and result confi-
dential and out of the public eyeExpedited arbitration may beappropriate for valuation issueswhere principals have decided topart waysmdashthis can cut out alldiscovery processes and helpappoint a specialist in the fieldbefore whom you can put de-tailed financial documents
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Congratulations to the followingmembers on your retirement Wewish you happiness and success inthe years ahead
you have to normalize
these conversations into
something thatrsquos beneficial
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This event is by far the best venue to network with prospective clients andreferral sources and develop strategic relationships that will help you nowand into the future
Position yourself and build relationships with national and internationalindustry leaders including in-house counsel arbitrators mediatorslawyers and the most sophisticated consumers of arbitration andmediation services
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Launching in Singapore and finishing in London the GPC Series willconvene all stakeholders in dispute resolution - commercial partieschambers of commerce lawyers academics judges arbitratorsmediators policy makers government officials and others - atconferences around the world 36 cities across 26 countries are alreadyconfirmed These conferences will provoke debate on existing tools andtechniques stimulate new ideas and generate actionable data on whatcorporate and individual dispute resolution users actually need and wantboth locally and globally
Be part of the Global Pound Conference Series and help shape the future ofdispute resolution
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A Book Review by Colm Brannigan CMed CArb
Mediating Justice Legal Dispute Negotiations 2nd edition
By The Honourable George W Adams QC
Toronto CCH Canadian Limited 2011
ISBN 978-1-55496-321-8
525pp
This is an extremely comprehensivebook that covers theory andpractice in a well-written way onthe topic of Alternative DisputeResolution within the civil justicesystem
The author The HonourableGeorge W Adams who wasrecently the guest speaker at the2015 ADR Institute of OntariorsquosAnnual General Meeting is oneof Canadarsquos best-known media-tors The extensive depth andbreadth of his experience isobvious and provides the readerwith the opportunity to learn fromone of the best
There has been much published inthe dispute resolution field sincethe first edition of this work ap-peared in 2003 and even sincethis second edition in 2011 Atthat time it was published it wascertainly one of the most com-plete overviews of its topic inCanada This second edition canalso more than its own amongany other similar book on ADR inCanada today
As the author statesldquoThe second edition keeps thebook connected with the mostrecent interdisciplinary literatureon dispute resolution and confirmsthe template of the original textThe reader is also updated on therole of emotions in conflict resolu-tion as well as on the topics ofethics culture and online technol-ogy There are more visuals morepractice tips and more practiceroutines to help integrate theoryand practice Recent develop-ments in mediator confidentiality
are highlighted as are the evolu-tion and positioning of new mod-els of mediationrdquo
The depth and breadth of thiswork can be gauged by review-ing the table of contents It con-sists of nine comprehensivechapters each divided into sub-chapters as follows
Chapter 1
SETTLEMENT AN INTRODUCTION
1 Legal Dispute Negotiations2 Law Courts and Settlement3 The Rise of the ADR Movement4 Power Imbalances Second-
Class Justice and AdversarialLegalism
5 Conclusion
Chapter 2
NEGOTIATION
1 Negotiation Conflict andPower
2 Negotiation Strategies3 Choice of Negotiation Strategy4 Conclusion
Chapter 3
BARRIERS TO NEGOTIATING
AGREEMENTS
1 Cognitive and EmotionalBarriers
2 Trust3 Ethics in Negotiation4 Online Dispute Resolution
(ODR)5 Agents6 Multiple Parties7 Cross-Cultural and Related
Barriers8 More Tools for Overcoming
Barriers9 Conclusion
Chapter 4
LEGAL DISPUTE NEGOTATIONS
1 Why Do Lawyers Negotiate2 Determinants of Legal DisputeNegotiations3 Decision Analysis4 The Lawyer-Client Relationship5 Conclusion
Chapter 5
MEDIATION
1 What Mediation Does2 What Do Mediators Do3 The Mediation Process4 A Mediatorrsquos Preparation5 Conclusion
Chapter 6
THE ACTIVITIES OF MEDIATORS
1 Diagnosing Disputes and theBarriers to Agreements
2 Mediator Functions Activitiesand Tactics
3 Managing Rights Justice andEquity Seeking in Mediation
4 Facilitative versus Directiveand Evaluative MediationTechniques
5 When Mediation May Not BeAppropriate
6 Responding to Disruptive and
Colm Brannigan is a Chartered Mediator
and Arbitrator and can be contacted
through his website wwwmediateca or by
e-mail at colmmediateca
Reviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm Brannigan
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
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1 I must also disclose that I am member of theAdvisory Board of Modria Inc the leadingODR platform in the United States andelsewhere
2 httpwwwmediatebccomPDFs1-14-Family-MediationmdashFAQsGuidelines_Mediating-from-a-Distance-(Second-editiaspx
3 httpswwwcivilresolutionbcca4 httpwwwmorrowmediationcablog
archives08-2012
Destructive Strategies7 Pure Facilitation8 Pre-Negotiation Conferences9 Problem-Solving Workshops10 Advocacy in a Mediation
Lawyers as Co-Mediators11 Conclusion
Chapter 7
THE INSTITUTIONALIZATION
OF MEDIATION
1 Introduction2 Who Should Mediate3 Standards4 Accountability5 Confidentiality and Privilege6 Settlement Approval7 Conclusion
Chapter 8
OTHER ALTERNATIVES
1 When Mediation fails2 Choosing Alternative Processes3 Neutral Evaluation and Fact-
Finding4 Mini-Trial5 Summary Jury Trial6 Ombuds Processes7 Arbitration8 Final-Offer Selection (FOS)9 Mediation-Arbitration (Med-
Arb)10 Facilitation of Partnering
Visioning Interpersonal andinter-Group Problem-SolvingWorkshops
11 Public Policy Mediations12 Back to Mediation13 Conclusion
Chapter 9
DISPUTE RESOLUTION DESIGN
A CONCLUSION
1 Introduction2 A Framework for System Design3 Design as a Collaborative
Intervention4 Rights Interests and the Trans-
formation of Conflict5 Dispute Resolution Design
Opportunities6 Mass Tort Claims A Conflict
Resolution Design Example7 Barriers to the Systematic Use of
Mediation in Legal Disputes8 Conclusion
The book has been very skillfullyindexed in a Topical Index andalso includes a comprehensivebibliography although given therate of publication of articles andbooks about ADR any bibliogra-phy is likely to be out of date themoment it is published Many ofthe chapters can stand alone asextremely helpful overviews ofeach topic covered
I have a particular interest inOnline Dispute Resolution (ODR)and the authorrsquos coverage is for itstime a comprehensive overview1
Now in 2015 we have the BC longdistance project that was men-tioned in the book mentionedproducing the second edition ofMediating from a Distance whichis a set of guidelines for onlinefamily mediation2 We also nowhave the BC Civil ResolutionsTribunal which effectivelyreplaces Small Claims Courtand also deals with condo-minium disputes3 In Quebecthere is an online Small ClaimsCourt pilot so there is a lothappening in this area and ADRprofessionals and lawyers alikeneed to be aware of the chang-ing ODR landscape and tech-nologyrsquos potential and actualimpact on what we do
The section on advocacy is ex-tremely well done and outlines anarea where much work is neededADR professionals have not donea good job explaining the differ-ence between advocacy in courtor arbitration as compared toadvocacy in mediation to lawyersPerhaps this is part of the reasonwe see a decline in the use of thejoint session in mediation In anyevent the way it is dealt with in this
book will be helpful to mediatorsand counsel alike
The book clearly shows howfacilitative mediation is not apassive process which seems tobe forgotten in the rush towardsevaluative mediation
In an earlier review on his websiteBernard Morrow another wellknown ADR practitioner com-
mented that if there was some-thing missing from this book it wasthe lack of ldquoreal liferdquo stories4 Iagree with this comment andhope that the next edition con-tains more from the authorrsquos ownexperience
It is difficult to do justice to thescope of this work in a shortreview The book is lengthy butthe reward for reading it is adetailed understanding of legaldispute resolution in a way that islikely to improve your practicewhether you are a lawyer mediatorother dispute resolution practitioner
If the question is whether ADR andespecially mediation adds valuein legal disputes this bookanswers with a resoundingldquoyesrdquo It can be used as text-book for ADR courses or as amainstay of a practitionerrsquoslibrary It has not been recognizedto the extent it should be by theADR community
If the question is whether ADR and especially
mediation adds value in legal disputes this book
answers with a resounding ldquoyesrdquo
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Luis Oreacute is an internationally rec-
ognized expert in consensus
bu i ld ing and c ross-cu l tu ra l
workp lace conf l ic t manage-
ment He has a dispute resolu-
t ion and workplace consulting
practice in Lima Peru and is pres-
ently Latin Americas Director of
Workplace Fairness Institute
Luis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E Oreacute Susanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne Skoruppa
The ADR Institute ofOntario (ADRIO) wasexcited for a return ofthe topic of workplaceconflict to a SpecialInterest Section meetingheld at the ADRIOoffice on September 282015 This event pro-vided a unique per-spective on the subjecthowever as its panelconsisted of interna-tional guests Luis Oreand Susanne SkoruppaThrough personal anec-dotes these two indi-viduals informativelycompared the opera-tion of workplaces inNorth America andworldwide
Luis Ore is an interna-tionally recognizedexpert in cross-culturalworkplace conflictmanagement and consensusbuilding He has a workplaceconsulting practice in Lima Peruand is presently LatinAmericarsquos Director of WorkplaceFairness Institute Luis began hispresentation with a story that isdepictive of the corporate culturein his home country of Peru Thestory describes the environment ofa business meeting there Firstlyeach businessperson was ldquolaterdquoto the meeting according to thetime as read on the clock Al-though this seems like an unques-tionable faux-pas it was not evenacknowledged by the meetingrsquosattendees The meeting beganwith introductions and small-talkbetween the attendees and dueto the time spent on these theagenda of the meeting did not
By Rachel Frydman BHSc QMed
Guest Speakers Luis E Oreacute and Susanne Skoruppa
ldquoHow to Manage Conflict in a DiverseCross-Cultural Workplacerdquo
get completed In fact the struc-ture of the meeting did not followa proposed agenda whatsoeverThe flow of the conversationcould be viewed as erraticInstead of a linear processionthrough the agenda topics theconversation jumped from topicto topic in an unplanned arrange-ment (a circular approach) Thisportrayal of an everyday businessmeeting in Peru can be com-pared to a similar meeting thatwould occur in North AmericaThe main focus of this meeting isthe content with specific empha-sis on completing the plannedagenda in a linear approachTime and efficiency are valued ata business meeting in NorthAmerica and thus it is expectedfor attendees to be on time and
to remain concentratedon the issues at handLuis summed up thedifferences betweenthese two scenarios bylooking the function oftime in both cultures ForPeruvians and many inLatin America ldquotime ispeople and relation-shipsrdquo while in NorthAmerica ldquotime ismoneyrdquo
Luis also used the con-cept of power relation-ships to illustratecross-cultural differ-ences between SouthAmerica and NorthAmerica At an automo-tive factory in KentuckyUS Luis was enlisted toaid in a communicationissue between non-English speaking workersand their Supervisors
There were reports of racism andmistreatment from the workersLuis strategically approached theSupervisor understanding whatculturally he would value andthus what logic would resonatewith him Luis told this Supervisorthat it would be in his best interestto stop mistreating the automo-tive plant workers because theirproductivity would increase as aresult and he would look goodfacing his own bosses The Super-visor was able to appreciate thisreasoning because Luis spoke toone of his culturally engrainedpriorities Had the same situationoccurred at a factory run by aSouth American individual Luismay have decided to change hisapproach to managing theconflict The South American
Skoruppa is a consultant and
trainer certified in negotiation and
mediation with more than ten years
of experience working with inter-
national and national organizations
at the nexus of law psychology
management and research
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Supervisor may be more recep-tive to stopping his behaviourfor reasons other than personalbenefits Luis may have tried tomake this Supervisor realize hispoor conduct from a socialconscience perspective
Like Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa isin an ideal position to provideinformation on cross-culturaldifferences in the workplace OfGerman decent she works in thecountry as an intercultural trainerfor organizations that require aidin developing positive relation-ships with their internationalpartners This is a necessary re-source for these organizations asGermany is still a relatively ho-mogenous country withworkplaces often consisting ofworkers belonging to a singlesimilar culture Thus these workersbenefit from relevant training tobe able to better interact interna-tionally with people from differentcultural backgrounds Susannereferred to intercultural theoriesthat distinguish cultures based onvarious factors including commu-nication patterns and dealingwith conflict situations amongothers For example low-contextcultures use a direct style ofcommunication whereas high-
context cultures convey messagesin a much less direct way Interest-ingly the large majority of theworldrsquos cultures are consideredhigh context While it can be seenthat conflict has the potential toarise in both contexts the meth-ods of solving the conflict actsas the differential In Germanynon-adversarial methods ofworkplace conflict resolutionspecifically ADR and mediationare still less integrated on a largerbasis than in Canada
Professional administration is available from ADRIC
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The ADR Institute of Canadas new Arbitration Rules cameinto effect December 1 2014 These rules establish clearmodern and common-sense procedures under whicheffective arbitrations can be conducted
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The SIS meeting concluded withanother disheartening thoughtBoth Luis and Susanne wereasked to speak about a per-sonal experience with a goodefficient functional workingworkplace conflict manage-ment system Neither of themcould provide a response to thisquestion The reality is that thesesystems are hard to come byand that this is an area of ADRthat requires much more devel-opment
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DrDrDrDrDr Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix is an author corporate speaker consultant facilitator
and coach specializing in life transition issues of aging retirement and
caregiving She has an extensive background working with older adults
and their caregiving families Dr Amy is the Co-founder of the Essential
Conversations Project Inc an organization that trains Professional
Facilitators to guide families with the conversations they often struggle
having during life events and transitions that occur in midlife and
beyond
Amy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSW PhD PhD PhD PhD PhD Resa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSW
Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen has been in the field of mediation providing services
and programs for clients in public and private sectors for more than
35 years Her mediation practice has focused on family law workplace
issues and now elder and family conflicts Resa designed the Elder
Mediation Training Program (EMTP) the first of its kind in Canada and
provides Elder Mediation workshops She is the Co-Founder of the
Essential Conversations Projectreg
On May 4 2015 theElder Section of theADR Institute of Ontario(ldquoADRIOrdquo) held a liveprogram and webinaron the ldquoEssential Con-versations Projectrdquo withspeakers Resa S EisenMSW RSW and Dr AmyDrsquoAprix Drawing heav-ily from their many yearsof professional experi-ence spanning thefields of elder caresocial work and media-tion Resa and Amyintroduced the onsiteand online audience tothis initiative they arespearheading TheEssential ConversationsProject charts a wayforward for the olderadult and herhis familywho are facing lifetransitions in mid-lifeand beyond
Amy described ldquoEssen-tial Conversationsrdquo asldquotalking to the mostimportant people in ourlives about the mostimportant things in ourlivesrdquo The speakers listed types ofsituations that can be helped byan Essential Conversation end-of-life care for loved ones someonehaving to ldquohang up the car keysrdquobecause of diminished capaci-ties or move to a nursing home orout of the family home succes-sion planning within the familyintergenerational wealth transferand wills and powers of attorney
Notably such issues often do notarise one at a time And each
ldquoEssential Conversations ProjectregA Prevention Movement in the Aging SpacerdquoGuest Speakers Amy DrsquoAprix MSW and Resa Eisen MSW
By Mary Korica
involves change whether it bedeveloping a plan to address thesituation coordinating informa-tion exchange and decision-making amongst the partiesinvolved or relinquishing somedegree of freedom (true not justfor ailing older adults but also foranyone taking on responsibility forpart of their care) Resa and Amyshared stories of families brokenup by these types of life transi-tions sometimes for generations
When facing suchsituations they saidmost families are notable to have con-structive conversationson their own With thehelp of an EssentialConversationsFacilitator success ismuch more likely
The work of afacilitator is differentfrom that of a media-tor in a number ofways said the speak-ers For one thefacilitator casts a widenet seeking to includeeveryone who canimpact decision-making and planningfamily friends and theformal support systemThis is done out ofrecognition that thetransition impactseveryone in the familyand support networknot just the older adultat its centre Anotherreason for such aninclusive approach isexperiencemdashhaving
everyonersquos voice heard makes abig difference Difficult life transi-tions that impact complex systemsof relationships have a tendencyto generate misunderstandingsand resurrect old wounds evenfrom childhood And every me-diator knows that even the bestagreement or consensus can beundermined at the last minute byan uncooperative party As Resanoted ldquoso much of what peopledo with the family and client in
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these situations tends to be prag-matic but the situations are somuch more than pragmatic mdashtypically unaddressed emotionalconcerns can create impassesrdquo
To have the best chance ata sustainable solutionfacilitators turn the stand-ard mediation model onits head spending thegreat majority of theirtime preparing theground before any meet-ing of the parties Thisinvolves a systematicprocess to hear from andempower everyone in-volved through individualmeetings Whether inperson or by phone or Skypewhen distance requires it theindividual meetings allow peo-ple to say things they wouldhold back in a group settingand also to experience a differ-ent way of being heard mdash some-thing which often leads to achange in perspective for the
individual and in turn allowschange to happen when theparties are brought together Thereis much more moving back andforth between joint and individual
sessions as well as more attentionto slowing down the process sothat participants have time toprocess developments
Resa and Amy emphasized thatthe facilitatorrsquos role is tostrengthen all the people in theconversation As Resa noted ldquowe
know when people come into asituation that is not resolved theycan be confused disorienteddisorganized or unclear So in theprocess of the conversation what
we really want to do ismove everybody espe-cially the older person to afeeling of more confi-dence more clarity morecertainty and moretrustrdquo She said there areways of communicationthat can often ensure evenpeople with dementia areunderstood and theirfeelings are taken intoaccount
The process is very transpar-ent and the parties know that thefacilitator will delve into any issuethat is important to a resolutionincluding difficult ones While therole of the facilitator is to be aneutral third party who construc-tively steers the conversationguiding the parties to truly hearthe meaning behind each otherrsquos
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Difficult life transitions that
impact complex systems of
relationships have a tendency
to generate misunderstandings
and resurrect old wounds even
from childhood
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words and imagine solutions itcan also be very practical Thefacilitator may help the familydecide who will take on whatresponsibilities in the care of theolder adult and with the con-sent of the parties may play acoordinating role
Medical practitioners and othersfrom the formal care system areoften very willing to be part of theconversation They frequently runinto family disputes at acutestages of care They recognizethe value of feeding into a con-versation that will allow them tovoice their ideas and concerns tothe family contribute to solutionsand prevent obstructions topatient care Amy also notedthat at a time when the formalsupport system is strapped forresources Essential Conversationsoften allow the substantial infor-mal resources in the family to bemaximally tapped
The results of Essential Conversa-tions can be impressive As Amynoted when multiple people withvarying perspectives hear all theimportant information at thesame time it shifts the situationOnce expectations are clarifiedand differences in values andviewpoints have been airedparties often generate their owncreative solutions and makeoffers to try to meet each oth-errsquos needs demonstrating sur-prising generosity The resolutionsat times involve a new way ofbeing a familymdashit may not neces-sarily be closer but can potentiallybe more authentic As Resa saidldquoThey may not come out with theclosest of relationships but theyrsquollbe much more confident aboutwhat they can expect from each
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otherrdquo Parties themselves haveacknowledged how much theyhave benefitted saying things likeldquowe never could have done thisourselvesrdquo
Through their presentation of theEssential Conversations Projectand through candid examplesfrom their own lives Resa andAmy delivered reassurance thatthere is a better way for familiesand professionals to handledifficult life transitions of lovedones and clients They have
The resolutions at times involve a new way of
being a familymdashit may not necessarily be closer
but can potentially be more authentic
created the Essential Conversa-tions Designated Facilitatortraining program NorthAmerica-wide and they areestablishing a community ofldquoEssential Partnersrdquo namelyprofessionals who come intocontact with aging familiesthrough their work and whowould benefit from the servicesof the Essential ConversationsProject The Project will also beparticipating in the ongoingresearch program that Amy andResa have created in partnershipwith the University of North Caro-lina at Chapel Hill Resa and Amyencourage anyone interested tolearn more about the EssentialConversations Project atwwwessentialconversationsprojectcom
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On June 24 2015 thePublic Conflict andRestorative Justice sec-tions of the ADR Instituteof Ontario (ldquoADRIOrdquo)jointly held the liveprogram and webinarldquoTruth and ReconciliationStart a ConversationrdquoHosted by the chairs ofthe two sections respec-tively Bob Waldon andBunny Macfarlane theevent was a discussion inCircle format1 about theJune 4 2015 release ofthe Truth and Reconcilia-tion Commission ofCanadarsquos (TRC)findings on the impact ofresidential schools onAboriginal peopleThe findings are the resultof six years of the TRCrsquoswork across the countrythrough events meet-ings town halls and statementgathering from some 7000 indi-viduals who shared theirstories The final report includes 94specific recommendations toaddress the harms done andposes important questions for allCanadians to consider2
Mr Waldon began the session byexplaining that the discussion wasbeing hosted by both ADRIOsections because Canadarsquosrelationship with aboriginalpeoples involves both publicconflict and restorative prac-tices The organizersrsquo motivationwas to invite ADRIO membersand interested non-members todiscuss the TRCrsquos findings andcontribute in some way to thecommissionrsquos effort
Moderators Bob Waldon QMed and Bunny Macfarlane CMed
ldquoTruth and Reconciliation Start a Conversationrdquo
By Mary Korica
Ms Macfarlane described toattendees how the Circle formatwould work and Mr Waldon tooka moment to acknowledge thatthe meeting was being held ontraditional territory of theMississauga and Meacutetis nations MsMacfarlane posed the first TRCquestion to the group ldquoHowshould people feel about the TRCrsquosworkrdquo A number of people con-veyed strong negative emotionslike being sickened ashamedand angry about what the TRChad uncovered People spoke of
ldquoa blow to our identityas Canadians to dis-cover such blackness inour pastrdquo and ldquoa socialjustice inequity that hadgone unaddressed for fartoo longrdquo as well as insome cases personalshame at not havingdone something soonerand uncertainty aboutwhat they should donext
Often the same peoplealso expressed strongpositive feeling aboutthe TRC especiallygratitude for its work forthe courageous honestyof those who partici-pated and for thepossibility that now existsfor native and non-native cultures inCanada to build some-thing new People re-
ported feeling ldquohopeful ofpositive changerdquo ldquocurious to learnmorerdquo ldquoopennessrdquo to the TRCreport desire for ldquogreater dia-loguerdquo and ldquoencouragedrdquo andldquoeagerrdquo to act now One personpresented the model of a residen-tial school survivor who turnedshame into power by returning toher community to teach herlanguage
Ms Macfarlane then put to thegroup the TRC questions ldquoWhatdoes reconciliation look like
R D (Bob) Waldon QMed has
more than 30 yearsrsquo experience
across Canada in land
acquisition environment dispute
resolution and external relations
as a consultant and in senior
management for major projects
government and Aboriginal
matters
R D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) Waldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMed Bunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMed
Bunny is a mediator trainer and
restorative justice practitioner
She teaches conflict manage-
ment and dispute resolution at
Brock University and mediates
insurance claims at Financial
Services Commission of Ontario
(FSCO)
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httpwwwadrontariocaresourcesPilotInternshipProgramcfm
If you are interested in being a Supervisor or have any questions regarding thisprogram please contact Mena Sestito 416-487-4447 ext 101 menaadrontarioca
Does it matter to yourdquo All of theparticipants felt that reconciliationmattered to them some becausethey felt burdened by a Canadianidentity that included the harm ofresidential schools others becauseof the opportunity to turn harm togood by developing a model ofunderstanding in Canada thatmight benefit or inspire others
Many attendees said that they didnot know what reconciliationlooks like and sometimes com-mented with a note of despair atwhat they perceived as the com-plex and long-entrenched natureof the problem But even so theyoffered ideas of reconciliationincluding treating people equallyand with equal respect as well asdeveloping a deep understandingof each other through educationand a change of attitude
Some people noted that reconcili-ation cannot be a single event oractionmdashthat it is a process Forexample one person suggestedthat reconciliation may lookdifferent depending on particular
circumstances but in all casesthere must be an ongoing polish-ing of the relationship Anotherdrew from a tenet of RestorativeJustice which requires asking thequestion ldquowhat does the victimneedrdquo She pointed out that noone can assume what the victimsneed after cultural genocide andit would be good to have anation-wide conversation wheregroups across the country askwhat are the native communitiesrsquoneeds and how can we help fulfillthem Drawing on her own experi-ence with native people anotherattendee said that reconciliationlooks like ldquohard workmdashand won-derful workrdquo She recalled theadvice she had been given by thelate Anishnawbe elder JoeSylvester to remind the group thatas with anything the way youlearn to do it is one step at a time
One person commented thatreconciliation is about bridging adivide between two parties whichrequires a number of things tohappen As a first step the victims
must be empowered so thatthey can participate fully inreconciliation and this shouldinclude restitution Also recon-ciliation must at some pointinvolve forgiveness whichrequires bringing the offenderinto a process that affords themsome dignity and promotes theirhonest apology He noted that ifthe churches and governmentinstitutions responsible for thelegacy of residential schools arevilified entirely it may triggerdistancing and hardening ratherthan re-establishing connection ldquoIfwe allow our anger and disgust todominate we risk perpetuatingthe dividerdquo he warned
Commenting that forgiveness did
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that it is a process
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not seem possible to him at thistime another person said the goalshould be good practices basedon good intentions which mayallow the next generation tomove reconciliation furtherSomeone followed up by sayingshe did not believe it is any-onersquos right to ask for forgive-ness that forgiveness is a giftwhich can only be offered notrequested She added that giventhe enormity of the harm done ifthe opportunity for forgivenessarises it will have to be conveyedthrough actions which are astronger communication than words
Another person expanded on the1996 report of the Royal Commis-sion on Aboriginal Peoples state-ment that ldquothere can be no peaceor harmony unless there is justicerdquoShe said that there can be nojustice without a realization ofour interdependence What istrue for Aboriginal people asone people of the medicinewheel3 is true for all of themwhen one group is weak we allare For this reason reconciliationshould matter to everybody Itshould also matter because nativepeople have great knowledge toshare with non-natives ldquoI think wewill realize that when they get
stronger we all get strongerrdquo shesaid
The final TRC question that MsMacfarlane posed to attendeeswas ldquoWhere do we go fromhererdquo A number of those presentsaw a need to educate thebroader public about the TRCand promote a more accurateunderstanding of First Nations inCanada One person com-mented that it would be unfor-tunate if the misguideddismissive view of First Nationslargely held by Canadarsquos non-natives to this point was re-placed by another simplisticview of First Nations as victimsThey emphasized the wealth ofFirst Nations practices and ideasthat could be applied topresent-day concerns like theenvironment systems of politicalorganization and decision-mak-ing and approaches to justice
1 ldquoCirclerdquo is a meeting format derived from North American First Nations practices It is sometimesknown as Talking Circle Healing Circle Peacemaking Circle Listening Circle or RestorativeJustice Circle and involves a specially chosen object being passed to each person assigningthem the opportunity to speak It can be a powerful tool to improve decision-making andstrengthen community (More information is available at httpwwwdancingtoeaglespiritsocietyorgcirclesphp)
2 The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canadarsquos findings are available at httpwwwtrccawebsitestrcinstitutionindexphpp=890
3 The medicine wheel in North American First Nations worldview conveys multiple concepts one ofwhich is that its four quadrants black red yellow and white represent the four symbolic racesmaking up the same human family (Source httpwwwtncdsboncanewresourcesABOR20Medicine20Wheelpdf)
ADRIO wishes to thank our writers for their contributions to our Newsletter
MarMarMarMarMary Koricay Koricay Koricay Koricay KoricaMary Korica MA is a freelancewriter graduate of the YorkUniversity Certificate in DisputeResolution and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Rachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel Frydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedRachel Frydman is a volunteer writerfor ADRIO She is currently workingtowards her fami ly mediat iondesignation as well as her Masters inSocial Work
Ben DrBen DrBen DrBen DrBen Drorororororyyyyy QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArbBen Drory QMed QArb is anaccident benefits arbitrator with ADRChambers and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Catherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine Kenwellis a freelance writer and a graduateof the York University Certificate andAdvanced Cert i f icate DisputeResolut ion programs She is avolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Attendees supported the idea ofpromoting ongoing dialogueabout the TRC report in the courseof their personal and professionallives when talking with friendsneighbours colleagues otherorganizations or their local Mem-bers of Parliament Suggestionsalso included promoting dia-logue between native and non-native communitiescontributing to holding govern-ments accountable for imple-menting the 94recommendations and support-ing school curriculum changeon the topic of First Nations MsMacfarlane committed to bring-ing the issues discussed duringthe meeting to the attention ofADRIOrsquos Board of Directors andMr Waldon said that the topicwould be addressed again atanother meeting of ADRIOrsquos PublicConflict Section
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ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016Webinar Recordings Available
BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL SECTIONMed-Arb The Debate Continues Date Recorded January 12 2016The ADR Institute of Canada debated thepromise and potential pitfalls of Med-Arb atits national conference in October Med-Arboffers parties the ability to obtain a definiteresolution of a particular dispute and theflexibility to pursue a mediated settlementbefore or during binding arbitration Butthere are practical and ethicalconsiderations that parties and neutralsmust consider in business disputes Ourpanel of experienced commercialpractitioners discussed some of theseissues and continued the great med-arbdebateModerator Michael Erdle CMed CArbSpeakers Stephen Morrison CMed CArbDavid McCutcheon CArb
FAMILY SECTIONThe New Family Rules
Date Recorded November 30 2015Justices Paulseth and Czutrin the SeniorFamily judges of the OCJ and SCJ andAaron Franks presented as panel membersa discussion on the new Family Rules An
open discussion and an opportunity forfeedback on the Rules followed thepresentationSpeakers Justice Paulseth Justice Czutrinand Aaron Franks
INSURANCE SECTIONldquoOntario Mandatory Mediation RatesrdquoldquoFee Simplerdquo or ldquoInadequate Feerdquo
Date Recorded September 24 2015This program was an update on the FeeAdequacy SurveySpeaker Bruce Ally PhD LLM (ADR)
ldquoInfluence to Confluence Meeting
of Mindsrdquo Date Recorded December 3 2015This section was described as focusing onexerting professional influence towardsresolutionSpeaker Richard Sadowski LLM atSadowski Resolutions Group LLP
PUBLIC CONFLICTS SECTIONPublic Conflict Learning Series Part 2 Date Recorded November 24 2015Proposals for a current public multi-partyconflict were presented by their
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Missed a section meeting that interests you ADRIO Special Interest Section meetings are available via your Member Portal free of chargeplus C Meds and Q Meds earn 2 CEE points per hour for viewing these professional development programs There are over 50recordings available including these latest additions
ldquoproponentsrdquo and discussed in groupsession The group was set to choose apreferred topic to examine in more depth atSession 3 Presenter Bob Waldon QMed
PC Learning Series Session 32 - Process
Design Case 2 (Public Conflicts Section)Date Recorded January 14 2016Moderator Bob Waldon QMed
WORKPLACE SECTIONHow to Manage Conflict in a DiverseCross-Cultural Workplace
Date Recorded September 28 2015Cultural diversity is a fact of life inworkplaces today The differences creategreat new opportunities for how people worktogether but itrsquos not always clear what thebest management strategies are Luis Ore internationally recognized expertin cross-cultural workplace conflictmanagement presented on this topic Inaddition we had a special guest SusanneSkoruppa presently working at the WorldBank to talk about her experiences inGermany with organizations such as theUnited NationsSpeakers Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa
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Dan Jennings QArb (Atlantic)
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James Musgrave QArb (Atlantic)
Donald Taliano QArb (ON)
Raelene R Thomas QArb (Atlantic)
Congratulations to the following Memberson receipt of their designations
The Chartered Mediator (CMed) and Chartered Arbitrator (CArb) are senior designations These aswell as the Qualified Mediator (QMed) and Qualified Arbitrator (QArb) are Canadas only generalistdesignations for practicing mediators and arbitrators They demonstrate the members specific credentialseducation and expertise Recognized and respected across Canada and internationally they allow theholder to convey their superior level of experience and skill Clients and referring professionals can feelconfident knowing that ADR practitioners holding an ADR Institute of Canada designation have had theireducation and performance reviewed assessed and verified by a team of senior and highly respectedpractitioners
For more information and application criteria visit httpadrcanadacaresourcesdesignationcfm
Do you have your designation yet
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For More Information
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- Presidents Message
- Upcoming Events amp Courses
- So what are we talking about today
- The Fee is Past its Sell-by (or Stale-by) Date
- Preventing and Resolving Business Partnership amp Shareholder Conflict
- ADRIC 2016 Annual National Conference
- How to Manage Conflict in a Diverse Cross-Cultural Workplace
- Essential Conversations Projectreg A Prevention Movement in the Aging Space
- Truth and Reconciliation Start a Conversation
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Where the Program used to
have about 400 cases per year
today the number is 150
The Insurance section of the ADRInstitute of Ontario (ldquoADRIOrdquo)presented a live program andwebinar on ldquoThe Fee is Past its Sell-by (or Stale-by) Daterdquo by Mr BruceAlly at the ADRIO office in Torontoon September 24 2015
Mediation has become verypopular today this is evidencedby how many lawyers are trying toget involved in it themselves TheOntario Mandatory MediationProgram (ldquoOMMPrdquo or the ldquotheProgramrdquo) has now been in placefor 16 yearsmdashhow has the pro-gram changed and what aresome opportunities
Mr Ally introduced DarrylGonzalez who has worked at theOMMP since 2002 Initially theProgram involved mainly casemanagement A mediator wouldbe assigned after 30 days if theparties didnrsquot choose one them-selves The Program was sendingout 8 to 10 cases per day But afterthe Practice Direction in 2005 theProgram became party-drivenThis led to a dwindling number ofcases Where the Program used tohave about 400 cases per yeartoday the number is 150 Manymediators in the Program canrsquotget work The average numberhas gone from about 6 to 8 cases
per mediator peryear to 2 TheProgramrsquos feeshave also beenunchanged sinceits inceptionmdash$600 + applicablefees Mr Gonzalez
added he personally wished thefees could increase because theProgram requires a lot of work onthe mediatorsrsquo end that partiesdonrsquot see Mr Ally has started aninitiative in this regard so hope-
ldquoThe Fee is Past its Sell-by (or Stale-by) DaterdquoGuest Speaker Bruce Ally PhD LLM (ADR)
BrBrBrBrBruce Allyuce Allyuce Allyuce Allyuce Ally PhD LLM (ADR) PhD LLM (ADR) PhD LLM (ADR) PhD LLM (ADR) PhD LLM (ADR) has been
mediating since 1985 and by 2008 had
completed over 3000 mediations His focus
includes specializations in personal injury
employment law and engineering and
construction disputes among others Mr
Ally has taught courses in mediation and
acted as an arbitrator in numerous private
matters He is also a coach and educator in
the York University Advanced Mediation
Program and the Small Claims Mediation
Practicum Mr Ally is also a Workplace
Fairness Analyst with the Institute for
Workplace Fairness and one of the certified
child protection mediators in Toronto
By Ben Drory QMed QArb
fully there would be some results inthe next few years
Mr Ally noted that the number ofclaims being filed in court has notgone down but rather actuallygone up So what is behind thedecline in mediations in theOMMP In the old days he got alot of pushback from lawyers thatit was ldquotoo early for mediationrdquomdashthat there had been insufficienttime to build the file (This alsoimplies fewer opportunities forbillable hoursmdashcounsel also havean economic incentive to maxi-mize the chance to make moneyon a file)
How does this affect the opportu-nity to transition into mediation asa career Can you be effectivelycompensated for it Mr Allyintroduced Maurice Ford aformer human rights investigatorand mediator with the OntarioHuman Rights Commission Heanalyzed the matter this way Inthe OMMP as a mediator youcan bill up to $200hour for 3hours for each file But behind thescenes your preparation willrequire at least another hour Yourpractice will also require contactsites (phone email and fax andmaybe an office) plus a websiteand business cards These prob-ably cost $1000-$1200monthAnd this does not count traveland parking costs you must alsoincur Realistically you wouldneed about 3 cases per month tobreak even
Should a cost-of-living adjustmentbe considered in the mediationprofession Mr Ally conducted astudy of OMMP members Hewanted to gather and considerfacts and evidence The numberof civil trials is increasing andmany mandatory family
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mediations are beginning tooThere is also talk about legislatingcondo mediationmdashwhich couldbe extremely significant in To-ronto Some estate matters arenow also mandatory Mr Allyperceived that thousands of
people are ldquogetting out ofrdquo mat-ters that ought to be coming tomandatory mediation Since fewerof them are coming to the OMMPwhere are these matters going inorder to resolvemdashthe initial legaldisputes are definitely still ongo-ing Mr Ally stated that thegovernment is also not payingas much attention to this field asit should But there is no co-ordinated effort within the ADRprofession to bring all of thesediverse practice areas togetherShould somebody in the ADR fieldget together on our professionalsrsquobehalf to advocate to the govern-ment And if so who
One thing that speaks to thegovernment is finances andbacklogs There are cost savingsto courts and parties from theOMMP that are identifiable Arethey statistically significant MrGonzalez noted that the settle-ment rate in the OMMP is about45-50mdashwhich is a significantnumber and has been steadyaround that rate for a few yearsnow Mr Ally added that media-tion is not only alleviating back-logs Mediation usually happensprior to discoverymdashso can poten-tially cut off many steps in thelitigation process (Note thoughthat you would also be askingcounsel to cut off some of theirearnings) Counsel like havingtheir cases fully developedmdashthey
have a duty to do their best fortheir clients and not enter impru-dent settlements
Mr Allyrsquos survey of OMMP media-tors received 75 responsesmdashwhichis about a 50 response rate fromthe roster and speaks to how
germane the pay issue isWhy do lawyers engage inand promote mediation yetroster mediators are notgetting enough work(Some felt that sometimessenior counsel use a par-ticular mediator whichusually will nearly ensurethat their junior lawyers also
do the same)
The chief basis of the survey wasthe OMMP pay rate which hasnrsquotincreased in 16 years The surveyincluded 10 questions which allcreated the opportunity forfeedback 100 ofrespondents agreedthe OMMP fees shouldbe increased 61 felta tiered fee systembased on experiencewould be appropri-ate 82 agreed thatthey had difficultysetting dates with partiesmdashwhichleads to a great deal of uncom-pensated effort 64 agreed thatthere should be an opportunity tocharge fees when submissions andbriefs are received extremely latebefore the mediation 97 agreedthat the Attorney General should
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there is an inherent
lack of respect for the roster
whereas it was once the
standard to aspire to
The chief basis of the survey
was the OMMP pay rate which
hasnrsquot increased in 16 years
provide support for mediators inrecovering the fees that they bill(Currently the only avenue tocollect for non-payment is throughSmall Claims Court) 92 alsoagreed that there should becancellation fees based on rea-sonable timeframes
There was a discussion among thegroup regarding why the OMMPhas fallen into relative disusecompared to initially Some rostermediators get cases becausethey are perceived as ldquocheaprdquomdashie a rubber stamp so that theparties can proceed to court Butothers also advised of an oppositeissuemdashie that sometimes theycanrsquot get work as a roster media-tor because the parties want aldquogenuinerdquo mediator Mr Allystated there is an inherent lack ofrespect for the roster whereas itwas once the standard to aspire
to The disrespect reflects not justupon the roster but upon theentire profession The results of hisstudy demonstrate a statisticaldesire among ADR professionalsfor change to this dynamicmdashyetalso a pessimism that positivechange can be achieved
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I dived into Bypass Court as a newreader I had not read any of theearlier editions Any book whichhas had five editions over 20 yearslikely has the attributes of a classicand Bypass Court did not disap-point me
The authors set out to provide anoverview of dispute resolution inCanada for a diverse audiencewhich includes ldquoanyone involved inan existing or potential dispute anystudent practitioner or devotee ofdispute resolution and any merelycurious or interested readerrdquo As Iread that in the preface I wonderedif this topic is still as necessary asunfamiliar for those diverse readers asit may have been in 1996 The firstchapter opened with the authorsrsquo answer to myquestion the topic of dispute resolution is ldquomorerelevant than everrdquo and they backed that up withcurrent examples
The authors are clear to acknowledge the value ofthe rule of law and the Canadian courts as thesystem within which ldquothe field of dispute resolutionhas been able to flourishrdquo Bypass Court is a thor-ough catalogue of methods that can be used toresolve part or all of a dispute outside of the courtsystem The first chapter includes three very helpfulquestionnaires to assist people in a dispute decidewhether they need a consensual adjudicative orinformative process
Bypass Court takes a very user-friendly approachChapter Two on constructive conversation distin-guished from negotiation includes practical sugges-tions recent examples and brief reference to brain
science The following chapter illustrates construc-tive conversations in action through a scan of nego-tiation conflict coaching facilitation andcollaborative practice and restorative justice initia-
tives Mediation partnering non-trialdispute resolution in courts arbitra-tion complaint handling plusombuds and dispute resolutionprogram design are dealt witheach in separate chapters with apractical focus and as detailed asthe scope of this slim volumepermits There is a small separatechapter on legal concepts four ofthe key legal concepts that under-pin dispute resolution in Canada ndashsettlement privilege confidential-ity privacy and fair process Thedetailed table of contents makes iteasy to navigate
In the mediation chapter the authorsgeneralize to a common processused for civil court actions brokeninto three stages Although there arecertainly mediation processes whichdo not follow these stages and thismay confuse readers who arrive atmediation expecting to find what isdescribed in the book in my view the
authors give a basic answer to mediation clientsrsquousual questions about what will happen at themediation and leave it up to mediators to do theirjob in preparing people for the specific process theyplan to use The authors grapple with another me-diator FAQ ldquoWhat do mediators actually doldquo andin that case provide responses across a range ofmediation styles
In their epilogue the authors personalize the bookwith their answer to why they each have stayed inthe dispute resolution field for over 25 years
Bypass Court does not purport to be a how-tobook for dispute resolution professionals It is anexcellent resource to recommend to our clientsstudents and all the professionals we meetwhose work involves helping people in disputessuch as lawyers social workers counsellors andaccountants
A Book Review by Kathryn Munn LLB Cert ConRes CMed CArb
Bypass Court A Dispute Resolution Handbook ndash Fifth edition
By Genevieve A Chornenki and Christine E Hart
Reviewer KathrReviewer KathrReviewer KathrReviewer KathrReviewer Kathryn Munnyn Munnyn Munnyn Munnyn Munn
LLB Cert ConRes CMed CArbLLB Cert ConRes CMed CArbLLB Cert ConRes CMed CArbLLB Cert ConRes CMed CArbLLB Cert ConRes CMed CArb
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Kathryn is a mediator arbitrator and
facilitator based in London Ontario
She is President of the ADR Institute
of Ontario since June 2014
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Many business disputes
originate from power
imbalances
The BusinessCommer-cial section of the ADRInstitute of Ontario(ldquoADRIOrdquo) presented alive program andwebinar on ldquoPrevent-ing and ResolvingBusiness Partnership ampShareholder Conflictrdquoby Mr Michael Erdleand Mr Daryl Landauat the ADRIO office inToronto on June 222015
The session focused onbusiness start-ups andother sorts of partner-ships (eg sharehold-ers joint ventures asopposed to the legaldefinition of ldquopartner-shiprdquo) There are manysynergies with businesspartnerships but theycan also be unstable arrange-ments fraught with problemswhich can be expensive to dealwith in litigation Business schoolsalmost never talk about how todo partnerships correctly Circum-stances motivations and expec-tations can change over time asdo peoplersquos memories and per-ceptions of what they agreed toBattles are often fought overthese memoriesmdashconflicts ofhindsight such as ldquowhy did weagree to Xrdquo Life changes canoccur over time too such asillness and divorce leading totransitionsuccession issues Oftentimes putting things in writingcould have saved many difficul-ties There is an analogy to mar-riage contractsmdashyou canseparate amicably at the endwithout one but having things in
ldquoPreventing and Resolving BusinessPartnership amp Shareholder ConflictrdquoGuest Speakers Michael Erdle CMed CArb and Daryl Landau
Michael Erdle is a Chartered Arbi-
trator mediator and lawyer He is
the co-founder of Practical Reso-
lutions Inc with a focus on ITIP
disputes in shareholder and joint
venture matters Michael is a Di-
rector of ADRIO
Daryl Landau MA MSc
AccFM of Common Ground helps
closely-held businesses prevent
and resolve conflict He draws
upon his experience in a family
business of mediators and train-
ers of mediators
Michael ErdleMichael ErdleMichael ErdleMichael ErdleMichael Erdle DarDarDarDarDaryl Landauyl Landauyl Landauyl Landauyl Landau
a contract at the beginning is stillhelpful
Many business disputes originatefrom power imbalances Howactive or passive are people inthe business Partners often donrsquothave clear understandings ofeach otherrsquosrolesmdashforexample howmuch eachwill work theexpertise eachbrings whatmoney theyare bringing inWhat kind of duty do you have toyour partner In a legal partner-ship you have a fiduciary duty toyour partner but it is less clear inother kinds of relationships andventures Over the course of
years there will likelybe disputes and youneed some kind ofmechanism to dealwith them It is diffi-cult to anticipatewhat triggeringevents may be orwhat constitutes amaterial change inthe business Whattypes of situationswould validly re-open the agree-ment Gettingpeople to talk aboutlsquowhat ifsrsquo is verydifficultmdashmost areusually just con-cerned with thinkingabout immediatebusiness decisions
Mr Landau gave asummary of David
Gagersquos book ldquoThe PartnershipCharter How to Start Out RightWith Your New Business Partner-ship (Or Fix the One Yoursquore In)rdquo AldquoPartnership Charterrdquo is a docu-ment (not necessarily a legal one)that clearly outlines the goalsexpectations responsibilities and
relationships ofthe principalsit identifiespotentialsources ofconflict andhow they willbe resolvedwhile address-
ing issues such as personal stylesvalues money and power Itaddresses business issues such aseach principalrsquos visionvalues forthe business and how ownershipmanagement and governance
By Ben Drory QMed QArb
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will work It asks each principal tocomplete at least one personalityindicator (eg the MBTI) andleads to a conversation aboutvalues It also talks about thefuture of the businessmdashscenario-planning (trying to image lsquowhat-ifsrsquo and how might they deal withX or Y) which also helps generatea dispute resolution clause
For those who would question ifthis discussion may undermine thepartnership it is probably better toaddress this at the beginningbefore there is lots of investmentand expectations than later onYou can acknowledge there is arisk to it but still say itrsquos a wisething to domdashyou have to normal-ize these conversations into some-thing thatrsquos beneficial APartnership Charter is not aboutfocusing on all the risks if things gobadly (that is typically a lawyerrsquosjob) but rather about how to setup the business to ensure thingsgo well In most cases the corpo-rationrsquos accountant and lawyerwould likely be happy to have afacilitator involved for this pur-posemdashthey are usually working forthe corporation (not the princi-pals) so they greatly want toavoid problems that could blowup the company
How much time should you spendtrying to save an unstable busi-ness before moving towards tryingto wrap it up Mr Erdle suggestedinformal processes have tendedto work best for him to help pushthe reset button and establishsustainable processes to helpgoing forward If that doesnrsquotwork and there is a crystallizeddispute then a formal mediationprocess is appropriate But MrErdle tries to ward off getting to a
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point where there is aformal Statement of ClaimRegarding different modelsfor resolving a conflictarbitration may be betterin these situations thanlitigation if you can struc-
ture the arbitration proceeding tokeep the matter and result confi-
dential and out of the public eyeExpedited arbitration may beappropriate for valuation issueswhere principals have decided topart waysmdashthis can cut out alldiscovery processes and helpappoint a specialist in the fieldbefore whom you can put de-tailed financial documents
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Congratulations to the followingmembers on your retirement Wewish you happiness and success inthe years ahead
you have to normalize
these conversations into
something thatrsquos beneficial
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This event is by far the best venue to network with prospective clients andreferral sources and develop strategic relationships that will help you nowand into the future
Position yourself and build relationships with national and internationalindustry leaders including in-house counsel arbitrators mediatorslawyers and the most sophisticated consumers of arbitration andmediation services
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Launching in Singapore and finishing in London the GPC Series willconvene all stakeholders in dispute resolution - commercial partieschambers of commerce lawyers academics judges arbitratorsmediators policy makers government officials and others - atconferences around the world 36 cities across 26 countries are alreadyconfirmed These conferences will provoke debate on existing tools andtechniques stimulate new ideas and generate actionable data on whatcorporate and individual dispute resolution users actually need and wantboth locally and globally
Be part of the Global Pound Conference Series and help shape the future ofdispute resolution
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A Book Review by Colm Brannigan CMed CArb
Mediating Justice Legal Dispute Negotiations 2nd edition
By The Honourable George W Adams QC
Toronto CCH Canadian Limited 2011
ISBN 978-1-55496-321-8
525pp
This is an extremely comprehensivebook that covers theory andpractice in a well-written way onthe topic of Alternative DisputeResolution within the civil justicesystem
The author The HonourableGeorge W Adams who wasrecently the guest speaker at the2015 ADR Institute of OntariorsquosAnnual General Meeting is oneof Canadarsquos best-known media-tors The extensive depth andbreadth of his experience isobvious and provides the readerwith the opportunity to learn fromone of the best
There has been much published inthe dispute resolution field sincethe first edition of this work ap-peared in 2003 and even sincethis second edition in 2011 Atthat time it was published it wascertainly one of the most com-plete overviews of its topic inCanada This second edition canalso more than its own amongany other similar book on ADR inCanada today
As the author statesldquoThe second edition keeps thebook connected with the mostrecent interdisciplinary literatureon dispute resolution and confirmsthe template of the original textThe reader is also updated on therole of emotions in conflict resolu-tion as well as on the topics ofethics culture and online technol-ogy There are more visuals morepractice tips and more practiceroutines to help integrate theoryand practice Recent develop-ments in mediator confidentiality
are highlighted as are the evolu-tion and positioning of new mod-els of mediationrdquo
The depth and breadth of thiswork can be gauged by review-ing the table of contents It con-sists of nine comprehensivechapters each divided into sub-chapters as follows
Chapter 1
SETTLEMENT AN INTRODUCTION
1 Legal Dispute Negotiations2 Law Courts and Settlement3 The Rise of the ADR Movement4 Power Imbalances Second-
Class Justice and AdversarialLegalism
5 Conclusion
Chapter 2
NEGOTIATION
1 Negotiation Conflict andPower
2 Negotiation Strategies3 Choice of Negotiation Strategy4 Conclusion
Chapter 3
BARRIERS TO NEGOTIATING
AGREEMENTS
1 Cognitive and EmotionalBarriers
2 Trust3 Ethics in Negotiation4 Online Dispute Resolution
(ODR)5 Agents6 Multiple Parties7 Cross-Cultural and Related
Barriers8 More Tools for Overcoming
Barriers9 Conclusion
Chapter 4
LEGAL DISPUTE NEGOTATIONS
1 Why Do Lawyers Negotiate2 Determinants of Legal DisputeNegotiations3 Decision Analysis4 The Lawyer-Client Relationship5 Conclusion
Chapter 5
MEDIATION
1 What Mediation Does2 What Do Mediators Do3 The Mediation Process4 A Mediatorrsquos Preparation5 Conclusion
Chapter 6
THE ACTIVITIES OF MEDIATORS
1 Diagnosing Disputes and theBarriers to Agreements
2 Mediator Functions Activitiesand Tactics
3 Managing Rights Justice andEquity Seeking in Mediation
4 Facilitative versus Directiveand Evaluative MediationTechniques
5 When Mediation May Not BeAppropriate
6 Responding to Disruptive and
Colm Brannigan is a Chartered Mediator
and Arbitrator and can be contacted
through his website wwwmediateca or by
e-mail at colmmediateca
Reviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm Brannigan
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
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1 I must also disclose that I am member of theAdvisory Board of Modria Inc the leadingODR platform in the United States andelsewhere
2 httpwwwmediatebccomPDFs1-14-Family-MediationmdashFAQsGuidelines_Mediating-from-a-Distance-(Second-editiaspx
3 httpswwwcivilresolutionbcca4 httpwwwmorrowmediationcablog
archives08-2012
Destructive Strategies7 Pure Facilitation8 Pre-Negotiation Conferences9 Problem-Solving Workshops10 Advocacy in a Mediation
Lawyers as Co-Mediators11 Conclusion
Chapter 7
THE INSTITUTIONALIZATION
OF MEDIATION
1 Introduction2 Who Should Mediate3 Standards4 Accountability5 Confidentiality and Privilege6 Settlement Approval7 Conclusion
Chapter 8
OTHER ALTERNATIVES
1 When Mediation fails2 Choosing Alternative Processes3 Neutral Evaluation and Fact-
Finding4 Mini-Trial5 Summary Jury Trial6 Ombuds Processes7 Arbitration8 Final-Offer Selection (FOS)9 Mediation-Arbitration (Med-
Arb)10 Facilitation of Partnering
Visioning Interpersonal andinter-Group Problem-SolvingWorkshops
11 Public Policy Mediations12 Back to Mediation13 Conclusion
Chapter 9
DISPUTE RESOLUTION DESIGN
A CONCLUSION
1 Introduction2 A Framework for System Design3 Design as a Collaborative
Intervention4 Rights Interests and the Trans-
formation of Conflict5 Dispute Resolution Design
Opportunities6 Mass Tort Claims A Conflict
Resolution Design Example7 Barriers to the Systematic Use of
Mediation in Legal Disputes8 Conclusion
The book has been very skillfullyindexed in a Topical Index andalso includes a comprehensivebibliography although given therate of publication of articles andbooks about ADR any bibliogra-phy is likely to be out of date themoment it is published Many ofthe chapters can stand alone asextremely helpful overviews ofeach topic covered
I have a particular interest inOnline Dispute Resolution (ODR)and the authorrsquos coverage is for itstime a comprehensive overview1
Now in 2015 we have the BC longdistance project that was men-tioned in the book mentionedproducing the second edition ofMediating from a Distance whichis a set of guidelines for onlinefamily mediation2 We also nowhave the BC Civil ResolutionsTribunal which effectivelyreplaces Small Claims Courtand also deals with condo-minium disputes3 In Quebecthere is an online Small ClaimsCourt pilot so there is a lothappening in this area and ADRprofessionals and lawyers alikeneed to be aware of the chang-ing ODR landscape and tech-nologyrsquos potential and actualimpact on what we do
The section on advocacy is ex-tremely well done and outlines anarea where much work is neededADR professionals have not donea good job explaining the differ-ence between advocacy in courtor arbitration as compared toadvocacy in mediation to lawyersPerhaps this is part of the reasonwe see a decline in the use of thejoint session in mediation In anyevent the way it is dealt with in this
book will be helpful to mediatorsand counsel alike
The book clearly shows howfacilitative mediation is not apassive process which seems tobe forgotten in the rush towardsevaluative mediation
In an earlier review on his websiteBernard Morrow another wellknown ADR practitioner com-
mented that if there was some-thing missing from this book it wasthe lack of ldquoreal liferdquo stories4 Iagree with this comment andhope that the next edition con-tains more from the authorrsquos ownexperience
It is difficult to do justice to thescope of this work in a shortreview The book is lengthy butthe reward for reading it is adetailed understanding of legaldispute resolution in a way that islikely to improve your practicewhether you are a lawyer mediatorother dispute resolution practitioner
If the question is whether ADR andespecially mediation adds valuein legal disputes this bookanswers with a resoundingldquoyesrdquo It can be used as text-book for ADR courses or as amainstay of a practitionerrsquoslibrary It has not been recognizedto the extent it should be by theADR community
If the question is whether ADR and especially
mediation adds value in legal disputes this book
answers with a resounding ldquoyesrdquo
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Luis Oreacute is an internationally rec-
ognized expert in consensus
bu i ld ing and c ross-cu l tu ra l
workp lace conf l ic t manage-
ment He has a dispute resolu-
t ion and workplace consulting
practice in Lima Peru and is pres-
ently Latin Americas Director of
Workplace Fairness Institute
Luis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E Oreacute Susanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne Skoruppa
The ADR Institute ofOntario (ADRIO) wasexcited for a return ofthe topic of workplaceconflict to a SpecialInterest Section meetingheld at the ADRIOoffice on September 282015 This event pro-vided a unique per-spective on the subjecthowever as its panelconsisted of interna-tional guests Luis Oreand Susanne SkoruppaThrough personal anec-dotes these two indi-viduals informativelycompared the opera-tion of workplaces inNorth America andworldwide
Luis Ore is an interna-tionally recognizedexpert in cross-culturalworkplace conflictmanagement and consensusbuilding He has a workplaceconsulting practice in Lima Peruand is presently LatinAmericarsquos Director of WorkplaceFairness Institute Luis began hispresentation with a story that isdepictive of the corporate culturein his home country of Peru Thestory describes the environment ofa business meeting there Firstlyeach businessperson was ldquolaterdquoto the meeting according to thetime as read on the clock Al-though this seems like an unques-tionable faux-pas it was not evenacknowledged by the meetingrsquosattendees The meeting beganwith introductions and small-talkbetween the attendees and dueto the time spent on these theagenda of the meeting did not
By Rachel Frydman BHSc QMed
Guest Speakers Luis E Oreacute and Susanne Skoruppa
ldquoHow to Manage Conflict in a DiverseCross-Cultural Workplacerdquo
get completed In fact the struc-ture of the meeting did not followa proposed agenda whatsoeverThe flow of the conversationcould be viewed as erraticInstead of a linear processionthrough the agenda topics theconversation jumped from topicto topic in an unplanned arrange-ment (a circular approach) Thisportrayal of an everyday businessmeeting in Peru can be com-pared to a similar meeting thatwould occur in North AmericaThe main focus of this meeting isthe content with specific empha-sis on completing the plannedagenda in a linear approachTime and efficiency are valued ata business meeting in NorthAmerica and thus it is expectedfor attendees to be on time and
to remain concentratedon the issues at handLuis summed up thedifferences betweenthese two scenarios bylooking the function oftime in both cultures ForPeruvians and many inLatin America ldquotime ispeople and relation-shipsrdquo while in NorthAmerica ldquotime ismoneyrdquo
Luis also used the con-cept of power relation-ships to illustratecross-cultural differ-ences between SouthAmerica and NorthAmerica At an automo-tive factory in KentuckyUS Luis was enlisted toaid in a communicationissue between non-English speaking workersand their Supervisors
There were reports of racism andmistreatment from the workersLuis strategically approached theSupervisor understanding whatculturally he would value andthus what logic would resonatewith him Luis told this Supervisorthat it would be in his best interestto stop mistreating the automo-tive plant workers because theirproductivity would increase as aresult and he would look goodfacing his own bosses The Super-visor was able to appreciate thisreasoning because Luis spoke toone of his culturally engrainedpriorities Had the same situationoccurred at a factory run by aSouth American individual Luismay have decided to change hisapproach to managing theconflict The South American
Skoruppa is a consultant and
trainer certified in negotiation and
mediation with more than ten years
of experience working with inter-
national and national organizations
at the nexus of law psychology
management and research
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Supervisor may be more recep-tive to stopping his behaviourfor reasons other than personalbenefits Luis may have tried tomake this Supervisor realize hispoor conduct from a socialconscience perspective
Like Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa isin an ideal position to provideinformation on cross-culturaldifferences in the workplace OfGerman decent she works in thecountry as an intercultural trainerfor organizations that require aidin developing positive relation-ships with their internationalpartners This is a necessary re-source for these organizations asGermany is still a relatively ho-mogenous country withworkplaces often consisting ofworkers belonging to a singlesimilar culture Thus these workersbenefit from relevant training tobe able to better interact interna-tionally with people from differentcultural backgrounds Susannereferred to intercultural theoriesthat distinguish cultures based onvarious factors including commu-nication patterns and dealingwith conflict situations amongothers For example low-contextcultures use a direct style ofcommunication whereas high-
context cultures convey messagesin a much less direct way Interest-ingly the large majority of theworldrsquos cultures are consideredhigh context While it can be seenthat conflict has the potential toarise in both contexts the meth-ods of solving the conflict actsas the differential In Germanynon-adversarial methods ofworkplace conflict resolutionspecifically ADR and mediationare still less integrated on a largerbasis than in Canada
Professional administration is available from ADRIC
The new ADRIC Arbitration Rules continue to offer the option of having ADRIC administerthe partiesrsquo arbitration for them Under this option ADRIC supports the parties byattending to many of the logistics involved in running an arbitration
The fees for this service are modest and the parties continue to control their proceeding
The ADR Institute of Canadas new Arbitration Rules cameinto effect December 1 2014 These rules establish clearmodern and common-sense procedures under whicheffective arbitrations can be conducted
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The SIS meeting concluded withanother disheartening thoughtBoth Luis and Susanne wereasked to speak about a per-sonal experience with a goodefficient functional workingworkplace conflict manage-ment system Neither of themcould provide a response to thisquestion The reality is that thesesystems are hard to come byand that this is an area of ADRthat requires much more devel-opment
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THIS ONLINE ETHICS COURSE IS DESIGNED TObull ensure and encourage enhanced professionalism and
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Materials include the best writings on ethics in mediationand are required reading World renowned experts havebeen interviewed on camera to help bring the conceptsalive for the learner
The course is estimated to take approximately 6-8 hoursin total and can be done in small time increments to suityour schedule it is available online 247
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DrDrDrDrDr Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix is an author corporate speaker consultant facilitator
and coach specializing in life transition issues of aging retirement and
caregiving She has an extensive background working with older adults
and their caregiving families Dr Amy is the Co-founder of the Essential
Conversations Project Inc an organization that trains Professional
Facilitators to guide families with the conversations they often struggle
having during life events and transitions that occur in midlife and
beyond
Amy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSW PhD PhD PhD PhD PhD Resa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSW
Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen has been in the field of mediation providing services
and programs for clients in public and private sectors for more than
35 years Her mediation practice has focused on family law workplace
issues and now elder and family conflicts Resa designed the Elder
Mediation Training Program (EMTP) the first of its kind in Canada and
provides Elder Mediation workshops She is the Co-Founder of the
Essential Conversations Projectreg
On May 4 2015 theElder Section of theADR Institute of Ontario(ldquoADRIOrdquo) held a liveprogram and webinaron the ldquoEssential Con-versations Projectrdquo withspeakers Resa S EisenMSW RSW and Dr AmyDrsquoAprix Drawing heav-ily from their many yearsof professional experi-ence spanning thefields of elder caresocial work and media-tion Resa and Amyintroduced the onsiteand online audience tothis initiative they arespearheading TheEssential ConversationsProject charts a wayforward for the olderadult and herhis familywho are facing lifetransitions in mid-lifeand beyond
Amy described ldquoEssen-tial Conversationsrdquo asldquotalking to the mostimportant people in ourlives about the mostimportant things in ourlivesrdquo The speakers listed types ofsituations that can be helped byan Essential Conversation end-of-life care for loved ones someonehaving to ldquohang up the car keysrdquobecause of diminished capaci-ties or move to a nursing home orout of the family home succes-sion planning within the familyintergenerational wealth transferand wills and powers of attorney
Notably such issues often do notarise one at a time And each
ldquoEssential Conversations ProjectregA Prevention Movement in the Aging SpacerdquoGuest Speakers Amy DrsquoAprix MSW and Resa Eisen MSW
By Mary Korica
involves change whether it bedeveloping a plan to address thesituation coordinating informa-tion exchange and decision-making amongst the partiesinvolved or relinquishing somedegree of freedom (true not justfor ailing older adults but also foranyone taking on responsibility forpart of their care) Resa and Amyshared stories of families brokenup by these types of life transi-tions sometimes for generations
When facing suchsituations they saidmost families are notable to have con-structive conversationson their own With thehelp of an EssentialConversationsFacilitator success ismuch more likely
The work of afacilitator is differentfrom that of a media-tor in a number ofways said the speak-ers For one thefacilitator casts a widenet seeking to includeeveryone who canimpact decision-making and planningfamily friends and theformal support systemThis is done out ofrecognition that thetransition impactseveryone in the familyand support networknot just the older adultat its centre Anotherreason for such aninclusive approach isexperiencemdashhaving
everyonersquos voice heard makes abig difference Difficult life transi-tions that impact complex systemsof relationships have a tendencyto generate misunderstandingsand resurrect old wounds evenfrom childhood And every me-diator knows that even the bestagreement or consensus can beundermined at the last minute byan uncooperative party As Resanoted ldquoso much of what peopledo with the family and client in
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these situations tends to be prag-matic but the situations are somuch more than pragmatic mdashtypically unaddressed emotionalconcerns can create impassesrdquo
To have the best chance ata sustainable solutionfacilitators turn the stand-ard mediation model onits head spending thegreat majority of theirtime preparing theground before any meet-ing of the parties Thisinvolves a systematicprocess to hear from andempower everyone in-volved through individualmeetings Whether inperson or by phone or Skypewhen distance requires it theindividual meetings allow peo-ple to say things they wouldhold back in a group settingand also to experience a differ-ent way of being heard mdash some-thing which often leads to achange in perspective for the
individual and in turn allowschange to happen when theparties are brought together Thereis much more moving back andforth between joint and individual
sessions as well as more attentionto slowing down the process sothat participants have time toprocess developments
Resa and Amy emphasized thatthe facilitatorrsquos role is tostrengthen all the people in theconversation As Resa noted ldquowe
know when people come into asituation that is not resolved theycan be confused disorienteddisorganized or unclear So in theprocess of the conversation what
we really want to do ismove everybody espe-cially the older person to afeeling of more confi-dence more clarity morecertainty and moretrustrdquo She said there areways of communicationthat can often ensure evenpeople with dementia areunderstood and theirfeelings are taken intoaccount
The process is very transpar-ent and the parties know that thefacilitator will delve into any issuethat is important to a resolutionincluding difficult ones While therole of the facilitator is to be aneutral third party who construc-tively steers the conversationguiding the parties to truly hearthe meaning behind each otherrsquos
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Difficult life transitions that
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words and imagine solutions itcan also be very practical Thefacilitator may help the familydecide who will take on whatresponsibilities in the care of theolder adult and with the con-sent of the parties may play acoordinating role
Medical practitioners and othersfrom the formal care system areoften very willing to be part of theconversation They frequently runinto family disputes at acutestages of care They recognizethe value of feeding into a con-versation that will allow them tovoice their ideas and concerns tothe family contribute to solutionsand prevent obstructions topatient care Amy also notedthat at a time when the formalsupport system is strapped forresources Essential Conversationsoften allow the substantial infor-mal resources in the family to bemaximally tapped
The results of Essential Conversa-tions can be impressive As Amynoted when multiple people withvarying perspectives hear all theimportant information at thesame time it shifts the situationOnce expectations are clarifiedand differences in values andviewpoints have been airedparties often generate their owncreative solutions and makeoffers to try to meet each oth-errsquos needs demonstrating sur-prising generosity The resolutionsat times involve a new way ofbeing a familymdashit may not neces-sarily be closer but can potentiallybe more authentic As Resa saidldquoThey may not come out with theclosest of relationships but theyrsquollbe much more confident aboutwhat they can expect from each
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otherrdquo Parties themselves haveacknowledged how much theyhave benefitted saying things likeldquowe never could have done thisourselvesrdquo
Through their presentation of theEssential Conversations Projectand through candid examplesfrom their own lives Resa andAmy delivered reassurance thatthere is a better way for familiesand professionals to handledifficult life transitions of lovedones and clients They have
The resolutions at times involve a new way of
being a familymdashit may not necessarily be closer
but can potentially be more authentic
created the Essential Conversa-tions Designated Facilitatortraining program NorthAmerica-wide and they areestablishing a community ofldquoEssential Partnersrdquo namelyprofessionals who come intocontact with aging familiesthrough their work and whowould benefit from the servicesof the Essential ConversationsProject The Project will also beparticipating in the ongoingresearch program that Amy andResa have created in partnershipwith the University of North Caro-lina at Chapel Hill Resa and Amyencourage anyone interested tolearn more about the EssentialConversations Project atwwwessentialconversationsprojectcom
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On June 24 2015 thePublic Conflict andRestorative Justice sec-tions of the ADR Instituteof Ontario (ldquoADRIOrdquo)jointly held the liveprogram and webinarldquoTruth and ReconciliationStart a ConversationrdquoHosted by the chairs ofthe two sections respec-tively Bob Waldon andBunny Macfarlane theevent was a discussion inCircle format1 about theJune 4 2015 release ofthe Truth and Reconcilia-tion Commission ofCanadarsquos (TRC)findings on the impact ofresidential schools onAboriginal peopleThe findings are the resultof six years of the TRCrsquoswork across the countrythrough events meet-ings town halls and statementgathering from some 7000 indi-viduals who shared theirstories The final report includes 94specific recommendations toaddress the harms done andposes important questions for allCanadians to consider2
Mr Waldon began the session byexplaining that the discussion wasbeing hosted by both ADRIOsections because Canadarsquosrelationship with aboriginalpeoples involves both publicconflict and restorative prac-tices The organizersrsquo motivationwas to invite ADRIO membersand interested non-members todiscuss the TRCrsquos findings andcontribute in some way to thecommissionrsquos effort
Moderators Bob Waldon QMed and Bunny Macfarlane CMed
ldquoTruth and Reconciliation Start a Conversationrdquo
By Mary Korica
Ms Macfarlane described toattendees how the Circle formatwould work and Mr Waldon tooka moment to acknowledge thatthe meeting was being held ontraditional territory of theMississauga and Meacutetis nations MsMacfarlane posed the first TRCquestion to the group ldquoHowshould people feel about the TRCrsquosworkrdquo A number of people con-veyed strong negative emotionslike being sickened ashamedand angry about what the TRChad uncovered People spoke of
ldquoa blow to our identityas Canadians to dis-cover such blackness inour pastrdquo and ldquoa socialjustice inequity that hadgone unaddressed for fartoo longrdquo as well as insome cases personalshame at not havingdone something soonerand uncertainty aboutwhat they should donext
Often the same peoplealso expressed strongpositive feeling aboutthe TRC especiallygratitude for its work forthe courageous honestyof those who partici-pated and for thepossibility that now existsfor native and non-native cultures inCanada to build some-thing new People re-
ported feeling ldquohopeful ofpositive changerdquo ldquocurious to learnmorerdquo ldquoopennessrdquo to the TRCreport desire for ldquogreater dia-loguerdquo and ldquoencouragedrdquo andldquoeagerrdquo to act now One personpresented the model of a residen-tial school survivor who turnedshame into power by returning toher community to teach herlanguage
Ms Macfarlane then put to thegroup the TRC questions ldquoWhatdoes reconciliation look like
R D (Bob) Waldon QMed has
more than 30 yearsrsquo experience
across Canada in land
acquisition environment dispute
resolution and external relations
as a consultant and in senior
management for major projects
government and Aboriginal
matters
R D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) Waldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMed Bunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMed
Bunny is a mediator trainer and
restorative justice practitioner
She teaches conflict manage-
ment and dispute resolution at
Brock University and mediates
insurance claims at Financial
Services Commission of Ontario
(FSCO)
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Does it matter to yourdquo All of theparticipants felt that reconciliationmattered to them some becausethey felt burdened by a Canadianidentity that included the harm ofresidential schools others becauseof the opportunity to turn harm togood by developing a model ofunderstanding in Canada thatmight benefit or inspire others
Many attendees said that they didnot know what reconciliationlooks like and sometimes com-mented with a note of despair atwhat they perceived as the com-plex and long-entrenched natureof the problem But even so theyoffered ideas of reconciliationincluding treating people equallyand with equal respect as well asdeveloping a deep understandingof each other through educationand a change of attitude
Some people noted that reconcili-ation cannot be a single event oractionmdashthat it is a process Forexample one person suggestedthat reconciliation may lookdifferent depending on particular
circumstances but in all casesthere must be an ongoing polish-ing of the relationship Anotherdrew from a tenet of RestorativeJustice which requires asking thequestion ldquowhat does the victimneedrdquo She pointed out that noone can assume what the victimsneed after cultural genocide andit would be good to have anation-wide conversation wheregroups across the country askwhat are the native communitiesrsquoneeds and how can we help fulfillthem Drawing on her own experi-ence with native people anotherattendee said that reconciliationlooks like ldquohard workmdashand won-derful workrdquo She recalled theadvice she had been given by thelate Anishnawbe elder JoeSylvester to remind the group thatas with anything the way youlearn to do it is one step at a time
One person commented thatreconciliation is about bridging adivide between two parties whichrequires a number of things tohappen As a first step the victims
must be empowered so thatthey can participate fully inreconciliation and this shouldinclude restitution Also recon-ciliation must at some pointinvolve forgiveness whichrequires bringing the offenderinto a process that affords themsome dignity and promotes theirhonest apology He noted that ifthe churches and governmentinstitutions responsible for thelegacy of residential schools arevilified entirely it may triggerdistancing and hardening ratherthan re-establishing connection ldquoIfwe allow our anger and disgust todominate we risk perpetuatingthe dividerdquo he warned
Commenting that forgiveness did
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not seem possible to him at thistime another person said the goalshould be good practices basedon good intentions which mayallow the next generation tomove reconciliation furtherSomeone followed up by sayingshe did not believe it is any-onersquos right to ask for forgive-ness that forgiveness is a giftwhich can only be offered notrequested She added that giventhe enormity of the harm done ifthe opportunity for forgivenessarises it will have to be conveyedthrough actions which are astronger communication than words
Another person expanded on the1996 report of the Royal Commis-sion on Aboriginal Peoples state-ment that ldquothere can be no peaceor harmony unless there is justicerdquoShe said that there can be nojustice without a realization ofour interdependence What istrue for Aboriginal people asone people of the medicinewheel3 is true for all of themwhen one group is weak we allare For this reason reconciliationshould matter to everybody Itshould also matter because nativepeople have great knowledge toshare with non-natives ldquoI think wewill realize that when they get
stronger we all get strongerrdquo shesaid
The final TRC question that MsMacfarlane posed to attendeeswas ldquoWhere do we go fromhererdquo A number of those presentsaw a need to educate thebroader public about the TRCand promote a more accurateunderstanding of First Nations inCanada One person com-mented that it would be unfor-tunate if the misguideddismissive view of First Nationslargely held by Canadarsquos non-natives to this point was re-placed by another simplisticview of First Nations as victimsThey emphasized the wealth ofFirst Nations practices and ideasthat could be applied topresent-day concerns like theenvironment systems of politicalorganization and decision-mak-ing and approaches to justice
1 ldquoCirclerdquo is a meeting format derived from North American First Nations practices It is sometimesknown as Talking Circle Healing Circle Peacemaking Circle Listening Circle or RestorativeJustice Circle and involves a specially chosen object being passed to each person assigningthem the opportunity to speak It can be a powerful tool to improve decision-making andstrengthen community (More information is available at httpwwwdancingtoeaglespiritsocietyorgcirclesphp)
2 The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canadarsquos findings are available at httpwwwtrccawebsitestrcinstitutionindexphpp=890
3 The medicine wheel in North American First Nations worldview conveys multiple concepts one ofwhich is that its four quadrants black red yellow and white represent the four symbolic racesmaking up the same human family (Source httpwwwtncdsboncanewresourcesABOR20Medicine20Wheelpdf)
ADRIO wishes to thank our writers for their contributions to our Newsletter
MarMarMarMarMary Koricay Koricay Koricay Koricay KoricaMary Korica MA is a freelancewriter graduate of the YorkUniversity Certificate in DisputeResolution and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Rachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel Frydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedRachel Frydman is a volunteer writerfor ADRIO She is currently workingtowards her fami ly mediat iondesignation as well as her Masters inSocial Work
Ben DrBen DrBen DrBen DrBen Drorororororyyyyy QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArbBen Drory QMed QArb is anaccident benefits arbitrator with ADRChambers and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Catherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine Kenwellis a freelance writer and a graduateof the York University Certificate andAdvanced Cert i f icate DisputeResolut ion programs She is avolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Attendees supported the idea ofpromoting ongoing dialogueabout the TRC report in the courseof their personal and professionallives when talking with friendsneighbours colleagues otherorganizations or their local Mem-bers of Parliament Suggestionsalso included promoting dia-logue between native and non-native communitiescontributing to holding govern-ments accountable for imple-menting the 94recommendations and support-ing school curriculum changeon the topic of First Nations MsMacfarlane committed to bring-ing the issues discussed duringthe meeting to the attention ofADRIOrsquos Board of Directors andMr Waldon said that the topicwould be addressed again atanother meeting of ADRIOrsquos PublicConflict Section
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ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016Webinar Recordings Available
BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL SECTIONMed-Arb The Debate Continues Date Recorded January 12 2016The ADR Institute of Canada debated thepromise and potential pitfalls of Med-Arb atits national conference in October Med-Arboffers parties the ability to obtain a definiteresolution of a particular dispute and theflexibility to pursue a mediated settlementbefore or during binding arbitration Butthere are practical and ethicalconsiderations that parties and neutralsmust consider in business disputes Ourpanel of experienced commercialpractitioners discussed some of theseissues and continued the great med-arbdebateModerator Michael Erdle CMed CArbSpeakers Stephen Morrison CMed CArbDavid McCutcheon CArb
FAMILY SECTIONThe New Family Rules
Date Recorded November 30 2015Justices Paulseth and Czutrin the SeniorFamily judges of the OCJ and SCJ andAaron Franks presented as panel membersa discussion on the new Family Rules An
open discussion and an opportunity forfeedback on the Rules followed thepresentationSpeakers Justice Paulseth Justice Czutrinand Aaron Franks
INSURANCE SECTIONldquoOntario Mandatory Mediation RatesrdquoldquoFee Simplerdquo or ldquoInadequate Feerdquo
Date Recorded September 24 2015This program was an update on the FeeAdequacy SurveySpeaker Bruce Ally PhD LLM (ADR)
ldquoInfluence to Confluence Meeting
of Mindsrdquo Date Recorded December 3 2015This section was described as focusing onexerting professional influence towardsresolutionSpeaker Richard Sadowski LLM atSadowski Resolutions Group LLP
PUBLIC CONFLICTS SECTIONPublic Conflict Learning Series Part 2 Date Recorded November 24 2015Proposals for a current public multi-partyconflict were presented by their
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WORKPLACE SECTIONHow to Manage Conflict in a DiverseCross-Cultural Workplace
Date Recorded September 28 2015Cultural diversity is a fact of life inworkplaces today The differences creategreat new opportunities for how people worktogether but itrsquos not always clear what thebest management strategies are Luis Ore internationally recognized expertin cross-cultural workplace conflictmanagement presented on this topic Inaddition we had a special guest SusanneSkoruppa presently working at the WorldBank to talk about her experiences inGermany with organizations such as theUnited NationsSpeakers Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa
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mediations are beginning tooThere is also talk about legislatingcondo mediationmdashwhich couldbe extremely significant in To-ronto Some estate matters arenow also mandatory Mr Allyperceived that thousands of
people are ldquogetting out ofrdquo mat-ters that ought to be coming tomandatory mediation Since fewerof them are coming to the OMMPwhere are these matters going inorder to resolvemdashthe initial legaldisputes are definitely still ongo-ing Mr Ally stated that thegovernment is also not payingas much attention to this field asit should But there is no co-ordinated effort within the ADRprofession to bring all of thesediverse practice areas togetherShould somebody in the ADR fieldget together on our professionalsrsquobehalf to advocate to the govern-ment And if so who
One thing that speaks to thegovernment is finances andbacklogs There are cost savingsto courts and parties from theOMMP that are identifiable Arethey statistically significant MrGonzalez noted that the settle-ment rate in the OMMP is about45-50mdashwhich is a significantnumber and has been steadyaround that rate for a few yearsnow Mr Ally added that media-tion is not only alleviating back-logs Mediation usually happensprior to discoverymdashso can poten-tially cut off many steps in thelitigation process (Note thoughthat you would also be askingcounsel to cut off some of theirearnings) Counsel like havingtheir cases fully developedmdashthey
have a duty to do their best fortheir clients and not enter impru-dent settlements
Mr Allyrsquos survey of OMMP media-tors received 75 responsesmdashwhichis about a 50 response rate fromthe roster and speaks to how
germane the pay issue isWhy do lawyers engage inand promote mediation yetroster mediators are notgetting enough work(Some felt that sometimessenior counsel use a par-ticular mediator whichusually will nearly ensurethat their junior lawyers also
do the same)
The chief basis of the survey wasthe OMMP pay rate which hasnrsquotincreased in 16 years The surveyincluded 10 questions which allcreated the opportunity forfeedback 100 ofrespondents agreedthe OMMP fees shouldbe increased 61 felta tiered fee systembased on experiencewould be appropri-ate 82 agreed thatthey had difficultysetting dates with partiesmdashwhichleads to a great deal of uncom-pensated effort 64 agreed thatthere should be an opportunity tocharge fees when submissions andbriefs are received extremely latebefore the mediation 97 agreedthat the Attorney General should
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there is an inherent
lack of respect for the roster
whereas it was once the
standard to aspire to
The chief basis of the survey
was the OMMP pay rate which
hasnrsquot increased in 16 years
provide support for mediators inrecovering the fees that they bill(Currently the only avenue tocollect for non-payment is throughSmall Claims Court) 92 alsoagreed that there should becancellation fees based on rea-sonable timeframes
There was a discussion among thegroup regarding why the OMMPhas fallen into relative disusecompared to initially Some rostermediators get cases becausethey are perceived as ldquocheaprdquomdashie a rubber stamp so that theparties can proceed to court Butothers also advised of an oppositeissuemdashie that sometimes theycanrsquot get work as a roster media-tor because the parties want aldquogenuinerdquo mediator Mr Allystated there is an inherent lack ofrespect for the roster whereas itwas once the standard to aspire
to The disrespect reflects not justupon the roster but upon theentire profession The results of hisstudy demonstrate a statisticaldesire among ADR professionalsfor change to this dynamicmdashyetalso a pessimism that positivechange can be achieved
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I dived into Bypass Court as a newreader I had not read any of theearlier editions Any book whichhas had five editions over 20 yearslikely has the attributes of a classicand Bypass Court did not disap-point me
The authors set out to provide anoverview of dispute resolution inCanada for a diverse audiencewhich includes ldquoanyone involved inan existing or potential dispute anystudent practitioner or devotee ofdispute resolution and any merelycurious or interested readerrdquo As Iread that in the preface I wonderedif this topic is still as necessary asunfamiliar for those diverse readers asit may have been in 1996 The firstchapter opened with the authorsrsquo answer to myquestion the topic of dispute resolution is ldquomorerelevant than everrdquo and they backed that up withcurrent examples
The authors are clear to acknowledge the value ofthe rule of law and the Canadian courts as thesystem within which ldquothe field of dispute resolutionhas been able to flourishrdquo Bypass Court is a thor-ough catalogue of methods that can be used toresolve part or all of a dispute outside of the courtsystem The first chapter includes three very helpfulquestionnaires to assist people in a dispute decidewhether they need a consensual adjudicative orinformative process
Bypass Court takes a very user-friendly approachChapter Two on constructive conversation distin-guished from negotiation includes practical sugges-tions recent examples and brief reference to brain
science The following chapter illustrates construc-tive conversations in action through a scan of nego-tiation conflict coaching facilitation andcollaborative practice and restorative justice initia-
tives Mediation partnering non-trialdispute resolution in courts arbitra-tion complaint handling plusombuds and dispute resolutionprogram design are dealt witheach in separate chapters with apractical focus and as detailed asthe scope of this slim volumepermits There is a small separatechapter on legal concepts four ofthe key legal concepts that under-pin dispute resolution in Canada ndashsettlement privilege confidential-ity privacy and fair process Thedetailed table of contents makes iteasy to navigate
In the mediation chapter the authorsgeneralize to a common processused for civil court actions brokeninto three stages Although there arecertainly mediation processes whichdo not follow these stages and thismay confuse readers who arrive atmediation expecting to find what isdescribed in the book in my view the
authors give a basic answer to mediation clientsrsquousual questions about what will happen at themediation and leave it up to mediators to do theirjob in preparing people for the specific process theyplan to use The authors grapple with another me-diator FAQ ldquoWhat do mediators actually doldquo andin that case provide responses across a range ofmediation styles
In their epilogue the authors personalize the bookwith their answer to why they each have stayed inthe dispute resolution field for over 25 years
Bypass Court does not purport to be a how-tobook for dispute resolution professionals It is anexcellent resource to recommend to our clientsstudents and all the professionals we meetwhose work involves helping people in disputessuch as lawyers social workers counsellors andaccountants
A Book Review by Kathryn Munn LLB Cert ConRes CMed CArb
Bypass Court A Dispute Resolution Handbook ndash Fifth edition
By Genevieve A Chornenki and Christine E Hart
Reviewer KathrReviewer KathrReviewer KathrReviewer KathrReviewer Kathryn Munnyn Munnyn Munnyn Munnyn Munn
LLB Cert ConRes CMed CArbLLB Cert ConRes CMed CArbLLB Cert ConRes CMed CArbLLB Cert ConRes CMed CArbLLB Cert ConRes CMed CArb
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Kathryn is a mediator arbitrator and
facilitator based in London Ontario
She is President of the ADR Institute
of Ontario since June 2014
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Many business disputes
originate from power
imbalances
The BusinessCommer-cial section of the ADRInstitute of Ontario(ldquoADRIOrdquo) presented alive program andwebinar on ldquoPrevent-ing and ResolvingBusiness Partnership ampShareholder Conflictrdquoby Mr Michael Erdleand Mr Daryl Landauat the ADRIO office inToronto on June 222015
The session focused onbusiness start-ups andother sorts of partner-ships (eg sharehold-ers joint ventures asopposed to the legaldefinition of ldquopartner-shiprdquo) There are manysynergies with businesspartnerships but theycan also be unstable arrange-ments fraught with problemswhich can be expensive to dealwith in litigation Business schoolsalmost never talk about how todo partnerships correctly Circum-stances motivations and expec-tations can change over time asdo peoplersquos memories and per-ceptions of what they agreed toBattles are often fought overthese memoriesmdashconflicts ofhindsight such as ldquowhy did weagree to Xrdquo Life changes canoccur over time too such asillness and divorce leading totransitionsuccession issues Oftentimes putting things in writingcould have saved many difficul-ties There is an analogy to mar-riage contractsmdashyou canseparate amicably at the endwithout one but having things in
ldquoPreventing and Resolving BusinessPartnership amp Shareholder ConflictrdquoGuest Speakers Michael Erdle CMed CArb and Daryl Landau
Michael Erdle is a Chartered Arbi-
trator mediator and lawyer He is
the co-founder of Practical Reso-
lutions Inc with a focus on ITIP
disputes in shareholder and joint
venture matters Michael is a Di-
rector of ADRIO
Daryl Landau MA MSc
AccFM of Common Ground helps
closely-held businesses prevent
and resolve conflict He draws
upon his experience in a family
business of mediators and train-
ers of mediators
Michael ErdleMichael ErdleMichael ErdleMichael ErdleMichael Erdle DarDarDarDarDaryl Landauyl Landauyl Landauyl Landauyl Landau
a contract at the beginning is stillhelpful
Many business disputes originatefrom power imbalances Howactive or passive are people inthe business Partners often donrsquothave clear understandings ofeach otherrsquosrolesmdashforexample howmuch eachwill work theexpertise eachbrings whatmoney theyare bringing inWhat kind of duty do you have toyour partner In a legal partner-ship you have a fiduciary duty toyour partner but it is less clear inother kinds of relationships andventures Over the course of
years there will likelybe disputes and youneed some kind ofmechanism to dealwith them It is diffi-cult to anticipatewhat triggeringevents may be orwhat constitutes amaterial change inthe business Whattypes of situationswould validly re-open the agree-ment Gettingpeople to talk aboutlsquowhat ifsrsquo is verydifficultmdashmost areusually just con-cerned with thinkingabout immediatebusiness decisions
Mr Landau gave asummary of David
Gagersquos book ldquoThe PartnershipCharter How to Start Out RightWith Your New Business Partner-ship (Or Fix the One Yoursquore In)rdquo AldquoPartnership Charterrdquo is a docu-ment (not necessarily a legal one)that clearly outlines the goalsexpectations responsibilities and
relationships ofthe principalsit identifiespotentialsources ofconflict andhow they willbe resolvedwhile address-
ing issues such as personal stylesvalues money and power Itaddresses business issues such aseach principalrsquos visionvalues forthe business and how ownershipmanagement and governance
By Ben Drory QMed QArb
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will work It asks each principal tocomplete at least one personalityindicator (eg the MBTI) andleads to a conversation aboutvalues It also talks about thefuture of the businessmdashscenario-planning (trying to image lsquowhat-ifsrsquo and how might they deal withX or Y) which also helps generatea dispute resolution clause
For those who would question ifthis discussion may undermine thepartnership it is probably better toaddress this at the beginningbefore there is lots of investmentand expectations than later onYou can acknowledge there is arisk to it but still say itrsquos a wisething to domdashyou have to normal-ize these conversations into some-thing thatrsquos beneficial APartnership Charter is not aboutfocusing on all the risks if things gobadly (that is typically a lawyerrsquosjob) but rather about how to setup the business to ensure thingsgo well In most cases the corpo-rationrsquos accountant and lawyerwould likely be happy to have afacilitator involved for this pur-posemdashthey are usually working forthe corporation (not the princi-pals) so they greatly want toavoid problems that could blowup the company
How much time should you spendtrying to save an unstable busi-ness before moving towards tryingto wrap it up Mr Erdle suggestedinformal processes have tendedto work best for him to help pushthe reset button and establishsustainable processes to helpgoing forward If that doesnrsquotwork and there is a crystallizeddispute then a formal mediationprocess is appropriate But MrErdle tries to ward off getting to a
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point where there is aformal Statement of ClaimRegarding different modelsfor resolving a conflictarbitration may be betterin these situations thanlitigation if you can struc-
ture the arbitration proceeding tokeep the matter and result confi-
dential and out of the public eyeExpedited arbitration may beappropriate for valuation issueswhere principals have decided topart waysmdashthis can cut out alldiscovery processes and helpappoint a specialist in the fieldbefore whom you can put de-tailed financial documents
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Congratulations to the followingmembers on your retirement Wewish you happiness and success inthe years ahead
you have to normalize
these conversations into
something thatrsquos beneficial
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This event is by far the best venue to network with prospective clients andreferral sources and develop strategic relationships that will help you nowand into the future
Position yourself and build relationships with national and internationalindustry leaders including in-house counsel arbitrators mediatorslawyers and the most sophisticated consumers of arbitration andmediation services
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Launching in Singapore and finishing in London the GPC Series willconvene all stakeholders in dispute resolution - commercial partieschambers of commerce lawyers academics judges arbitratorsmediators policy makers government officials and others - atconferences around the world 36 cities across 26 countries are alreadyconfirmed These conferences will provoke debate on existing tools andtechniques stimulate new ideas and generate actionable data on whatcorporate and individual dispute resolution users actually need and wantboth locally and globally
Be part of the Global Pound Conference Series and help shape the future ofdispute resolution
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A Book Review by Colm Brannigan CMed CArb
Mediating Justice Legal Dispute Negotiations 2nd edition
By The Honourable George W Adams QC
Toronto CCH Canadian Limited 2011
ISBN 978-1-55496-321-8
525pp
This is an extremely comprehensivebook that covers theory andpractice in a well-written way onthe topic of Alternative DisputeResolution within the civil justicesystem
The author The HonourableGeorge W Adams who wasrecently the guest speaker at the2015 ADR Institute of OntariorsquosAnnual General Meeting is oneof Canadarsquos best-known media-tors The extensive depth andbreadth of his experience isobvious and provides the readerwith the opportunity to learn fromone of the best
There has been much published inthe dispute resolution field sincethe first edition of this work ap-peared in 2003 and even sincethis second edition in 2011 Atthat time it was published it wascertainly one of the most com-plete overviews of its topic inCanada This second edition canalso more than its own amongany other similar book on ADR inCanada today
As the author statesldquoThe second edition keeps thebook connected with the mostrecent interdisciplinary literatureon dispute resolution and confirmsthe template of the original textThe reader is also updated on therole of emotions in conflict resolu-tion as well as on the topics ofethics culture and online technol-ogy There are more visuals morepractice tips and more practiceroutines to help integrate theoryand practice Recent develop-ments in mediator confidentiality
are highlighted as are the evolu-tion and positioning of new mod-els of mediationrdquo
The depth and breadth of thiswork can be gauged by review-ing the table of contents It con-sists of nine comprehensivechapters each divided into sub-chapters as follows
Chapter 1
SETTLEMENT AN INTRODUCTION
1 Legal Dispute Negotiations2 Law Courts and Settlement3 The Rise of the ADR Movement4 Power Imbalances Second-
Class Justice and AdversarialLegalism
5 Conclusion
Chapter 2
NEGOTIATION
1 Negotiation Conflict andPower
2 Negotiation Strategies3 Choice of Negotiation Strategy4 Conclusion
Chapter 3
BARRIERS TO NEGOTIATING
AGREEMENTS
1 Cognitive and EmotionalBarriers
2 Trust3 Ethics in Negotiation4 Online Dispute Resolution
(ODR)5 Agents6 Multiple Parties7 Cross-Cultural and Related
Barriers8 More Tools for Overcoming
Barriers9 Conclusion
Chapter 4
LEGAL DISPUTE NEGOTATIONS
1 Why Do Lawyers Negotiate2 Determinants of Legal DisputeNegotiations3 Decision Analysis4 The Lawyer-Client Relationship5 Conclusion
Chapter 5
MEDIATION
1 What Mediation Does2 What Do Mediators Do3 The Mediation Process4 A Mediatorrsquos Preparation5 Conclusion
Chapter 6
THE ACTIVITIES OF MEDIATORS
1 Diagnosing Disputes and theBarriers to Agreements
2 Mediator Functions Activitiesand Tactics
3 Managing Rights Justice andEquity Seeking in Mediation
4 Facilitative versus Directiveand Evaluative MediationTechniques
5 When Mediation May Not BeAppropriate
6 Responding to Disruptive and
Colm Brannigan is a Chartered Mediator
and Arbitrator and can be contacted
through his website wwwmediateca or by
e-mail at colmmediateca
Reviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm Brannigan
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
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1 I must also disclose that I am member of theAdvisory Board of Modria Inc the leadingODR platform in the United States andelsewhere
2 httpwwwmediatebccomPDFs1-14-Family-MediationmdashFAQsGuidelines_Mediating-from-a-Distance-(Second-editiaspx
3 httpswwwcivilresolutionbcca4 httpwwwmorrowmediationcablog
archives08-2012
Destructive Strategies7 Pure Facilitation8 Pre-Negotiation Conferences9 Problem-Solving Workshops10 Advocacy in a Mediation
Lawyers as Co-Mediators11 Conclusion
Chapter 7
THE INSTITUTIONALIZATION
OF MEDIATION
1 Introduction2 Who Should Mediate3 Standards4 Accountability5 Confidentiality and Privilege6 Settlement Approval7 Conclusion
Chapter 8
OTHER ALTERNATIVES
1 When Mediation fails2 Choosing Alternative Processes3 Neutral Evaluation and Fact-
Finding4 Mini-Trial5 Summary Jury Trial6 Ombuds Processes7 Arbitration8 Final-Offer Selection (FOS)9 Mediation-Arbitration (Med-
Arb)10 Facilitation of Partnering
Visioning Interpersonal andinter-Group Problem-SolvingWorkshops
11 Public Policy Mediations12 Back to Mediation13 Conclusion
Chapter 9
DISPUTE RESOLUTION DESIGN
A CONCLUSION
1 Introduction2 A Framework for System Design3 Design as a Collaborative
Intervention4 Rights Interests and the Trans-
formation of Conflict5 Dispute Resolution Design
Opportunities6 Mass Tort Claims A Conflict
Resolution Design Example7 Barriers to the Systematic Use of
Mediation in Legal Disputes8 Conclusion
The book has been very skillfullyindexed in a Topical Index andalso includes a comprehensivebibliography although given therate of publication of articles andbooks about ADR any bibliogra-phy is likely to be out of date themoment it is published Many ofthe chapters can stand alone asextremely helpful overviews ofeach topic covered
I have a particular interest inOnline Dispute Resolution (ODR)and the authorrsquos coverage is for itstime a comprehensive overview1
Now in 2015 we have the BC longdistance project that was men-tioned in the book mentionedproducing the second edition ofMediating from a Distance whichis a set of guidelines for onlinefamily mediation2 We also nowhave the BC Civil ResolutionsTribunal which effectivelyreplaces Small Claims Courtand also deals with condo-minium disputes3 In Quebecthere is an online Small ClaimsCourt pilot so there is a lothappening in this area and ADRprofessionals and lawyers alikeneed to be aware of the chang-ing ODR landscape and tech-nologyrsquos potential and actualimpact on what we do
The section on advocacy is ex-tremely well done and outlines anarea where much work is neededADR professionals have not donea good job explaining the differ-ence between advocacy in courtor arbitration as compared toadvocacy in mediation to lawyersPerhaps this is part of the reasonwe see a decline in the use of thejoint session in mediation In anyevent the way it is dealt with in this
book will be helpful to mediatorsand counsel alike
The book clearly shows howfacilitative mediation is not apassive process which seems tobe forgotten in the rush towardsevaluative mediation
In an earlier review on his websiteBernard Morrow another wellknown ADR practitioner com-
mented that if there was some-thing missing from this book it wasthe lack of ldquoreal liferdquo stories4 Iagree with this comment andhope that the next edition con-tains more from the authorrsquos ownexperience
It is difficult to do justice to thescope of this work in a shortreview The book is lengthy butthe reward for reading it is adetailed understanding of legaldispute resolution in a way that islikely to improve your practicewhether you are a lawyer mediatorother dispute resolution practitioner
If the question is whether ADR andespecially mediation adds valuein legal disputes this bookanswers with a resoundingldquoyesrdquo It can be used as text-book for ADR courses or as amainstay of a practitionerrsquoslibrary It has not been recognizedto the extent it should be by theADR community
If the question is whether ADR and especially
mediation adds value in legal disputes this book
answers with a resounding ldquoyesrdquo
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Luis Oreacute is an internationally rec-
ognized expert in consensus
bu i ld ing and c ross-cu l tu ra l
workp lace conf l ic t manage-
ment He has a dispute resolu-
t ion and workplace consulting
practice in Lima Peru and is pres-
ently Latin Americas Director of
Workplace Fairness Institute
Luis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E Oreacute Susanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne Skoruppa
The ADR Institute ofOntario (ADRIO) wasexcited for a return ofthe topic of workplaceconflict to a SpecialInterest Section meetingheld at the ADRIOoffice on September 282015 This event pro-vided a unique per-spective on the subjecthowever as its panelconsisted of interna-tional guests Luis Oreand Susanne SkoruppaThrough personal anec-dotes these two indi-viduals informativelycompared the opera-tion of workplaces inNorth America andworldwide
Luis Ore is an interna-tionally recognizedexpert in cross-culturalworkplace conflictmanagement and consensusbuilding He has a workplaceconsulting practice in Lima Peruand is presently LatinAmericarsquos Director of WorkplaceFairness Institute Luis began hispresentation with a story that isdepictive of the corporate culturein his home country of Peru Thestory describes the environment ofa business meeting there Firstlyeach businessperson was ldquolaterdquoto the meeting according to thetime as read on the clock Al-though this seems like an unques-tionable faux-pas it was not evenacknowledged by the meetingrsquosattendees The meeting beganwith introductions and small-talkbetween the attendees and dueto the time spent on these theagenda of the meeting did not
By Rachel Frydman BHSc QMed
Guest Speakers Luis E Oreacute and Susanne Skoruppa
ldquoHow to Manage Conflict in a DiverseCross-Cultural Workplacerdquo
get completed In fact the struc-ture of the meeting did not followa proposed agenda whatsoeverThe flow of the conversationcould be viewed as erraticInstead of a linear processionthrough the agenda topics theconversation jumped from topicto topic in an unplanned arrange-ment (a circular approach) Thisportrayal of an everyday businessmeeting in Peru can be com-pared to a similar meeting thatwould occur in North AmericaThe main focus of this meeting isthe content with specific empha-sis on completing the plannedagenda in a linear approachTime and efficiency are valued ata business meeting in NorthAmerica and thus it is expectedfor attendees to be on time and
to remain concentratedon the issues at handLuis summed up thedifferences betweenthese two scenarios bylooking the function oftime in both cultures ForPeruvians and many inLatin America ldquotime ispeople and relation-shipsrdquo while in NorthAmerica ldquotime ismoneyrdquo
Luis also used the con-cept of power relation-ships to illustratecross-cultural differ-ences between SouthAmerica and NorthAmerica At an automo-tive factory in KentuckyUS Luis was enlisted toaid in a communicationissue between non-English speaking workersand their Supervisors
There were reports of racism andmistreatment from the workersLuis strategically approached theSupervisor understanding whatculturally he would value andthus what logic would resonatewith him Luis told this Supervisorthat it would be in his best interestto stop mistreating the automo-tive plant workers because theirproductivity would increase as aresult and he would look goodfacing his own bosses The Super-visor was able to appreciate thisreasoning because Luis spoke toone of his culturally engrainedpriorities Had the same situationoccurred at a factory run by aSouth American individual Luismay have decided to change hisapproach to managing theconflict The South American
Skoruppa is a consultant and
trainer certified in negotiation and
mediation with more than ten years
of experience working with inter-
national and national organizations
at the nexus of law psychology
management and research
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Supervisor may be more recep-tive to stopping his behaviourfor reasons other than personalbenefits Luis may have tried tomake this Supervisor realize hispoor conduct from a socialconscience perspective
Like Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa isin an ideal position to provideinformation on cross-culturaldifferences in the workplace OfGerman decent she works in thecountry as an intercultural trainerfor organizations that require aidin developing positive relation-ships with their internationalpartners This is a necessary re-source for these organizations asGermany is still a relatively ho-mogenous country withworkplaces often consisting ofworkers belonging to a singlesimilar culture Thus these workersbenefit from relevant training tobe able to better interact interna-tionally with people from differentcultural backgrounds Susannereferred to intercultural theoriesthat distinguish cultures based onvarious factors including commu-nication patterns and dealingwith conflict situations amongothers For example low-contextcultures use a direct style ofcommunication whereas high-
context cultures convey messagesin a much less direct way Interest-ingly the large majority of theworldrsquos cultures are consideredhigh context While it can be seenthat conflict has the potential toarise in both contexts the meth-ods of solving the conflict actsas the differential In Germanynon-adversarial methods ofworkplace conflict resolutionspecifically ADR and mediationare still less integrated on a largerbasis than in Canada
Professional administration is available from ADRIC
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The SIS meeting concluded withanother disheartening thoughtBoth Luis and Susanne wereasked to speak about a per-sonal experience with a goodefficient functional workingworkplace conflict manage-ment system Neither of themcould provide a response to thisquestion The reality is that thesesystems are hard to come byand that this is an area of ADRthat requires much more devel-opment
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DrDrDrDrDr Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix is an author corporate speaker consultant facilitator
and coach specializing in life transition issues of aging retirement and
caregiving She has an extensive background working with older adults
and their caregiving families Dr Amy is the Co-founder of the Essential
Conversations Project Inc an organization that trains Professional
Facilitators to guide families with the conversations they often struggle
having during life events and transitions that occur in midlife and
beyond
Amy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSW PhD PhD PhD PhD PhD Resa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSW
Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen has been in the field of mediation providing services
and programs for clients in public and private sectors for more than
35 years Her mediation practice has focused on family law workplace
issues and now elder and family conflicts Resa designed the Elder
Mediation Training Program (EMTP) the first of its kind in Canada and
provides Elder Mediation workshops She is the Co-Founder of the
Essential Conversations Projectreg
On May 4 2015 theElder Section of theADR Institute of Ontario(ldquoADRIOrdquo) held a liveprogram and webinaron the ldquoEssential Con-versations Projectrdquo withspeakers Resa S EisenMSW RSW and Dr AmyDrsquoAprix Drawing heav-ily from their many yearsof professional experi-ence spanning thefields of elder caresocial work and media-tion Resa and Amyintroduced the onsiteand online audience tothis initiative they arespearheading TheEssential ConversationsProject charts a wayforward for the olderadult and herhis familywho are facing lifetransitions in mid-lifeand beyond
Amy described ldquoEssen-tial Conversationsrdquo asldquotalking to the mostimportant people in ourlives about the mostimportant things in ourlivesrdquo The speakers listed types ofsituations that can be helped byan Essential Conversation end-of-life care for loved ones someonehaving to ldquohang up the car keysrdquobecause of diminished capaci-ties or move to a nursing home orout of the family home succes-sion planning within the familyintergenerational wealth transferand wills and powers of attorney
Notably such issues often do notarise one at a time And each
ldquoEssential Conversations ProjectregA Prevention Movement in the Aging SpacerdquoGuest Speakers Amy DrsquoAprix MSW and Resa Eisen MSW
By Mary Korica
involves change whether it bedeveloping a plan to address thesituation coordinating informa-tion exchange and decision-making amongst the partiesinvolved or relinquishing somedegree of freedom (true not justfor ailing older adults but also foranyone taking on responsibility forpart of their care) Resa and Amyshared stories of families brokenup by these types of life transi-tions sometimes for generations
When facing suchsituations they saidmost families are notable to have con-structive conversationson their own With thehelp of an EssentialConversationsFacilitator success ismuch more likely
The work of afacilitator is differentfrom that of a media-tor in a number ofways said the speak-ers For one thefacilitator casts a widenet seeking to includeeveryone who canimpact decision-making and planningfamily friends and theformal support systemThis is done out ofrecognition that thetransition impactseveryone in the familyand support networknot just the older adultat its centre Anotherreason for such aninclusive approach isexperiencemdashhaving
everyonersquos voice heard makes abig difference Difficult life transi-tions that impact complex systemsof relationships have a tendencyto generate misunderstandingsand resurrect old wounds evenfrom childhood And every me-diator knows that even the bestagreement or consensus can beundermined at the last minute byan uncooperative party As Resanoted ldquoso much of what peopledo with the family and client in
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these situations tends to be prag-matic but the situations are somuch more than pragmatic mdashtypically unaddressed emotionalconcerns can create impassesrdquo
To have the best chance ata sustainable solutionfacilitators turn the stand-ard mediation model onits head spending thegreat majority of theirtime preparing theground before any meet-ing of the parties Thisinvolves a systematicprocess to hear from andempower everyone in-volved through individualmeetings Whether inperson or by phone or Skypewhen distance requires it theindividual meetings allow peo-ple to say things they wouldhold back in a group settingand also to experience a differ-ent way of being heard mdash some-thing which often leads to achange in perspective for the
individual and in turn allowschange to happen when theparties are brought together Thereis much more moving back andforth between joint and individual
sessions as well as more attentionto slowing down the process sothat participants have time toprocess developments
Resa and Amy emphasized thatthe facilitatorrsquos role is tostrengthen all the people in theconversation As Resa noted ldquowe
know when people come into asituation that is not resolved theycan be confused disorienteddisorganized or unclear So in theprocess of the conversation what
we really want to do ismove everybody espe-cially the older person to afeeling of more confi-dence more clarity morecertainty and moretrustrdquo She said there areways of communicationthat can often ensure evenpeople with dementia areunderstood and theirfeelings are taken intoaccount
The process is very transpar-ent and the parties know that thefacilitator will delve into any issuethat is important to a resolutionincluding difficult ones While therole of the facilitator is to be aneutral third party who construc-tively steers the conversationguiding the parties to truly hearthe meaning behind each otherrsquos
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Difficult life transitions that
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to generate misunderstandings
and resurrect old wounds even
from childhood
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words and imagine solutions itcan also be very practical Thefacilitator may help the familydecide who will take on whatresponsibilities in the care of theolder adult and with the con-sent of the parties may play acoordinating role
Medical practitioners and othersfrom the formal care system areoften very willing to be part of theconversation They frequently runinto family disputes at acutestages of care They recognizethe value of feeding into a con-versation that will allow them tovoice their ideas and concerns tothe family contribute to solutionsand prevent obstructions topatient care Amy also notedthat at a time when the formalsupport system is strapped forresources Essential Conversationsoften allow the substantial infor-mal resources in the family to bemaximally tapped
The results of Essential Conversa-tions can be impressive As Amynoted when multiple people withvarying perspectives hear all theimportant information at thesame time it shifts the situationOnce expectations are clarifiedand differences in values andviewpoints have been airedparties often generate their owncreative solutions and makeoffers to try to meet each oth-errsquos needs demonstrating sur-prising generosity The resolutionsat times involve a new way ofbeing a familymdashit may not neces-sarily be closer but can potentiallybe more authentic As Resa saidldquoThey may not come out with theclosest of relationships but theyrsquollbe much more confident aboutwhat they can expect from each
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otherrdquo Parties themselves haveacknowledged how much theyhave benefitted saying things likeldquowe never could have done thisourselvesrdquo
Through their presentation of theEssential Conversations Projectand through candid examplesfrom their own lives Resa andAmy delivered reassurance thatthere is a better way for familiesand professionals to handledifficult life transitions of lovedones and clients They have
The resolutions at times involve a new way of
being a familymdashit may not necessarily be closer
but can potentially be more authentic
created the Essential Conversa-tions Designated Facilitatortraining program NorthAmerica-wide and they areestablishing a community ofldquoEssential Partnersrdquo namelyprofessionals who come intocontact with aging familiesthrough their work and whowould benefit from the servicesof the Essential ConversationsProject The Project will also beparticipating in the ongoingresearch program that Amy andResa have created in partnershipwith the University of North Caro-lina at Chapel Hill Resa and Amyencourage anyone interested tolearn more about the EssentialConversations Project atwwwessentialconversationsprojectcom
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On June 24 2015 thePublic Conflict andRestorative Justice sec-tions of the ADR Instituteof Ontario (ldquoADRIOrdquo)jointly held the liveprogram and webinarldquoTruth and ReconciliationStart a ConversationrdquoHosted by the chairs ofthe two sections respec-tively Bob Waldon andBunny Macfarlane theevent was a discussion inCircle format1 about theJune 4 2015 release ofthe Truth and Reconcilia-tion Commission ofCanadarsquos (TRC)findings on the impact ofresidential schools onAboriginal peopleThe findings are the resultof six years of the TRCrsquoswork across the countrythrough events meet-ings town halls and statementgathering from some 7000 indi-viduals who shared theirstories The final report includes 94specific recommendations toaddress the harms done andposes important questions for allCanadians to consider2
Mr Waldon began the session byexplaining that the discussion wasbeing hosted by both ADRIOsections because Canadarsquosrelationship with aboriginalpeoples involves both publicconflict and restorative prac-tices The organizersrsquo motivationwas to invite ADRIO membersand interested non-members todiscuss the TRCrsquos findings andcontribute in some way to thecommissionrsquos effort
Moderators Bob Waldon QMed and Bunny Macfarlane CMed
ldquoTruth and Reconciliation Start a Conversationrdquo
By Mary Korica
Ms Macfarlane described toattendees how the Circle formatwould work and Mr Waldon tooka moment to acknowledge thatthe meeting was being held ontraditional territory of theMississauga and Meacutetis nations MsMacfarlane posed the first TRCquestion to the group ldquoHowshould people feel about the TRCrsquosworkrdquo A number of people con-veyed strong negative emotionslike being sickened ashamedand angry about what the TRChad uncovered People spoke of
ldquoa blow to our identityas Canadians to dis-cover such blackness inour pastrdquo and ldquoa socialjustice inequity that hadgone unaddressed for fartoo longrdquo as well as insome cases personalshame at not havingdone something soonerand uncertainty aboutwhat they should donext
Often the same peoplealso expressed strongpositive feeling aboutthe TRC especiallygratitude for its work forthe courageous honestyof those who partici-pated and for thepossibility that now existsfor native and non-native cultures inCanada to build some-thing new People re-
ported feeling ldquohopeful ofpositive changerdquo ldquocurious to learnmorerdquo ldquoopennessrdquo to the TRCreport desire for ldquogreater dia-loguerdquo and ldquoencouragedrdquo andldquoeagerrdquo to act now One personpresented the model of a residen-tial school survivor who turnedshame into power by returning toher community to teach herlanguage
Ms Macfarlane then put to thegroup the TRC questions ldquoWhatdoes reconciliation look like
R D (Bob) Waldon QMed has
more than 30 yearsrsquo experience
across Canada in land
acquisition environment dispute
resolution and external relations
as a consultant and in senior
management for major projects
government and Aboriginal
matters
R D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) Waldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMed Bunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMed
Bunny is a mediator trainer and
restorative justice practitioner
She teaches conflict manage-
ment and dispute resolution at
Brock University and mediates
insurance claims at Financial
Services Commission of Ontario
(FSCO)
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If you are interested in being a Supervisor or have any questions regarding thisprogram please contact Mena Sestito 416-487-4447 ext 101 menaadrontarioca
Does it matter to yourdquo All of theparticipants felt that reconciliationmattered to them some becausethey felt burdened by a Canadianidentity that included the harm ofresidential schools others becauseof the opportunity to turn harm togood by developing a model ofunderstanding in Canada thatmight benefit or inspire others
Many attendees said that they didnot know what reconciliationlooks like and sometimes com-mented with a note of despair atwhat they perceived as the com-plex and long-entrenched natureof the problem But even so theyoffered ideas of reconciliationincluding treating people equallyand with equal respect as well asdeveloping a deep understandingof each other through educationand a change of attitude
Some people noted that reconcili-ation cannot be a single event oractionmdashthat it is a process Forexample one person suggestedthat reconciliation may lookdifferent depending on particular
circumstances but in all casesthere must be an ongoing polish-ing of the relationship Anotherdrew from a tenet of RestorativeJustice which requires asking thequestion ldquowhat does the victimneedrdquo She pointed out that noone can assume what the victimsneed after cultural genocide andit would be good to have anation-wide conversation wheregroups across the country askwhat are the native communitiesrsquoneeds and how can we help fulfillthem Drawing on her own experi-ence with native people anotherattendee said that reconciliationlooks like ldquohard workmdashand won-derful workrdquo She recalled theadvice she had been given by thelate Anishnawbe elder JoeSylvester to remind the group thatas with anything the way youlearn to do it is one step at a time
One person commented thatreconciliation is about bridging adivide between two parties whichrequires a number of things tohappen As a first step the victims
must be empowered so thatthey can participate fully inreconciliation and this shouldinclude restitution Also recon-ciliation must at some pointinvolve forgiveness whichrequires bringing the offenderinto a process that affords themsome dignity and promotes theirhonest apology He noted that ifthe churches and governmentinstitutions responsible for thelegacy of residential schools arevilified entirely it may triggerdistancing and hardening ratherthan re-establishing connection ldquoIfwe allow our anger and disgust todominate we risk perpetuatingthe dividerdquo he warned
Commenting that forgiveness did
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that it is a process
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not seem possible to him at thistime another person said the goalshould be good practices basedon good intentions which mayallow the next generation tomove reconciliation furtherSomeone followed up by sayingshe did not believe it is any-onersquos right to ask for forgive-ness that forgiveness is a giftwhich can only be offered notrequested She added that giventhe enormity of the harm done ifthe opportunity for forgivenessarises it will have to be conveyedthrough actions which are astronger communication than words
Another person expanded on the1996 report of the Royal Commis-sion on Aboriginal Peoples state-ment that ldquothere can be no peaceor harmony unless there is justicerdquoShe said that there can be nojustice without a realization ofour interdependence What istrue for Aboriginal people asone people of the medicinewheel3 is true for all of themwhen one group is weak we allare For this reason reconciliationshould matter to everybody Itshould also matter because nativepeople have great knowledge toshare with non-natives ldquoI think wewill realize that when they get
stronger we all get strongerrdquo shesaid
The final TRC question that MsMacfarlane posed to attendeeswas ldquoWhere do we go fromhererdquo A number of those presentsaw a need to educate thebroader public about the TRCand promote a more accurateunderstanding of First Nations inCanada One person com-mented that it would be unfor-tunate if the misguideddismissive view of First Nationslargely held by Canadarsquos non-natives to this point was re-placed by another simplisticview of First Nations as victimsThey emphasized the wealth ofFirst Nations practices and ideasthat could be applied topresent-day concerns like theenvironment systems of politicalorganization and decision-mak-ing and approaches to justice
1 ldquoCirclerdquo is a meeting format derived from North American First Nations practices It is sometimesknown as Talking Circle Healing Circle Peacemaking Circle Listening Circle or RestorativeJustice Circle and involves a specially chosen object being passed to each person assigningthem the opportunity to speak It can be a powerful tool to improve decision-making andstrengthen community (More information is available at httpwwwdancingtoeaglespiritsocietyorgcirclesphp)
2 The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canadarsquos findings are available at httpwwwtrccawebsitestrcinstitutionindexphpp=890
3 The medicine wheel in North American First Nations worldview conveys multiple concepts one ofwhich is that its four quadrants black red yellow and white represent the four symbolic racesmaking up the same human family (Source httpwwwtncdsboncanewresourcesABOR20Medicine20Wheelpdf)
ADRIO wishes to thank our writers for their contributions to our Newsletter
MarMarMarMarMary Koricay Koricay Koricay Koricay KoricaMary Korica MA is a freelancewriter graduate of the YorkUniversity Certificate in DisputeResolution and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Rachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel Frydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedRachel Frydman is a volunteer writerfor ADRIO She is currently workingtowards her fami ly mediat iondesignation as well as her Masters inSocial Work
Ben DrBen DrBen DrBen DrBen Drorororororyyyyy QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArbBen Drory QMed QArb is anaccident benefits arbitrator with ADRChambers and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Catherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine Kenwellis a freelance writer and a graduateof the York University Certificate andAdvanced Cert i f icate DisputeResolut ion programs She is avolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Attendees supported the idea ofpromoting ongoing dialogueabout the TRC report in the courseof their personal and professionallives when talking with friendsneighbours colleagues otherorganizations or their local Mem-bers of Parliament Suggestionsalso included promoting dia-logue between native and non-native communitiescontributing to holding govern-ments accountable for imple-menting the 94recommendations and support-ing school curriculum changeon the topic of First Nations MsMacfarlane committed to bring-ing the issues discussed duringthe meeting to the attention ofADRIOrsquos Board of Directors andMr Waldon said that the topicwould be addressed again atanother meeting of ADRIOrsquos PublicConflict Section
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ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016Webinar Recordings Available
BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL SECTIONMed-Arb The Debate Continues Date Recorded January 12 2016The ADR Institute of Canada debated thepromise and potential pitfalls of Med-Arb atits national conference in October Med-Arboffers parties the ability to obtain a definiteresolution of a particular dispute and theflexibility to pursue a mediated settlementbefore or during binding arbitration Butthere are practical and ethicalconsiderations that parties and neutralsmust consider in business disputes Ourpanel of experienced commercialpractitioners discussed some of theseissues and continued the great med-arbdebateModerator Michael Erdle CMed CArbSpeakers Stephen Morrison CMed CArbDavid McCutcheon CArb
FAMILY SECTIONThe New Family Rules
Date Recorded November 30 2015Justices Paulseth and Czutrin the SeniorFamily judges of the OCJ and SCJ andAaron Franks presented as panel membersa discussion on the new Family Rules An
open discussion and an opportunity forfeedback on the Rules followed thepresentationSpeakers Justice Paulseth Justice Czutrinand Aaron Franks
INSURANCE SECTIONldquoOntario Mandatory Mediation RatesrdquoldquoFee Simplerdquo or ldquoInadequate Feerdquo
Date Recorded September 24 2015This program was an update on the FeeAdequacy SurveySpeaker Bruce Ally PhD LLM (ADR)
ldquoInfluence to Confluence Meeting
of Mindsrdquo Date Recorded December 3 2015This section was described as focusing onexerting professional influence towardsresolutionSpeaker Richard Sadowski LLM atSadowski Resolutions Group LLP
PUBLIC CONFLICTS SECTIONPublic Conflict Learning Series Part 2 Date Recorded November 24 2015Proposals for a current public multi-partyconflict were presented by their
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Missed a section meeting that interests you ADRIO Special Interest Section meetings are available via your Member Portal free of chargeplus C Meds and Q Meds earn 2 CEE points per hour for viewing these professional development programs There are over 50recordings available including these latest additions
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PC Learning Series Session 32 - Process
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WORKPLACE SECTIONHow to Manage Conflict in a DiverseCross-Cultural Workplace
Date Recorded September 28 2015Cultural diversity is a fact of life inworkplaces today The differences creategreat new opportunities for how people worktogether but itrsquos not always clear what thebest management strategies are Luis Ore internationally recognized expertin cross-cultural workplace conflictmanagement presented on this topic Inaddition we had a special guest SusanneSkoruppa presently working at the WorldBank to talk about her experiences inGermany with organizations such as theUnited NationsSpeakers Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa
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Do you have your designation yet
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I dived into Bypass Court as a newreader I had not read any of theearlier editions Any book whichhas had five editions over 20 yearslikely has the attributes of a classicand Bypass Court did not disap-point me
The authors set out to provide anoverview of dispute resolution inCanada for a diverse audiencewhich includes ldquoanyone involved inan existing or potential dispute anystudent practitioner or devotee ofdispute resolution and any merelycurious or interested readerrdquo As Iread that in the preface I wonderedif this topic is still as necessary asunfamiliar for those diverse readers asit may have been in 1996 The firstchapter opened with the authorsrsquo answer to myquestion the topic of dispute resolution is ldquomorerelevant than everrdquo and they backed that up withcurrent examples
The authors are clear to acknowledge the value ofthe rule of law and the Canadian courts as thesystem within which ldquothe field of dispute resolutionhas been able to flourishrdquo Bypass Court is a thor-ough catalogue of methods that can be used toresolve part or all of a dispute outside of the courtsystem The first chapter includes three very helpfulquestionnaires to assist people in a dispute decidewhether they need a consensual adjudicative orinformative process
Bypass Court takes a very user-friendly approachChapter Two on constructive conversation distin-guished from negotiation includes practical sugges-tions recent examples and brief reference to brain
science The following chapter illustrates construc-tive conversations in action through a scan of nego-tiation conflict coaching facilitation andcollaborative practice and restorative justice initia-
tives Mediation partnering non-trialdispute resolution in courts arbitra-tion complaint handling plusombuds and dispute resolutionprogram design are dealt witheach in separate chapters with apractical focus and as detailed asthe scope of this slim volumepermits There is a small separatechapter on legal concepts four ofthe key legal concepts that under-pin dispute resolution in Canada ndashsettlement privilege confidential-ity privacy and fair process Thedetailed table of contents makes iteasy to navigate
In the mediation chapter the authorsgeneralize to a common processused for civil court actions brokeninto three stages Although there arecertainly mediation processes whichdo not follow these stages and thismay confuse readers who arrive atmediation expecting to find what isdescribed in the book in my view the
authors give a basic answer to mediation clientsrsquousual questions about what will happen at themediation and leave it up to mediators to do theirjob in preparing people for the specific process theyplan to use The authors grapple with another me-diator FAQ ldquoWhat do mediators actually doldquo andin that case provide responses across a range ofmediation styles
In their epilogue the authors personalize the bookwith their answer to why they each have stayed inthe dispute resolution field for over 25 years
Bypass Court does not purport to be a how-tobook for dispute resolution professionals It is anexcellent resource to recommend to our clientsstudents and all the professionals we meetwhose work involves helping people in disputessuch as lawyers social workers counsellors andaccountants
A Book Review by Kathryn Munn LLB Cert ConRes CMed CArb
Bypass Court A Dispute Resolution Handbook ndash Fifth edition
By Genevieve A Chornenki and Christine E Hart
Reviewer KathrReviewer KathrReviewer KathrReviewer KathrReviewer Kathryn Munnyn Munnyn Munnyn Munnyn Munn
LLB Cert ConRes CMed CArbLLB Cert ConRes CMed CArbLLB Cert ConRes CMed CArbLLB Cert ConRes CMed CArbLLB Cert ConRes CMed CArb
IMI Certified MediatorIMI Certified MediatorIMI Certified MediatorIMI Certified MediatorIMI Certified Mediator
Kathryn is a mediator arbitrator and
facilitator based in London Ontario
She is President of the ADR Institute
of Ontario since June 2014
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Many business disputes
originate from power
imbalances
The BusinessCommer-cial section of the ADRInstitute of Ontario(ldquoADRIOrdquo) presented alive program andwebinar on ldquoPrevent-ing and ResolvingBusiness Partnership ampShareholder Conflictrdquoby Mr Michael Erdleand Mr Daryl Landauat the ADRIO office inToronto on June 222015
The session focused onbusiness start-ups andother sorts of partner-ships (eg sharehold-ers joint ventures asopposed to the legaldefinition of ldquopartner-shiprdquo) There are manysynergies with businesspartnerships but theycan also be unstable arrange-ments fraught with problemswhich can be expensive to dealwith in litigation Business schoolsalmost never talk about how todo partnerships correctly Circum-stances motivations and expec-tations can change over time asdo peoplersquos memories and per-ceptions of what they agreed toBattles are often fought overthese memoriesmdashconflicts ofhindsight such as ldquowhy did weagree to Xrdquo Life changes canoccur over time too such asillness and divorce leading totransitionsuccession issues Oftentimes putting things in writingcould have saved many difficul-ties There is an analogy to mar-riage contractsmdashyou canseparate amicably at the endwithout one but having things in
ldquoPreventing and Resolving BusinessPartnership amp Shareholder ConflictrdquoGuest Speakers Michael Erdle CMed CArb and Daryl Landau
Michael Erdle is a Chartered Arbi-
trator mediator and lawyer He is
the co-founder of Practical Reso-
lutions Inc with a focus on ITIP
disputes in shareholder and joint
venture matters Michael is a Di-
rector of ADRIO
Daryl Landau MA MSc
AccFM of Common Ground helps
closely-held businesses prevent
and resolve conflict He draws
upon his experience in a family
business of mediators and train-
ers of mediators
Michael ErdleMichael ErdleMichael ErdleMichael ErdleMichael Erdle DarDarDarDarDaryl Landauyl Landauyl Landauyl Landauyl Landau
a contract at the beginning is stillhelpful
Many business disputes originatefrom power imbalances Howactive or passive are people inthe business Partners often donrsquothave clear understandings ofeach otherrsquosrolesmdashforexample howmuch eachwill work theexpertise eachbrings whatmoney theyare bringing inWhat kind of duty do you have toyour partner In a legal partner-ship you have a fiduciary duty toyour partner but it is less clear inother kinds of relationships andventures Over the course of
years there will likelybe disputes and youneed some kind ofmechanism to dealwith them It is diffi-cult to anticipatewhat triggeringevents may be orwhat constitutes amaterial change inthe business Whattypes of situationswould validly re-open the agree-ment Gettingpeople to talk aboutlsquowhat ifsrsquo is verydifficultmdashmost areusually just con-cerned with thinkingabout immediatebusiness decisions
Mr Landau gave asummary of David
Gagersquos book ldquoThe PartnershipCharter How to Start Out RightWith Your New Business Partner-ship (Or Fix the One Yoursquore In)rdquo AldquoPartnership Charterrdquo is a docu-ment (not necessarily a legal one)that clearly outlines the goalsexpectations responsibilities and
relationships ofthe principalsit identifiespotentialsources ofconflict andhow they willbe resolvedwhile address-
ing issues such as personal stylesvalues money and power Itaddresses business issues such aseach principalrsquos visionvalues forthe business and how ownershipmanagement and governance
By Ben Drory QMed QArb
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will work It asks each principal tocomplete at least one personalityindicator (eg the MBTI) andleads to a conversation aboutvalues It also talks about thefuture of the businessmdashscenario-planning (trying to image lsquowhat-ifsrsquo and how might they deal withX or Y) which also helps generatea dispute resolution clause
For those who would question ifthis discussion may undermine thepartnership it is probably better toaddress this at the beginningbefore there is lots of investmentand expectations than later onYou can acknowledge there is arisk to it but still say itrsquos a wisething to domdashyou have to normal-ize these conversations into some-thing thatrsquos beneficial APartnership Charter is not aboutfocusing on all the risks if things gobadly (that is typically a lawyerrsquosjob) but rather about how to setup the business to ensure thingsgo well In most cases the corpo-rationrsquos accountant and lawyerwould likely be happy to have afacilitator involved for this pur-posemdashthey are usually working forthe corporation (not the princi-pals) so they greatly want toavoid problems that could blowup the company
How much time should you spendtrying to save an unstable busi-ness before moving towards tryingto wrap it up Mr Erdle suggestedinformal processes have tendedto work best for him to help pushthe reset button and establishsustainable processes to helpgoing forward If that doesnrsquotwork and there is a crystallizeddispute then a formal mediationprocess is appropriate But MrErdle tries to ward off getting to a
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point where there is aformal Statement of ClaimRegarding different modelsfor resolving a conflictarbitration may be betterin these situations thanlitigation if you can struc-
ture the arbitration proceeding tokeep the matter and result confi-
dential and out of the public eyeExpedited arbitration may beappropriate for valuation issueswhere principals have decided topart waysmdashthis can cut out alldiscovery processes and helpappoint a specialist in the fieldbefore whom you can put de-tailed financial documents
HappyRetirement
Lynn Bevan CMed David McNabb CMed
Ken Selby CMed CArb
Congratulations to the followingmembers on your retirement Wewish you happiness and success inthe years ahead
you have to normalize
these conversations into
something thatrsquos beneficial
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A Book Review by Colm Brannigan CMed CArb
Mediating Justice Legal Dispute Negotiations 2nd edition
By The Honourable George W Adams QC
Toronto CCH Canadian Limited 2011
ISBN 978-1-55496-321-8
525pp
This is an extremely comprehensivebook that covers theory andpractice in a well-written way onthe topic of Alternative DisputeResolution within the civil justicesystem
The author The HonourableGeorge W Adams who wasrecently the guest speaker at the2015 ADR Institute of OntariorsquosAnnual General Meeting is oneof Canadarsquos best-known media-tors The extensive depth andbreadth of his experience isobvious and provides the readerwith the opportunity to learn fromone of the best
There has been much published inthe dispute resolution field sincethe first edition of this work ap-peared in 2003 and even sincethis second edition in 2011 Atthat time it was published it wascertainly one of the most com-plete overviews of its topic inCanada This second edition canalso more than its own amongany other similar book on ADR inCanada today
As the author statesldquoThe second edition keeps thebook connected with the mostrecent interdisciplinary literatureon dispute resolution and confirmsthe template of the original textThe reader is also updated on therole of emotions in conflict resolu-tion as well as on the topics ofethics culture and online technol-ogy There are more visuals morepractice tips and more practiceroutines to help integrate theoryand practice Recent develop-ments in mediator confidentiality
are highlighted as are the evolu-tion and positioning of new mod-els of mediationrdquo
The depth and breadth of thiswork can be gauged by review-ing the table of contents It con-sists of nine comprehensivechapters each divided into sub-chapters as follows
Chapter 1
SETTLEMENT AN INTRODUCTION
1 Legal Dispute Negotiations2 Law Courts and Settlement3 The Rise of the ADR Movement4 Power Imbalances Second-
Class Justice and AdversarialLegalism
5 Conclusion
Chapter 2
NEGOTIATION
1 Negotiation Conflict andPower
2 Negotiation Strategies3 Choice of Negotiation Strategy4 Conclusion
Chapter 3
BARRIERS TO NEGOTIATING
AGREEMENTS
1 Cognitive and EmotionalBarriers
2 Trust3 Ethics in Negotiation4 Online Dispute Resolution
(ODR)5 Agents6 Multiple Parties7 Cross-Cultural and Related
Barriers8 More Tools for Overcoming
Barriers9 Conclusion
Chapter 4
LEGAL DISPUTE NEGOTATIONS
1 Why Do Lawyers Negotiate2 Determinants of Legal DisputeNegotiations3 Decision Analysis4 The Lawyer-Client Relationship5 Conclusion
Chapter 5
MEDIATION
1 What Mediation Does2 What Do Mediators Do3 The Mediation Process4 A Mediatorrsquos Preparation5 Conclusion
Chapter 6
THE ACTIVITIES OF MEDIATORS
1 Diagnosing Disputes and theBarriers to Agreements
2 Mediator Functions Activitiesand Tactics
3 Managing Rights Justice andEquity Seeking in Mediation
4 Facilitative versus Directiveand Evaluative MediationTechniques
5 When Mediation May Not BeAppropriate
6 Responding to Disruptive and
Colm Brannigan is a Chartered Mediator
and Arbitrator and can be contacted
through his website wwwmediateca or by
e-mail at colmmediateca
Reviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm Brannigan
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
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1 I must also disclose that I am member of theAdvisory Board of Modria Inc the leadingODR platform in the United States andelsewhere
2 httpwwwmediatebccomPDFs1-14-Family-MediationmdashFAQsGuidelines_Mediating-from-a-Distance-(Second-editiaspx
3 httpswwwcivilresolutionbcca4 httpwwwmorrowmediationcablog
archives08-2012
Destructive Strategies7 Pure Facilitation8 Pre-Negotiation Conferences9 Problem-Solving Workshops10 Advocacy in a Mediation
Lawyers as Co-Mediators11 Conclusion
Chapter 7
THE INSTITUTIONALIZATION
OF MEDIATION
1 Introduction2 Who Should Mediate3 Standards4 Accountability5 Confidentiality and Privilege6 Settlement Approval7 Conclusion
Chapter 8
OTHER ALTERNATIVES
1 When Mediation fails2 Choosing Alternative Processes3 Neutral Evaluation and Fact-
Finding4 Mini-Trial5 Summary Jury Trial6 Ombuds Processes7 Arbitration8 Final-Offer Selection (FOS)9 Mediation-Arbitration (Med-
Arb)10 Facilitation of Partnering
Visioning Interpersonal andinter-Group Problem-SolvingWorkshops
11 Public Policy Mediations12 Back to Mediation13 Conclusion
Chapter 9
DISPUTE RESOLUTION DESIGN
A CONCLUSION
1 Introduction2 A Framework for System Design3 Design as a Collaborative
Intervention4 Rights Interests and the Trans-
formation of Conflict5 Dispute Resolution Design
Opportunities6 Mass Tort Claims A Conflict
Resolution Design Example7 Barriers to the Systematic Use of
Mediation in Legal Disputes8 Conclusion
The book has been very skillfullyindexed in a Topical Index andalso includes a comprehensivebibliography although given therate of publication of articles andbooks about ADR any bibliogra-phy is likely to be out of date themoment it is published Many ofthe chapters can stand alone asextremely helpful overviews ofeach topic covered
I have a particular interest inOnline Dispute Resolution (ODR)and the authorrsquos coverage is for itstime a comprehensive overview1
Now in 2015 we have the BC longdistance project that was men-tioned in the book mentionedproducing the second edition ofMediating from a Distance whichis a set of guidelines for onlinefamily mediation2 We also nowhave the BC Civil ResolutionsTribunal which effectivelyreplaces Small Claims Courtand also deals with condo-minium disputes3 In Quebecthere is an online Small ClaimsCourt pilot so there is a lothappening in this area and ADRprofessionals and lawyers alikeneed to be aware of the chang-ing ODR landscape and tech-nologyrsquos potential and actualimpact on what we do
The section on advocacy is ex-tremely well done and outlines anarea where much work is neededADR professionals have not donea good job explaining the differ-ence between advocacy in courtor arbitration as compared toadvocacy in mediation to lawyersPerhaps this is part of the reasonwe see a decline in the use of thejoint session in mediation In anyevent the way it is dealt with in this
book will be helpful to mediatorsand counsel alike
The book clearly shows howfacilitative mediation is not apassive process which seems tobe forgotten in the rush towardsevaluative mediation
In an earlier review on his websiteBernard Morrow another wellknown ADR practitioner com-
mented that if there was some-thing missing from this book it wasthe lack of ldquoreal liferdquo stories4 Iagree with this comment andhope that the next edition con-tains more from the authorrsquos ownexperience
It is difficult to do justice to thescope of this work in a shortreview The book is lengthy butthe reward for reading it is adetailed understanding of legaldispute resolution in a way that islikely to improve your practicewhether you are a lawyer mediatorother dispute resolution practitioner
If the question is whether ADR andespecially mediation adds valuein legal disputes this bookanswers with a resoundingldquoyesrdquo It can be used as text-book for ADR courses or as amainstay of a practitionerrsquoslibrary It has not been recognizedto the extent it should be by theADR community
If the question is whether ADR and especially
mediation adds value in legal disputes this book
answers with a resounding ldquoyesrdquo
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Luis Oreacute is an internationally rec-
ognized expert in consensus
bu i ld ing and c ross-cu l tu ra l
workp lace conf l ic t manage-
ment He has a dispute resolu-
t ion and workplace consulting
practice in Lima Peru and is pres-
ently Latin Americas Director of
Workplace Fairness Institute
Luis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E Oreacute Susanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne Skoruppa
The ADR Institute ofOntario (ADRIO) wasexcited for a return ofthe topic of workplaceconflict to a SpecialInterest Section meetingheld at the ADRIOoffice on September 282015 This event pro-vided a unique per-spective on the subjecthowever as its panelconsisted of interna-tional guests Luis Oreand Susanne SkoruppaThrough personal anec-dotes these two indi-viduals informativelycompared the opera-tion of workplaces inNorth America andworldwide
Luis Ore is an interna-tionally recognizedexpert in cross-culturalworkplace conflictmanagement and consensusbuilding He has a workplaceconsulting practice in Lima Peruand is presently LatinAmericarsquos Director of WorkplaceFairness Institute Luis began hispresentation with a story that isdepictive of the corporate culturein his home country of Peru Thestory describes the environment ofa business meeting there Firstlyeach businessperson was ldquolaterdquoto the meeting according to thetime as read on the clock Al-though this seems like an unques-tionable faux-pas it was not evenacknowledged by the meetingrsquosattendees The meeting beganwith introductions and small-talkbetween the attendees and dueto the time spent on these theagenda of the meeting did not
By Rachel Frydman BHSc QMed
Guest Speakers Luis E Oreacute and Susanne Skoruppa
ldquoHow to Manage Conflict in a DiverseCross-Cultural Workplacerdquo
get completed In fact the struc-ture of the meeting did not followa proposed agenda whatsoeverThe flow of the conversationcould be viewed as erraticInstead of a linear processionthrough the agenda topics theconversation jumped from topicto topic in an unplanned arrange-ment (a circular approach) Thisportrayal of an everyday businessmeeting in Peru can be com-pared to a similar meeting thatwould occur in North AmericaThe main focus of this meeting isthe content with specific empha-sis on completing the plannedagenda in a linear approachTime and efficiency are valued ata business meeting in NorthAmerica and thus it is expectedfor attendees to be on time and
to remain concentratedon the issues at handLuis summed up thedifferences betweenthese two scenarios bylooking the function oftime in both cultures ForPeruvians and many inLatin America ldquotime ispeople and relation-shipsrdquo while in NorthAmerica ldquotime ismoneyrdquo
Luis also used the con-cept of power relation-ships to illustratecross-cultural differ-ences between SouthAmerica and NorthAmerica At an automo-tive factory in KentuckyUS Luis was enlisted toaid in a communicationissue between non-English speaking workersand their Supervisors
There were reports of racism andmistreatment from the workersLuis strategically approached theSupervisor understanding whatculturally he would value andthus what logic would resonatewith him Luis told this Supervisorthat it would be in his best interestto stop mistreating the automo-tive plant workers because theirproductivity would increase as aresult and he would look goodfacing his own bosses The Super-visor was able to appreciate thisreasoning because Luis spoke toone of his culturally engrainedpriorities Had the same situationoccurred at a factory run by aSouth American individual Luismay have decided to change hisapproach to managing theconflict The South American
Skoruppa is a consultant and
trainer certified in negotiation and
mediation with more than ten years
of experience working with inter-
national and national organizations
at the nexus of law psychology
management and research
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Supervisor may be more recep-tive to stopping his behaviourfor reasons other than personalbenefits Luis may have tried tomake this Supervisor realize hispoor conduct from a socialconscience perspective
Like Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa isin an ideal position to provideinformation on cross-culturaldifferences in the workplace OfGerman decent she works in thecountry as an intercultural trainerfor organizations that require aidin developing positive relation-ships with their internationalpartners This is a necessary re-source for these organizations asGermany is still a relatively ho-mogenous country withworkplaces often consisting ofworkers belonging to a singlesimilar culture Thus these workersbenefit from relevant training tobe able to better interact interna-tionally with people from differentcultural backgrounds Susannereferred to intercultural theoriesthat distinguish cultures based onvarious factors including commu-nication patterns and dealingwith conflict situations amongothers For example low-contextcultures use a direct style ofcommunication whereas high-
context cultures convey messagesin a much less direct way Interest-ingly the large majority of theworldrsquos cultures are consideredhigh context While it can be seenthat conflict has the potential toarise in both contexts the meth-ods of solving the conflict actsas the differential In Germanynon-adversarial methods ofworkplace conflict resolutionspecifically ADR and mediationare still less integrated on a largerbasis than in Canada
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The SIS meeting concluded withanother disheartening thoughtBoth Luis and Susanne wereasked to speak about a per-sonal experience with a goodefficient functional workingworkplace conflict manage-ment system Neither of themcould provide a response to thisquestion The reality is that thesesystems are hard to come byand that this is an area of ADRthat requires much more devel-opment
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DrDrDrDrDr Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix is an author corporate speaker consultant facilitator
and coach specializing in life transition issues of aging retirement and
caregiving She has an extensive background working with older adults
and their caregiving families Dr Amy is the Co-founder of the Essential
Conversations Project Inc an organization that trains Professional
Facilitators to guide families with the conversations they often struggle
having during life events and transitions that occur in midlife and
beyond
Amy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSW PhD PhD PhD PhD PhD Resa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSW
Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen has been in the field of mediation providing services
and programs for clients in public and private sectors for more than
35 years Her mediation practice has focused on family law workplace
issues and now elder and family conflicts Resa designed the Elder
Mediation Training Program (EMTP) the first of its kind in Canada and
provides Elder Mediation workshops She is the Co-Founder of the
Essential Conversations Projectreg
On May 4 2015 theElder Section of theADR Institute of Ontario(ldquoADRIOrdquo) held a liveprogram and webinaron the ldquoEssential Con-versations Projectrdquo withspeakers Resa S EisenMSW RSW and Dr AmyDrsquoAprix Drawing heav-ily from their many yearsof professional experi-ence spanning thefields of elder caresocial work and media-tion Resa and Amyintroduced the onsiteand online audience tothis initiative they arespearheading TheEssential ConversationsProject charts a wayforward for the olderadult and herhis familywho are facing lifetransitions in mid-lifeand beyond
Amy described ldquoEssen-tial Conversationsrdquo asldquotalking to the mostimportant people in ourlives about the mostimportant things in ourlivesrdquo The speakers listed types ofsituations that can be helped byan Essential Conversation end-of-life care for loved ones someonehaving to ldquohang up the car keysrdquobecause of diminished capaci-ties or move to a nursing home orout of the family home succes-sion planning within the familyintergenerational wealth transferand wills and powers of attorney
Notably such issues often do notarise one at a time And each
ldquoEssential Conversations ProjectregA Prevention Movement in the Aging SpacerdquoGuest Speakers Amy DrsquoAprix MSW and Resa Eisen MSW
By Mary Korica
involves change whether it bedeveloping a plan to address thesituation coordinating informa-tion exchange and decision-making amongst the partiesinvolved or relinquishing somedegree of freedom (true not justfor ailing older adults but also foranyone taking on responsibility forpart of their care) Resa and Amyshared stories of families brokenup by these types of life transi-tions sometimes for generations
When facing suchsituations they saidmost families are notable to have con-structive conversationson their own With thehelp of an EssentialConversationsFacilitator success ismuch more likely
The work of afacilitator is differentfrom that of a media-tor in a number ofways said the speak-ers For one thefacilitator casts a widenet seeking to includeeveryone who canimpact decision-making and planningfamily friends and theformal support systemThis is done out ofrecognition that thetransition impactseveryone in the familyand support networknot just the older adultat its centre Anotherreason for such aninclusive approach isexperiencemdashhaving
everyonersquos voice heard makes abig difference Difficult life transi-tions that impact complex systemsof relationships have a tendencyto generate misunderstandingsand resurrect old wounds evenfrom childhood And every me-diator knows that even the bestagreement or consensus can beundermined at the last minute byan uncooperative party As Resanoted ldquoso much of what peopledo with the family and client in
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these situations tends to be prag-matic but the situations are somuch more than pragmatic mdashtypically unaddressed emotionalconcerns can create impassesrdquo
To have the best chance ata sustainable solutionfacilitators turn the stand-ard mediation model onits head spending thegreat majority of theirtime preparing theground before any meet-ing of the parties Thisinvolves a systematicprocess to hear from andempower everyone in-volved through individualmeetings Whether inperson or by phone or Skypewhen distance requires it theindividual meetings allow peo-ple to say things they wouldhold back in a group settingand also to experience a differ-ent way of being heard mdash some-thing which often leads to achange in perspective for the
individual and in turn allowschange to happen when theparties are brought together Thereis much more moving back andforth between joint and individual
sessions as well as more attentionto slowing down the process sothat participants have time toprocess developments
Resa and Amy emphasized thatthe facilitatorrsquos role is tostrengthen all the people in theconversation As Resa noted ldquowe
know when people come into asituation that is not resolved theycan be confused disorienteddisorganized or unclear So in theprocess of the conversation what
we really want to do ismove everybody espe-cially the older person to afeeling of more confi-dence more clarity morecertainty and moretrustrdquo She said there areways of communicationthat can often ensure evenpeople with dementia areunderstood and theirfeelings are taken intoaccount
The process is very transpar-ent and the parties know that thefacilitator will delve into any issuethat is important to a resolutionincluding difficult ones While therole of the facilitator is to be aneutral third party who construc-tively steers the conversationguiding the parties to truly hearthe meaning behind each otherrsquos
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recordings from the conference including ADRIC Talks ndash Big Ideas in
ADR and the ADRIC 2015 AGM
Difficult life transitions that
impact complex systems of
relationships have a tendency
to generate misunderstandings
and resurrect old wounds even
from childhood
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words and imagine solutions itcan also be very practical Thefacilitator may help the familydecide who will take on whatresponsibilities in the care of theolder adult and with the con-sent of the parties may play acoordinating role
Medical practitioners and othersfrom the formal care system areoften very willing to be part of theconversation They frequently runinto family disputes at acutestages of care They recognizethe value of feeding into a con-versation that will allow them tovoice their ideas and concerns tothe family contribute to solutionsand prevent obstructions topatient care Amy also notedthat at a time when the formalsupport system is strapped forresources Essential Conversationsoften allow the substantial infor-mal resources in the family to bemaximally tapped
The results of Essential Conversa-tions can be impressive As Amynoted when multiple people withvarying perspectives hear all theimportant information at thesame time it shifts the situationOnce expectations are clarifiedand differences in values andviewpoints have been airedparties often generate their owncreative solutions and makeoffers to try to meet each oth-errsquos needs demonstrating sur-prising generosity The resolutionsat times involve a new way ofbeing a familymdashit may not neces-sarily be closer but can potentiallybe more authentic As Resa saidldquoThey may not come out with theclosest of relationships but theyrsquollbe much more confident aboutwhat they can expect from each
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otherrdquo Parties themselves haveacknowledged how much theyhave benefitted saying things likeldquowe never could have done thisourselvesrdquo
Through their presentation of theEssential Conversations Projectand through candid examplesfrom their own lives Resa andAmy delivered reassurance thatthere is a better way for familiesand professionals to handledifficult life transitions of lovedones and clients They have
The resolutions at times involve a new way of
being a familymdashit may not necessarily be closer
but can potentially be more authentic
created the Essential Conversa-tions Designated Facilitatortraining program NorthAmerica-wide and they areestablishing a community ofldquoEssential Partnersrdquo namelyprofessionals who come intocontact with aging familiesthrough their work and whowould benefit from the servicesof the Essential ConversationsProject The Project will also beparticipating in the ongoingresearch program that Amy andResa have created in partnershipwith the University of North Caro-lina at Chapel Hill Resa and Amyencourage anyone interested tolearn more about the EssentialConversations Project atwwwessentialconversationsprojectcom
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On June 24 2015 thePublic Conflict andRestorative Justice sec-tions of the ADR Instituteof Ontario (ldquoADRIOrdquo)jointly held the liveprogram and webinarldquoTruth and ReconciliationStart a ConversationrdquoHosted by the chairs ofthe two sections respec-tively Bob Waldon andBunny Macfarlane theevent was a discussion inCircle format1 about theJune 4 2015 release ofthe Truth and Reconcilia-tion Commission ofCanadarsquos (TRC)findings on the impact ofresidential schools onAboriginal peopleThe findings are the resultof six years of the TRCrsquoswork across the countrythrough events meet-ings town halls and statementgathering from some 7000 indi-viduals who shared theirstories The final report includes 94specific recommendations toaddress the harms done andposes important questions for allCanadians to consider2
Mr Waldon began the session byexplaining that the discussion wasbeing hosted by both ADRIOsections because Canadarsquosrelationship with aboriginalpeoples involves both publicconflict and restorative prac-tices The organizersrsquo motivationwas to invite ADRIO membersand interested non-members todiscuss the TRCrsquos findings andcontribute in some way to thecommissionrsquos effort
Moderators Bob Waldon QMed and Bunny Macfarlane CMed
ldquoTruth and Reconciliation Start a Conversationrdquo
By Mary Korica
Ms Macfarlane described toattendees how the Circle formatwould work and Mr Waldon tooka moment to acknowledge thatthe meeting was being held ontraditional territory of theMississauga and Meacutetis nations MsMacfarlane posed the first TRCquestion to the group ldquoHowshould people feel about the TRCrsquosworkrdquo A number of people con-veyed strong negative emotionslike being sickened ashamedand angry about what the TRChad uncovered People spoke of
ldquoa blow to our identityas Canadians to dis-cover such blackness inour pastrdquo and ldquoa socialjustice inequity that hadgone unaddressed for fartoo longrdquo as well as insome cases personalshame at not havingdone something soonerand uncertainty aboutwhat they should donext
Often the same peoplealso expressed strongpositive feeling aboutthe TRC especiallygratitude for its work forthe courageous honestyof those who partici-pated and for thepossibility that now existsfor native and non-native cultures inCanada to build some-thing new People re-
ported feeling ldquohopeful ofpositive changerdquo ldquocurious to learnmorerdquo ldquoopennessrdquo to the TRCreport desire for ldquogreater dia-loguerdquo and ldquoencouragedrdquo andldquoeagerrdquo to act now One personpresented the model of a residen-tial school survivor who turnedshame into power by returning toher community to teach herlanguage
Ms Macfarlane then put to thegroup the TRC questions ldquoWhatdoes reconciliation look like
R D (Bob) Waldon QMed has
more than 30 yearsrsquo experience
across Canada in land
acquisition environment dispute
resolution and external relations
as a consultant and in senior
management for major projects
government and Aboriginal
matters
R D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) Waldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMed Bunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMed
Bunny is a mediator trainer and
restorative justice practitioner
She teaches conflict manage-
ment and dispute resolution at
Brock University and mediates
insurance claims at Financial
Services Commission of Ontario
(FSCO)
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httpwwwadrontariocaresourcesPilotInternshipProgramcfm
If you are interested in being a Supervisor or have any questions regarding thisprogram please contact Mena Sestito 416-487-4447 ext 101 menaadrontarioca
Does it matter to yourdquo All of theparticipants felt that reconciliationmattered to them some becausethey felt burdened by a Canadianidentity that included the harm ofresidential schools others becauseof the opportunity to turn harm togood by developing a model ofunderstanding in Canada thatmight benefit or inspire others
Many attendees said that they didnot know what reconciliationlooks like and sometimes com-mented with a note of despair atwhat they perceived as the com-plex and long-entrenched natureof the problem But even so theyoffered ideas of reconciliationincluding treating people equallyand with equal respect as well asdeveloping a deep understandingof each other through educationand a change of attitude
Some people noted that reconcili-ation cannot be a single event oractionmdashthat it is a process Forexample one person suggestedthat reconciliation may lookdifferent depending on particular
circumstances but in all casesthere must be an ongoing polish-ing of the relationship Anotherdrew from a tenet of RestorativeJustice which requires asking thequestion ldquowhat does the victimneedrdquo She pointed out that noone can assume what the victimsneed after cultural genocide andit would be good to have anation-wide conversation wheregroups across the country askwhat are the native communitiesrsquoneeds and how can we help fulfillthem Drawing on her own experi-ence with native people anotherattendee said that reconciliationlooks like ldquohard workmdashand won-derful workrdquo She recalled theadvice she had been given by thelate Anishnawbe elder JoeSylvester to remind the group thatas with anything the way youlearn to do it is one step at a time
One person commented thatreconciliation is about bridging adivide between two parties whichrequires a number of things tohappen As a first step the victims
must be empowered so thatthey can participate fully inreconciliation and this shouldinclude restitution Also recon-ciliation must at some pointinvolve forgiveness whichrequires bringing the offenderinto a process that affords themsome dignity and promotes theirhonest apology He noted that ifthe churches and governmentinstitutions responsible for thelegacy of residential schools arevilified entirely it may triggerdistancing and hardening ratherthan re-establishing connection ldquoIfwe allow our anger and disgust todominate we risk perpetuatingthe dividerdquo he warned
Commenting that forgiveness did
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not seem possible to him at thistime another person said the goalshould be good practices basedon good intentions which mayallow the next generation tomove reconciliation furtherSomeone followed up by sayingshe did not believe it is any-onersquos right to ask for forgive-ness that forgiveness is a giftwhich can only be offered notrequested She added that giventhe enormity of the harm done ifthe opportunity for forgivenessarises it will have to be conveyedthrough actions which are astronger communication than words
Another person expanded on the1996 report of the Royal Commis-sion on Aboriginal Peoples state-ment that ldquothere can be no peaceor harmony unless there is justicerdquoShe said that there can be nojustice without a realization ofour interdependence What istrue for Aboriginal people asone people of the medicinewheel3 is true for all of themwhen one group is weak we allare For this reason reconciliationshould matter to everybody Itshould also matter because nativepeople have great knowledge toshare with non-natives ldquoI think wewill realize that when they get
stronger we all get strongerrdquo shesaid
The final TRC question that MsMacfarlane posed to attendeeswas ldquoWhere do we go fromhererdquo A number of those presentsaw a need to educate thebroader public about the TRCand promote a more accurateunderstanding of First Nations inCanada One person com-mented that it would be unfor-tunate if the misguideddismissive view of First Nationslargely held by Canadarsquos non-natives to this point was re-placed by another simplisticview of First Nations as victimsThey emphasized the wealth ofFirst Nations practices and ideasthat could be applied topresent-day concerns like theenvironment systems of politicalorganization and decision-mak-ing and approaches to justice
1 ldquoCirclerdquo is a meeting format derived from North American First Nations practices It is sometimesknown as Talking Circle Healing Circle Peacemaking Circle Listening Circle or RestorativeJustice Circle and involves a specially chosen object being passed to each person assigningthem the opportunity to speak It can be a powerful tool to improve decision-making andstrengthen community (More information is available at httpwwwdancingtoeaglespiritsocietyorgcirclesphp)
2 The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canadarsquos findings are available at httpwwwtrccawebsitestrcinstitutionindexphpp=890
3 The medicine wheel in North American First Nations worldview conveys multiple concepts one ofwhich is that its four quadrants black red yellow and white represent the four symbolic racesmaking up the same human family (Source httpwwwtncdsboncanewresourcesABOR20Medicine20Wheelpdf)
ADRIO wishes to thank our writers for their contributions to our Newsletter
MarMarMarMarMary Koricay Koricay Koricay Koricay KoricaMary Korica MA is a freelancewriter graduate of the YorkUniversity Certificate in DisputeResolution and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Rachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel Frydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedRachel Frydman is a volunteer writerfor ADRIO She is currently workingtowards her fami ly mediat iondesignation as well as her Masters inSocial Work
Ben DrBen DrBen DrBen DrBen Drorororororyyyyy QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArbBen Drory QMed QArb is anaccident benefits arbitrator with ADRChambers and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Catherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine Kenwellis a freelance writer and a graduateof the York University Certificate andAdvanced Cert i f icate DisputeResolut ion programs She is avolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Attendees supported the idea ofpromoting ongoing dialogueabout the TRC report in the courseof their personal and professionallives when talking with friendsneighbours colleagues otherorganizations or their local Mem-bers of Parliament Suggestionsalso included promoting dia-logue between native and non-native communitiescontributing to holding govern-ments accountable for imple-menting the 94recommendations and support-ing school curriculum changeon the topic of First Nations MsMacfarlane committed to bring-ing the issues discussed duringthe meeting to the attention ofADRIOrsquos Board of Directors andMr Waldon said that the topicwould be addressed again atanother meeting of ADRIOrsquos PublicConflict Section
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ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016Webinar Recordings Available
BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL SECTIONMed-Arb The Debate Continues Date Recorded January 12 2016The ADR Institute of Canada debated thepromise and potential pitfalls of Med-Arb atits national conference in October Med-Arboffers parties the ability to obtain a definiteresolution of a particular dispute and theflexibility to pursue a mediated settlementbefore or during binding arbitration Butthere are practical and ethicalconsiderations that parties and neutralsmust consider in business disputes Ourpanel of experienced commercialpractitioners discussed some of theseissues and continued the great med-arbdebateModerator Michael Erdle CMed CArbSpeakers Stephen Morrison CMed CArbDavid McCutcheon CArb
FAMILY SECTIONThe New Family Rules
Date Recorded November 30 2015Justices Paulseth and Czutrin the SeniorFamily judges of the OCJ and SCJ andAaron Franks presented as panel membersa discussion on the new Family Rules An
open discussion and an opportunity forfeedback on the Rules followed thepresentationSpeakers Justice Paulseth Justice Czutrinand Aaron Franks
INSURANCE SECTIONldquoOntario Mandatory Mediation RatesrdquoldquoFee Simplerdquo or ldquoInadequate Feerdquo
Date Recorded September 24 2015This program was an update on the FeeAdequacy SurveySpeaker Bruce Ally PhD LLM (ADR)
ldquoInfluence to Confluence Meeting
of Mindsrdquo Date Recorded December 3 2015This section was described as focusing onexerting professional influence towardsresolutionSpeaker Richard Sadowski LLM atSadowski Resolutions Group LLP
PUBLIC CONFLICTS SECTIONPublic Conflict Learning Series Part 2 Date Recorded November 24 2015Proposals for a current public multi-partyconflict were presented by their
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Missed a section meeting that interests you ADRIO Special Interest Section meetings are available via your Member Portal free of chargeplus C Meds and Q Meds earn 2 CEE points per hour for viewing these professional development programs There are over 50recordings available including these latest additions
ldquoproponentsrdquo and discussed in groupsession The group was set to choose apreferred topic to examine in more depth atSession 3 Presenter Bob Waldon QMed
PC Learning Series Session 32 - Process
Design Case 2 (Public Conflicts Section)Date Recorded January 14 2016Moderator Bob Waldon QMed
WORKPLACE SECTIONHow to Manage Conflict in a DiverseCross-Cultural Workplace
Date Recorded September 28 2015Cultural diversity is a fact of life inworkplaces today The differences creategreat new opportunities for how people worktogether but itrsquos not always clear what thebest management strategies are Luis Ore internationally recognized expertin cross-cultural workplace conflictmanagement presented on this topic Inaddition we had a special guest SusanneSkoruppa presently working at the WorldBank to talk about her experiences inGermany with organizations such as theUnited NationsSpeakers Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
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- Presidents Message
- Upcoming Events amp Courses
- So what are we talking about today
- The Fee is Past its Sell-by (or Stale-by) Date
- Preventing and Resolving Business Partnership amp Shareholder Conflict
- ADRIC 2016 Annual National Conference
- How to Manage Conflict in a Diverse Cross-Cultural Workplace
- Essential Conversations Projectreg A Prevention Movement in the Aging Space
- Truth and Reconciliation Start a Conversation
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Many business disputes
originate from power
imbalances
The BusinessCommer-cial section of the ADRInstitute of Ontario(ldquoADRIOrdquo) presented alive program andwebinar on ldquoPrevent-ing and ResolvingBusiness Partnership ampShareholder Conflictrdquoby Mr Michael Erdleand Mr Daryl Landauat the ADRIO office inToronto on June 222015
The session focused onbusiness start-ups andother sorts of partner-ships (eg sharehold-ers joint ventures asopposed to the legaldefinition of ldquopartner-shiprdquo) There are manysynergies with businesspartnerships but theycan also be unstable arrange-ments fraught with problemswhich can be expensive to dealwith in litigation Business schoolsalmost never talk about how todo partnerships correctly Circum-stances motivations and expec-tations can change over time asdo peoplersquos memories and per-ceptions of what they agreed toBattles are often fought overthese memoriesmdashconflicts ofhindsight such as ldquowhy did weagree to Xrdquo Life changes canoccur over time too such asillness and divorce leading totransitionsuccession issues Oftentimes putting things in writingcould have saved many difficul-ties There is an analogy to mar-riage contractsmdashyou canseparate amicably at the endwithout one but having things in
ldquoPreventing and Resolving BusinessPartnership amp Shareholder ConflictrdquoGuest Speakers Michael Erdle CMed CArb and Daryl Landau
Michael Erdle is a Chartered Arbi-
trator mediator and lawyer He is
the co-founder of Practical Reso-
lutions Inc with a focus on ITIP
disputes in shareholder and joint
venture matters Michael is a Di-
rector of ADRIO
Daryl Landau MA MSc
AccFM of Common Ground helps
closely-held businesses prevent
and resolve conflict He draws
upon his experience in a family
business of mediators and train-
ers of mediators
Michael ErdleMichael ErdleMichael ErdleMichael ErdleMichael Erdle DarDarDarDarDaryl Landauyl Landauyl Landauyl Landauyl Landau
a contract at the beginning is stillhelpful
Many business disputes originatefrom power imbalances Howactive or passive are people inthe business Partners often donrsquothave clear understandings ofeach otherrsquosrolesmdashforexample howmuch eachwill work theexpertise eachbrings whatmoney theyare bringing inWhat kind of duty do you have toyour partner In a legal partner-ship you have a fiduciary duty toyour partner but it is less clear inother kinds of relationships andventures Over the course of
years there will likelybe disputes and youneed some kind ofmechanism to dealwith them It is diffi-cult to anticipatewhat triggeringevents may be orwhat constitutes amaterial change inthe business Whattypes of situationswould validly re-open the agree-ment Gettingpeople to talk aboutlsquowhat ifsrsquo is verydifficultmdashmost areusually just con-cerned with thinkingabout immediatebusiness decisions
Mr Landau gave asummary of David
Gagersquos book ldquoThe PartnershipCharter How to Start Out RightWith Your New Business Partner-ship (Or Fix the One Yoursquore In)rdquo AldquoPartnership Charterrdquo is a docu-ment (not necessarily a legal one)that clearly outlines the goalsexpectations responsibilities and
relationships ofthe principalsit identifiespotentialsources ofconflict andhow they willbe resolvedwhile address-
ing issues such as personal stylesvalues money and power Itaddresses business issues such aseach principalrsquos visionvalues forthe business and how ownershipmanagement and governance
By Ben Drory QMed QArb
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will work It asks each principal tocomplete at least one personalityindicator (eg the MBTI) andleads to a conversation aboutvalues It also talks about thefuture of the businessmdashscenario-planning (trying to image lsquowhat-ifsrsquo and how might they deal withX or Y) which also helps generatea dispute resolution clause
For those who would question ifthis discussion may undermine thepartnership it is probably better toaddress this at the beginningbefore there is lots of investmentand expectations than later onYou can acknowledge there is arisk to it but still say itrsquos a wisething to domdashyou have to normal-ize these conversations into some-thing thatrsquos beneficial APartnership Charter is not aboutfocusing on all the risks if things gobadly (that is typically a lawyerrsquosjob) but rather about how to setup the business to ensure thingsgo well In most cases the corpo-rationrsquos accountant and lawyerwould likely be happy to have afacilitator involved for this pur-posemdashthey are usually working forthe corporation (not the princi-pals) so they greatly want toavoid problems that could blowup the company
How much time should you spendtrying to save an unstable busi-ness before moving towards tryingto wrap it up Mr Erdle suggestedinformal processes have tendedto work best for him to help pushthe reset button and establishsustainable processes to helpgoing forward If that doesnrsquotwork and there is a crystallizeddispute then a formal mediationprocess is appropriate But MrErdle tries to ward off getting to a
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point where there is aformal Statement of ClaimRegarding different modelsfor resolving a conflictarbitration may be betterin these situations thanlitigation if you can struc-
ture the arbitration proceeding tokeep the matter and result confi-
dential and out of the public eyeExpedited arbitration may beappropriate for valuation issueswhere principals have decided topart waysmdashthis can cut out alldiscovery processes and helpappoint a specialist in the fieldbefore whom you can put de-tailed financial documents
HappyRetirement
Lynn Bevan CMed David McNabb CMed
Ken Selby CMed CArb
Congratulations to the followingmembers on your retirement Wewish you happiness and success inthe years ahead
you have to normalize
these conversations into
something thatrsquos beneficial
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
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Each Fall ADRIC presents our AGM and Annual National Conferenceincluding two full days of substantive learning with over 40 stimulatingsessions in specialized streams such as Commercial Mediation WorkplaceFamily Special Interest etc Conference topics reflect current interests andissues across Canada and internationally with special keynote addresses bysome of the leading experts in the field
This event is by far the best venue to network with prospective clients andreferral sources and develop strategic relationships that will help you nowand into the future
Position yourself and build relationships with national and internationalindustry leaders including in-house counsel arbitrators mediatorslawyers and the most sophisticated consumers of arbitration andmediation services
Mark your calendars and save the dates October 12-14 2016Ritz-Carlton Toronto
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The Global Pound Conference (GPC) Series 2016-17 will facilitate thedevelopment of 21st century commercial and civil dispute resolution toolsat domestic regional and international levels
Launching in Singapore and finishing in London the GPC Series willconvene all stakeholders in dispute resolution - commercial partieschambers of commerce lawyers academics judges arbitratorsmediators policy makers government officials and others - atconferences around the world 36 cities across 26 countries are alreadyconfirmed These conferences will provoke debate on existing tools andtechniques stimulate new ideas and generate actionable data on whatcorporate and individual dispute resolution users actually need and wantboth locally and globally
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A Book Review by Colm Brannigan CMed CArb
Mediating Justice Legal Dispute Negotiations 2nd edition
By The Honourable George W Adams QC
Toronto CCH Canadian Limited 2011
ISBN 978-1-55496-321-8
525pp
This is an extremely comprehensivebook that covers theory andpractice in a well-written way onthe topic of Alternative DisputeResolution within the civil justicesystem
The author The HonourableGeorge W Adams who wasrecently the guest speaker at the2015 ADR Institute of OntariorsquosAnnual General Meeting is oneof Canadarsquos best-known media-tors The extensive depth andbreadth of his experience isobvious and provides the readerwith the opportunity to learn fromone of the best
There has been much published inthe dispute resolution field sincethe first edition of this work ap-peared in 2003 and even sincethis second edition in 2011 Atthat time it was published it wascertainly one of the most com-plete overviews of its topic inCanada This second edition canalso more than its own amongany other similar book on ADR inCanada today
As the author statesldquoThe second edition keeps thebook connected with the mostrecent interdisciplinary literatureon dispute resolution and confirmsthe template of the original textThe reader is also updated on therole of emotions in conflict resolu-tion as well as on the topics ofethics culture and online technol-ogy There are more visuals morepractice tips and more practiceroutines to help integrate theoryand practice Recent develop-ments in mediator confidentiality
are highlighted as are the evolu-tion and positioning of new mod-els of mediationrdquo
The depth and breadth of thiswork can be gauged by review-ing the table of contents It con-sists of nine comprehensivechapters each divided into sub-chapters as follows
Chapter 1
SETTLEMENT AN INTRODUCTION
1 Legal Dispute Negotiations2 Law Courts and Settlement3 The Rise of the ADR Movement4 Power Imbalances Second-
Class Justice and AdversarialLegalism
5 Conclusion
Chapter 2
NEGOTIATION
1 Negotiation Conflict andPower
2 Negotiation Strategies3 Choice of Negotiation Strategy4 Conclusion
Chapter 3
BARRIERS TO NEGOTIATING
AGREEMENTS
1 Cognitive and EmotionalBarriers
2 Trust3 Ethics in Negotiation4 Online Dispute Resolution
(ODR)5 Agents6 Multiple Parties7 Cross-Cultural and Related
Barriers8 More Tools for Overcoming
Barriers9 Conclusion
Chapter 4
LEGAL DISPUTE NEGOTATIONS
1 Why Do Lawyers Negotiate2 Determinants of Legal DisputeNegotiations3 Decision Analysis4 The Lawyer-Client Relationship5 Conclusion
Chapter 5
MEDIATION
1 What Mediation Does2 What Do Mediators Do3 The Mediation Process4 A Mediatorrsquos Preparation5 Conclusion
Chapter 6
THE ACTIVITIES OF MEDIATORS
1 Diagnosing Disputes and theBarriers to Agreements
2 Mediator Functions Activitiesand Tactics
3 Managing Rights Justice andEquity Seeking in Mediation
4 Facilitative versus Directiveand Evaluative MediationTechniques
5 When Mediation May Not BeAppropriate
6 Responding to Disruptive and
Colm Brannigan is a Chartered Mediator
and Arbitrator and can be contacted
through his website wwwmediateca or by
e-mail at colmmediateca
Reviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm Brannigan
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1 I must also disclose that I am member of theAdvisory Board of Modria Inc the leadingODR platform in the United States andelsewhere
2 httpwwwmediatebccomPDFs1-14-Family-MediationmdashFAQsGuidelines_Mediating-from-a-Distance-(Second-editiaspx
3 httpswwwcivilresolutionbcca4 httpwwwmorrowmediationcablog
archives08-2012
Destructive Strategies7 Pure Facilitation8 Pre-Negotiation Conferences9 Problem-Solving Workshops10 Advocacy in a Mediation
Lawyers as Co-Mediators11 Conclusion
Chapter 7
THE INSTITUTIONALIZATION
OF MEDIATION
1 Introduction2 Who Should Mediate3 Standards4 Accountability5 Confidentiality and Privilege6 Settlement Approval7 Conclusion
Chapter 8
OTHER ALTERNATIVES
1 When Mediation fails2 Choosing Alternative Processes3 Neutral Evaluation and Fact-
Finding4 Mini-Trial5 Summary Jury Trial6 Ombuds Processes7 Arbitration8 Final-Offer Selection (FOS)9 Mediation-Arbitration (Med-
Arb)10 Facilitation of Partnering
Visioning Interpersonal andinter-Group Problem-SolvingWorkshops
11 Public Policy Mediations12 Back to Mediation13 Conclusion
Chapter 9
DISPUTE RESOLUTION DESIGN
A CONCLUSION
1 Introduction2 A Framework for System Design3 Design as a Collaborative
Intervention4 Rights Interests and the Trans-
formation of Conflict5 Dispute Resolution Design
Opportunities6 Mass Tort Claims A Conflict
Resolution Design Example7 Barriers to the Systematic Use of
Mediation in Legal Disputes8 Conclusion
The book has been very skillfullyindexed in a Topical Index andalso includes a comprehensivebibliography although given therate of publication of articles andbooks about ADR any bibliogra-phy is likely to be out of date themoment it is published Many ofthe chapters can stand alone asextremely helpful overviews ofeach topic covered
I have a particular interest inOnline Dispute Resolution (ODR)and the authorrsquos coverage is for itstime a comprehensive overview1
Now in 2015 we have the BC longdistance project that was men-tioned in the book mentionedproducing the second edition ofMediating from a Distance whichis a set of guidelines for onlinefamily mediation2 We also nowhave the BC Civil ResolutionsTribunal which effectivelyreplaces Small Claims Courtand also deals with condo-minium disputes3 In Quebecthere is an online Small ClaimsCourt pilot so there is a lothappening in this area and ADRprofessionals and lawyers alikeneed to be aware of the chang-ing ODR landscape and tech-nologyrsquos potential and actualimpact on what we do
The section on advocacy is ex-tremely well done and outlines anarea where much work is neededADR professionals have not donea good job explaining the differ-ence between advocacy in courtor arbitration as compared toadvocacy in mediation to lawyersPerhaps this is part of the reasonwe see a decline in the use of thejoint session in mediation In anyevent the way it is dealt with in this
book will be helpful to mediatorsand counsel alike
The book clearly shows howfacilitative mediation is not apassive process which seems tobe forgotten in the rush towardsevaluative mediation
In an earlier review on his websiteBernard Morrow another wellknown ADR practitioner com-
mented that if there was some-thing missing from this book it wasthe lack of ldquoreal liferdquo stories4 Iagree with this comment andhope that the next edition con-tains more from the authorrsquos ownexperience
It is difficult to do justice to thescope of this work in a shortreview The book is lengthy butthe reward for reading it is adetailed understanding of legaldispute resolution in a way that islikely to improve your practicewhether you are a lawyer mediatorother dispute resolution practitioner
If the question is whether ADR andespecially mediation adds valuein legal disputes this bookanswers with a resoundingldquoyesrdquo It can be used as text-book for ADR courses or as amainstay of a practitionerrsquoslibrary It has not been recognizedto the extent it should be by theADR community
If the question is whether ADR and especially
mediation adds value in legal disputes this book
answers with a resounding ldquoyesrdquo
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Luis Oreacute is an internationally rec-
ognized expert in consensus
bu i ld ing and c ross-cu l tu ra l
workp lace conf l ic t manage-
ment He has a dispute resolu-
t ion and workplace consulting
practice in Lima Peru and is pres-
ently Latin Americas Director of
Workplace Fairness Institute
Luis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E Oreacute Susanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne Skoruppa
The ADR Institute ofOntario (ADRIO) wasexcited for a return ofthe topic of workplaceconflict to a SpecialInterest Section meetingheld at the ADRIOoffice on September 282015 This event pro-vided a unique per-spective on the subjecthowever as its panelconsisted of interna-tional guests Luis Oreand Susanne SkoruppaThrough personal anec-dotes these two indi-viduals informativelycompared the opera-tion of workplaces inNorth America andworldwide
Luis Ore is an interna-tionally recognizedexpert in cross-culturalworkplace conflictmanagement and consensusbuilding He has a workplaceconsulting practice in Lima Peruand is presently LatinAmericarsquos Director of WorkplaceFairness Institute Luis began hispresentation with a story that isdepictive of the corporate culturein his home country of Peru Thestory describes the environment ofa business meeting there Firstlyeach businessperson was ldquolaterdquoto the meeting according to thetime as read on the clock Al-though this seems like an unques-tionable faux-pas it was not evenacknowledged by the meetingrsquosattendees The meeting beganwith introductions and small-talkbetween the attendees and dueto the time spent on these theagenda of the meeting did not
By Rachel Frydman BHSc QMed
Guest Speakers Luis E Oreacute and Susanne Skoruppa
ldquoHow to Manage Conflict in a DiverseCross-Cultural Workplacerdquo
get completed In fact the struc-ture of the meeting did not followa proposed agenda whatsoeverThe flow of the conversationcould be viewed as erraticInstead of a linear processionthrough the agenda topics theconversation jumped from topicto topic in an unplanned arrange-ment (a circular approach) Thisportrayal of an everyday businessmeeting in Peru can be com-pared to a similar meeting thatwould occur in North AmericaThe main focus of this meeting isthe content with specific empha-sis on completing the plannedagenda in a linear approachTime and efficiency are valued ata business meeting in NorthAmerica and thus it is expectedfor attendees to be on time and
to remain concentratedon the issues at handLuis summed up thedifferences betweenthese two scenarios bylooking the function oftime in both cultures ForPeruvians and many inLatin America ldquotime ispeople and relation-shipsrdquo while in NorthAmerica ldquotime ismoneyrdquo
Luis also used the con-cept of power relation-ships to illustratecross-cultural differ-ences between SouthAmerica and NorthAmerica At an automo-tive factory in KentuckyUS Luis was enlisted toaid in a communicationissue between non-English speaking workersand their Supervisors
There were reports of racism andmistreatment from the workersLuis strategically approached theSupervisor understanding whatculturally he would value andthus what logic would resonatewith him Luis told this Supervisorthat it would be in his best interestto stop mistreating the automo-tive plant workers because theirproductivity would increase as aresult and he would look goodfacing his own bosses The Super-visor was able to appreciate thisreasoning because Luis spoke toone of his culturally engrainedpriorities Had the same situationoccurred at a factory run by aSouth American individual Luismay have decided to change hisapproach to managing theconflict The South American
Skoruppa is a consultant and
trainer certified in negotiation and
mediation with more than ten years
of experience working with inter-
national and national organizations
at the nexus of law psychology
management and research
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Supervisor may be more recep-tive to stopping his behaviourfor reasons other than personalbenefits Luis may have tried tomake this Supervisor realize hispoor conduct from a socialconscience perspective
Like Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa isin an ideal position to provideinformation on cross-culturaldifferences in the workplace OfGerman decent she works in thecountry as an intercultural trainerfor organizations that require aidin developing positive relation-ships with their internationalpartners This is a necessary re-source for these organizations asGermany is still a relatively ho-mogenous country withworkplaces often consisting ofworkers belonging to a singlesimilar culture Thus these workersbenefit from relevant training tobe able to better interact interna-tionally with people from differentcultural backgrounds Susannereferred to intercultural theoriesthat distinguish cultures based onvarious factors including commu-nication patterns and dealingwith conflict situations amongothers For example low-contextcultures use a direct style ofcommunication whereas high-
context cultures convey messagesin a much less direct way Interest-ingly the large majority of theworldrsquos cultures are consideredhigh context While it can be seenthat conflict has the potential toarise in both contexts the meth-ods of solving the conflict actsas the differential In Germanynon-adversarial methods ofworkplace conflict resolutionspecifically ADR and mediationare still less integrated on a largerbasis than in Canada
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The SIS meeting concluded withanother disheartening thoughtBoth Luis and Susanne wereasked to speak about a per-sonal experience with a goodefficient functional workingworkplace conflict manage-ment system Neither of themcould provide a response to thisquestion The reality is that thesesystems are hard to come byand that this is an area of ADRthat requires much more devel-opment
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DrDrDrDrDr Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix is an author corporate speaker consultant facilitator
and coach specializing in life transition issues of aging retirement and
caregiving She has an extensive background working with older adults
and their caregiving families Dr Amy is the Co-founder of the Essential
Conversations Project Inc an organization that trains Professional
Facilitators to guide families with the conversations they often struggle
having during life events and transitions that occur in midlife and
beyond
Amy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSW PhD PhD PhD PhD PhD Resa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSW
Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen has been in the field of mediation providing services
and programs for clients in public and private sectors for more than
35 years Her mediation practice has focused on family law workplace
issues and now elder and family conflicts Resa designed the Elder
Mediation Training Program (EMTP) the first of its kind in Canada and
provides Elder Mediation workshops She is the Co-Founder of the
Essential Conversations Projectreg
On May 4 2015 theElder Section of theADR Institute of Ontario(ldquoADRIOrdquo) held a liveprogram and webinaron the ldquoEssential Con-versations Projectrdquo withspeakers Resa S EisenMSW RSW and Dr AmyDrsquoAprix Drawing heav-ily from their many yearsof professional experi-ence spanning thefields of elder caresocial work and media-tion Resa and Amyintroduced the onsiteand online audience tothis initiative they arespearheading TheEssential ConversationsProject charts a wayforward for the olderadult and herhis familywho are facing lifetransitions in mid-lifeand beyond
Amy described ldquoEssen-tial Conversationsrdquo asldquotalking to the mostimportant people in ourlives about the mostimportant things in ourlivesrdquo The speakers listed types ofsituations that can be helped byan Essential Conversation end-of-life care for loved ones someonehaving to ldquohang up the car keysrdquobecause of diminished capaci-ties or move to a nursing home orout of the family home succes-sion planning within the familyintergenerational wealth transferand wills and powers of attorney
Notably such issues often do notarise one at a time And each
ldquoEssential Conversations ProjectregA Prevention Movement in the Aging SpacerdquoGuest Speakers Amy DrsquoAprix MSW and Resa Eisen MSW
By Mary Korica
involves change whether it bedeveloping a plan to address thesituation coordinating informa-tion exchange and decision-making amongst the partiesinvolved or relinquishing somedegree of freedom (true not justfor ailing older adults but also foranyone taking on responsibility forpart of their care) Resa and Amyshared stories of families brokenup by these types of life transi-tions sometimes for generations
When facing suchsituations they saidmost families are notable to have con-structive conversationson their own With thehelp of an EssentialConversationsFacilitator success ismuch more likely
The work of afacilitator is differentfrom that of a media-tor in a number ofways said the speak-ers For one thefacilitator casts a widenet seeking to includeeveryone who canimpact decision-making and planningfamily friends and theformal support systemThis is done out ofrecognition that thetransition impactseveryone in the familyand support networknot just the older adultat its centre Anotherreason for such aninclusive approach isexperiencemdashhaving
everyonersquos voice heard makes abig difference Difficult life transi-tions that impact complex systemsof relationships have a tendencyto generate misunderstandingsand resurrect old wounds evenfrom childhood And every me-diator knows that even the bestagreement or consensus can beundermined at the last minute byan uncooperative party As Resanoted ldquoso much of what peopledo with the family and client in
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these situations tends to be prag-matic but the situations are somuch more than pragmatic mdashtypically unaddressed emotionalconcerns can create impassesrdquo
To have the best chance ata sustainable solutionfacilitators turn the stand-ard mediation model onits head spending thegreat majority of theirtime preparing theground before any meet-ing of the parties Thisinvolves a systematicprocess to hear from andempower everyone in-volved through individualmeetings Whether inperson or by phone or Skypewhen distance requires it theindividual meetings allow peo-ple to say things they wouldhold back in a group settingand also to experience a differ-ent way of being heard mdash some-thing which often leads to achange in perspective for the
individual and in turn allowschange to happen when theparties are brought together Thereis much more moving back andforth between joint and individual
sessions as well as more attentionto slowing down the process sothat participants have time toprocess developments
Resa and Amy emphasized thatthe facilitatorrsquos role is tostrengthen all the people in theconversation As Resa noted ldquowe
know when people come into asituation that is not resolved theycan be confused disorienteddisorganized or unclear So in theprocess of the conversation what
we really want to do ismove everybody espe-cially the older person to afeeling of more confi-dence more clarity morecertainty and moretrustrdquo She said there areways of communicationthat can often ensure evenpeople with dementia areunderstood and theirfeelings are taken intoaccount
The process is very transpar-ent and the parties know that thefacilitator will delve into any issuethat is important to a resolutionincluding difficult ones While therole of the facilitator is to be aneutral third party who construc-tively steers the conversationguiding the parties to truly hearthe meaning behind each otherrsquos
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Difficult life transitions that
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to generate misunderstandings
and resurrect old wounds even
from childhood
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words and imagine solutions itcan also be very practical Thefacilitator may help the familydecide who will take on whatresponsibilities in the care of theolder adult and with the con-sent of the parties may play acoordinating role
Medical practitioners and othersfrom the formal care system areoften very willing to be part of theconversation They frequently runinto family disputes at acutestages of care They recognizethe value of feeding into a con-versation that will allow them tovoice their ideas and concerns tothe family contribute to solutionsand prevent obstructions topatient care Amy also notedthat at a time when the formalsupport system is strapped forresources Essential Conversationsoften allow the substantial infor-mal resources in the family to bemaximally tapped
The results of Essential Conversa-tions can be impressive As Amynoted when multiple people withvarying perspectives hear all theimportant information at thesame time it shifts the situationOnce expectations are clarifiedand differences in values andviewpoints have been airedparties often generate their owncreative solutions and makeoffers to try to meet each oth-errsquos needs demonstrating sur-prising generosity The resolutionsat times involve a new way ofbeing a familymdashit may not neces-sarily be closer but can potentiallybe more authentic As Resa saidldquoThey may not come out with theclosest of relationships but theyrsquollbe much more confident aboutwhat they can expect from each
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otherrdquo Parties themselves haveacknowledged how much theyhave benefitted saying things likeldquowe never could have done thisourselvesrdquo
Through their presentation of theEssential Conversations Projectand through candid examplesfrom their own lives Resa andAmy delivered reassurance thatthere is a better way for familiesand professionals to handledifficult life transitions of lovedones and clients They have
The resolutions at times involve a new way of
being a familymdashit may not necessarily be closer
but can potentially be more authentic
created the Essential Conversa-tions Designated Facilitatortraining program NorthAmerica-wide and they areestablishing a community ofldquoEssential Partnersrdquo namelyprofessionals who come intocontact with aging familiesthrough their work and whowould benefit from the servicesof the Essential ConversationsProject The Project will also beparticipating in the ongoingresearch program that Amy andResa have created in partnershipwith the University of North Caro-lina at Chapel Hill Resa and Amyencourage anyone interested tolearn more about the EssentialConversations Project atwwwessentialconversationsprojectcom
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On June 24 2015 thePublic Conflict andRestorative Justice sec-tions of the ADR Instituteof Ontario (ldquoADRIOrdquo)jointly held the liveprogram and webinarldquoTruth and ReconciliationStart a ConversationrdquoHosted by the chairs ofthe two sections respec-tively Bob Waldon andBunny Macfarlane theevent was a discussion inCircle format1 about theJune 4 2015 release ofthe Truth and Reconcilia-tion Commission ofCanadarsquos (TRC)findings on the impact ofresidential schools onAboriginal peopleThe findings are the resultof six years of the TRCrsquoswork across the countrythrough events meet-ings town halls and statementgathering from some 7000 indi-viduals who shared theirstories The final report includes 94specific recommendations toaddress the harms done andposes important questions for allCanadians to consider2
Mr Waldon began the session byexplaining that the discussion wasbeing hosted by both ADRIOsections because Canadarsquosrelationship with aboriginalpeoples involves both publicconflict and restorative prac-tices The organizersrsquo motivationwas to invite ADRIO membersand interested non-members todiscuss the TRCrsquos findings andcontribute in some way to thecommissionrsquos effort
Moderators Bob Waldon QMed and Bunny Macfarlane CMed
ldquoTruth and Reconciliation Start a Conversationrdquo
By Mary Korica
Ms Macfarlane described toattendees how the Circle formatwould work and Mr Waldon tooka moment to acknowledge thatthe meeting was being held ontraditional territory of theMississauga and Meacutetis nations MsMacfarlane posed the first TRCquestion to the group ldquoHowshould people feel about the TRCrsquosworkrdquo A number of people con-veyed strong negative emotionslike being sickened ashamedand angry about what the TRChad uncovered People spoke of
ldquoa blow to our identityas Canadians to dis-cover such blackness inour pastrdquo and ldquoa socialjustice inequity that hadgone unaddressed for fartoo longrdquo as well as insome cases personalshame at not havingdone something soonerand uncertainty aboutwhat they should donext
Often the same peoplealso expressed strongpositive feeling aboutthe TRC especiallygratitude for its work forthe courageous honestyof those who partici-pated and for thepossibility that now existsfor native and non-native cultures inCanada to build some-thing new People re-
ported feeling ldquohopeful ofpositive changerdquo ldquocurious to learnmorerdquo ldquoopennessrdquo to the TRCreport desire for ldquogreater dia-loguerdquo and ldquoencouragedrdquo andldquoeagerrdquo to act now One personpresented the model of a residen-tial school survivor who turnedshame into power by returning toher community to teach herlanguage
Ms Macfarlane then put to thegroup the TRC questions ldquoWhatdoes reconciliation look like
R D (Bob) Waldon QMed has
more than 30 yearsrsquo experience
across Canada in land
acquisition environment dispute
resolution and external relations
as a consultant and in senior
management for major projects
government and Aboriginal
matters
R D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) Waldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMed Bunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMed
Bunny is a mediator trainer and
restorative justice practitioner
She teaches conflict manage-
ment and dispute resolution at
Brock University and mediates
insurance claims at Financial
Services Commission of Ontario
(FSCO)
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Does it matter to yourdquo All of theparticipants felt that reconciliationmattered to them some becausethey felt burdened by a Canadianidentity that included the harm ofresidential schools others becauseof the opportunity to turn harm togood by developing a model ofunderstanding in Canada thatmight benefit or inspire others
Many attendees said that they didnot know what reconciliationlooks like and sometimes com-mented with a note of despair atwhat they perceived as the com-plex and long-entrenched natureof the problem But even so theyoffered ideas of reconciliationincluding treating people equallyand with equal respect as well asdeveloping a deep understandingof each other through educationand a change of attitude
Some people noted that reconcili-ation cannot be a single event oractionmdashthat it is a process Forexample one person suggestedthat reconciliation may lookdifferent depending on particular
circumstances but in all casesthere must be an ongoing polish-ing of the relationship Anotherdrew from a tenet of RestorativeJustice which requires asking thequestion ldquowhat does the victimneedrdquo She pointed out that noone can assume what the victimsneed after cultural genocide andit would be good to have anation-wide conversation wheregroups across the country askwhat are the native communitiesrsquoneeds and how can we help fulfillthem Drawing on her own experi-ence with native people anotherattendee said that reconciliationlooks like ldquohard workmdashand won-derful workrdquo She recalled theadvice she had been given by thelate Anishnawbe elder JoeSylvester to remind the group thatas with anything the way youlearn to do it is one step at a time
One person commented thatreconciliation is about bridging adivide between two parties whichrequires a number of things tohappen As a first step the victims
must be empowered so thatthey can participate fully inreconciliation and this shouldinclude restitution Also recon-ciliation must at some pointinvolve forgiveness whichrequires bringing the offenderinto a process that affords themsome dignity and promotes theirhonest apology He noted that ifthe churches and governmentinstitutions responsible for thelegacy of residential schools arevilified entirely it may triggerdistancing and hardening ratherthan re-establishing connection ldquoIfwe allow our anger and disgust todominate we risk perpetuatingthe dividerdquo he warned
Commenting that forgiveness did
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reconciliation cannot be
a single event or actionmdash
that it is a process
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not seem possible to him at thistime another person said the goalshould be good practices basedon good intentions which mayallow the next generation tomove reconciliation furtherSomeone followed up by sayingshe did not believe it is any-onersquos right to ask for forgive-ness that forgiveness is a giftwhich can only be offered notrequested She added that giventhe enormity of the harm done ifthe opportunity for forgivenessarises it will have to be conveyedthrough actions which are astronger communication than words
Another person expanded on the1996 report of the Royal Commis-sion on Aboriginal Peoples state-ment that ldquothere can be no peaceor harmony unless there is justicerdquoShe said that there can be nojustice without a realization ofour interdependence What istrue for Aboriginal people asone people of the medicinewheel3 is true for all of themwhen one group is weak we allare For this reason reconciliationshould matter to everybody Itshould also matter because nativepeople have great knowledge toshare with non-natives ldquoI think wewill realize that when they get
stronger we all get strongerrdquo shesaid
The final TRC question that MsMacfarlane posed to attendeeswas ldquoWhere do we go fromhererdquo A number of those presentsaw a need to educate thebroader public about the TRCand promote a more accurateunderstanding of First Nations inCanada One person com-mented that it would be unfor-tunate if the misguideddismissive view of First Nationslargely held by Canadarsquos non-natives to this point was re-placed by another simplisticview of First Nations as victimsThey emphasized the wealth ofFirst Nations practices and ideasthat could be applied topresent-day concerns like theenvironment systems of politicalorganization and decision-mak-ing and approaches to justice
1 ldquoCirclerdquo is a meeting format derived from North American First Nations practices It is sometimesknown as Talking Circle Healing Circle Peacemaking Circle Listening Circle or RestorativeJustice Circle and involves a specially chosen object being passed to each person assigningthem the opportunity to speak It can be a powerful tool to improve decision-making andstrengthen community (More information is available at httpwwwdancingtoeaglespiritsocietyorgcirclesphp)
2 The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canadarsquos findings are available at httpwwwtrccawebsitestrcinstitutionindexphpp=890
3 The medicine wheel in North American First Nations worldview conveys multiple concepts one ofwhich is that its four quadrants black red yellow and white represent the four symbolic racesmaking up the same human family (Source httpwwwtncdsboncanewresourcesABOR20Medicine20Wheelpdf)
ADRIO wishes to thank our writers for their contributions to our Newsletter
MarMarMarMarMary Koricay Koricay Koricay Koricay KoricaMary Korica MA is a freelancewriter graduate of the YorkUniversity Certificate in DisputeResolution and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Rachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel Frydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedRachel Frydman is a volunteer writerfor ADRIO She is currently workingtowards her fami ly mediat iondesignation as well as her Masters inSocial Work
Ben DrBen DrBen DrBen DrBen Drorororororyyyyy QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArbBen Drory QMed QArb is anaccident benefits arbitrator with ADRChambers and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Catherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine Kenwellis a freelance writer and a graduateof the York University Certificate andAdvanced Cert i f icate DisputeResolut ion programs She is avolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Attendees supported the idea ofpromoting ongoing dialogueabout the TRC report in the courseof their personal and professionallives when talking with friendsneighbours colleagues otherorganizations or their local Mem-bers of Parliament Suggestionsalso included promoting dia-logue between native and non-native communitiescontributing to holding govern-ments accountable for imple-menting the 94recommendations and support-ing school curriculum changeon the topic of First Nations MsMacfarlane committed to bring-ing the issues discussed duringthe meeting to the attention ofADRIOrsquos Board of Directors andMr Waldon said that the topicwould be addressed again atanother meeting of ADRIOrsquos PublicConflict Section
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ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016Webinar Recordings Available
BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL SECTIONMed-Arb The Debate Continues Date Recorded January 12 2016The ADR Institute of Canada debated thepromise and potential pitfalls of Med-Arb atits national conference in October Med-Arboffers parties the ability to obtain a definiteresolution of a particular dispute and theflexibility to pursue a mediated settlementbefore or during binding arbitration Butthere are practical and ethicalconsiderations that parties and neutralsmust consider in business disputes Ourpanel of experienced commercialpractitioners discussed some of theseissues and continued the great med-arbdebateModerator Michael Erdle CMed CArbSpeakers Stephen Morrison CMed CArbDavid McCutcheon CArb
FAMILY SECTIONThe New Family Rules
Date Recorded November 30 2015Justices Paulseth and Czutrin the SeniorFamily judges of the OCJ and SCJ andAaron Franks presented as panel membersa discussion on the new Family Rules An
open discussion and an opportunity forfeedback on the Rules followed thepresentationSpeakers Justice Paulseth Justice Czutrinand Aaron Franks
INSURANCE SECTIONldquoOntario Mandatory Mediation RatesrdquoldquoFee Simplerdquo or ldquoInadequate Feerdquo
Date Recorded September 24 2015This program was an update on the FeeAdequacy SurveySpeaker Bruce Ally PhD LLM (ADR)
ldquoInfluence to Confluence Meeting
of Mindsrdquo Date Recorded December 3 2015This section was described as focusing onexerting professional influence towardsresolutionSpeaker Richard Sadowski LLM atSadowski Resolutions Group LLP
PUBLIC CONFLICTS SECTIONPublic Conflict Learning Series Part 2 Date Recorded November 24 2015Proposals for a current public multi-partyconflict were presented by their
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PC Learning Series Session 32 - Process
Design Case 2 (Public Conflicts Section)Date Recorded January 14 2016Moderator Bob Waldon QMed
WORKPLACE SECTIONHow to Manage Conflict in a DiverseCross-Cultural Workplace
Date Recorded September 28 2015Cultural diversity is a fact of life inworkplaces today The differences creategreat new opportunities for how people worktogether but itrsquos not always clear what thebest management strategies are Luis Ore internationally recognized expertin cross-cultural workplace conflictmanagement presented on this topic Inaddition we had a special guest SusanneSkoruppa presently working at the WorldBank to talk about her experiences inGermany with organizations such as theUnited NationsSpeakers Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa
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- Presidents Message
- Upcoming Events amp Courses
- So what are we talking about today
- The Fee is Past its Sell-by (or Stale-by) Date
- Preventing and Resolving Business Partnership amp Shareholder Conflict
- ADRIC 2016 Annual National Conference
- How to Manage Conflict in a Diverse Cross-Cultural Workplace
- Essential Conversations Projectreg A Prevention Movement in the Aging Space
- Truth and Reconciliation Start a Conversation
-
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Many business disputes
originate from power
imbalances
The BusinessCommer-cial section of the ADRInstitute of Ontario(ldquoADRIOrdquo) presented alive program andwebinar on ldquoPrevent-ing and ResolvingBusiness Partnership ampShareholder Conflictrdquoby Mr Michael Erdleand Mr Daryl Landauat the ADRIO office inToronto on June 222015
The session focused onbusiness start-ups andother sorts of partner-ships (eg sharehold-ers joint ventures asopposed to the legaldefinition of ldquopartner-shiprdquo) There are manysynergies with businesspartnerships but theycan also be unstable arrange-ments fraught with problemswhich can be expensive to dealwith in litigation Business schoolsalmost never talk about how todo partnerships correctly Circum-stances motivations and expec-tations can change over time asdo peoplersquos memories and per-ceptions of what they agreed toBattles are often fought overthese memoriesmdashconflicts ofhindsight such as ldquowhy did weagree to Xrdquo Life changes canoccur over time too such asillness and divorce leading totransitionsuccession issues Oftentimes putting things in writingcould have saved many difficul-ties There is an analogy to mar-riage contractsmdashyou canseparate amicably at the endwithout one but having things in
ldquoPreventing and Resolving BusinessPartnership amp Shareholder ConflictrdquoGuest Speakers Michael Erdle CMed CArb and Daryl Landau
Michael Erdle is a Chartered Arbi-
trator mediator and lawyer He is
the co-founder of Practical Reso-
lutions Inc with a focus on ITIP
disputes in shareholder and joint
venture matters Michael is a Di-
rector of ADRIO
Daryl Landau MA MSc
AccFM of Common Ground helps
closely-held businesses prevent
and resolve conflict He draws
upon his experience in a family
business of mediators and train-
ers of mediators
Michael ErdleMichael ErdleMichael ErdleMichael ErdleMichael Erdle DarDarDarDarDaryl Landauyl Landauyl Landauyl Landauyl Landau
a contract at the beginning is stillhelpful
Many business disputes originatefrom power imbalances Howactive or passive are people inthe business Partners often donrsquothave clear understandings ofeach otherrsquosrolesmdashforexample howmuch eachwill work theexpertise eachbrings whatmoney theyare bringing inWhat kind of duty do you have toyour partner In a legal partner-ship you have a fiduciary duty toyour partner but it is less clear inother kinds of relationships andventures Over the course of
years there will likelybe disputes and youneed some kind ofmechanism to dealwith them It is diffi-cult to anticipatewhat triggeringevents may be orwhat constitutes amaterial change inthe business Whattypes of situationswould validly re-open the agree-ment Gettingpeople to talk aboutlsquowhat ifsrsquo is verydifficultmdashmost areusually just con-cerned with thinkingabout immediatebusiness decisions
Mr Landau gave asummary of David
Gagersquos book ldquoThe PartnershipCharter How to Start Out RightWith Your New Business Partner-ship (Or Fix the One Yoursquore In)rdquo AldquoPartnership Charterrdquo is a docu-ment (not necessarily a legal one)that clearly outlines the goalsexpectations responsibilities and
relationships ofthe principalsit identifiespotentialsources ofconflict andhow they willbe resolvedwhile address-
ing issues such as personal stylesvalues money and power Itaddresses business issues such aseach principalrsquos visionvalues forthe business and how ownershipmanagement and governance
By Ben Drory QMed QArb
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ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
will work It asks each principal tocomplete at least one personalityindicator (eg the MBTI) andleads to a conversation aboutvalues It also talks about thefuture of the businessmdashscenario-planning (trying to image lsquowhat-ifsrsquo and how might they deal withX or Y) which also helps generatea dispute resolution clause
For those who would question ifthis discussion may undermine thepartnership it is probably better toaddress this at the beginningbefore there is lots of investmentand expectations than later onYou can acknowledge there is arisk to it but still say itrsquos a wisething to domdashyou have to normal-ize these conversations into some-thing thatrsquos beneficial APartnership Charter is not aboutfocusing on all the risks if things gobadly (that is typically a lawyerrsquosjob) but rather about how to setup the business to ensure thingsgo well In most cases the corpo-rationrsquos accountant and lawyerwould likely be happy to have afacilitator involved for this pur-posemdashthey are usually working forthe corporation (not the princi-pals) so they greatly want toavoid problems that could blowup the company
How much time should you spendtrying to save an unstable busi-ness before moving towards tryingto wrap it up Mr Erdle suggestedinformal processes have tendedto work best for him to help pushthe reset button and establishsustainable processes to helpgoing forward If that doesnrsquotwork and there is a crystallizeddispute then a formal mediationprocess is appropriate But MrErdle tries to ward off getting to a
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point where there is aformal Statement of ClaimRegarding different modelsfor resolving a conflictarbitration may be betterin these situations thanlitigation if you can struc-
ture the arbitration proceeding tokeep the matter and result confi-
dential and out of the public eyeExpedited arbitration may beappropriate for valuation issueswhere principals have decided topart waysmdashthis can cut out alldiscovery processes and helpappoint a specialist in the fieldbefore whom you can put de-tailed financial documents
HappyRetirement
Lynn Bevan CMed David McNabb CMed
Ken Selby CMed CArb
Congratulations to the followingmembers on your retirement Wewish you happiness and success inthe years ahead
you have to normalize
these conversations into
something thatrsquos beneficial
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
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Each Fall ADRIC presents our AGM and Annual National Conferenceincluding two full days of substantive learning with over 40 stimulatingsessions in specialized streams such as Commercial Mediation WorkplaceFamily Special Interest etc Conference topics reflect current interests andissues across Canada and internationally with special keynote addresses bysome of the leading experts in the field
This event is by far the best venue to network with prospective clients andreferral sources and develop strategic relationships that will help you nowand into the future
Position yourself and build relationships with national and internationalindustry leaders including in-house counsel arbitrators mediatorslawyers and the most sophisticated consumers of arbitration andmediation services
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The Global Pound Conference (GPC) Series 2016-17 will facilitate thedevelopment of 21st century commercial and civil dispute resolution toolsat domestic regional and international levels
Launching in Singapore and finishing in London the GPC Series willconvene all stakeholders in dispute resolution - commercial partieschambers of commerce lawyers academics judges arbitratorsmediators policy makers government officials and others - atconferences around the world 36 cities across 26 countries are alreadyconfirmed These conferences will provoke debate on existing tools andtechniques stimulate new ideas and generate actionable data on whatcorporate and individual dispute resolution users actually need and wantboth locally and globally
Be part of the Global Pound Conference Series and help shape the future ofdispute resolution
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P L AN T O AT T E N D P L A N T O S P O N S O R
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ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
A Book Review by Colm Brannigan CMed CArb
Mediating Justice Legal Dispute Negotiations 2nd edition
By The Honourable George W Adams QC
Toronto CCH Canadian Limited 2011
ISBN 978-1-55496-321-8
525pp
This is an extremely comprehensivebook that covers theory andpractice in a well-written way onthe topic of Alternative DisputeResolution within the civil justicesystem
The author The HonourableGeorge W Adams who wasrecently the guest speaker at the2015 ADR Institute of OntariorsquosAnnual General Meeting is oneof Canadarsquos best-known media-tors The extensive depth andbreadth of his experience isobvious and provides the readerwith the opportunity to learn fromone of the best
There has been much published inthe dispute resolution field sincethe first edition of this work ap-peared in 2003 and even sincethis second edition in 2011 Atthat time it was published it wascertainly one of the most com-plete overviews of its topic inCanada This second edition canalso more than its own amongany other similar book on ADR inCanada today
As the author statesldquoThe second edition keeps thebook connected with the mostrecent interdisciplinary literatureon dispute resolution and confirmsthe template of the original textThe reader is also updated on therole of emotions in conflict resolu-tion as well as on the topics ofethics culture and online technol-ogy There are more visuals morepractice tips and more practiceroutines to help integrate theoryand practice Recent develop-ments in mediator confidentiality
are highlighted as are the evolu-tion and positioning of new mod-els of mediationrdquo
The depth and breadth of thiswork can be gauged by review-ing the table of contents It con-sists of nine comprehensivechapters each divided into sub-chapters as follows
Chapter 1
SETTLEMENT AN INTRODUCTION
1 Legal Dispute Negotiations2 Law Courts and Settlement3 The Rise of the ADR Movement4 Power Imbalances Second-
Class Justice and AdversarialLegalism
5 Conclusion
Chapter 2
NEGOTIATION
1 Negotiation Conflict andPower
2 Negotiation Strategies3 Choice of Negotiation Strategy4 Conclusion
Chapter 3
BARRIERS TO NEGOTIATING
AGREEMENTS
1 Cognitive and EmotionalBarriers
2 Trust3 Ethics in Negotiation4 Online Dispute Resolution
(ODR)5 Agents6 Multiple Parties7 Cross-Cultural and Related
Barriers8 More Tools for Overcoming
Barriers9 Conclusion
Chapter 4
LEGAL DISPUTE NEGOTATIONS
1 Why Do Lawyers Negotiate2 Determinants of Legal DisputeNegotiations3 Decision Analysis4 The Lawyer-Client Relationship5 Conclusion
Chapter 5
MEDIATION
1 What Mediation Does2 What Do Mediators Do3 The Mediation Process4 A Mediatorrsquos Preparation5 Conclusion
Chapter 6
THE ACTIVITIES OF MEDIATORS
1 Diagnosing Disputes and theBarriers to Agreements
2 Mediator Functions Activitiesand Tactics
3 Managing Rights Justice andEquity Seeking in Mediation
4 Facilitative versus Directiveand Evaluative MediationTechniques
5 When Mediation May Not BeAppropriate
6 Responding to Disruptive and
Colm Brannigan is a Chartered Mediator
and Arbitrator and can be contacted
through his website wwwmediateca or by
e-mail at colmmediateca
Reviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm Brannigan
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1 I must also disclose that I am member of theAdvisory Board of Modria Inc the leadingODR platform in the United States andelsewhere
2 httpwwwmediatebccomPDFs1-14-Family-MediationmdashFAQsGuidelines_Mediating-from-a-Distance-(Second-editiaspx
3 httpswwwcivilresolutionbcca4 httpwwwmorrowmediationcablog
archives08-2012
Destructive Strategies7 Pure Facilitation8 Pre-Negotiation Conferences9 Problem-Solving Workshops10 Advocacy in a Mediation
Lawyers as Co-Mediators11 Conclusion
Chapter 7
THE INSTITUTIONALIZATION
OF MEDIATION
1 Introduction2 Who Should Mediate3 Standards4 Accountability5 Confidentiality and Privilege6 Settlement Approval7 Conclusion
Chapter 8
OTHER ALTERNATIVES
1 When Mediation fails2 Choosing Alternative Processes3 Neutral Evaluation and Fact-
Finding4 Mini-Trial5 Summary Jury Trial6 Ombuds Processes7 Arbitration8 Final-Offer Selection (FOS)9 Mediation-Arbitration (Med-
Arb)10 Facilitation of Partnering
Visioning Interpersonal andinter-Group Problem-SolvingWorkshops
11 Public Policy Mediations12 Back to Mediation13 Conclusion
Chapter 9
DISPUTE RESOLUTION DESIGN
A CONCLUSION
1 Introduction2 A Framework for System Design3 Design as a Collaborative
Intervention4 Rights Interests and the Trans-
formation of Conflict5 Dispute Resolution Design
Opportunities6 Mass Tort Claims A Conflict
Resolution Design Example7 Barriers to the Systematic Use of
Mediation in Legal Disputes8 Conclusion
The book has been very skillfullyindexed in a Topical Index andalso includes a comprehensivebibliography although given therate of publication of articles andbooks about ADR any bibliogra-phy is likely to be out of date themoment it is published Many ofthe chapters can stand alone asextremely helpful overviews ofeach topic covered
I have a particular interest inOnline Dispute Resolution (ODR)and the authorrsquos coverage is for itstime a comprehensive overview1
Now in 2015 we have the BC longdistance project that was men-tioned in the book mentionedproducing the second edition ofMediating from a Distance whichis a set of guidelines for onlinefamily mediation2 We also nowhave the BC Civil ResolutionsTribunal which effectivelyreplaces Small Claims Courtand also deals with condo-minium disputes3 In Quebecthere is an online Small ClaimsCourt pilot so there is a lothappening in this area and ADRprofessionals and lawyers alikeneed to be aware of the chang-ing ODR landscape and tech-nologyrsquos potential and actualimpact on what we do
The section on advocacy is ex-tremely well done and outlines anarea where much work is neededADR professionals have not donea good job explaining the differ-ence between advocacy in courtor arbitration as compared toadvocacy in mediation to lawyersPerhaps this is part of the reasonwe see a decline in the use of thejoint session in mediation In anyevent the way it is dealt with in this
book will be helpful to mediatorsand counsel alike
The book clearly shows howfacilitative mediation is not apassive process which seems tobe forgotten in the rush towardsevaluative mediation
In an earlier review on his websiteBernard Morrow another wellknown ADR practitioner com-
mented that if there was some-thing missing from this book it wasthe lack of ldquoreal liferdquo stories4 Iagree with this comment andhope that the next edition con-tains more from the authorrsquos ownexperience
It is difficult to do justice to thescope of this work in a shortreview The book is lengthy butthe reward for reading it is adetailed understanding of legaldispute resolution in a way that islikely to improve your practicewhether you are a lawyer mediatorother dispute resolution practitioner
If the question is whether ADR andespecially mediation adds valuein legal disputes this bookanswers with a resoundingldquoyesrdquo It can be used as text-book for ADR courses or as amainstay of a practitionerrsquoslibrary It has not been recognizedto the extent it should be by theADR community
If the question is whether ADR and especially
mediation adds value in legal disputes this book
answers with a resounding ldquoyesrdquo
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ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016NEW ADRIO
CONSTRUCTION ROSTER
ADRIO is thrilled to
announce a new
Roster call for
arbitrators with
experience in
Construction
arbitration If you
are interested in
learning more please
keep an eye out for
more details in our
weekly bulletin soon
Update your ADR
Connect profile
today
If you would like to be considered for this
roster you must have a complete member
profile on ADR Connect It is the tool the
Institute uses to shortlist arbitrators for
work under ADRICrsquos Arbitration Rules
and to provide mediator rosters to
callers Referring professionals
government members of the private and
public sector also regularly search ADR
Connect to locate mediators arbitrators
and other ADR professionals under
specific specialty areas
Members must have a complete profile to
be considered for any ADR Institute Roster
opportunities Allow us to find you and
your specialties so we can select you for
Rules cases rosters etc and allow ADR
users to find you Update your Member
Profile with key information about yourself
and your practice including Services
Provided Cities Serviced Areas of
Expertise Designations and your Bio and
or Resume
ADR CONNECT IS CANADArsquoS LARGEST SEARCHABLE DATABASE OF ADR PROFESSIONALS
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Luis Oreacute is an internationally rec-
ognized expert in consensus
bu i ld ing and c ross-cu l tu ra l
workp lace conf l ic t manage-
ment He has a dispute resolu-
t ion and workplace consulting
practice in Lima Peru and is pres-
ently Latin Americas Director of
Workplace Fairness Institute
Luis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E Oreacute Susanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne Skoruppa
The ADR Institute ofOntario (ADRIO) wasexcited for a return ofthe topic of workplaceconflict to a SpecialInterest Section meetingheld at the ADRIOoffice on September 282015 This event pro-vided a unique per-spective on the subjecthowever as its panelconsisted of interna-tional guests Luis Oreand Susanne SkoruppaThrough personal anec-dotes these two indi-viduals informativelycompared the opera-tion of workplaces inNorth America andworldwide
Luis Ore is an interna-tionally recognizedexpert in cross-culturalworkplace conflictmanagement and consensusbuilding He has a workplaceconsulting practice in Lima Peruand is presently LatinAmericarsquos Director of WorkplaceFairness Institute Luis began hispresentation with a story that isdepictive of the corporate culturein his home country of Peru Thestory describes the environment ofa business meeting there Firstlyeach businessperson was ldquolaterdquoto the meeting according to thetime as read on the clock Al-though this seems like an unques-tionable faux-pas it was not evenacknowledged by the meetingrsquosattendees The meeting beganwith introductions and small-talkbetween the attendees and dueto the time spent on these theagenda of the meeting did not
By Rachel Frydman BHSc QMed
Guest Speakers Luis E Oreacute and Susanne Skoruppa
ldquoHow to Manage Conflict in a DiverseCross-Cultural Workplacerdquo
get completed In fact the struc-ture of the meeting did not followa proposed agenda whatsoeverThe flow of the conversationcould be viewed as erraticInstead of a linear processionthrough the agenda topics theconversation jumped from topicto topic in an unplanned arrange-ment (a circular approach) Thisportrayal of an everyday businessmeeting in Peru can be com-pared to a similar meeting thatwould occur in North AmericaThe main focus of this meeting isthe content with specific empha-sis on completing the plannedagenda in a linear approachTime and efficiency are valued ata business meeting in NorthAmerica and thus it is expectedfor attendees to be on time and
to remain concentratedon the issues at handLuis summed up thedifferences betweenthese two scenarios bylooking the function oftime in both cultures ForPeruvians and many inLatin America ldquotime ispeople and relation-shipsrdquo while in NorthAmerica ldquotime ismoneyrdquo
Luis also used the con-cept of power relation-ships to illustratecross-cultural differ-ences between SouthAmerica and NorthAmerica At an automo-tive factory in KentuckyUS Luis was enlisted toaid in a communicationissue between non-English speaking workersand their Supervisors
There were reports of racism andmistreatment from the workersLuis strategically approached theSupervisor understanding whatculturally he would value andthus what logic would resonatewith him Luis told this Supervisorthat it would be in his best interestto stop mistreating the automo-tive plant workers because theirproductivity would increase as aresult and he would look goodfacing his own bosses The Super-visor was able to appreciate thisreasoning because Luis spoke toone of his culturally engrainedpriorities Had the same situationoccurred at a factory run by aSouth American individual Luismay have decided to change hisapproach to managing theconflict The South American
Skoruppa is a consultant and
trainer certified in negotiation and
mediation with more than ten years
of experience working with inter-
national and national organizations
at the nexus of law psychology
management and research
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Supervisor may be more recep-tive to stopping his behaviourfor reasons other than personalbenefits Luis may have tried tomake this Supervisor realize hispoor conduct from a socialconscience perspective
Like Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa isin an ideal position to provideinformation on cross-culturaldifferences in the workplace OfGerman decent she works in thecountry as an intercultural trainerfor organizations that require aidin developing positive relation-ships with their internationalpartners This is a necessary re-source for these organizations asGermany is still a relatively ho-mogenous country withworkplaces often consisting ofworkers belonging to a singlesimilar culture Thus these workersbenefit from relevant training tobe able to better interact interna-tionally with people from differentcultural backgrounds Susannereferred to intercultural theoriesthat distinguish cultures based onvarious factors including commu-nication patterns and dealingwith conflict situations amongothers For example low-contextcultures use a direct style ofcommunication whereas high-
context cultures convey messagesin a much less direct way Interest-ingly the large majority of theworldrsquos cultures are consideredhigh context While it can be seenthat conflict has the potential toarise in both contexts the meth-ods of solving the conflict actsas the differential In Germanynon-adversarial methods ofworkplace conflict resolutionspecifically ADR and mediationare still less integrated on a largerbasis than in Canada
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The SIS meeting concluded withanother disheartening thoughtBoth Luis and Susanne wereasked to speak about a per-sonal experience with a goodefficient functional workingworkplace conflict manage-ment system Neither of themcould provide a response to thisquestion The reality is that thesesystems are hard to come byand that this is an area of ADRthat requires much more devel-opment
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DrDrDrDrDr Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix is an author corporate speaker consultant facilitator
and coach specializing in life transition issues of aging retirement and
caregiving She has an extensive background working with older adults
and their caregiving families Dr Amy is the Co-founder of the Essential
Conversations Project Inc an organization that trains Professional
Facilitators to guide families with the conversations they often struggle
having during life events and transitions that occur in midlife and
beyond
Amy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSW PhD PhD PhD PhD PhD Resa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSW
Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen has been in the field of mediation providing services
and programs for clients in public and private sectors for more than
35 years Her mediation practice has focused on family law workplace
issues and now elder and family conflicts Resa designed the Elder
Mediation Training Program (EMTP) the first of its kind in Canada and
provides Elder Mediation workshops She is the Co-Founder of the
Essential Conversations Projectreg
On May 4 2015 theElder Section of theADR Institute of Ontario(ldquoADRIOrdquo) held a liveprogram and webinaron the ldquoEssential Con-versations Projectrdquo withspeakers Resa S EisenMSW RSW and Dr AmyDrsquoAprix Drawing heav-ily from their many yearsof professional experi-ence spanning thefields of elder caresocial work and media-tion Resa and Amyintroduced the onsiteand online audience tothis initiative they arespearheading TheEssential ConversationsProject charts a wayforward for the olderadult and herhis familywho are facing lifetransitions in mid-lifeand beyond
Amy described ldquoEssen-tial Conversationsrdquo asldquotalking to the mostimportant people in ourlives about the mostimportant things in ourlivesrdquo The speakers listed types ofsituations that can be helped byan Essential Conversation end-of-life care for loved ones someonehaving to ldquohang up the car keysrdquobecause of diminished capaci-ties or move to a nursing home orout of the family home succes-sion planning within the familyintergenerational wealth transferand wills and powers of attorney
Notably such issues often do notarise one at a time And each
ldquoEssential Conversations ProjectregA Prevention Movement in the Aging SpacerdquoGuest Speakers Amy DrsquoAprix MSW and Resa Eisen MSW
By Mary Korica
involves change whether it bedeveloping a plan to address thesituation coordinating informa-tion exchange and decision-making amongst the partiesinvolved or relinquishing somedegree of freedom (true not justfor ailing older adults but also foranyone taking on responsibility forpart of their care) Resa and Amyshared stories of families brokenup by these types of life transi-tions sometimes for generations
When facing suchsituations they saidmost families are notable to have con-structive conversationson their own With thehelp of an EssentialConversationsFacilitator success ismuch more likely
The work of afacilitator is differentfrom that of a media-tor in a number ofways said the speak-ers For one thefacilitator casts a widenet seeking to includeeveryone who canimpact decision-making and planningfamily friends and theformal support systemThis is done out ofrecognition that thetransition impactseveryone in the familyand support networknot just the older adultat its centre Anotherreason for such aninclusive approach isexperiencemdashhaving
everyonersquos voice heard makes abig difference Difficult life transi-tions that impact complex systemsof relationships have a tendencyto generate misunderstandingsand resurrect old wounds evenfrom childhood And every me-diator knows that even the bestagreement or consensus can beundermined at the last minute byan uncooperative party As Resanoted ldquoso much of what peopledo with the family and client in
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these situations tends to be prag-matic but the situations are somuch more than pragmatic mdashtypically unaddressed emotionalconcerns can create impassesrdquo
To have the best chance ata sustainable solutionfacilitators turn the stand-ard mediation model onits head spending thegreat majority of theirtime preparing theground before any meet-ing of the parties Thisinvolves a systematicprocess to hear from andempower everyone in-volved through individualmeetings Whether inperson or by phone or Skypewhen distance requires it theindividual meetings allow peo-ple to say things they wouldhold back in a group settingand also to experience a differ-ent way of being heard mdash some-thing which often leads to achange in perspective for the
individual and in turn allowschange to happen when theparties are brought together Thereis much more moving back andforth between joint and individual
sessions as well as more attentionto slowing down the process sothat participants have time toprocess developments
Resa and Amy emphasized thatthe facilitatorrsquos role is tostrengthen all the people in theconversation As Resa noted ldquowe
know when people come into asituation that is not resolved theycan be confused disorienteddisorganized or unclear So in theprocess of the conversation what
we really want to do ismove everybody espe-cially the older person to afeeling of more confi-dence more clarity morecertainty and moretrustrdquo She said there areways of communicationthat can often ensure evenpeople with dementia areunderstood and theirfeelings are taken intoaccount
The process is very transpar-ent and the parties know that thefacilitator will delve into any issuethat is important to a resolutionincluding difficult ones While therole of the facilitator is to be aneutral third party who construc-tively steers the conversationguiding the parties to truly hearthe meaning behind each otherrsquos
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Difficult life transitions that
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relationships have a tendency
to generate misunderstandings
and resurrect old wounds even
from childhood
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words and imagine solutions itcan also be very practical Thefacilitator may help the familydecide who will take on whatresponsibilities in the care of theolder adult and with the con-sent of the parties may play acoordinating role
Medical practitioners and othersfrom the formal care system areoften very willing to be part of theconversation They frequently runinto family disputes at acutestages of care They recognizethe value of feeding into a con-versation that will allow them tovoice their ideas and concerns tothe family contribute to solutionsand prevent obstructions topatient care Amy also notedthat at a time when the formalsupport system is strapped forresources Essential Conversationsoften allow the substantial infor-mal resources in the family to bemaximally tapped
The results of Essential Conversa-tions can be impressive As Amynoted when multiple people withvarying perspectives hear all theimportant information at thesame time it shifts the situationOnce expectations are clarifiedand differences in values andviewpoints have been airedparties often generate their owncreative solutions and makeoffers to try to meet each oth-errsquos needs demonstrating sur-prising generosity The resolutionsat times involve a new way ofbeing a familymdashit may not neces-sarily be closer but can potentiallybe more authentic As Resa saidldquoThey may not come out with theclosest of relationships but theyrsquollbe much more confident aboutwhat they can expect from each
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otherrdquo Parties themselves haveacknowledged how much theyhave benefitted saying things likeldquowe never could have done thisourselvesrdquo
Through their presentation of theEssential Conversations Projectand through candid examplesfrom their own lives Resa andAmy delivered reassurance thatthere is a better way for familiesand professionals to handledifficult life transitions of lovedones and clients They have
The resolutions at times involve a new way of
being a familymdashit may not necessarily be closer
but can potentially be more authentic
created the Essential Conversa-tions Designated Facilitatortraining program NorthAmerica-wide and they areestablishing a community ofldquoEssential Partnersrdquo namelyprofessionals who come intocontact with aging familiesthrough their work and whowould benefit from the servicesof the Essential ConversationsProject The Project will also beparticipating in the ongoingresearch program that Amy andResa have created in partnershipwith the University of North Caro-lina at Chapel Hill Resa and Amyencourage anyone interested tolearn more about the EssentialConversations Project atwwwessentialconversationsprojectcom
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On June 24 2015 thePublic Conflict andRestorative Justice sec-tions of the ADR Instituteof Ontario (ldquoADRIOrdquo)jointly held the liveprogram and webinarldquoTruth and ReconciliationStart a ConversationrdquoHosted by the chairs ofthe two sections respec-tively Bob Waldon andBunny Macfarlane theevent was a discussion inCircle format1 about theJune 4 2015 release ofthe Truth and Reconcilia-tion Commission ofCanadarsquos (TRC)findings on the impact ofresidential schools onAboriginal peopleThe findings are the resultof six years of the TRCrsquoswork across the countrythrough events meet-ings town halls and statementgathering from some 7000 indi-viduals who shared theirstories The final report includes 94specific recommendations toaddress the harms done andposes important questions for allCanadians to consider2
Mr Waldon began the session byexplaining that the discussion wasbeing hosted by both ADRIOsections because Canadarsquosrelationship with aboriginalpeoples involves both publicconflict and restorative prac-tices The organizersrsquo motivationwas to invite ADRIO membersand interested non-members todiscuss the TRCrsquos findings andcontribute in some way to thecommissionrsquos effort
Moderators Bob Waldon QMed and Bunny Macfarlane CMed
ldquoTruth and Reconciliation Start a Conversationrdquo
By Mary Korica
Ms Macfarlane described toattendees how the Circle formatwould work and Mr Waldon tooka moment to acknowledge thatthe meeting was being held ontraditional territory of theMississauga and Meacutetis nations MsMacfarlane posed the first TRCquestion to the group ldquoHowshould people feel about the TRCrsquosworkrdquo A number of people con-veyed strong negative emotionslike being sickened ashamedand angry about what the TRChad uncovered People spoke of
ldquoa blow to our identityas Canadians to dis-cover such blackness inour pastrdquo and ldquoa socialjustice inequity that hadgone unaddressed for fartoo longrdquo as well as insome cases personalshame at not havingdone something soonerand uncertainty aboutwhat they should donext
Often the same peoplealso expressed strongpositive feeling aboutthe TRC especiallygratitude for its work forthe courageous honestyof those who partici-pated and for thepossibility that now existsfor native and non-native cultures inCanada to build some-thing new People re-
ported feeling ldquohopeful ofpositive changerdquo ldquocurious to learnmorerdquo ldquoopennessrdquo to the TRCreport desire for ldquogreater dia-loguerdquo and ldquoencouragedrdquo andldquoeagerrdquo to act now One personpresented the model of a residen-tial school survivor who turnedshame into power by returning toher community to teach herlanguage
Ms Macfarlane then put to thegroup the TRC questions ldquoWhatdoes reconciliation look like
R D (Bob) Waldon QMed has
more than 30 yearsrsquo experience
across Canada in land
acquisition environment dispute
resolution and external relations
as a consultant and in senior
management for major projects
government and Aboriginal
matters
R D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) Waldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMed Bunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMed
Bunny is a mediator trainer and
restorative justice practitioner
She teaches conflict manage-
ment and dispute resolution at
Brock University and mediates
insurance claims at Financial
Services Commission of Ontario
(FSCO)
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Does it matter to yourdquo All of theparticipants felt that reconciliationmattered to them some becausethey felt burdened by a Canadianidentity that included the harm ofresidential schools others becauseof the opportunity to turn harm togood by developing a model ofunderstanding in Canada thatmight benefit or inspire others
Many attendees said that they didnot know what reconciliationlooks like and sometimes com-mented with a note of despair atwhat they perceived as the com-plex and long-entrenched natureof the problem But even so theyoffered ideas of reconciliationincluding treating people equallyand with equal respect as well asdeveloping a deep understandingof each other through educationand a change of attitude
Some people noted that reconcili-ation cannot be a single event oractionmdashthat it is a process Forexample one person suggestedthat reconciliation may lookdifferent depending on particular
circumstances but in all casesthere must be an ongoing polish-ing of the relationship Anotherdrew from a tenet of RestorativeJustice which requires asking thequestion ldquowhat does the victimneedrdquo She pointed out that noone can assume what the victimsneed after cultural genocide andit would be good to have anation-wide conversation wheregroups across the country askwhat are the native communitiesrsquoneeds and how can we help fulfillthem Drawing on her own experi-ence with native people anotherattendee said that reconciliationlooks like ldquohard workmdashand won-derful workrdquo She recalled theadvice she had been given by thelate Anishnawbe elder JoeSylvester to remind the group thatas with anything the way youlearn to do it is one step at a time
One person commented thatreconciliation is about bridging adivide between two parties whichrequires a number of things tohappen As a first step the victims
must be empowered so thatthey can participate fully inreconciliation and this shouldinclude restitution Also recon-ciliation must at some pointinvolve forgiveness whichrequires bringing the offenderinto a process that affords themsome dignity and promotes theirhonest apology He noted that ifthe churches and governmentinstitutions responsible for thelegacy of residential schools arevilified entirely it may triggerdistancing and hardening ratherthan re-establishing connection ldquoIfwe allow our anger and disgust todominate we risk perpetuatingthe dividerdquo he warned
Commenting that forgiveness did
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Some people noted that
reconciliation cannot be
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that it is a process
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not seem possible to him at thistime another person said the goalshould be good practices basedon good intentions which mayallow the next generation tomove reconciliation furtherSomeone followed up by sayingshe did not believe it is any-onersquos right to ask for forgive-ness that forgiveness is a giftwhich can only be offered notrequested She added that giventhe enormity of the harm done ifthe opportunity for forgivenessarises it will have to be conveyedthrough actions which are astronger communication than words
Another person expanded on the1996 report of the Royal Commis-sion on Aboriginal Peoples state-ment that ldquothere can be no peaceor harmony unless there is justicerdquoShe said that there can be nojustice without a realization ofour interdependence What istrue for Aboriginal people asone people of the medicinewheel3 is true for all of themwhen one group is weak we allare For this reason reconciliationshould matter to everybody Itshould also matter because nativepeople have great knowledge toshare with non-natives ldquoI think wewill realize that when they get
stronger we all get strongerrdquo shesaid
The final TRC question that MsMacfarlane posed to attendeeswas ldquoWhere do we go fromhererdquo A number of those presentsaw a need to educate thebroader public about the TRCand promote a more accurateunderstanding of First Nations inCanada One person com-mented that it would be unfor-tunate if the misguideddismissive view of First Nationslargely held by Canadarsquos non-natives to this point was re-placed by another simplisticview of First Nations as victimsThey emphasized the wealth ofFirst Nations practices and ideasthat could be applied topresent-day concerns like theenvironment systems of politicalorganization and decision-mak-ing and approaches to justice
1 ldquoCirclerdquo is a meeting format derived from North American First Nations practices It is sometimesknown as Talking Circle Healing Circle Peacemaking Circle Listening Circle or RestorativeJustice Circle and involves a specially chosen object being passed to each person assigningthem the opportunity to speak It can be a powerful tool to improve decision-making andstrengthen community (More information is available at httpwwwdancingtoeaglespiritsocietyorgcirclesphp)
2 The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canadarsquos findings are available at httpwwwtrccawebsitestrcinstitutionindexphpp=890
3 The medicine wheel in North American First Nations worldview conveys multiple concepts one ofwhich is that its four quadrants black red yellow and white represent the four symbolic racesmaking up the same human family (Source httpwwwtncdsboncanewresourcesABOR20Medicine20Wheelpdf)
ADRIO wishes to thank our writers for their contributions to our Newsletter
MarMarMarMarMary Koricay Koricay Koricay Koricay KoricaMary Korica MA is a freelancewriter graduate of the YorkUniversity Certificate in DisputeResolution and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Rachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel Frydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedRachel Frydman is a volunteer writerfor ADRIO She is currently workingtowards her fami ly mediat iondesignation as well as her Masters inSocial Work
Ben DrBen DrBen DrBen DrBen Drorororororyyyyy QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArbBen Drory QMed QArb is anaccident benefits arbitrator with ADRChambers and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Catherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine Kenwellis a freelance writer and a graduateof the York University Certificate andAdvanced Cert i f icate DisputeResolut ion programs She is avolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Attendees supported the idea ofpromoting ongoing dialogueabout the TRC report in the courseof their personal and professionallives when talking with friendsneighbours colleagues otherorganizations or their local Mem-bers of Parliament Suggestionsalso included promoting dia-logue between native and non-native communitiescontributing to holding govern-ments accountable for imple-menting the 94recommendations and support-ing school curriculum changeon the topic of First Nations MsMacfarlane committed to bring-ing the issues discussed duringthe meeting to the attention ofADRIOrsquos Board of Directors andMr Waldon said that the topicwould be addressed again atanother meeting of ADRIOrsquos PublicConflict Section
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ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016Webinar Recordings Available
BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL SECTIONMed-Arb The Debate Continues Date Recorded January 12 2016The ADR Institute of Canada debated thepromise and potential pitfalls of Med-Arb atits national conference in October Med-Arboffers parties the ability to obtain a definiteresolution of a particular dispute and theflexibility to pursue a mediated settlementbefore or during binding arbitration Butthere are practical and ethicalconsiderations that parties and neutralsmust consider in business disputes Ourpanel of experienced commercialpractitioners discussed some of theseissues and continued the great med-arbdebateModerator Michael Erdle CMed CArbSpeakers Stephen Morrison CMed CArbDavid McCutcheon CArb
FAMILY SECTIONThe New Family Rules
Date Recorded November 30 2015Justices Paulseth and Czutrin the SeniorFamily judges of the OCJ and SCJ andAaron Franks presented as panel membersa discussion on the new Family Rules An
open discussion and an opportunity forfeedback on the Rules followed thepresentationSpeakers Justice Paulseth Justice Czutrinand Aaron Franks
INSURANCE SECTIONldquoOntario Mandatory Mediation RatesrdquoldquoFee Simplerdquo or ldquoInadequate Feerdquo
Date Recorded September 24 2015This program was an update on the FeeAdequacy SurveySpeaker Bruce Ally PhD LLM (ADR)
ldquoInfluence to Confluence Meeting
of Mindsrdquo Date Recorded December 3 2015This section was described as focusing onexerting professional influence towardsresolutionSpeaker Richard Sadowski LLM atSadowski Resolutions Group LLP
PUBLIC CONFLICTS SECTIONPublic Conflict Learning Series Part 2 Date Recorded November 24 2015Proposals for a current public multi-partyconflict were presented by their
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Missed a section meeting that interests you ADRIO Special Interest Section meetings are available via your Member Portal free of chargeplus C Meds and Q Meds earn 2 CEE points per hour for viewing these professional development programs There are over 50recordings available including these latest additions
ldquoproponentsrdquo and discussed in groupsession The group was set to choose apreferred topic to examine in more depth atSession 3 Presenter Bob Waldon QMed
PC Learning Series Session 32 - Process
Design Case 2 (Public Conflicts Section)Date Recorded January 14 2016Moderator Bob Waldon QMed
WORKPLACE SECTIONHow to Manage Conflict in a DiverseCross-Cultural Workplace
Date Recorded September 28 2015Cultural diversity is a fact of life inworkplaces today The differences creategreat new opportunities for how people worktogether but itrsquos not always clear what thebest management strategies are Luis Ore internationally recognized expertin cross-cultural workplace conflictmanagement presented on this topic Inaddition we had a special guest SusanneSkoruppa presently working at the WorldBank to talk about her experiences inGermany with organizations such as theUnited NationsSpeakers Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa
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will work It asks each principal tocomplete at least one personalityindicator (eg the MBTI) andleads to a conversation aboutvalues It also talks about thefuture of the businessmdashscenario-planning (trying to image lsquowhat-ifsrsquo and how might they deal withX or Y) which also helps generatea dispute resolution clause
For those who would question ifthis discussion may undermine thepartnership it is probably better toaddress this at the beginningbefore there is lots of investmentand expectations than later onYou can acknowledge there is arisk to it but still say itrsquos a wisething to domdashyou have to normal-ize these conversations into some-thing thatrsquos beneficial APartnership Charter is not aboutfocusing on all the risks if things gobadly (that is typically a lawyerrsquosjob) but rather about how to setup the business to ensure thingsgo well In most cases the corpo-rationrsquos accountant and lawyerwould likely be happy to have afacilitator involved for this pur-posemdashthey are usually working forthe corporation (not the princi-pals) so they greatly want toavoid problems that could blowup the company
How much time should you spendtrying to save an unstable busi-ness before moving towards tryingto wrap it up Mr Erdle suggestedinformal processes have tendedto work best for him to help pushthe reset button and establishsustainable processes to helpgoing forward If that doesnrsquotwork and there is a crystallizeddispute then a formal mediationprocess is appropriate But MrErdle tries to ward off getting to a
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point where there is aformal Statement of ClaimRegarding different modelsfor resolving a conflictarbitration may be betterin these situations thanlitigation if you can struc-
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dential and out of the public eyeExpedited arbitration may beappropriate for valuation issueswhere principals have decided topart waysmdashthis can cut out alldiscovery processes and helpappoint a specialist in the fieldbefore whom you can put de-tailed financial documents
HappyRetirement
Lynn Bevan CMed David McNabb CMed
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Congratulations to the followingmembers on your retirement Wewish you happiness and success inthe years ahead
you have to normalize
these conversations into
something thatrsquos beneficial
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Launching in Singapore and finishing in London the GPC Series willconvene all stakeholders in dispute resolution - commercial partieschambers of commerce lawyers academics judges arbitratorsmediators policy makers government officials and others - atconferences around the world 36 cities across 26 countries are alreadyconfirmed These conferences will provoke debate on existing tools andtechniques stimulate new ideas and generate actionable data on whatcorporate and individual dispute resolution users actually need and wantboth locally and globally
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A Book Review by Colm Brannigan CMed CArb
Mediating Justice Legal Dispute Negotiations 2nd edition
By The Honourable George W Adams QC
Toronto CCH Canadian Limited 2011
ISBN 978-1-55496-321-8
525pp
This is an extremely comprehensivebook that covers theory andpractice in a well-written way onthe topic of Alternative DisputeResolution within the civil justicesystem
The author The HonourableGeorge W Adams who wasrecently the guest speaker at the2015 ADR Institute of OntariorsquosAnnual General Meeting is oneof Canadarsquos best-known media-tors The extensive depth andbreadth of his experience isobvious and provides the readerwith the opportunity to learn fromone of the best
There has been much published inthe dispute resolution field sincethe first edition of this work ap-peared in 2003 and even sincethis second edition in 2011 Atthat time it was published it wascertainly one of the most com-plete overviews of its topic inCanada This second edition canalso more than its own amongany other similar book on ADR inCanada today
As the author statesldquoThe second edition keeps thebook connected with the mostrecent interdisciplinary literatureon dispute resolution and confirmsthe template of the original textThe reader is also updated on therole of emotions in conflict resolu-tion as well as on the topics ofethics culture and online technol-ogy There are more visuals morepractice tips and more practiceroutines to help integrate theoryand practice Recent develop-ments in mediator confidentiality
are highlighted as are the evolu-tion and positioning of new mod-els of mediationrdquo
The depth and breadth of thiswork can be gauged by review-ing the table of contents It con-sists of nine comprehensivechapters each divided into sub-chapters as follows
Chapter 1
SETTLEMENT AN INTRODUCTION
1 Legal Dispute Negotiations2 Law Courts and Settlement3 The Rise of the ADR Movement4 Power Imbalances Second-
Class Justice and AdversarialLegalism
5 Conclusion
Chapter 2
NEGOTIATION
1 Negotiation Conflict andPower
2 Negotiation Strategies3 Choice of Negotiation Strategy4 Conclusion
Chapter 3
BARRIERS TO NEGOTIATING
AGREEMENTS
1 Cognitive and EmotionalBarriers
2 Trust3 Ethics in Negotiation4 Online Dispute Resolution
(ODR)5 Agents6 Multiple Parties7 Cross-Cultural and Related
Barriers8 More Tools for Overcoming
Barriers9 Conclusion
Chapter 4
LEGAL DISPUTE NEGOTATIONS
1 Why Do Lawyers Negotiate2 Determinants of Legal DisputeNegotiations3 Decision Analysis4 The Lawyer-Client Relationship5 Conclusion
Chapter 5
MEDIATION
1 What Mediation Does2 What Do Mediators Do3 The Mediation Process4 A Mediatorrsquos Preparation5 Conclusion
Chapter 6
THE ACTIVITIES OF MEDIATORS
1 Diagnosing Disputes and theBarriers to Agreements
2 Mediator Functions Activitiesand Tactics
3 Managing Rights Justice andEquity Seeking in Mediation
4 Facilitative versus Directiveand Evaluative MediationTechniques
5 When Mediation May Not BeAppropriate
6 Responding to Disruptive and
Colm Brannigan is a Chartered Mediator
and Arbitrator and can be contacted
through his website wwwmediateca or by
e-mail at colmmediateca
Reviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm Brannigan
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
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1 I must also disclose that I am member of theAdvisory Board of Modria Inc the leadingODR platform in the United States andelsewhere
2 httpwwwmediatebccomPDFs1-14-Family-MediationmdashFAQsGuidelines_Mediating-from-a-Distance-(Second-editiaspx
3 httpswwwcivilresolutionbcca4 httpwwwmorrowmediationcablog
archives08-2012
Destructive Strategies7 Pure Facilitation8 Pre-Negotiation Conferences9 Problem-Solving Workshops10 Advocacy in a Mediation
Lawyers as Co-Mediators11 Conclusion
Chapter 7
THE INSTITUTIONALIZATION
OF MEDIATION
1 Introduction2 Who Should Mediate3 Standards4 Accountability5 Confidentiality and Privilege6 Settlement Approval7 Conclusion
Chapter 8
OTHER ALTERNATIVES
1 When Mediation fails2 Choosing Alternative Processes3 Neutral Evaluation and Fact-
Finding4 Mini-Trial5 Summary Jury Trial6 Ombuds Processes7 Arbitration8 Final-Offer Selection (FOS)9 Mediation-Arbitration (Med-
Arb)10 Facilitation of Partnering
Visioning Interpersonal andinter-Group Problem-SolvingWorkshops
11 Public Policy Mediations12 Back to Mediation13 Conclusion
Chapter 9
DISPUTE RESOLUTION DESIGN
A CONCLUSION
1 Introduction2 A Framework for System Design3 Design as a Collaborative
Intervention4 Rights Interests and the Trans-
formation of Conflict5 Dispute Resolution Design
Opportunities6 Mass Tort Claims A Conflict
Resolution Design Example7 Barriers to the Systematic Use of
Mediation in Legal Disputes8 Conclusion
The book has been very skillfullyindexed in a Topical Index andalso includes a comprehensivebibliography although given therate of publication of articles andbooks about ADR any bibliogra-phy is likely to be out of date themoment it is published Many ofthe chapters can stand alone asextremely helpful overviews ofeach topic covered
I have a particular interest inOnline Dispute Resolution (ODR)and the authorrsquos coverage is for itstime a comprehensive overview1
Now in 2015 we have the BC longdistance project that was men-tioned in the book mentionedproducing the second edition ofMediating from a Distance whichis a set of guidelines for onlinefamily mediation2 We also nowhave the BC Civil ResolutionsTribunal which effectivelyreplaces Small Claims Courtand also deals with condo-minium disputes3 In Quebecthere is an online Small ClaimsCourt pilot so there is a lothappening in this area and ADRprofessionals and lawyers alikeneed to be aware of the chang-ing ODR landscape and tech-nologyrsquos potential and actualimpact on what we do
The section on advocacy is ex-tremely well done and outlines anarea where much work is neededADR professionals have not donea good job explaining the differ-ence between advocacy in courtor arbitration as compared toadvocacy in mediation to lawyersPerhaps this is part of the reasonwe see a decline in the use of thejoint session in mediation In anyevent the way it is dealt with in this
book will be helpful to mediatorsand counsel alike
The book clearly shows howfacilitative mediation is not apassive process which seems tobe forgotten in the rush towardsevaluative mediation
In an earlier review on his websiteBernard Morrow another wellknown ADR practitioner com-
mented that if there was some-thing missing from this book it wasthe lack of ldquoreal liferdquo stories4 Iagree with this comment andhope that the next edition con-tains more from the authorrsquos ownexperience
It is difficult to do justice to thescope of this work in a shortreview The book is lengthy butthe reward for reading it is adetailed understanding of legaldispute resolution in a way that islikely to improve your practicewhether you are a lawyer mediatorother dispute resolution practitioner
If the question is whether ADR andespecially mediation adds valuein legal disputes this bookanswers with a resoundingldquoyesrdquo It can be used as text-book for ADR courses or as amainstay of a practitionerrsquoslibrary It has not been recognizedto the extent it should be by theADR community
If the question is whether ADR and especially
mediation adds value in legal disputes this book
answers with a resounding ldquoyesrdquo
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Luis Oreacute is an internationally rec-
ognized expert in consensus
bu i ld ing and c ross-cu l tu ra l
workp lace conf l ic t manage-
ment He has a dispute resolu-
t ion and workplace consulting
practice in Lima Peru and is pres-
ently Latin Americas Director of
Workplace Fairness Institute
Luis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E Oreacute Susanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne Skoruppa
The ADR Institute ofOntario (ADRIO) wasexcited for a return ofthe topic of workplaceconflict to a SpecialInterest Section meetingheld at the ADRIOoffice on September 282015 This event pro-vided a unique per-spective on the subjecthowever as its panelconsisted of interna-tional guests Luis Oreand Susanne SkoruppaThrough personal anec-dotes these two indi-viduals informativelycompared the opera-tion of workplaces inNorth America andworldwide
Luis Ore is an interna-tionally recognizedexpert in cross-culturalworkplace conflictmanagement and consensusbuilding He has a workplaceconsulting practice in Lima Peruand is presently LatinAmericarsquos Director of WorkplaceFairness Institute Luis began hispresentation with a story that isdepictive of the corporate culturein his home country of Peru Thestory describes the environment ofa business meeting there Firstlyeach businessperson was ldquolaterdquoto the meeting according to thetime as read on the clock Al-though this seems like an unques-tionable faux-pas it was not evenacknowledged by the meetingrsquosattendees The meeting beganwith introductions and small-talkbetween the attendees and dueto the time spent on these theagenda of the meeting did not
By Rachel Frydman BHSc QMed
Guest Speakers Luis E Oreacute and Susanne Skoruppa
ldquoHow to Manage Conflict in a DiverseCross-Cultural Workplacerdquo
get completed In fact the struc-ture of the meeting did not followa proposed agenda whatsoeverThe flow of the conversationcould be viewed as erraticInstead of a linear processionthrough the agenda topics theconversation jumped from topicto topic in an unplanned arrange-ment (a circular approach) Thisportrayal of an everyday businessmeeting in Peru can be com-pared to a similar meeting thatwould occur in North AmericaThe main focus of this meeting isthe content with specific empha-sis on completing the plannedagenda in a linear approachTime and efficiency are valued ata business meeting in NorthAmerica and thus it is expectedfor attendees to be on time and
to remain concentratedon the issues at handLuis summed up thedifferences betweenthese two scenarios bylooking the function oftime in both cultures ForPeruvians and many inLatin America ldquotime ispeople and relation-shipsrdquo while in NorthAmerica ldquotime ismoneyrdquo
Luis also used the con-cept of power relation-ships to illustratecross-cultural differ-ences between SouthAmerica and NorthAmerica At an automo-tive factory in KentuckyUS Luis was enlisted toaid in a communicationissue between non-English speaking workersand their Supervisors
There were reports of racism andmistreatment from the workersLuis strategically approached theSupervisor understanding whatculturally he would value andthus what logic would resonatewith him Luis told this Supervisorthat it would be in his best interestto stop mistreating the automo-tive plant workers because theirproductivity would increase as aresult and he would look goodfacing his own bosses The Super-visor was able to appreciate thisreasoning because Luis spoke toone of his culturally engrainedpriorities Had the same situationoccurred at a factory run by aSouth American individual Luismay have decided to change hisapproach to managing theconflict The South American
Skoruppa is a consultant and
trainer certified in negotiation and
mediation with more than ten years
of experience working with inter-
national and national organizations
at the nexus of law psychology
management and research
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Supervisor may be more recep-tive to stopping his behaviourfor reasons other than personalbenefits Luis may have tried tomake this Supervisor realize hispoor conduct from a socialconscience perspective
Like Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa isin an ideal position to provideinformation on cross-culturaldifferences in the workplace OfGerman decent she works in thecountry as an intercultural trainerfor organizations that require aidin developing positive relation-ships with their internationalpartners This is a necessary re-source for these organizations asGermany is still a relatively ho-mogenous country withworkplaces often consisting ofworkers belonging to a singlesimilar culture Thus these workersbenefit from relevant training tobe able to better interact interna-tionally with people from differentcultural backgrounds Susannereferred to intercultural theoriesthat distinguish cultures based onvarious factors including commu-nication patterns and dealingwith conflict situations amongothers For example low-contextcultures use a direct style ofcommunication whereas high-
context cultures convey messagesin a much less direct way Interest-ingly the large majority of theworldrsquos cultures are consideredhigh context While it can be seenthat conflict has the potential toarise in both contexts the meth-ods of solving the conflict actsas the differential In Germanynon-adversarial methods ofworkplace conflict resolutionspecifically ADR and mediationare still less integrated on a largerbasis than in Canada
Professional administration is available from ADRIC
The new ADRIC Arbitration Rules continue to offer the option of having ADRIC administerthe partiesrsquo arbitration for them Under this option ADRIC supports the parties byattending to many of the logistics involved in running an arbitration
The fees for this service are modest and the parties continue to control their proceeding
The ADR Institute of Canadas new Arbitration Rules cameinto effect December 1 2014 These rules establish clearmodern and common-sense procedures under whicheffective arbitrations can be conducted
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The SIS meeting concluded withanother disheartening thoughtBoth Luis and Susanne wereasked to speak about a per-sonal experience with a goodefficient functional workingworkplace conflict manage-ment system Neither of themcould provide a response to thisquestion The reality is that thesesystems are hard to come byand that this is an area of ADRthat requires much more devel-opment
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DrDrDrDrDr Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix is an author corporate speaker consultant facilitator
and coach specializing in life transition issues of aging retirement and
caregiving She has an extensive background working with older adults
and their caregiving families Dr Amy is the Co-founder of the Essential
Conversations Project Inc an organization that trains Professional
Facilitators to guide families with the conversations they often struggle
having during life events and transitions that occur in midlife and
beyond
Amy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSW PhD PhD PhD PhD PhD Resa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSW
Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen has been in the field of mediation providing services
and programs for clients in public and private sectors for more than
35 years Her mediation practice has focused on family law workplace
issues and now elder and family conflicts Resa designed the Elder
Mediation Training Program (EMTP) the first of its kind in Canada and
provides Elder Mediation workshops She is the Co-Founder of the
Essential Conversations Projectreg
On May 4 2015 theElder Section of theADR Institute of Ontario(ldquoADRIOrdquo) held a liveprogram and webinaron the ldquoEssential Con-versations Projectrdquo withspeakers Resa S EisenMSW RSW and Dr AmyDrsquoAprix Drawing heav-ily from their many yearsof professional experi-ence spanning thefields of elder caresocial work and media-tion Resa and Amyintroduced the onsiteand online audience tothis initiative they arespearheading TheEssential ConversationsProject charts a wayforward for the olderadult and herhis familywho are facing lifetransitions in mid-lifeand beyond
Amy described ldquoEssen-tial Conversationsrdquo asldquotalking to the mostimportant people in ourlives about the mostimportant things in ourlivesrdquo The speakers listed types ofsituations that can be helped byan Essential Conversation end-of-life care for loved ones someonehaving to ldquohang up the car keysrdquobecause of diminished capaci-ties or move to a nursing home orout of the family home succes-sion planning within the familyintergenerational wealth transferand wills and powers of attorney
Notably such issues often do notarise one at a time And each
ldquoEssential Conversations ProjectregA Prevention Movement in the Aging SpacerdquoGuest Speakers Amy DrsquoAprix MSW and Resa Eisen MSW
By Mary Korica
involves change whether it bedeveloping a plan to address thesituation coordinating informa-tion exchange and decision-making amongst the partiesinvolved or relinquishing somedegree of freedom (true not justfor ailing older adults but also foranyone taking on responsibility forpart of their care) Resa and Amyshared stories of families brokenup by these types of life transi-tions sometimes for generations
When facing suchsituations they saidmost families are notable to have con-structive conversationson their own With thehelp of an EssentialConversationsFacilitator success ismuch more likely
The work of afacilitator is differentfrom that of a media-tor in a number ofways said the speak-ers For one thefacilitator casts a widenet seeking to includeeveryone who canimpact decision-making and planningfamily friends and theformal support systemThis is done out ofrecognition that thetransition impactseveryone in the familyand support networknot just the older adultat its centre Anotherreason for such aninclusive approach isexperiencemdashhaving
everyonersquos voice heard makes abig difference Difficult life transi-tions that impact complex systemsof relationships have a tendencyto generate misunderstandingsand resurrect old wounds evenfrom childhood And every me-diator knows that even the bestagreement or consensus can beundermined at the last minute byan uncooperative party As Resanoted ldquoso much of what peopledo with the family and client in
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these situations tends to be prag-matic but the situations are somuch more than pragmatic mdashtypically unaddressed emotionalconcerns can create impassesrdquo
To have the best chance ata sustainable solutionfacilitators turn the stand-ard mediation model onits head spending thegreat majority of theirtime preparing theground before any meet-ing of the parties Thisinvolves a systematicprocess to hear from andempower everyone in-volved through individualmeetings Whether inperson or by phone or Skypewhen distance requires it theindividual meetings allow peo-ple to say things they wouldhold back in a group settingand also to experience a differ-ent way of being heard mdash some-thing which often leads to achange in perspective for the
individual and in turn allowschange to happen when theparties are brought together Thereis much more moving back andforth between joint and individual
sessions as well as more attentionto slowing down the process sothat participants have time toprocess developments
Resa and Amy emphasized thatthe facilitatorrsquos role is tostrengthen all the people in theconversation As Resa noted ldquowe
know when people come into asituation that is not resolved theycan be confused disorienteddisorganized or unclear So in theprocess of the conversation what
we really want to do ismove everybody espe-cially the older person to afeeling of more confi-dence more clarity morecertainty and moretrustrdquo She said there areways of communicationthat can often ensure evenpeople with dementia areunderstood and theirfeelings are taken intoaccount
The process is very transpar-ent and the parties know that thefacilitator will delve into any issuethat is important to a resolutionincluding difficult ones While therole of the facilitator is to be aneutral third party who construc-tively steers the conversationguiding the parties to truly hearthe meaning behind each otherrsquos
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Difficult life transitions that
impact complex systems of
relationships have a tendency
to generate misunderstandings
and resurrect old wounds even
from childhood
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words and imagine solutions itcan also be very practical Thefacilitator may help the familydecide who will take on whatresponsibilities in the care of theolder adult and with the con-sent of the parties may play acoordinating role
Medical practitioners and othersfrom the formal care system areoften very willing to be part of theconversation They frequently runinto family disputes at acutestages of care They recognizethe value of feeding into a con-versation that will allow them tovoice their ideas and concerns tothe family contribute to solutionsand prevent obstructions topatient care Amy also notedthat at a time when the formalsupport system is strapped forresources Essential Conversationsoften allow the substantial infor-mal resources in the family to bemaximally tapped
The results of Essential Conversa-tions can be impressive As Amynoted when multiple people withvarying perspectives hear all theimportant information at thesame time it shifts the situationOnce expectations are clarifiedand differences in values andviewpoints have been airedparties often generate their owncreative solutions and makeoffers to try to meet each oth-errsquos needs demonstrating sur-prising generosity The resolutionsat times involve a new way ofbeing a familymdashit may not neces-sarily be closer but can potentiallybe more authentic As Resa saidldquoThey may not come out with theclosest of relationships but theyrsquollbe much more confident aboutwhat they can expect from each
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otherrdquo Parties themselves haveacknowledged how much theyhave benefitted saying things likeldquowe never could have done thisourselvesrdquo
Through their presentation of theEssential Conversations Projectand through candid examplesfrom their own lives Resa andAmy delivered reassurance thatthere is a better way for familiesand professionals to handledifficult life transitions of lovedones and clients They have
The resolutions at times involve a new way of
being a familymdashit may not necessarily be closer
but can potentially be more authentic
created the Essential Conversa-tions Designated Facilitatortraining program NorthAmerica-wide and they areestablishing a community ofldquoEssential Partnersrdquo namelyprofessionals who come intocontact with aging familiesthrough their work and whowould benefit from the servicesof the Essential ConversationsProject The Project will also beparticipating in the ongoingresearch program that Amy andResa have created in partnershipwith the University of North Caro-lina at Chapel Hill Resa and Amyencourage anyone interested tolearn more about the EssentialConversations Project atwwwessentialconversationsprojectcom
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On June 24 2015 thePublic Conflict andRestorative Justice sec-tions of the ADR Instituteof Ontario (ldquoADRIOrdquo)jointly held the liveprogram and webinarldquoTruth and ReconciliationStart a ConversationrdquoHosted by the chairs ofthe two sections respec-tively Bob Waldon andBunny Macfarlane theevent was a discussion inCircle format1 about theJune 4 2015 release ofthe Truth and Reconcilia-tion Commission ofCanadarsquos (TRC)findings on the impact ofresidential schools onAboriginal peopleThe findings are the resultof six years of the TRCrsquoswork across the countrythrough events meet-ings town halls and statementgathering from some 7000 indi-viduals who shared theirstories The final report includes 94specific recommendations toaddress the harms done andposes important questions for allCanadians to consider2
Mr Waldon began the session byexplaining that the discussion wasbeing hosted by both ADRIOsections because Canadarsquosrelationship with aboriginalpeoples involves both publicconflict and restorative prac-tices The organizersrsquo motivationwas to invite ADRIO membersand interested non-members todiscuss the TRCrsquos findings andcontribute in some way to thecommissionrsquos effort
Moderators Bob Waldon QMed and Bunny Macfarlane CMed
ldquoTruth and Reconciliation Start a Conversationrdquo
By Mary Korica
Ms Macfarlane described toattendees how the Circle formatwould work and Mr Waldon tooka moment to acknowledge thatthe meeting was being held ontraditional territory of theMississauga and Meacutetis nations MsMacfarlane posed the first TRCquestion to the group ldquoHowshould people feel about the TRCrsquosworkrdquo A number of people con-veyed strong negative emotionslike being sickened ashamedand angry about what the TRChad uncovered People spoke of
ldquoa blow to our identityas Canadians to dis-cover such blackness inour pastrdquo and ldquoa socialjustice inequity that hadgone unaddressed for fartoo longrdquo as well as insome cases personalshame at not havingdone something soonerand uncertainty aboutwhat they should donext
Often the same peoplealso expressed strongpositive feeling aboutthe TRC especiallygratitude for its work forthe courageous honestyof those who partici-pated and for thepossibility that now existsfor native and non-native cultures inCanada to build some-thing new People re-
ported feeling ldquohopeful ofpositive changerdquo ldquocurious to learnmorerdquo ldquoopennessrdquo to the TRCreport desire for ldquogreater dia-loguerdquo and ldquoencouragedrdquo andldquoeagerrdquo to act now One personpresented the model of a residen-tial school survivor who turnedshame into power by returning toher community to teach herlanguage
Ms Macfarlane then put to thegroup the TRC questions ldquoWhatdoes reconciliation look like
R D (Bob) Waldon QMed has
more than 30 yearsrsquo experience
across Canada in land
acquisition environment dispute
resolution and external relations
as a consultant and in senior
management for major projects
government and Aboriginal
matters
R D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) Waldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMed Bunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMed
Bunny is a mediator trainer and
restorative justice practitioner
She teaches conflict manage-
ment and dispute resolution at
Brock University and mediates
insurance claims at Financial
Services Commission of Ontario
(FSCO)
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Does it matter to yourdquo All of theparticipants felt that reconciliationmattered to them some becausethey felt burdened by a Canadianidentity that included the harm ofresidential schools others becauseof the opportunity to turn harm togood by developing a model ofunderstanding in Canada thatmight benefit or inspire others
Many attendees said that they didnot know what reconciliationlooks like and sometimes com-mented with a note of despair atwhat they perceived as the com-plex and long-entrenched natureof the problem But even so theyoffered ideas of reconciliationincluding treating people equallyand with equal respect as well asdeveloping a deep understandingof each other through educationand a change of attitude
Some people noted that reconcili-ation cannot be a single event oractionmdashthat it is a process Forexample one person suggestedthat reconciliation may lookdifferent depending on particular
circumstances but in all casesthere must be an ongoing polish-ing of the relationship Anotherdrew from a tenet of RestorativeJustice which requires asking thequestion ldquowhat does the victimneedrdquo She pointed out that noone can assume what the victimsneed after cultural genocide andit would be good to have anation-wide conversation wheregroups across the country askwhat are the native communitiesrsquoneeds and how can we help fulfillthem Drawing on her own experi-ence with native people anotherattendee said that reconciliationlooks like ldquohard workmdashand won-derful workrdquo She recalled theadvice she had been given by thelate Anishnawbe elder JoeSylvester to remind the group thatas with anything the way youlearn to do it is one step at a time
One person commented thatreconciliation is about bridging adivide between two parties whichrequires a number of things tohappen As a first step the victims
must be empowered so thatthey can participate fully inreconciliation and this shouldinclude restitution Also recon-ciliation must at some pointinvolve forgiveness whichrequires bringing the offenderinto a process that affords themsome dignity and promotes theirhonest apology He noted that ifthe churches and governmentinstitutions responsible for thelegacy of residential schools arevilified entirely it may triggerdistancing and hardening ratherthan re-establishing connection ldquoIfwe allow our anger and disgust todominate we risk perpetuatingthe dividerdquo he warned
Commenting that forgiveness did
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not seem possible to him at thistime another person said the goalshould be good practices basedon good intentions which mayallow the next generation tomove reconciliation furtherSomeone followed up by sayingshe did not believe it is any-onersquos right to ask for forgive-ness that forgiveness is a giftwhich can only be offered notrequested She added that giventhe enormity of the harm done ifthe opportunity for forgivenessarises it will have to be conveyedthrough actions which are astronger communication than words
Another person expanded on the1996 report of the Royal Commis-sion on Aboriginal Peoples state-ment that ldquothere can be no peaceor harmony unless there is justicerdquoShe said that there can be nojustice without a realization ofour interdependence What istrue for Aboriginal people asone people of the medicinewheel3 is true for all of themwhen one group is weak we allare For this reason reconciliationshould matter to everybody Itshould also matter because nativepeople have great knowledge toshare with non-natives ldquoI think wewill realize that when they get
stronger we all get strongerrdquo shesaid
The final TRC question that MsMacfarlane posed to attendeeswas ldquoWhere do we go fromhererdquo A number of those presentsaw a need to educate thebroader public about the TRCand promote a more accurateunderstanding of First Nations inCanada One person com-mented that it would be unfor-tunate if the misguideddismissive view of First Nationslargely held by Canadarsquos non-natives to this point was re-placed by another simplisticview of First Nations as victimsThey emphasized the wealth ofFirst Nations practices and ideasthat could be applied topresent-day concerns like theenvironment systems of politicalorganization and decision-mak-ing and approaches to justice
1 ldquoCirclerdquo is a meeting format derived from North American First Nations practices It is sometimesknown as Talking Circle Healing Circle Peacemaking Circle Listening Circle or RestorativeJustice Circle and involves a specially chosen object being passed to each person assigningthem the opportunity to speak It can be a powerful tool to improve decision-making andstrengthen community (More information is available at httpwwwdancingtoeaglespiritsocietyorgcirclesphp)
2 The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canadarsquos findings are available at httpwwwtrccawebsitestrcinstitutionindexphpp=890
3 The medicine wheel in North American First Nations worldview conveys multiple concepts one ofwhich is that its four quadrants black red yellow and white represent the four symbolic racesmaking up the same human family (Source httpwwwtncdsboncanewresourcesABOR20Medicine20Wheelpdf)
ADRIO wishes to thank our writers for their contributions to our Newsletter
MarMarMarMarMary Koricay Koricay Koricay Koricay KoricaMary Korica MA is a freelancewriter graduate of the YorkUniversity Certificate in DisputeResolution and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Rachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel Frydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedRachel Frydman is a volunteer writerfor ADRIO She is currently workingtowards her fami ly mediat iondesignation as well as her Masters inSocial Work
Ben DrBen DrBen DrBen DrBen Drorororororyyyyy QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArbBen Drory QMed QArb is anaccident benefits arbitrator with ADRChambers and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Catherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine Kenwellis a freelance writer and a graduateof the York University Certificate andAdvanced Cert i f icate DisputeResolut ion programs She is avolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Attendees supported the idea ofpromoting ongoing dialogueabout the TRC report in the courseof their personal and professionallives when talking with friendsneighbours colleagues otherorganizations or their local Mem-bers of Parliament Suggestionsalso included promoting dia-logue between native and non-native communitiescontributing to holding govern-ments accountable for imple-menting the 94recommendations and support-ing school curriculum changeon the topic of First Nations MsMacfarlane committed to bring-ing the issues discussed duringthe meeting to the attention ofADRIOrsquos Board of Directors andMr Waldon said that the topicwould be addressed again atanother meeting of ADRIOrsquos PublicConflict Section
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ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016Webinar Recordings Available
BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL SECTIONMed-Arb The Debate Continues Date Recorded January 12 2016The ADR Institute of Canada debated thepromise and potential pitfalls of Med-Arb atits national conference in October Med-Arboffers parties the ability to obtain a definiteresolution of a particular dispute and theflexibility to pursue a mediated settlementbefore or during binding arbitration Butthere are practical and ethicalconsiderations that parties and neutralsmust consider in business disputes Ourpanel of experienced commercialpractitioners discussed some of theseissues and continued the great med-arbdebateModerator Michael Erdle CMed CArbSpeakers Stephen Morrison CMed CArbDavid McCutcheon CArb
FAMILY SECTIONThe New Family Rules
Date Recorded November 30 2015Justices Paulseth and Czutrin the SeniorFamily judges of the OCJ and SCJ andAaron Franks presented as panel membersa discussion on the new Family Rules An
open discussion and an opportunity forfeedback on the Rules followed thepresentationSpeakers Justice Paulseth Justice Czutrinand Aaron Franks
INSURANCE SECTIONldquoOntario Mandatory Mediation RatesrdquoldquoFee Simplerdquo or ldquoInadequate Feerdquo
Date Recorded September 24 2015This program was an update on the FeeAdequacy SurveySpeaker Bruce Ally PhD LLM (ADR)
ldquoInfluence to Confluence Meeting
of Mindsrdquo Date Recorded December 3 2015This section was described as focusing onexerting professional influence towardsresolutionSpeaker Richard Sadowski LLM atSadowski Resolutions Group LLP
PUBLIC CONFLICTS SECTIONPublic Conflict Learning Series Part 2 Date Recorded November 24 2015Proposals for a current public multi-partyconflict were presented by their
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Missed a section meeting that interests you ADRIO Special Interest Section meetings are available via your Member Portal free of chargeplus C Meds and Q Meds earn 2 CEE points per hour for viewing these professional development programs There are over 50recordings available including these latest additions
ldquoproponentsrdquo and discussed in groupsession The group was set to choose apreferred topic to examine in more depth atSession 3 Presenter Bob Waldon QMed
PC Learning Series Session 32 - Process
Design Case 2 (Public Conflicts Section)Date Recorded January 14 2016Moderator Bob Waldon QMed
WORKPLACE SECTIONHow to Manage Conflict in a DiverseCross-Cultural Workplace
Date Recorded September 28 2015Cultural diversity is a fact of life inworkplaces today The differences creategreat new opportunities for how people worktogether but itrsquos not always clear what thebest management strategies are Luis Ore internationally recognized expertin cross-cultural workplace conflictmanagement presented on this topic Inaddition we had a special guest SusanneSkoruppa presently working at the WorldBank to talk about her experiences inGermany with organizations such as theUnited NationsSpeakers Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa
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Congratulations to the following Memberson receipt of their designations
The Chartered Mediator (CMed) and Chartered Arbitrator (CArb) are senior designations These aswell as the Qualified Mediator (QMed) and Qualified Arbitrator (QArb) are Canadas only generalistdesignations for practicing mediators and arbitrators They demonstrate the members specific credentialseducation and expertise Recognized and respected across Canada and internationally they allow theholder to convey their superior level of experience and skill Clients and referring professionals can feelconfident knowing that ADR practitioners holding an ADR Institute of Canada designation have had theireducation and performance reviewed assessed and verified by a team of senior and highly respectedpractitioners
For more information and application criteria visit httpadrcanadacaresourcesdesignationcfm
Do you have your designation yet
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- Presidents Message
- Upcoming Events amp Courses
- So what are we talking about today
- The Fee is Past its Sell-by (or Stale-by) Date
- Preventing and Resolving Business Partnership amp Shareholder Conflict
- ADRIC 2016 Annual National Conference
- How to Manage Conflict in a Diverse Cross-Cultural Workplace
- Essential Conversations Projectreg A Prevention Movement in the Aging Space
- Truth and Reconciliation Start a Conversation
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Each Fall ADRIC presents our AGM and Annual National Conferenceincluding two full days of substantive learning with over 40 stimulatingsessions in specialized streams such as Commercial Mediation WorkplaceFamily Special Interest etc Conference topics reflect current interests andissues across Canada and internationally with special keynote addresses bysome of the leading experts in the field
This event is by far the best venue to network with prospective clients andreferral sources and develop strategic relationships that will help you nowand into the future
Position yourself and build relationships with national and internationalindustry leaders including in-house counsel arbitrators mediatorslawyers and the most sophisticated consumers of arbitration andmediation services
Mark your calendars and save the dates October 12-14 2016Ritz-Carlton Toronto
FULL-DAY PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 12
OCTOBER 12-14 2016 TORONTO
The Global Pound Conference (GPC) Series 2016-17 will facilitate thedevelopment of 21st century commercial and civil dispute resolution toolsat domestic regional and international levels
Launching in Singapore and finishing in London the GPC Series willconvene all stakeholders in dispute resolution - commercial partieschambers of commerce lawyers academics judges arbitratorsmediators policy makers government officials and others - atconferences around the world 36 cities across 26 countries are alreadyconfirmed These conferences will provoke debate on existing tools andtechniques stimulate new ideas and generate actionable data on whatcorporate and individual dispute resolution users actually need and wantboth locally and globally
Be part of the Global Pound Conference Series and help shape the future ofdispute resolution
PLUS ADRIC IS PLAYING A KEY ROLE IN HOSTING THE CANADIANEDITION OF THE IMI GLOBAL POUND CONFERENCE SERIES 2016-2017
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ADRIC 2016 ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCECANADArsquoS LARGEST MOST PRESTIGIOUS AND MOST IMPORTANT ADR EVENTtrade
P L AN T O AT T E N D P L A N T O S P O N S O R
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A Book Review by Colm Brannigan CMed CArb
Mediating Justice Legal Dispute Negotiations 2nd edition
By The Honourable George W Adams QC
Toronto CCH Canadian Limited 2011
ISBN 978-1-55496-321-8
525pp
This is an extremely comprehensivebook that covers theory andpractice in a well-written way onthe topic of Alternative DisputeResolution within the civil justicesystem
The author The HonourableGeorge W Adams who wasrecently the guest speaker at the2015 ADR Institute of OntariorsquosAnnual General Meeting is oneof Canadarsquos best-known media-tors The extensive depth andbreadth of his experience isobvious and provides the readerwith the opportunity to learn fromone of the best
There has been much published inthe dispute resolution field sincethe first edition of this work ap-peared in 2003 and even sincethis second edition in 2011 Atthat time it was published it wascertainly one of the most com-plete overviews of its topic inCanada This second edition canalso more than its own amongany other similar book on ADR inCanada today
As the author statesldquoThe second edition keeps thebook connected with the mostrecent interdisciplinary literatureon dispute resolution and confirmsthe template of the original textThe reader is also updated on therole of emotions in conflict resolu-tion as well as on the topics ofethics culture and online technol-ogy There are more visuals morepractice tips and more practiceroutines to help integrate theoryand practice Recent develop-ments in mediator confidentiality
are highlighted as are the evolu-tion and positioning of new mod-els of mediationrdquo
The depth and breadth of thiswork can be gauged by review-ing the table of contents It con-sists of nine comprehensivechapters each divided into sub-chapters as follows
Chapter 1
SETTLEMENT AN INTRODUCTION
1 Legal Dispute Negotiations2 Law Courts and Settlement3 The Rise of the ADR Movement4 Power Imbalances Second-
Class Justice and AdversarialLegalism
5 Conclusion
Chapter 2
NEGOTIATION
1 Negotiation Conflict andPower
2 Negotiation Strategies3 Choice of Negotiation Strategy4 Conclusion
Chapter 3
BARRIERS TO NEGOTIATING
AGREEMENTS
1 Cognitive and EmotionalBarriers
2 Trust3 Ethics in Negotiation4 Online Dispute Resolution
(ODR)5 Agents6 Multiple Parties7 Cross-Cultural and Related
Barriers8 More Tools for Overcoming
Barriers9 Conclusion
Chapter 4
LEGAL DISPUTE NEGOTATIONS
1 Why Do Lawyers Negotiate2 Determinants of Legal DisputeNegotiations3 Decision Analysis4 The Lawyer-Client Relationship5 Conclusion
Chapter 5
MEDIATION
1 What Mediation Does2 What Do Mediators Do3 The Mediation Process4 A Mediatorrsquos Preparation5 Conclusion
Chapter 6
THE ACTIVITIES OF MEDIATORS
1 Diagnosing Disputes and theBarriers to Agreements
2 Mediator Functions Activitiesand Tactics
3 Managing Rights Justice andEquity Seeking in Mediation
4 Facilitative versus Directiveand Evaluative MediationTechniques
5 When Mediation May Not BeAppropriate
6 Responding to Disruptive and
Colm Brannigan is a Chartered Mediator
and Arbitrator and can be contacted
through his website wwwmediateca or by
e-mail at colmmediateca
Reviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm Brannigan
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
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1 I must also disclose that I am member of theAdvisory Board of Modria Inc the leadingODR platform in the United States andelsewhere
2 httpwwwmediatebccomPDFs1-14-Family-MediationmdashFAQsGuidelines_Mediating-from-a-Distance-(Second-editiaspx
3 httpswwwcivilresolutionbcca4 httpwwwmorrowmediationcablog
archives08-2012
Destructive Strategies7 Pure Facilitation8 Pre-Negotiation Conferences9 Problem-Solving Workshops10 Advocacy in a Mediation
Lawyers as Co-Mediators11 Conclusion
Chapter 7
THE INSTITUTIONALIZATION
OF MEDIATION
1 Introduction2 Who Should Mediate3 Standards4 Accountability5 Confidentiality and Privilege6 Settlement Approval7 Conclusion
Chapter 8
OTHER ALTERNATIVES
1 When Mediation fails2 Choosing Alternative Processes3 Neutral Evaluation and Fact-
Finding4 Mini-Trial5 Summary Jury Trial6 Ombuds Processes7 Arbitration8 Final-Offer Selection (FOS)9 Mediation-Arbitration (Med-
Arb)10 Facilitation of Partnering
Visioning Interpersonal andinter-Group Problem-SolvingWorkshops
11 Public Policy Mediations12 Back to Mediation13 Conclusion
Chapter 9
DISPUTE RESOLUTION DESIGN
A CONCLUSION
1 Introduction2 A Framework for System Design3 Design as a Collaborative
Intervention4 Rights Interests and the Trans-
formation of Conflict5 Dispute Resolution Design
Opportunities6 Mass Tort Claims A Conflict
Resolution Design Example7 Barriers to the Systematic Use of
Mediation in Legal Disputes8 Conclusion
The book has been very skillfullyindexed in a Topical Index andalso includes a comprehensivebibliography although given therate of publication of articles andbooks about ADR any bibliogra-phy is likely to be out of date themoment it is published Many ofthe chapters can stand alone asextremely helpful overviews ofeach topic covered
I have a particular interest inOnline Dispute Resolution (ODR)and the authorrsquos coverage is for itstime a comprehensive overview1
Now in 2015 we have the BC longdistance project that was men-tioned in the book mentionedproducing the second edition ofMediating from a Distance whichis a set of guidelines for onlinefamily mediation2 We also nowhave the BC Civil ResolutionsTribunal which effectivelyreplaces Small Claims Courtand also deals with condo-minium disputes3 In Quebecthere is an online Small ClaimsCourt pilot so there is a lothappening in this area and ADRprofessionals and lawyers alikeneed to be aware of the chang-ing ODR landscape and tech-nologyrsquos potential and actualimpact on what we do
The section on advocacy is ex-tremely well done and outlines anarea where much work is neededADR professionals have not donea good job explaining the differ-ence between advocacy in courtor arbitration as compared toadvocacy in mediation to lawyersPerhaps this is part of the reasonwe see a decline in the use of thejoint session in mediation In anyevent the way it is dealt with in this
book will be helpful to mediatorsand counsel alike
The book clearly shows howfacilitative mediation is not apassive process which seems tobe forgotten in the rush towardsevaluative mediation
In an earlier review on his websiteBernard Morrow another wellknown ADR practitioner com-
mented that if there was some-thing missing from this book it wasthe lack of ldquoreal liferdquo stories4 Iagree with this comment andhope that the next edition con-tains more from the authorrsquos ownexperience
It is difficult to do justice to thescope of this work in a shortreview The book is lengthy butthe reward for reading it is adetailed understanding of legaldispute resolution in a way that islikely to improve your practicewhether you are a lawyer mediatorother dispute resolution practitioner
If the question is whether ADR andespecially mediation adds valuein legal disputes this bookanswers with a resoundingldquoyesrdquo It can be used as text-book for ADR courses or as amainstay of a practitionerrsquoslibrary It has not been recognizedto the extent it should be by theADR community
If the question is whether ADR and especially
mediation adds value in legal disputes this book
answers with a resounding ldquoyesrdquo
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Luis Oreacute is an internationally rec-
ognized expert in consensus
bu i ld ing and c ross-cu l tu ra l
workp lace conf l ic t manage-
ment He has a dispute resolu-
t ion and workplace consulting
practice in Lima Peru and is pres-
ently Latin Americas Director of
Workplace Fairness Institute
Luis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E Oreacute Susanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne Skoruppa
The ADR Institute ofOntario (ADRIO) wasexcited for a return ofthe topic of workplaceconflict to a SpecialInterest Section meetingheld at the ADRIOoffice on September 282015 This event pro-vided a unique per-spective on the subjecthowever as its panelconsisted of interna-tional guests Luis Oreand Susanne SkoruppaThrough personal anec-dotes these two indi-viduals informativelycompared the opera-tion of workplaces inNorth America andworldwide
Luis Ore is an interna-tionally recognizedexpert in cross-culturalworkplace conflictmanagement and consensusbuilding He has a workplaceconsulting practice in Lima Peruand is presently LatinAmericarsquos Director of WorkplaceFairness Institute Luis began hispresentation with a story that isdepictive of the corporate culturein his home country of Peru Thestory describes the environment ofa business meeting there Firstlyeach businessperson was ldquolaterdquoto the meeting according to thetime as read on the clock Al-though this seems like an unques-tionable faux-pas it was not evenacknowledged by the meetingrsquosattendees The meeting beganwith introductions and small-talkbetween the attendees and dueto the time spent on these theagenda of the meeting did not
By Rachel Frydman BHSc QMed
Guest Speakers Luis E Oreacute and Susanne Skoruppa
ldquoHow to Manage Conflict in a DiverseCross-Cultural Workplacerdquo
get completed In fact the struc-ture of the meeting did not followa proposed agenda whatsoeverThe flow of the conversationcould be viewed as erraticInstead of a linear processionthrough the agenda topics theconversation jumped from topicto topic in an unplanned arrange-ment (a circular approach) Thisportrayal of an everyday businessmeeting in Peru can be com-pared to a similar meeting thatwould occur in North AmericaThe main focus of this meeting isthe content with specific empha-sis on completing the plannedagenda in a linear approachTime and efficiency are valued ata business meeting in NorthAmerica and thus it is expectedfor attendees to be on time and
to remain concentratedon the issues at handLuis summed up thedifferences betweenthese two scenarios bylooking the function oftime in both cultures ForPeruvians and many inLatin America ldquotime ispeople and relation-shipsrdquo while in NorthAmerica ldquotime ismoneyrdquo
Luis also used the con-cept of power relation-ships to illustratecross-cultural differ-ences between SouthAmerica and NorthAmerica At an automo-tive factory in KentuckyUS Luis was enlisted toaid in a communicationissue between non-English speaking workersand their Supervisors
There were reports of racism andmistreatment from the workersLuis strategically approached theSupervisor understanding whatculturally he would value andthus what logic would resonatewith him Luis told this Supervisorthat it would be in his best interestto stop mistreating the automo-tive plant workers because theirproductivity would increase as aresult and he would look goodfacing his own bosses The Super-visor was able to appreciate thisreasoning because Luis spoke toone of his culturally engrainedpriorities Had the same situationoccurred at a factory run by aSouth American individual Luismay have decided to change hisapproach to managing theconflict The South American
Skoruppa is a consultant and
trainer certified in negotiation and
mediation with more than ten years
of experience working with inter-
national and national organizations
at the nexus of law psychology
management and research
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Supervisor may be more recep-tive to stopping his behaviourfor reasons other than personalbenefits Luis may have tried tomake this Supervisor realize hispoor conduct from a socialconscience perspective
Like Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa isin an ideal position to provideinformation on cross-culturaldifferences in the workplace OfGerman decent she works in thecountry as an intercultural trainerfor organizations that require aidin developing positive relation-ships with their internationalpartners This is a necessary re-source for these organizations asGermany is still a relatively ho-mogenous country withworkplaces often consisting ofworkers belonging to a singlesimilar culture Thus these workersbenefit from relevant training tobe able to better interact interna-tionally with people from differentcultural backgrounds Susannereferred to intercultural theoriesthat distinguish cultures based onvarious factors including commu-nication patterns and dealingwith conflict situations amongothers For example low-contextcultures use a direct style ofcommunication whereas high-
context cultures convey messagesin a much less direct way Interest-ingly the large majority of theworldrsquos cultures are consideredhigh context While it can be seenthat conflict has the potential toarise in both contexts the meth-ods of solving the conflict actsas the differential In Germanynon-adversarial methods ofworkplace conflict resolutionspecifically ADR and mediationare still less integrated on a largerbasis than in Canada
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The SIS meeting concluded withanother disheartening thoughtBoth Luis and Susanne wereasked to speak about a per-sonal experience with a goodefficient functional workingworkplace conflict manage-ment system Neither of themcould provide a response to thisquestion The reality is that thesesystems are hard to come byand that this is an area of ADRthat requires much more devel-opment
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DrDrDrDrDr Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix is an author corporate speaker consultant facilitator
and coach specializing in life transition issues of aging retirement and
caregiving She has an extensive background working with older adults
and their caregiving families Dr Amy is the Co-founder of the Essential
Conversations Project Inc an organization that trains Professional
Facilitators to guide families with the conversations they often struggle
having during life events and transitions that occur in midlife and
beyond
Amy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSW PhD PhD PhD PhD PhD Resa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSW
Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen has been in the field of mediation providing services
and programs for clients in public and private sectors for more than
35 years Her mediation practice has focused on family law workplace
issues and now elder and family conflicts Resa designed the Elder
Mediation Training Program (EMTP) the first of its kind in Canada and
provides Elder Mediation workshops She is the Co-Founder of the
Essential Conversations Projectreg
On May 4 2015 theElder Section of theADR Institute of Ontario(ldquoADRIOrdquo) held a liveprogram and webinaron the ldquoEssential Con-versations Projectrdquo withspeakers Resa S EisenMSW RSW and Dr AmyDrsquoAprix Drawing heav-ily from their many yearsof professional experi-ence spanning thefields of elder caresocial work and media-tion Resa and Amyintroduced the onsiteand online audience tothis initiative they arespearheading TheEssential ConversationsProject charts a wayforward for the olderadult and herhis familywho are facing lifetransitions in mid-lifeand beyond
Amy described ldquoEssen-tial Conversationsrdquo asldquotalking to the mostimportant people in ourlives about the mostimportant things in ourlivesrdquo The speakers listed types ofsituations that can be helped byan Essential Conversation end-of-life care for loved ones someonehaving to ldquohang up the car keysrdquobecause of diminished capaci-ties or move to a nursing home orout of the family home succes-sion planning within the familyintergenerational wealth transferand wills and powers of attorney
Notably such issues often do notarise one at a time And each
ldquoEssential Conversations ProjectregA Prevention Movement in the Aging SpacerdquoGuest Speakers Amy DrsquoAprix MSW and Resa Eisen MSW
By Mary Korica
involves change whether it bedeveloping a plan to address thesituation coordinating informa-tion exchange and decision-making amongst the partiesinvolved or relinquishing somedegree of freedom (true not justfor ailing older adults but also foranyone taking on responsibility forpart of their care) Resa and Amyshared stories of families brokenup by these types of life transi-tions sometimes for generations
When facing suchsituations they saidmost families are notable to have con-structive conversationson their own With thehelp of an EssentialConversationsFacilitator success ismuch more likely
The work of afacilitator is differentfrom that of a media-tor in a number ofways said the speak-ers For one thefacilitator casts a widenet seeking to includeeveryone who canimpact decision-making and planningfamily friends and theformal support systemThis is done out ofrecognition that thetransition impactseveryone in the familyand support networknot just the older adultat its centre Anotherreason for such aninclusive approach isexperiencemdashhaving
everyonersquos voice heard makes abig difference Difficult life transi-tions that impact complex systemsof relationships have a tendencyto generate misunderstandingsand resurrect old wounds evenfrom childhood And every me-diator knows that even the bestagreement or consensus can beundermined at the last minute byan uncooperative party As Resanoted ldquoso much of what peopledo with the family and client in
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these situations tends to be prag-matic but the situations are somuch more than pragmatic mdashtypically unaddressed emotionalconcerns can create impassesrdquo
To have the best chance ata sustainable solutionfacilitators turn the stand-ard mediation model onits head spending thegreat majority of theirtime preparing theground before any meet-ing of the parties Thisinvolves a systematicprocess to hear from andempower everyone in-volved through individualmeetings Whether inperson or by phone or Skypewhen distance requires it theindividual meetings allow peo-ple to say things they wouldhold back in a group settingand also to experience a differ-ent way of being heard mdash some-thing which often leads to achange in perspective for the
individual and in turn allowschange to happen when theparties are brought together Thereis much more moving back andforth between joint and individual
sessions as well as more attentionto slowing down the process sothat participants have time toprocess developments
Resa and Amy emphasized thatthe facilitatorrsquos role is tostrengthen all the people in theconversation As Resa noted ldquowe
know when people come into asituation that is not resolved theycan be confused disorienteddisorganized or unclear So in theprocess of the conversation what
we really want to do ismove everybody espe-cially the older person to afeeling of more confi-dence more clarity morecertainty and moretrustrdquo She said there areways of communicationthat can often ensure evenpeople with dementia areunderstood and theirfeelings are taken intoaccount
The process is very transpar-ent and the parties know that thefacilitator will delve into any issuethat is important to a resolutionincluding difficult ones While therole of the facilitator is to be aneutral third party who construc-tively steers the conversationguiding the parties to truly hearthe meaning behind each otherrsquos
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Difficult life transitions that
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from childhood
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words and imagine solutions itcan also be very practical Thefacilitator may help the familydecide who will take on whatresponsibilities in the care of theolder adult and with the con-sent of the parties may play acoordinating role
Medical practitioners and othersfrom the formal care system areoften very willing to be part of theconversation They frequently runinto family disputes at acutestages of care They recognizethe value of feeding into a con-versation that will allow them tovoice their ideas and concerns tothe family contribute to solutionsand prevent obstructions topatient care Amy also notedthat at a time when the formalsupport system is strapped forresources Essential Conversationsoften allow the substantial infor-mal resources in the family to bemaximally tapped
The results of Essential Conversa-tions can be impressive As Amynoted when multiple people withvarying perspectives hear all theimportant information at thesame time it shifts the situationOnce expectations are clarifiedand differences in values andviewpoints have been airedparties often generate their owncreative solutions and makeoffers to try to meet each oth-errsquos needs demonstrating sur-prising generosity The resolutionsat times involve a new way ofbeing a familymdashit may not neces-sarily be closer but can potentiallybe more authentic As Resa saidldquoThey may not come out with theclosest of relationships but theyrsquollbe much more confident aboutwhat they can expect from each
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otherrdquo Parties themselves haveacknowledged how much theyhave benefitted saying things likeldquowe never could have done thisourselvesrdquo
Through their presentation of theEssential Conversations Projectand through candid examplesfrom their own lives Resa andAmy delivered reassurance thatthere is a better way for familiesand professionals to handledifficult life transitions of lovedones and clients They have
The resolutions at times involve a new way of
being a familymdashit may not necessarily be closer
but can potentially be more authentic
created the Essential Conversa-tions Designated Facilitatortraining program NorthAmerica-wide and they areestablishing a community ofldquoEssential Partnersrdquo namelyprofessionals who come intocontact with aging familiesthrough their work and whowould benefit from the servicesof the Essential ConversationsProject The Project will also beparticipating in the ongoingresearch program that Amy andResa have created in partnershipwith the University of North Caro-lina at Chapel Hill Resa and Amyencourage anyone interested tolearn more about the EssentialConversations Project atwwwessentialconversationsprojectcom
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On June 24 2015 thePublic Conflict andRestorative Justice sec-tions of the ADR Instituteof Ontario (ldquoADRIOrdquo)jointly held the liveprogram and webinarldquoTruth and ReconciliationStart a ConversationrdquoHosted by the chairs ofthe two sections respec-tively Bob Waldon andBunny Macfarlane theevent was a discussion inCircle format1 about theJune 4 2015 release ofthe Truth and Reconcilia-tion Commission ofCanadarsquos (TRC)findings on the impact ofresidential schools onAboriginal peopleThe findings are the resultof six years of the TRCrsquoswork across the countrythrough events meet-ings town halls and statementgathering from some 7000 indi-viduals who shared theirstories The final report includes 94specific recommendations toaddress the harms done andposes important questions for allCanadians to consider2
Mr Waldon began the session byexplaining that the discussion wasbeing hosted by both ADRIOsections because Canadarsquosrelationship with aboriginalpeoples involves both publicconflict and restorative prac-tices The organizersrsquo motivationwas to invite ADRIO membersand interested non-members todiscuss the TRCrsquos findings andcontribute in some way to thecommissionrsquos effort
Moderators Bob Waldon QMed and Bunny Macfarlane CMed
ldquoTruth and Reconciliation Start a Conversationrdquo
By Mary Korica
Ms Macfarlane described toattendees how the Circle formatwould work and Mr Waldon tooka moment to acknowledge thatthe meeting was being held ontraditional territory of theMississauga and Meacutetis nations MsMacfarlane posed the first TRCquestion to the group ldquoHowshould people feel about the TRCrsquosworkrdquo A number of people con-veyed strong negative emotionslike being sickened ashamedand angry about what the TRChad uncovered People spoke of
ldquoa blow to our identityas Canadians to dis-cover such blackness inour pastrdquo and ldquoa socialjustice inequity that hadgone unaddressed for fartoo longrdquo as well as insome cases personalshame at not havingdone something soonerand uncertainty aboutwhat they should donext
Often the same peoplealso expressed strongpositive feeling aboutthe TRC especiallygratitude for its work forthe courageous honestyof those who partici-pated and for thepossibility that now existsfor native and non-native cultures inCanada to build some-thing new People re-
ported feeling ldquohopeful ofpositive changerdquo ldquocurious to learnmorerdquo ldquoopennessrdquo to the TRCreport desire for ldquogreater dia-loguerdquo and ldquoencouragedrdquo andldquoeagerrdquo to act now One personpresented the model of a residen-tial school survivor who turnedshame into power by returning toher community to teach herlanguage
Ms Macfarlane then put to thegroup the TRC questions ldquoWhatdoes reconciliation look like
R D (Bob) Waldon QMed has
more than 30 yearsrsquo experience
across Canada in land
acquisition environment dispute
resolution and external relations
as a consultant and in senior
management for major projects
government and Aboriginal
matters
R D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) Waldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMed Bunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMed
Bunny is a mediator trainer and
restorative justice practitioner
She teaches conflict manage-
ment and dispute resolution at
Brock University and mediates
insurance claims at Financial
Services Commission of Ontario
(FSCO)
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Does it matter to yourdquo All of theparticipants felt that reconciliationmattered to them some becausethey felt burdened by a Canadianidentity that included the harm ofresidential schools others becauseof the opportunity to turn harm togood by developing a model ofunderstanding in Canada thatmight benefit or inspire others
Many attendees said that they didnot know what reconciliationlooks like and sometimes com-mented with a note of despair atwhat they perceived as the com-plex and long-entrenched natureof the problem But even so theyoffered ideas of reconciliationincluding treating people equallyand with equal respect as well asdeveloping a deep understandingof each other through educationand a change of attitude
Some people noted that reconcili-ation cannot be a single event oractionmdashthat it is a process Forexample one person suggestedthat reconciliation may lookdifferent depending on particular
circumstances but in all casesthere must be an ongoing polish-ing of the relationship Anotherdrew from a tenet of RestorativeJustice which requires asking thequestion ldquowhat does the victimneedrdquo She pointed out that noone can assume what the victimsneed after cultural genocide andit would be good to have anation-wide conversation wheregroups across the country askwhat are the native communitiesrsquoneeds and how can we help fulfillthem Drawing on her own experi-ence with native people anotherattendee said that reconciliationlooks like ldquohard workmdashand won-derful workrdquo She recalled theadvice she had been given by thelate Anishnawbe elder JoeSylvester to remind the group thatas with anything the way youlearn to do it is one step at a time
One person commented thatreconciliation is about bridging adivide between two parties whichrequires a number of things tohappen As a first step the victims
must be empowered so thatthey can participate fully inreconciliation and this shouldinclude restitution Also recon-ciliation must at some pointinvolve forgiveness whichrequires bringing the offenderinto a process that affords themsome dignity and promotes theirhonest apology He noted that ifthe churches and governmentinstitutions responsible for thelegacy of residential schools arevilified entirely it may triggerdistancing and hardening ratherthan re-establishing connection ldquoIfwe allow our anger and disgust todominate we risk perpetuatingthe dividerdquo he warned
Commenting that forgiveness did
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not seem possible to him at thistime another person said the goalshould be good practices basedon good intentions which mayallow the next generation tomove reconciliation furtherSomeone followed up by sayingshe did not believe it is any-onersquos right to ask for forgive-ness that forgiveness is a giftwhich can only be offered notrequested She added that giventhe enormity of the harm done ifthe opportunity for forgivenessarises it will have to be conveyedthrough actions which are astronger communication than words
Another person expanded on the1996 report of the Royal Commis-sion on Aboriginal Peoples state-ment that ldquothere can be no peaceor harmony unless there is justicerdquoShe said that there can be nojustice without a realization ofour interdependence What istrue for Aboriginal people asone people of the medicinewheel3 is true for all of themwhen one group is weak we allare For this reason reconciliationshould matter to everybody Itshould also matter because nativepeople have great knowledge toshare with non-natives ldquoI think wewill realize that when they get
stronger we all get strongerrdquo shesaid
The final TRC question that MsMacfarlane posed to attendeeswas ldquoWhere do we go fromhererdquo A number of those presentsaw a need to educate thebroader public about the TRCand promote a more accurateunderstanding of First Nations inCanada One person com-mented that it would be unfor-tunate if the misguideddismissive view of First Nationslargely held by Canadarsquos non-natives to this point was re-placed by another simplisticview of First Nations as victimsThey emphasized the wealth ofFirst Nations practices and ideasthat could be applied topresent-day concerns like theenvironment systems of politicalorganization and decision-mak-ing and approaches to justice
1 ldquoCirclerdquo is a meeting format derived from North American First Nations practices It is sometimesknown as Talking Circle Healing Circle Peacemaking Circle Listening Circle or RestorativeJustice Circle and involves a specially chosen object being passed to each person assigningthem the opportunity to speak It can be a powerful tool to improve decision-making andstrengthen community (More information is available at httpwwwdancingtoeaglespiritsocietyorgcirclesphp)
2 The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canadarsquos findings are available at httpwwwtrccawebsitestrcinstitutionindexphpp=890
3 The medicine wheel in North American First Nations worldview conveys multiple concepts one ofwhich is that its four quadrants black red yellow and white represent the four symbolic racesmaking up the same human family (Source httpwwwtncdsboncanewresourcesABOR20Medicine20Wheelpdf)
ADRIO wishes to thank our writers for their contributions to our Newsletter
MarMarMarMarMary Koricay Koricay Koricay Koricay KoricaMary Korica MA is a freelancewriter graduate of the YorkUniversity Certificate in DisputeResolution and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Rachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel Frydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedRachel Frydman is a volunteer writerfor ADRIO She is currently workingtowards her fami ly mediat iondesignation as well as her Masters inSocial Work
Ben DrBen DrBen DrBen DrBen Drorororororyyyyy QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArbBen Drory QMed QArb is anaccident benefits arbitrator with ADRChambers and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Catherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine Kenwellis a freelance writer and a graduateof the York University Certificate andAdvanced Cert i f icate DisputeResolut ion programs She is avolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Attendees supported the idea ofpromoting ongoing dialogueabout the TRC report in the courseof their personal and professionallives when talking with friendsneighbours colleagues otherorganizations or their local Mem-bers of Parliament Suggestionsalso included promoting dia-logue between native and non-native communitiescontributing to holding govern-ments accountable for imple-menting the 94recommendations and support-ing school curriculum changeon the topic of First Nations MsMacfarlane committed to bring-ing the issues discussed duringthe meeting to the attention ofADRIOrsquos Board of Directors andMr Waldon said that the topicwould be addressed again atanother meeting of ADRIOrsquos PublicConflict Section
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BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL SECTIONMed-Arb The Debate Continues Date Recorded January 12 2016The ADR Institute of Canada debated thepromise and potential pitfalls of Med-Arb atits national conference in October Med-Arboffers parties the ability to obtain a definiteresolution of a particular dispute and theflexibility to pursue a mediated settlementbefore or during binding arbitration Butthere are practical and ethicalconsiderations that parties and neutralsmust consider in business disputes Ourpanel of experienced commercialpractitioners discussed some of theseissues and continued the great med-arbdebateModerator Michael Erdle CMed CArbSpeakers Stephen Morrison CMed CArbDavid McCutcheon CArb
FAMILY SECTIONThe New Family Rules
Date Recorded November 30 2015Justices Paulseth and Czutrin the SeniorFamily judges of the OCJ and SCJ andAaron Franks presented as panel membersa discussion on the new Family Rules An
open discussion and an opportunity forfeedback on the Rules followed thepresentationSpeakers Justice Paulseth Justice Czutrinand Aaron Franks
INSURANCE SECTIONldquoOntario Mandatory Mediation RatesrdquoldquoFee Simplerdquo or ldquoInadequate Feerdquo
Date Recorded September 24 2015This program was an update on the FeeAdequacy SurveySpeaker Bruce Ally PhD LLM (ADR)
ldquoInfluence to Confluence Meeting
of Mindsrdquo Date Recorded December 3 2015This section was described as focusing onexerting professional influence towardsresolutionSpeaker Richard Sadowski LLM atSadowski Resolutions Group LLP
PUBLIC CONFLICTS SECTIONPublic Conflict Learning Series Part 2 Date Recorded November 24 2015Proposals for a current public multi-partyconflict were presented by their
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WORKPLACE SECTIONHow to Manage Conflict in a DiverseCross-Cultural Workplace
Date Recorded September 28 2015Cultural diversity is a fact of life inworkplaces today The differences creategreat new opportunities for how people worktogether but itrsquos not always clear what thebest management strategies are Luis Ore internationally recognized expertin cross-cultural workplace conflictmanagement presented on this topic Inaddition we had a special guest SusanneSkoruppa presently working at the WorldBank to talk about her experiences inGermany with organizations such as theUnited NationsSpeakers Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa
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- Upcoming Events amp Courses
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- Preventing and Resolving Business Partnership amp Shareholder Conflict
- ADRIC 2016 Annual National Conference
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ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
A Book Review by Colm Brannigan CMed CArb
Mediating Justice Legal Dispute Negotiations 2nd edition
By The Honourable George W Adams QC
Toronto CCH Canadian Limited 2011
ISBN 978-1-55496-321-8
525pp
This is an extremely comprehensivebook that covers theory andpractice in a well-written way onthe topic of Alternative DisputeResolution within the civil justicesystem
The author The HonourableGeorge W Adams who wasrecently the guest speaker at the2015 ADR Institute of OntariorsquosAnnual General Meeting is oneof Canadarsquos best-known media-tors The extensive depth andbreadth of his experience isobvious and provides the readerwith the opportunity to learn fromone of the best
There has been much published inthe dispute resolution field sincethe first edition of this work ap-peared in 2003 and even sincethis second edition in 2011 Atthat time it was published it wascertainly one of the most com-plete overviews of its topic inCanada This second edition canalso more than its own amongany other similar book on ADR inCanada today
As the author statesldquoThe second edition keeps thebook connected with the mostrecent interdisciplinary literatureon dispute resolution and confirmsthe template of the original textThe reader is also updated on therole of emotions in conflict resolu-tion as well as on the topics ofethics culture and online technol-ogy There are more visuals morepractice tips and more practiceroutines to help integrate theoryand practice Recent develop-ments in mediator confidentiality
are highlighted as are the evolu-tion and positioning of new mod-els of mediationrdquo
The depth and breadth of thiswork can be gauged by review-ing the table of contents It con-sists of nine comprehensivechapters each divided into sub-chapters as follows
Chapter 1
SETTLEMENT AN INTRODUCTION
1 Legal Dispute Negotiations2 Law Courts and Settlement3 The Rise of the ADR Movement4 Power Imbalances Second-
Class Justice and AdversarialLegalism
5 Conclusion
Chapter 2
NEGOTIATION
1 Negotiation Conflict andPower
2 Negotiation Strategies3 Choice of Negotiation Strategy4 Conclusion
Chapter 3
BARRIERS TO NEGOTIATING
AGREEMENTS
1 Cognitive and EmotionalBarriers
2 Trust3 Ethics in Negotiation4 Online Dispute Resolution
(ODR)5 Agents6 Multiple Parties7 Cross-Cultural and Related
Barriers8 More Tools for Overcoming
Barriers9 Conclusion
Chapter 4
LEGAL DISPUTE NEGOTATIONS
1 Why Do Lawyers Negotiate2 Determinants of Legal DisputeNegotiations3 Decision Analysis4 The Lawyer-Client Relationship5 Conclusion
Chapter 5
MEDIATION
1 What Mediation Does2 What Do Mediators Do3 The Mediation Process4 A Mediatorrsquos Preparation5 Conclusion
Chapter 6
THE ACTIVITIES OF MEDIATORS
1 Diagnosing Disputes and theBarriers to Agreements
2 Mediator Functions Activitiesand Tactics
3 Managing Rights Justice andEquity Seeking in Mediation
4 Facilitative versus Directiveand Evaluative MediationTechniques
5 When Mediation May Not BeAppropriate
6 Responding to Disruptive and
Colm Brannigan is a Chartered Mediator
and Arbitrator and can be contacted
through his website wwwmediateca or by
e-mail at colmmediateca
Reviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm BranniganReviewer Colm Brannigan
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
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1 I must also disclose that I am member of theAdvisory Board of Modria Inc the leadingODR platform in the United States andelsewhere
2 httpwwwmediatebccomPDFs1-14-Family-MediationmdashFAQsGuidelines_Mediating-from-a-Distance-(Second-editiaspx
3 httpswwwcivilresolutionbcca4 httpwwwmorrowmediationcablog
archives08-2012
Destructive Strategies7 Pure Facilitation8 Pre-Negotiation Conferences9 Problem-Solving Workshops10 Advocacy in a Mediation
Lawyers as Co-Mediators11 Conclusion
Chapter 7
THE INSTITUTIONALIZATION
OF MEDIATION
1 Introduction2 Who Should Mediate3 Standards4 Accountability5 Confidentiality and Privilege6 Settlement Approval7 Conclusion
Chapter 8
OTHER ALTERNATIVES
1 When Mediation fails2 Choosing Alternative Processes3 Neutral Evaluation and Fact-
Finding4 Mini-Trial5 Summary Jury Trial6 Ombuds Processes7 Arbitration8 Final-Offer Selection (FOS)9 Mediation-Arbitration (Med-
Arb)10 Facilitation of Partnering
Visioning Interpersonal andinter-Group Problem-SolvingWorkshops
11 Public Policy Mediations12 Back to Mediation13 Conclusion
Chapter 9
DISPUTE RESOLUTION DESIGN
A CONCLUSION
1 Introduction2 A Framework for System Design3 Design as a Collaborative
Intervention4 Rights Interests and the Trans-
formation of Conflict5 Dispute Resolution Design
Opportunities6 Mass Tort Claims A Conflict
Resolution Design Example7 Barriers to the Systematic Use of
Mediation in Legal Disputes8 Conclusion
The book has been very skillfullyindexed in a Topical Index andalso includes a comprehensivebibliography although given therate of publication of articles andbooks about ADR any bibliogra-phy is likely to be out of date themoment it is published Many ofthe chapters can stand alone asextremely helpful overviews ofeach topic covered
I have a particular interest inOnline Dispute Resolution (ODR)and the authorrsquos coverage is for itstime a comprehensive overview1
Now in 2015 we have the BC longdistance project that was men-tioned in the book mentionedproducing the second edition ofMediating from a Distance whichis a set of guidelines for onlinefamily mediation2 We also nowhave the BC Civil ResolutionsTribunal which effectivelyreplaces Small Claims Courtand also deals with condo-minium disputes3 In Quebecthere is an online Small ClaimsCourt pilot so there is a lothappening in this area and ADRprofessionals and lawyers alikeneed to be aware of the chang-ing ODR landscape and tech-nologyrsquos potential and actualimpact on what we do
The section on advocacy is ex-tremely well done and outlines anarea where much work is neededADR professionals have not donea good job explaining the differ-ence between advocacy in courtor arbitration as compared toadvocacy in mediation to lawyersPerhaps this is part of the reasonwe see a decline in the use of thejoint session in mediation In anyevent the way it is dealt with in this
book will be helpful to mediatorsand counsel alike
The book clearly shows howfacilitative mediation is not apassive process which seems tobe forgotten in the rush towardsevaluative mediation
In an earlier review on his websiteBernard Morrow another wellknown ADR practitioner com-
mented that if there was some-thing missing from this book it wasthe lack of ldquoreal liferdquo stories4 Iagree with this comment andhope that the next edition con-tains more from the authorrsquos ownexperience
It is difficult to do justice to thescope of this work in a shortreview The book is lengthy butthe reward for reading it is adetailed understanding of legaldispute resolution in a way that islikely to improve your practicewhether you are a lawyer mediatorother dispute resolution practitioner
If the question is whether ADR andespecially mediation adds valuein legal disputes this bookanswers with a resoundingldquoyesrdquo It can be used as text-book for ADR courses or as amainstay of a practitionerrsquoslibrary It has not been recognizedto the extent it should be by theADR community
If the question is whether ADR and especially
mediation adds value in legal disputes this book
answers with a resounding ldquoyesrdquo
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If you would like to be considered for this
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and other ADR professionals under
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Members must have a complete profile to
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Luis Oreacute is an internationally rec-
ognized expert in consensus
bu i ld ing and c ross-cu l tu ra l
workp lace conf l ic t manage-
ment He has a dispute resolu-
t ion and workplace consulting
practice in Lima Peru and is pres-
ently Latin Americas Director of
Workplace Fairness Institute
Luis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E Oreacute Susanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne Skoruppa
The ADR Institute ofOntario (ADRIO) wasexcited for a return ofthe topic of workplaceconflict to a SpecialInterest Section meetingheld at the ADRIOoffice on September 282015 This event pro-vided a unique per-spective on the subjecthowever as its panelconsisted of interna-tional guests Luis Oreand Susanne SkoruppaThrough personal anec-dotes these two indi-viduals informativelycompared the opera-tion of workplaces inNorth America andworldwide
Luis Ore is an interna-tionally recognizedexpert in cross-culturalworkplace conflictmanagement and consensusbuilding He has a workplaceconsulting practice in Lima Peruand is presently LatinAmericarsquos Director of WorkplaceFairness Institute Luis began hispresentation with a story that isdepictive of the corporate culturein his home country of Peru Thestory describes the environment ofa business meeting there Firstlyeach businessperson was ldquolaterdquoto the meeting according to thetime as read on the clock Al-though this seems like an unques-tionable faux-pas it was not evenacknowledged by the meetingrsquosattendees The meeting beganwith introductions and small-talkbetween the attendees and dueto the time spent on these theagenda of the meeting did not
By Rachel Frydman BHSc QMed
Guest Speakers Luis E Oreacute and Susanne Skoruppa
ldquoHow to Manage Conflict in a DiverseCross-Cultural Workplacerdquo
get completed In fact the struc-ture of the meeting did not followa proposed agenda whatsoeverThe flow of the conversationcould be viewed as erraticInstead of a linear processionthrough the agenda topics theconversation jumped from topicto topic in an unplanned arrange-ment (a circular approach) Thisportrayal of an everyday businessmeeting in Peru can be com-pared to a similar meeting thatwould occur in North AmericaThe main focus of this meeting isthe content with specific empha-sis on completing the plannedagenda in a linear approachTime and efficiency are valued ata business meeting in NorthAmerica and thus it is expectedfor attendees to be on time and
to remain concentratedon the issues at handLuis summed up thedifferences betweenthese two scenarios bylooking the function oftime in both cultures ForPeruvians and many inLatin America ldquotime ispeople and relation-shipsrdquo while in NorthAmerica ldquotime ismoneyrdquo
Luis also used the con-cept of power relation-ships to illustratecross-cultural differ-ences between SouthAmerica and NorthAmerica At an automo-tive factory in KentuckyUS Luis was enlisted toaid in a communicationissue between non-English speaking workersand their Supervisors
There were reports of racism andmistreatment from the workersLuis strategically approached theSupervisor understanding whatculturally he would value andthus what logic would resonatewith him Luis told this Supervisorthat it would be in his best interestto stop mistreating the automo-tive plant workers because theirproductivity would increase as aresult and he would look goodfacing his own bosses The Super-visor was able to appreciate thisreasoning because Luis spoke toone of his culturally engrainedpriorities Had the same situationoccurred at a factory run by aSouth American individual Luismay have decided to change hisapproach to managing theconflict The South American
Skoruppa is a consultant and
trainer certified in negotiation and
mediation with more than ten years
of experience working with inter-
national and national organizations
at the nexus of law psychology
management and research
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Write for us
Supervisor may be more recep-tive to stopping his behaviourfor reasons other than personalbenefits Luis may have tried tomake this Supervisor realize hispoor conduct from a socialconscience perspective
Like Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa isin an ideal position to provideinformation on cross-culturaldifferences in the workplace OfGerman decent she works in thecountry as an intercultural trainerfor organizations that require aidin developing positive relation-ships with their internationalpartners This is a necessary re-source for these organizations asGermany is still a relatively ho-mogenous country withworkplaces often consisting ofworkers belonging to a singlesimilar culture Thus these workersbenefit from relevant training tobe able to better interact interna-tionally with people from differentcultural backgrounds Susannereferred to intercultural theoriesthat distinguish cultures based onvarious factors including commu-nication patterns and dealingwith conflict situations amongothers For example low-contextcultures use a direct style ofcommunication whereas high-
context cultures convey messagesin a much less direct way Interest-ingly the large majority of theworldrsquos cultures are consideredhigh context While it can be seenthat conflict has the potential toarise in both contexts the meth-ods of solving the conflict actsas the differential In Germanynon-adversarial methods ofworkplace conflict resolutionspecifically ADR and mediationare still less integrated on a largerbasis than in Canada
Professional administration is available from ADRIC
The new ADRIC Arbitration Rules continue to offer the option of having ADRIC administerthe partiesrsquo arbitration for them Under this option ADRIC supports the parties byattending to many of the logistics involved in running an arbitration
The fees for this service are modest and the parties continue to control their proceeding
The ADR Institute of Canadas new Arbitration Rules cameinto effect December 1 2014 These rules establish clearmodern and common-sense procedures under whicheffective arbitrations can be conducted
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The SIS meeting concluded withanother disheartening thoughtBoth Luis and Susanne wereasked to speak about a per-sonal experience with a goodefficient functional workingworkplace conflict manage-ment system Neither of themcould provide a response to thisquestion The reality is that thesesystems are hard to come byand that this is an area of ADRthat requires much more devel-opment
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ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
DrDrDrDrDr Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix is an author corporate speaker consultant facilitator
and coach specializing in life transition issues of aging retirement and
caregiving She has an extensive background working with older adults
and their caregiving families Dr Amy is the Co-founder of the Essential
Conversations Project Inc an organization that trains Professional
Facilitators to guide families with the conversations they often struggle
having during life events and transitions that occur in midlife and
beyond
Amy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSW PhD PhD PhD PhD PhD Resa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSW
Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen has been in the field of mediation providing services
and programs for clients in public and private sectors for more than
35 years Her mediation practice has focused on family law workplace
issues and now elder and family conflicts Resa designed the Elder
Mediation Training Program (EMTP) the first of its kind in Canada and
provides Elder Mediation workshops She is the Co-Founder of the
Essential Conversations Projectreg
On May 4 2015 theElder Section of theADR Institute of Ontario(ldquoADRIOrdquo) held a liveprogram and webinaron the ldquoEssential Con-versations Projectrdquo withspeakers Resa S EisenMSW RSW and Dr AmyDrsquoAprix Drawing heav-ily from their many yearsof professional experi-ence spanning thefields of elder caresocial work and media-tion Resa and Amyintroduced the onsiteand online audience tothis initiative they arespearheading TheEssential ConversationsProject charts a wayforward for the olderadult and herhis familywho are facing lifetransitions in mid-lifeand beyond
Amy described ldquoEssen-tial Conversationsrdquo asldquotalking to the mostimportant people in ourlives about the mostimportant things in ourlivesrdquo The speakers listed types ofsituations that can be helped byan Essential Conversation end-of-life care for loved ones someonehaving to ldquohang up the car keysrdquobecause of diminished capaci-ties or move to a nursing home orout of the family home succes-sion planning within the familyintergenerational wealth transferand wills and powers of attorney
Notably such issues often do notarise one at a time And each
ldquoEssential Conversations ProjectregA Prevention Movement in the Aging SpacerdquoGuest Speakers Amy DrsquoAprix MSW and Resa Eisen MSW
By Mary Korica
involves change whether it bedeveloping a plan to address thesituation coordinating informa-tion exchange and decision-making amongst the partiesinvolved or relinquishing somedegree of freedom (true not justfor ailing older adults but also foranyone taking on responsibility forpart of their care) Resa and Amyshared stories of families brokenup by these types of life transi-tions sometimes for generations
When facing suchsituations they saidmost families are notable to have con-structive conversationson their own With thehelp of an EssentialConversationsFacilitator success ismuch more likely
The work of afacilitator is differentfrom that of a media-tor in a number ofways said the speak-ers For one thefacilitator casts a widenet seeking to includeeveryone who canimpact decision-making and planningfamily friends and theformal support systemThis is done out ofrecognition that thetransition impactseveryone in the familyand support networknot just the older adultat its centre Anotherreason for such aninclusive approach isexperiencemdashhaving
everyonersquos voice heard makes abig difference Difficult life transi-tions that impact complex systemsof relationships have a tendencyto generate misunderstandingsand resurrect old wounds evenfrom childhood And every me-diator knows that even the bestagreement or consensus can beundermined at the last minute byan uncooperative party As Resanoted ldquoso much of what peopledo with the family and client in
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these situations tends to be prag-matic but the situations are somuch more than pragmatic mdashtypically unaddressed emotionalconcerns can create impassesrdquo
To have the best chance ata sustainable solutionfacilitators turn the stand-ard mediation model onits head spending thegreat majority of theirtime preparing theground before any meet-ing of the parties Thisinvolves a systematicprocess to hear from andempower everyone in-volved through individualmeetings Whether inperson or by phone or Skypewhen distance requires it theindividual meetings allow peo-ple to say things they wouldhold back in a group settingand also to experience a differ-ent way of being heard mdash some-thing which often leads to achange in perspective for the
individual and in turn allowschange to happen when theparties are brought together Thereis much more moving back andforth between joint and individual
sessions as well as more attentionto slowing down the process sothat participants have time toprocess developments
Resa and Amy emphasized thatthe facilitatorrsquos role is tostrengthen all the people in theconversation As Resa noted ldquowe
know when people come into asituation that is not resolved theycan be confused disorienteddisorganized or unclear So in theprocess of the conversation what
we really want to do ismove everybody espe-cially the older person to afeeling of more confi-dence more clarity morecertainty and moretrustrdquo She said there areways of communicationthat can often ensure evenpeople with dementia areunderstood and theirfeelings are taken intoaccount
The process is very transpar-ent and the parties know that thefacilitator will delve into any issuethat is important to a resolutionincluding difficult ones While therole of the facilitator is to be aneutral third party who construc-tively steers the conversationguiding the parties to truly hearthe meaning behind each otherrsquos
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Difficult life transitions that
impact complex systems of
relationships have a tendency
to generate misunderstandings
and resurrect old wounds even
from childhood
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ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
words and imagine solutions itcan also be very practical Thefacilitator may help the familydecide who will take on whatresponsibilities in the care of theolder adult and with the con-sent of the parties may play acoordinating role
Medical practitioners and othersfrom the formal care system areoften very willing to be part of theconversation They frequently runinto family disputes at acutestages of care They recognizethe value of feeding into a con-versation that will allow them tovoice their ideas and concerns tothe family contribute to solutionsand prevent obstructions topatient care Amy also notedthat at a time when the formalsupport system is strapped forresources Essential Conversationsoften allow the substantial infor-mal resources in the family to bemaximally tapped
The results of Essential Conversa-tions can be impressive As Amynoted when multiple people withvarying perspectives hear all theimportant information at thesame time it shifts the situationOnce expectations are clarifiedand differences in values andviewpoints have been airedparties often generate their owncreative solutions and makeoffers to try to meet each oth-errsquos needs demonstrating sur-prising generosity The resolutionsat times involve a new way ofbeing a familymdashit may not neces-sarily be closer but can potentiallybe more authentic As Resa saidldquoThey may not come out with theclosest of relationships but theyrsquollbe much more confident aboutwhat they can expect from each
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otherrdquo Parties themselves haveacknowledged how much theyhave benefitted saying things likeldquowe never could have done thisourselvesrdquo
Through their presentation of theEssential Conversations Projectand through candid examplesfrom their own lives Resa andAmy delivered reassurance thatthere is a better way for familiesand professionals to handledifficult life transitions of lovedones and clients They have
The resolutions at times involve a new way of
being a familymdashit may not necessarily be closer
but can potentially be more authentic
created the Essential Conversa-tions Designated Facilitatortraining program NorthAmerica-wide and they areestablishing a community ofldquoEssential Partnersrdquo namelyprofessionals who come intocontact with aging familiesthrough their work and whowould benefit from the servicesof the Essential ConversationsProject The Project will also beparticipating in the ongoingresearch program that Amy andResa have created in partnershipwith the University of North Caro-lina at Chapel Hill Resa and Amyencourage anyone interested tolearn more about the EssentialConversations Project atwwwessentialconversationsprojectcom
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On June 24 2015 thePublic Conflict andRestorative Justice sec-tions of the ADR Instituteof Ontario (ldquoADRIOrdquo)jointly held the liveprogram and webinarldquoTruth and ReconciliationStart a ConversationrdquoHosted by the chairs ofthe two sections respec-tively Bob Waldon andBunny Macfarlane theevent was a discussion inCircle format1 about theJune 4 2015 release ofthe Truth and Reconcilia-tion Commission ofCanadarsquos (TRC)findings on the impact ofresidential schools onAboriginal peopleThe findings are the resultof six years of the TRCrsquoswork across the countrythrough events meet-ings town halls and statementgathering from some 7000 indi-viduals who shared theirstories The final report includes 94specific recommendations toaddress the harms done andposes important questions for allCanadians to consider2
Mr Waldon began the session byexplaining that the discussion wasbeing hosted by both ADRIOsections because Canadarsquosrelationship with aboriginalpeoples involves both publicconflict and restorative prac-tices The organizersrsquo motivationwas to invite ADRIO membersand interested non-members todiscuss the TRCrsquos findings andcontribute in some way to thecommissionrsquos effort
Moderators Bob Waldon QMed and Bunny Macfarlane CMed
ldquoTruth and Reconciliation Start a Conversationrdquo
By Mary Korica
Ms Macfarlane described toattendees how the Circle formatwould work and Mr Waldon tooka moment to acknowledge thatthe meeting was being held ontraditional territory of theMississauga and Meacutetis nations MsMacfarlane posed the first TRCquestion to the group ldquoHowshould people feel about the TRCrsquosworkrdquo A number of people con-veyed strong negative emotionslike being sickened ashamedand angry about what the TRChad uncovered People spoke of
ldquoa blow to our identityas Canadians to dis-cover such blackness inour pastrdquo and ldquoa socialjustice inequity that hadgone unaddressed for fartoo longrdquo as well as insome cases personalshame at not havingdone something soonerand uncertainty aboutwhat they should donext
Often the same peoplealso expressed strongpositive feeling aboutthe TRC especiallygratitude for its work forthe courageous honestyof those who partici-pated and for thepossibility that now existsfor native and non-native cultures inCanada to build some-thing new People re-
ported feeling ldquohopeful ofpositive changerdquo ldquocurious to learnmorerdquo ldquoopennessrdquo to the TRCreport desire for ldquogreater dia-loguerdquo and ldquoencouragedrdquo andldquoeagerrdquo to act now One personpresented the model of a residen-tial school survivor who turnedshame into power by returning toher community to teach herlanguage
Ms Macfarlane then put to thegroup the TRC questions ldquoWhatdoes reconciliation look like
R D (Bob) Waldon QMed has
more than 30 yearsrsquo experience
across Canada in land
acquisition environment dispute
resolution and external relations
as a consultant and in senior
management for major projects
government and Aboriginal
matters
R D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) Waldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMed Bunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMed
Bunny is a mediator trainer and
restorative justice practitioner
She teaches conflict manage-
ment and dispute resolution at
Brock University and mediates
insurance claims at Financial
Services Commission of Ontario
(FSCO)
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Does it matter to yourdquo All of theparticipants felt that reconciliationmattered to them some becausethey felt burdened by a Canadianidentity that included the harm ofresidential schools others becauseof the opportunity to turn harm togood by developing a model ofunderstanding in Canada thatmight benefit or inspire others
Many attendees said that they didnot know what reconciliationlooks like and sometimes com-mented with a note of despair atwhat they perceived as the com-plex and long-entrenched natureof the problem But even so theyoffered ideas of reconciliationincluding treating people equallyand with equal respect as well asdeveloping a deep understandingof each other through educationand a change of attitude
Some people noted that reconcili-ation cannot be a single event oractionmdashthat it is a process Forexample one person suggestedthat reconciliation may lookdifferent depending on particular
circumstances but in all casesthere must be an ongoing polish-ing of the relationship Anotherdrew from a tenet of RestorativeJustice which requires asking thequestion ldquowhat does the victimneedrdquo She pointed out that noone can assume what the victimsneed after cultural genocide andit would be good to have anation-wide conversation wheregroups across the country askwhat are the native communitiesrsquoneeds and how can we help fulfillthem Drawing on her own experi-ence with native people anotherattendee said that reconciliationlooks like ldquohard workmdashand won-derful workrdquo She recalled theadvice she had been given by thelate Anishnawbe elder JoeSylvester to remind the group thatas with anything the way youlearn to do it is one step at a time
One person commented thatreconciliation is about bridging adivide between two parties whichrequires a number of things tohappen As a first step the victims
must be empowered so thatthey can participate fully inreconciliation and this shouldinclude restitution Also recon-ciliation must at some pointinvolve forgiveness whichrequires bringing the offenderinto a process that affords themsome dignity and promotes theirhonest apology He noted that ifthe churches and governmentinstitutions responsible for thelegacy of residential schools arevilified entirely it may triggerdistancing and hardening ratherthan re-establishing connection ldquoIfwe allow our anger and disgust todominate we risk perpetuatingthe dividerdquo he warned
Commenting that forgiveness did
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not seem possible to him at thistime another person said the goalshould be good practices basedon good intentions which mayallow the next generation tomove reconciliation furtherSomeone followed up by sayingshe did not believe it is any-onersquos right to ask for forgive-ness that forgiveness is a giftwhich can only be offered notrequested She added that giventhe enormity of the harm done ifthe opportunity for forgivenessarises it will have to be conveyedthrough actions which are astronger communication than words
Another person expanded on the1996 report of the Royal Commis-sion on Aboriginal Peoples state-ment that ldquothere can be no peaceor harmony unless there is justicerdquoShe said that there can be nojustice without a realization ofour interdependence What istrue for Aboriginal people asone people of the medicinewheel3 is true for all of themwhen one group is weak we allare For this reason reconciliationshould matter to everybody Itshould also matter because nativepeople have great knowledge toshare with non-natives ldquoI think wewill realize that when they get
stronger we all get strongerrdquo shesaid
The final TRC question that MsMacfarlane posed to attendeeswas ldquoWhere do we go fromhererdquo A number of those presentsaw a need to educate thebroader public about the TRCand promote a more accurateunderstanding of First Nations inCanada One person com-mented that it would be unfor-tunate if the misguideddismissive view of First Nationslargely held by Canadarsquos non-natives to this point was re-placed by another simplisticview of First Nations as victimsThey emphasized the wealth ofFirst Nations practices and ideasthat could be applied topresent-day concerns like theenvironment systems of politicalorganization and decision-mak-ing and approaches to justice
1 ldquoCirclerdquo is a meeting format derived from North American First Nations practices It is sometimesknown as Talking Circle Healing Circle Peacemaking Circle Listening Circle or RestorativeJustice Circle and involves a specially chosen object being passed to each person assigningthem the opportunity to speak It can be a powerful tool to improve decision-making andstrengthen community (More information is available at httpwwwdancingtoeaglespiritsocietyorgcirclesphp)
2 The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canadarsquos findings are available at httpwwwtrccawebsitestrcinstitutionindexphpp=890
3 The medicine wheel in North American First Nations worldview conveys multiple concepts one ofwhich is that its four quadrants black red yellow and white represent the four symbolic racesmaking up the same human family (Source httpwwwtncdsboncanewresourcesABOR20Medicine20Wheelpdf)
ADRIO wishes to thank our writers for their contributions to our Newsletter
MarMarMarMarMary Koricay Koricay Koricay Koricay KoricaMary Korica MA is a freelancewriter graduate of the YorkUniversity Certificate in DisputeResolution and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Rachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel Frydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedRachel Frydman is a volunteer writerfor ADRIO She is currently workingtowards her fami ly mediat iondesignation as well as her Masters inSocial Work
Ben DrBen DrBen DrBen DrBen Drorororororyyyyy QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArbBen Drory QMed QArb is anaccident benefits arbitrator with ADRChambers and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Catherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine Kenwellis a freelance writer and a graduateof the York University Certificate andAdvanced Cert i f icate DisputeResolut ion programs She is avolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Attendees supported the idea ofpromoting ongoing dialogueabout the TRC report in the courseof their personal and professionallives when talking with friendsneighbours colleagues otherorganizations or their local Mem-bers of Parliament Suggestionsalso included promoting dia-logue between native and non-native communitiescontributing to holding govern-ments accountable for imple-menting the 94recommendations and support-ing school curriculum changeon the topic of First Nations MsMacfarlane committed to bring-ing the issues discussed duringthe meeting to the attention ofADRIOrsquos Board of Directors andMr Waldon said that the topicwould be addressed again atanother meeting of ADRIOrsquos PublicConflict Section
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ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016Webinar Recordings Available
BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL SECTIONMed-Arb The Debate Continues Date Recorded January 12 2016The ADR Institute of Canada debated thepromise and potential pitfalls of Med-Arb atits national conference in October Med-Arboffers parties the ability to obtain a definiteresolution of a particular dispute and theflexibility to pursue a mediated settlementbefore or during binding arbitration Butthere are practical and ethicalconsiderations that parties and neutralsmust consider in business disputes Ourpanel of experienced commercialpractitioners discussed some of theseissues and continued the great med-arbdebateModerator Michael Erdle CMed CArbSpeakers Stephen Morrison CMed CArbDavid McCutcheon CArb
FAMILY SECTIONThe New Family Rules
Date Recorded November 30 2015Justices Paulseth and Czutrin the SeniorFamily judges of the OCJ and SCJ andAaron Franks presented as panel membersa discussion on the new Family Rules An
open discussion and an opportunity forfeedback on the Rules followed thepresentationSpeakers Justice Paulseth Justice Czutrinand Aaron Franks
INSURANCE SECTIONldquoOntario Mandatory Mediation RatesrdquoldquoFee Simplerdquo or ldquoInadequate Feerdquo
Date Recorded September 24 2015This program was an update on the FeeAdequacy SurveySpeaker Bruce Ally PhD LLM (ADR)
ldquoInfluence to Confluence Meeting
of Mindsrdquo Date Recorded December 3 2015This section was described as focusing onexerting professional influence towardsresolutionSpeaker Richard Sadowski LLM atSadowski Resolutions Group LLP
PUBLIC CONFLICTS SECTIONPublic Conflict Learning Series Part 2 Date Recorded November 24 2015Proposals for a current public multi-partyconflict were presented by their
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Missed a section meeting that interests you ADRIO Special Interest Section meetings are available via your Member Portal free of chargeplus C Meds and Q Meds earn 2 CEE points per hour for viewing these professional development programs There are over 50recordings available including these latest additions
ldquoproponentsrdquo and discussed in groupsession The group was set to choose apreferred topic to examine in more depth atSession 3 Presenter Bob Waldon QMed
PC Learning Series Session 32 - Process
Design Case 2 (Public Conflicts Section)Date Recorded January 14 2016Moderator Bob Waldon QMed
WORKPLACE SECTIONHow to Manage Conflict in a DiverseCross-Cultural Workplace
Date Recorded September 28 2015Cultural diversity is a fact of life inworkplaces today The differences creategreat new opportunities for how people worktogether but itrsquos not always clear what thebest management strategies are Luis Ore internationally recognized expertin cross-cultural workplace conflictmanagement presented on this topic Inaddition we had a special guest SusanneSkoruppa presently working at the WorldBank to talk about her experiences inGermany with organizations such as theUnited NationsSpeakers Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa
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Do you have your designation yet
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- Presidents Message
- Upcoming Events amp Courses
- So what are we talking about today
- The Fee is Past its Sell-by (or Stale-by) Date
- Preventing and Resolving Business Partnership amp Shareholder Conflict
- ADRIC 2016 Annual National Conference
- How to Manage Conflict in a Diverse Cross-Cultural Workplace
- Essential Conversations Projectreg A Prevention Movement in the Aging Space
- Truth and Reconciliation Start a Conversation
-
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1 I must also disclose that I am member of theAdvisory Board of Modria Inc the leadingODR platform in the United States andelsewhere
2 httpwwwmediatebccomPDFs1-14-Family-MediationmdashFAQsGuidelines_Mediating-from-a-Distance-(Second-editiaspx
3 httpswwwcivilresolutionbcca4 httpwwwmorrowmediationcablog
archives08-2012
Destructive Strategies7 Pure Facilitation8 Pre-Negotiation Conferences9 Problem-Solving Workshops10 Advocacy in a Mediation
Lawyers as Co-Mediators11 Conclusion
Chapter 7
THE INSTITUTIONALIZATION
OF MEDIATION
1 Introduction2 Who Should Mediate3 Standards4 Accountability5 Confidentiality and Privilege6 Settlement Approval7 Conclusion
Chapter 8
OTHER ALTERNATIVES
1 When Mediation fails2 Choosing Alternative Processes3 Neutral Evaluation and Fact-
Finding4 Mini-Trial5 Summary Jury Trial6 Ombuds Processes7 Arbitration8 Final-Offer Selection (FOS)9 Mediation-Arbitration (Med-
Arb)10 Facilitation of Partnering
Visioning Interpersonal andinter-Group Problem-SolvingWorkshops
11 Public Policy Mediations12 Back to Mediation13 Conclusion
Chapter 9
DISPUTE RESOLUTION DESIGN
A CONCLUSION
1 Introduction2 A Framework for System Design3 Design as a Collaborative
Intervention4 Rights Interests and the Trans-
formation of Conflict5 Dispute Resolution Design
Opportunities6 Mass Tort Claims A Conflict
Resolution Design Example7 Barriers to the Systematic Use of
Mediation in Legal Disputes8 Conclusion
The book has been very skillfullyindexed in a Topical Index andalso includes a comprehensivebibliography although given therate of publication of articles andbooks about ADR any bibliogra-phy is likely to be out of date themoment it is published Many ofthe chapters can stand alone asextremely helpful overviews ofeach topic covered
I have a particular interest inOnline Dispute Resolution (ODR)and the authorrsquos coverage is for itstime a comprehensive overview1
Now in 2015 we have the BC longdistance project that was men-tioned in the book mentionedproducing the second edition ofMediating from a Distance whichis a set of guidelines for onlinefamily mediation2 We also nowhave the BC Civil ResolutionsTribunal which effectivelyreplaces Small Claims Courtand also deals with condo-minium disputes3 In Quebecthere is an online Small ClaimsCourt pilot so there is a lothappening in this area and ADRprofessionals and lawyers alikeneed to be aware of the chang-ing ODR landscape and tech-nologyrsquos potential and actualimpact on what we do
The section on advocacy is ex-tremely well done and outlines anarea where much work is neededADR professionals have not donea good job explaining the differ-ence between advocacy in courtor arbitration as compared toadvocacy in mediation to lawyersPerhaps this is part of the reasonwe see a decline in the use of thejoint session in mediation In anyevent the way it is dealt with in this
book will be helpful to mediatorsand counsel alike
The book clearly shows howfacilitative mediation is not apassive process which seems tobe forgotten in the rush towardsevaluative mediation
In an earlier review on his websiteBernard Morrow another wellknown ADR practitioner com-
mented that if there was some-thing missing from this book it wasthe lack of ldquoreal liferdquo stories4 Iagree with this comment andhope that the next edition con-tains more from the authorrsquos ownexperience
It is difficult to do justice to thescope of this work in a shortreview The book is lengthy butthe reward for reading it is adetailed understanding of legaldispute resolution in a way that islikely to improve your practicewhether you are a lawyer mediatorother dispute resolution practitioner
If the question is whether ADR andespecially mediation adds valuein legal disputes this bookanswers with a resoundingldquoyesrdquo It can be used as text-book for ADR courses or as amainstay of a practitionerrsquoslibrary It has not been recognizedto the extent it should be by theADR community
If the question is whether ADR and especially
mediation adds value in legal disputes this book
answers with a resounding ldquoyesrdquo
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Luis Oreacute is an internationally rec-
ognized expert in consensus
bu i ld ing and c ross-cu l tu ra l
workp lace conf l ic t manage-
ment He has a dispute resolu-
t ion and workplace consulting
practice in Lima Peru and is pres-
ently Latin Americas Director of
Workplace Fairness Institute
Luis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E Oreacute Susanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne Skoruppa
The ADR Institute ofOntario (ADRIO) wasexcited for a return ofthe topic of workplaceconflict to a SpecialInterest Section meetingheld at the ADRIOoffice on September 282015 This event pro-vided a unique per-spective on the subjecthowever as its panelconsisted of interna-tional guests Luis Oreand Susanne SkoruppaThrough personal anec-dotes these two indi-viduals informativelycompared the opera-tion of workplaces inNorth America andworldwide
Luis Ore is an interna-tionally recognizedexpert in cross-culturalworkplace conflictmanagement and consensusbuilding He has a workplaceconsulting practice in Lima Peruand is presently LatinAmericarsquos Director of WorkplaceFairness Institute Luis began hispresentation with a story that isdepictive of the corporate culturein his home country of Peru Thestory describes the environment ofa business meeting there Firstlyeach businessperson was ldquolaterdquoto the meeting according to thetime as read on the clock Al-though this seems like an unques-tionable faux-pas it was not evenacknowledged by the meetingrsquosattendees The meeting beganwith introductions and small-talkbetween the attendees and dueto the time spent on these theagenda of the meeting did not
By Rachel Frydman BHSc QMed
Guest Speakers Luis E Oreacute and Susanne Skoruppa
ldquoHow to Manage Conflict in a DiverseCross-Cultural Workplacerdquo
get completed In fact the struc-ture of the meeting did not followa proposed agenda whatsoeverThe flow of the conversationcould be viewed as erraticInstead of a linear processionthrough the agenda topics theconversation jumped from topicto topic in an unplanned arrange-ment (a circular approach) Thisportrayal of an everyday businessmeeting in Peru can be com-pared to a similar meeting thatwould occur in North AmericaThe main focus of this meeting isthe content with specific empha-sis on completing the plannedagenda in a linear approachTime and efficiency are valued ata business meeting in NorthAmerica and thus it is expectedfor attendees to be on time and
to remain concentratedon the issues at handLuis summed up thedifferences betweenthese two scenarios bylooking the function oftime in both cultures ForPeruvians and many inLatin America ldquotime ispeople and relation-shipsrdquo while in NorthAmerica ldquotime ismoneyrdquo
Luis also used the con-cept of power relation-ships to illustratecross-cultural differ-ences between SouthAmerica and NorthAmerica At an automo-tive factory in KentuckyUS Luis was enlisted toaid in a communicationissue between non-English speaking workersand their Supervisors
There were reports of racism andmistreatment from the workersLuis strategically approached theSupervisor understanding whatculturally he would value andthus what logic would resonatewith him Luis told this Supervisorthat it would be in his best interestto stop mistreating the automo-tive plant workers because theirproductivity would increase as aresult and he would look goodfacing his own bosses The Super-visor was able to appreciate thisreasoning because Luis spoke toone of his culturally engrainedpriorities Had the same situationoccurred at a factory run by aSouth American individual Luismay have decided to change hisapproach to managing theconflict The South American
Skoruppa is a consultant and
trainer certified in negotiation and
mediation with more than ten years
of experience working with inter-
national and national organizations
at the nexus of law psychology
management and research
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Supervisor may be more recep-tive to stopping his behaviourfor reasons other than personalbenefits Luis may have tried tomake this Supervisor realize hispoor conduct from a socialconscience perspective
Like Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa isin an ideal position to provideinformation on cross-culturaldifferences in the workplace OfGerman decent she works in thecountry as an intercultural trainerfor organizations that require aidin developing positive relation-ships with their internationalpartners This is a necessary re-source for these organizations asGermany is still a relatively ho-mogenous country withworkplaces often consisting ofworkers belonging to a singlesimilar culture Thus these workersbenefit from relevant training tobe able to better interact interna-tionally with people from differentcultural backgrounds Susannereferred to intercultural theoriesthat distinguish cultures based onvarious factors including commu-nication patterns and dealingwith conflict situations amongothers For example low-contextcultures use a direct style ofcommunication whereas high-
context cultures convey messagesin a much less direct way Interest-ingly the large majority of theworldrsquos cultures are consideredhigh context While it can be seenthat conflict has the potential toarise in both contexts the meth-ods of solving the conflict actsas the differential In Germanynon-adversarial methods ofworkplace conflict resolutionspecifically ADR and mediationare still less integrated on a largerbasis than in Canada
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The SIS meeting concluded withanother disheartening thoughtBoth Luis and Susanne wereasked to speak about a per-sonal experience with a goodefficient functional workingworkplace conflict manage-ment system Neither of themcould provide a response to thisquestion The reality is that thesesystems are hard to come byand that this is an area of ADRthat requires much more devel-opment
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DrDrDrDrDr Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix is an author corporate speaker consultant facilitator
and coach specializing in life transition issues of aging retirement and
caregiving She has an extensive background working with older adults
and their caregiving families Dr Amy is the Co-founder of the Essential
Conversations Project Inc an organization that trains Professional
Facilitators to guide families with the conversations they often struggle
having during life events and transitions that occur in midlife and
beyond
Amy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSW PhD PhD PhD PhD PhD Resa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSW
Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen has been in the field of mediation providing services
and programs for clients in public and private sectors for more than
35 years Her mediation practice has focused on family law workplace
issues and now elder and family conflicts Resa designed the Elder
Mediation Training Program (EMTP) the first of its kind in Canada and
provides Elder Mediation workshops She is the Co-Founder of the
Essential Conversations Projectreg
On May 4 2015 theElder Section of theADR Institute of Ontario(ldquoADRIOrdquo) held a liveprogram and webinaron the ldquoEssential Con-versations Projectrdquo withspeakers Resa S EisenMSW RSW and Dr AmyDrsquoAprix Drawing heav-ily from their many yearsof professional experi-ence spanning thefields of elder caresocial work and media-tion Resa and Amyintroduced the onsiteand online audience tothis initiative they arespearheading TheEssential ConversationsProject charts a wayforward for the olderadult and herhis familywho are facing lifetransitions in mid-lifeand beyond
Amy described ldquoEssen-tial Conversationsrdquo asldquotalking to the mostimportant people in ourlives about the mostimportant things in ourlivesrdquo The speakers listed types ofsituations that can be helped byan Essential Conversation end-of-life care for loved ones someonehaving to ldquohang up the car keysrdquobecause of diminished capaci-ties or move to a nursing home orout of the family home succes-sion planning within the familyintergenerational wealth transferand wills and powers of attorney
Notably such issues often do notarise one at a time And each
ldquoEssential Conversations ProjectregA Prevention Movement in the Aging SpacerdquoGuest Speakers Amy DrsquoAprix MSW and Resa Eisen MSW
By Mary Korica
involves change whether it bedeveloping a plan to address thesituation coordinating informa-tion exchange and decision-making amongst the partiesinvolved or relinquishing somedegree of freedom (true not justfor ailing older adults but also foranyone taking on responsibility forpart of their care) Resa and Amyshared stories of families brokenup by these types of life transi-tions sometimes for generations
When facing suchsituations they saidmost families are notable to have con-structive conversationson their own With thehelp of an EssentialConversationsFacilitator success ismuch more likely
The work of afacilitator is differentfrom that of a media-tor in a number ofways said the speak-ers For one thefacilitator casts a widenet seeking to includeeveryone who canimpact decision-making and planningfamily friends and theformal support systemThis is done out ofrecognition that thetransition impactseveryone in the familyand support networknot just the older adultat its centre Anotherreason for such aninclusive approach isexperiencemdashhaving
everyonersquos voice heard makes abig difference Difficult life transi-tions that impact complex systemsof relationships have a tendencyto generate misunderstandingsand resurrect old wounds evenfrom childhood And every me-diator knows that even the bestagreement or consensus can beundermined at the last minute byan uncooperative party As Resanoted ldquoso much of what peopledo with the family and client in
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these situations tends to be prag-matic but the situations are somuch more than pragmatic mdashtypically unaddressed emotionalconcerns can create impassesrdquo
To have the best chance ata sustainable solutionfacilitators turn the stand-ard mediation model onits head spending thegreat majority of theirtime preparing theground before any meet-ing of the parties Thisinvolves a systematicprocess to hear from andempower everyone in-volved through individualmeetings Whether inperson or by phone or Skypewhen distance requires it theindividual meetings allow peo-ple to say things they wouldhold back in a group settingand also to experience a differ-ent way of being heard mdash some-thing which often leads to achange in perspective for the
individual and in turn allowschange to happen when theparties are brought together Thereis much more moving back andforth between joint and individual
sessions as well as more attentionto slowing down the process sothat participants have time toprocess developments
Resa and Amy emphasized thatthe facilitatorrsquos role is tostrengthen all the people in theconversation As Resa noted ldquowe
know when people come into asituation that is not resolved theycan be confused disorienteddisorganized or unclear So in theprocess of the conversation what
we really want to do ismove everybody espe-cially the older person to afeeling of more confi-dence more clarity morecertainty and moretrustrdquo She said there areways of communicationthat can often ensure evenpeople with dementia areunderstood and theirfeelings are taken intoaccount
The process is very transpar-ent and the parties know that thefacilitator will delve into any issuethat is important to a resolutionincluding difficult ones While therole of the facilitator is to be aneutral third party who construc-tively steers the conversationguiding the parties to truly hearthe meaning behind each otherrsquos
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Difficult life transitions that
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to generate misunderstandings
and resurrect old wounds even
from childhood
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words and imagine solutions itcan also be very practical Thefacilitator may help the familydecide who will take on whatresponsibilities in the care of theolder adult and with the con-sent of the parties may play acoordinating role
Medical practitioners and othersfrom the formal care system areoften very willing to be part of theconversation They frequently runinto family disputes at acutestages of care They recognizethe value of feeding into a con-versation that will allow them tovoice their ideas and concerns tothe family contribute to solutionsand prevent obstructions topatient care Amy also notedthat at a time when the formalsupport system is strapped forresources Essential Conversationsoften allow the substantial infor-mal resources in the family to bemaximally tapped
The results of Essential Conversa-tions can be impressive As Amynoted when multiple people withvarying perspectives hear all theimportant information at thesame time it shifts the situationOnce expectations are clarifiedand differences in values andviewpoints have been airedparties often generate their owncreative solutions and makeoffers to try to meet each oth-errsquos needs demonstrating sur-prising generosity The resolutionsat times involve a new way ofbeing a familymdashit may not neces-sarily be closer but can potentiallybe more authentic As Resa saidldquoThey may not come out with theclosest of relationships but theyrsquollbe much more confident aboutwhat they can expect from each
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otherrdquo Parties themselves haveacknowledged how much theyhave benefitted saying things likeldquowe never could have done thisourselvesrdquo
Through their presentation of theEssential Conversations Projectand through candid examplesfrom their own lives Resa andAmy delivered reassurance thatthere is a better way for familiesand professionals to handledifficult life transitions of lovedones and clients They have
The resolutions at times involve a new way of
being a familymdashit may not necessarily be closer
but can potentially be more authentic
created the Essential Conversa-tions Designated Facilitatortraining program NorthAmerica-wide and they areestablishing a community ofldquoEssential Partnersrdquo namelyprofessionals who come intocontact with aging familiesthrough their work and whowould benefit from the servicesof the Essential ConversationsProject The Project will also beparticipating in the ongoingresearch program that Amy andResa have created in partnershipwith the University of North Caro-lina at Chapel Hill Resa and Amyencourage anyone interested tolearn more about the EssentialConversations Project atwwwessentialconversationsprojectcom
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On June 24 2015 thePublic Conflict andRestorative Justice sec-tions of the ADR Instituteof Ontario (ldquoADRIOrdquo)jointly held the liveprogram and webinarldquoTruth and ReconciliationStart a ConversationrdquoHosted by the chairs ofthe two sections respec-tively Bob Waldon andBunny Macfarlane theevent was a discussion inCircle format1 about theJune 4 2015 release ofthe Truth and Reconcilia-tion Commission ofCanadarsquos (TRC)findings on the impact ofresidential schools onAboriginal peopleThe findings are the resultof six years of the TRCrsquoswork across the countrythrough events meet-ings town halls and statementgathering from some 7000 indi-viduals who shared theirstories The final report includes 94specific recommendations toaddress the harms done andposes important questions for allCanadians to consider2
Mr Waldon began the session byexplaining that the discussion wasbeing hosted by both ADRIOsections because Canadarsquosrelationship with aboriginalpeoples involves both publicconflict and restorative prac-tices The organizersrsquo motivationwas to invite ADRIO membersand interested non-members todiscuss the TRCrsquos findings andcontribute in some way to thecommissionrsquos effort
Moderators Bob Waldon QMed and Bunny Macfarlane CMed
ldquoTruth and Reconciliation Start a Conversationrdquo
By Mary Korica
Ms Macfarlane described toattendees how the Circle formatwould work and Mr Waldon tooka moment to acknowledge thatthe meeting was being held ontraditional territory of theMississauga and Meacutetis nations MsMacfarlane posed the first TRCquestion to the group ldquoHowshould people feel about the TRCrsquosworkrdquo A number of people con-veyed strong negative emotionslike being sickened ashamedand angry about what the TRChad uncovered People spoke of
ldquoa blow to our identityas Canadians to dis-cover such blackness inour pastrdquo and ldquoa socialjustice inequity that hadgone unaddressed for fartoo longrdquo as well as insome cases personalshame at not havingdone something soonerand uncertainty aboutwhat they should donext
Often the same peoplealso expressed strongpositive feeling aboutthe TRC especiallygratitude for its work forthe courageous honestyof those who partici-pated and for thepossibility that now existsfor native and non-native cultures inCanada to build some-thing new People re-
ported feeling ldquohopeful ofpositive changerdquo ldquocurious to learnmorerdquo ldquoopennessrdquo to the TRCreport desire for ldquogreater dia-loguerdquo and ldquoencouragedrdquo andldquoeagerrdquo to act now One personpresented the model of a residen-tial school survivor who turnedshame into power by returning toher community to teach herlanguage
Ms Macfarlane then put to thegroup the TRC questions ldquoWhatdoes reconciliation look like
R D (Bob) Waldon QMed has
more than 30 yearsrsquo experience
across Canada in land
acquisition environment dispute
resolution and external relations
as a consultant and in senior
management for major projects
government and Aboriginal
matters
R D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) Waldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMed Bunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMed
Bunny is a mediator trainer and
restorative justice practitioner
She teaches conflict manage-
ment and dispute resolution at
Brock University and mediates
insurance claims at Financial
Services Commission of Ontario
(FSCO)
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Does it matter to yourdquo All of theparticipants felt that reconciliationmattered to them some becausethey felt burdened by a Canadianidentity that included the harm ofresidential schools others becauseof the opportunity to turn harm togood by developing a model ofunderstanding in Canada thatmight benefit or inspire others
Many attendees said that they didnot know what reconciliationlooks like and sometimes com-mented with a note of despair atwhat they perceived as the com-plex and long-entrenched natureof the problem But even so theyoffered ideas of reconciliationincluding treating people equallyand with equal respect as well asdeveloping a deep understandingof each other through educationand a change of attitude
Some people noted that reconcili-ation cannot be a single event oractionmdashthat it is a process Forexample one person suggestedthat reconciliation may lookdifferent depending on particular
circumstances but in all casesthere must be an ongoing polish-ing of the relationship Anotherdrew from a tenet of RestorativeJustice which requires asking thequestion ldquowhat does the victimneedrdquo She pointed out that noone can assume what the victimsneed after cultural genocide andit would be good to have anation-wide conversation wheregroups across the country askwhat are the native communitiesrsquoneeds and how can we help fulfillthem Drawing on her own experi-ence with native people anotherattendee said that reconciliationlooks like ldquohard workmdashand won-derful workrdquo She recalled theadvice she had been given by thelate Anishnawbe elder JoeSylvester to remind the group thatas with anything the way youlearn to do it is one step at a time
One person commented thatreconciliation is about bridging adivide between two parties whichrequires a number of things tohappen As a first step the victims
must be empowered so thatthey can participate fully inreconciliation and this shouldinclude restitution Also recon-ciliation must at some pointinvolve forgiveness whichrequires bringing the offenderinto a process that affords themsome dignity and promotes theirhonest apology He noted that ifthe churches and governmentinstitutions responsible for thelegacy of residential schools arevilified entirely it may triggerdistancing and hardening ratherthan re-establishing connection ldquoIfwe allow our anger and disgust todominate we risk perpetuatingthe dividerdquo he warned
Commenting that forgiveness did
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Some people noted that
reconciliation cannot be
a single event or actionmdash
that it is a process
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not seem possible to him at thistime another person said the goalshould be good practices basedon good intentions which mayallow the next generation tomove reconciliation furtherSomeone followed up by sayingshe did not believe it is any-onersquos right to ask for forgive-ness that forgiveness is a giftwhich can only be offered notrequested She added that giventhe enormity of the harm done ifthe opportunity for forgivenessarises it will have to be conveyedthrough actions which are astronger communication than words
Another person expanded on the1996 report of the Royal Commis-sion on Aboriginal Peoples state-ment that ldquothere can be no peaceor harmony unless there is justicerdquoShe said that there can be nojustice without a realization ofour interdependence What istrue for Aboriginal people asone people of the medicinewheel3 is true for all of themwhen one group is weak we allare For this reason reconciliationshould matter to everybody Itshould also matter because nativepeople have great knowledge toshare with non-natives ldquoI think wewill realize that when they get
stronger we all get strongerrdquo shesaid
The final TRC question that MsMacfarlane posed to attendeeswas ldquoWhere do we go fromhererdquo A number of those presentsaw a need to educate thebroader public about the TRCand promote a more accurateunderstanding of First Nations inCanada One person com-mented that it would be unfor-tunate if the misguideddismissive view of First Nationslargely held by Canadarsquos non-natives to this point was re-placed by another simplisticview of First Nations as victimsThey emphasized the wealth ofFirst Nations practices and ideasthat could be applied topresent-day concerns like theenvironment systems of politicalorganization and decision-mak-ing and approaches to justice
1 ldquoCirclerdquo is a meeting format derived from North American First Nations practices It is sometimesknown as Talking Circle Healing Circle Peacemaking Circle Listening Circle or RestorativeJustice Circle and involves a specially chosen object being passed to each person assigningthem the opportunity to speak It can be a powerful tool to improve decision-making andstrengthen community (More information is available at httpwwwdancingtoeaglespiritsocietyorgcirclesphp)
2 The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canadarsquos findings are available at httpwwwtrccawebsitestrcinstitutionindexphpp=890
3 The medicine wheel in North American First Nations worldview conveys multiple concepts one ofwhich is that its four quadrants black red yellow and white represent the four symbolic racesmaking up the same human family (Source httpwwwtncdsboncanewresourcesABOR20Medicine20Wheelpdf)
ADRIO wishes to thank our writers for their contributions to our Newsletter
MarMarMarMarMary Koricay Koricay Koricay Koricay KoricaMary Korica MA is a freelancewriter graduate of the YorkUniversity Certificate in DisputeResolution and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Rachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel Frydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedRachel Frydman is a volunteer writerfor ADRIO She is currently workingtowards her fami ly mediat iondesignation as well as her Masters inSocial Work
Ben DrBen DrBen DrBen DrBen Drorororororyyyyy QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArbBen Drory QMed QArb is anaccident benefits arbitrator with ADRChambers and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Catherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine Kenwellis a freelance writer and a graduateof the York University Certificate andAdvanced Cert i f icate DisputeResolut ion programs She is avolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Attendees supported the idea ofpromoting ongoing dialogueabout the TRC report in the courseof their personal and professionallives when talking with friendsneighbours colleagues otherorganizations or their local Mem-bers of Parliament Suggestionsalso included promoting dia-logue between native and non-native communitiescontributing to holding govern-ments accountable for imple-menting the 94recommendations and support-ing school curriculum changeon the topic of First Nations MsMacfarlane committed to bring-ing the issues discussed duringthe meeting to the attention ofADRIOrsquos Board of Directors andMr Waldon said that the topicwould be addressed again atanother meeting of ADRIOrsquos PublicConflict Section
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ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016Webinar Recordings Available
BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL SECTIONMed-Arb The Debate Continues Date Recorded January 12 2016The ADR Institute of Canada debated thepromise and potential pitfalls of Med-Arb atits national conference in October Med-Arboffers parties the ability to obtain a definiteresolution of a particular dispute and theflexibility to pursue a mediated settlementbefore or during binding arbitration Butthere are practical and ethicalconsiderations that parties and neutralsmust consider in business disputes Ourpanel of experienced commercialpractitioners discussed some of theseissues and continued the great med-arbdebateModerator Michael Erdle CMed CArbSpeakers Stephen Morrison CMed CArbDavid McCutcheon CArb
FAMILY SECTIONThe New Family Rules
Date Recorded November 30 2015Justices Paulseth and Czutrin the SeniorFamily judges of the OCJ and SCJ andAaron Franks presented as panel membersa discussion on the new Family Rules An
open discussion and an opportunity forfeedback on the Rules followed thepresentationSpeakers Justice Paulseth Justice Czutrinand Aaron Franks
INSURANCE SECTIONldquoOntario Mandatory Mediation RatesrdquoldquoFee Simplerdquo or ldquoInadequate Feerdquo
Date Recorded September 24 2015This program was an update on the FeeAdequacy SurveySpeaker Bruce Ally PhD LLM (ADR)
ldquoInfluence to Confluence Meeting
of Mindsrdquo Date Recorded December 3 2015This section was described as focusing onexerting professional influence towardsresolutionSpeaker Richard Sadowski LLM atSadowski Resolutions Group LLP
PUBLIC CONFLICTS SECTIONPublic Conflict Learning Series Part 2 Date Recorded November 24 2015Proposals for a current public multi-partyconflict were presented by their
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Missed a section meeting that interests you ADRIO Special Interest Section meetings are available via your Member Portal free of chargeplus C Meds and Q Meds earn 2 CEE points per hour for viewing these professional development programs There are over 50recordings available including these latest additions
ldquoproponentsrdquo and discussed in groupsession The group was set to choose apreferred topic to examine in more depth atSession 3 Presenter Bob Waldon QMed
PC Learning Series Session 32 - Process
Design Case 2 (Public Conflicts Section)Date Recorded January 14 2016Moderator Bob Waldon QMed
WORKPLACE SECTIONHow to Manage Conflict in a DiverseCross-Cultural Workplace
Date Recorded September 28 2015Cultural diversity is a fact of life inworkplaces today The differences creategreat new opportunities for how people worktogether but itrsquos not always clear what thebest management strategies are Luis Ore internationally recognized expertin cross-cultural workplace conflictmanagement presented on this topic Inaddition we had a special guest SusanneSkoruppa presently working at the WorldBank to talk about her experiences inGermany with organizations such as theUnited NationsSpeakers Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa
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Luis Oreacute is an internationally rec-
ognized expert in consensus
bu i ld ing and c ross-cu l tu ra l
workp lace conf l ic t manage-
ment He has a dispute resolu-
t ion and workplace consulting
practice in Lima Peru and is pres-
ently Latin Americas Director of
Workplace Fairness Institute
Luis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E Oreacute Susanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne Skoruppa
The ADR Institute ofOntario (ADRIO) wasexcited for a return ofthe topic of workplaceconflict to a SpecialInterest Section meetingheld at the ADRIOoffice on September 282015 This event pro-vided a unique per-spective on the subjecthowever as its panelconsisted of interna-tional guests Luis Oreand Susanne SkoruppaThrough personal anec-dotes these two indi-viduals informativelycompared the opera-tion of workplaces inNorth America andworldwide
Luis Ore is an interna-tionally recognizedexpert in cross-culturalworkplace conflictmanagement and consensusbuilding He has a workplaceconsulting practice in Lima Peruand is presently LatinAmericarsquos Director of WorkplaceFairness Institute Luis began hispresentation with a story that isdepictive of the corporate culturein his home country of Peru Thestory describes the environment ofa business meeting there Firstlyeach businessperson was ldquolaterdquoto the meeting according to thetime as read on the clock Al-though this seems like an unques-tionable faux-pas it was not evenacknowledged by the meetingrsquosattendees The meeting beganwith introductions and small-talkbetween the attendees and dueto the time spent on these theagenda of the meeting did not
By Rachel Frydman BHSc QMed
Guest Speakers Luis E Oreacute and Susanne Skoruppa
ldquoHow to Manage Conflict in a DiverseCross-Cultural Workplacerdquo
get completed In fact the struc-ture of the meeting did not followa proposed agenda whatsoeverThe flow of the conversationcould be viewed as erraticInstead of a linear processionthrough the agenda topics theconversation jumped from topicto topic in an unplanned arrange-ment (a circular approach) Thisportrayal of an everyday businessmeeting in Peru can be com-pared to a similar meeting thatwould occur in North AmericaThe main focus of this meeting isthe content with specific empha-sis on completing the plannedagenda in a linear approachTime and efficiency are valued ata business meeting in NorthAmerica and thus it is expectedfor attendees to be on time and
to remain concentratedon the issues at handLuis summed up thedifferences betweenthese two scenarios bylooking the function oftime in both cultures ForPeruvians and many inLatin America ldquotime ispeople and relation-shipsrdquo while in NorthAmerica ldquotime ismoneyrdquo
Luis also used the con-cept of power relation-ships to illustratecross-cultural differ-ences between SouthAmerica and NorthAmerica At an automo-tive factory in KentuckyUS Luis was enlisted toaid in a communicationissue between non-English speaking workersand their Supervisors
There were reports of racism andmistreatment from the workersLuis strategically approached theSupervisor understanding whatculturally he would value andthus what logic would resonatewith him Luis told this Supervisorthat it would be in his best interestto stop mistreating the automo-tive plant workers because theirproductivity would increase as aresult and he would look goodfacing his own bosses The Super-visor was able to appreciate thisreasoning because Luis spoke toone of his culturally engrainedpriorities Had the same situationoccurred at a factory run by aSouth American individual Luismay have decided to change hisapproach to managing theconflict The South American
Skoruppa is a consultant and
trainer certified in negotiation and
mediation with more than ten years
of experience working with inter-
national and national organizations
at the nexus of law psychology
management and research
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Supervisor may be more recep-tive to stopping his behaviourfor reasons other than personalbenefits Luis may have tried tomake this Supervisor realize hispoor conduct from a socialconscience perspective
Like Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa isin an ideal position to provideinformation on cross-culturaldifferences in the workplace OfGerman decent she works in thecountry as an intercultural trainerfor organizations that require aidin developing positive relation-ships with their internationalpartners This is a necessary re-source for these organizations asGermany is still a relatively ho-mogenous country withworkplaces often consisting ofworkers belonging to a singlesimilar culture Thus these workersbenefit from relevant training tobe able to better interact interna-tionally with people from differentcultural backgrounds Susannereferred to intercultural theoriesthat distinguish cultures based onvarious factors including commu-nication patterns and dealingwith conflict situations amongothers For example low-contextcultures use a direct style ofcommunication whereas high-
context cultures convey messagesin a much less direct way Interest-ingly the large majority of theworldrsquos cultures are consideredhigh context While it can be seenthat conflict has the potential toarise in both contexts the meth-ods of solving the conflict actsas the differential In Germanynon-adversarial methods ofworkplace conflict resolutionspecifically ADR and mediationare still less integrated on a largerbasis than in Canada
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The new ADRIC Arbitration Rules continue to offer the option of having ADRIC administerthe partiesrsquo arbitration for them Under this option ADRIC supports the parties byattending to many of the logistics involved in running an arbitration
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The SIS meeting concluded withanother disheartening thoughtBoth Luis and Susanne wereasked to speak about a per-sonal experience with a goodefficient functional workingworkplace conflict manage-ment system Neither of themcould provide a response to thisquestion The reality is that thesesystems are hard to come byand that this is an area of ADRthat requires much more devel-opment
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DrDrDrDrDr Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix is an author corporate speaker consultant facilitator
and coach specializing in life transition issues of aging retirement and
caregiving She has an extensive background working with older adults
and their caregiving families Dr Amy is the Co-founder of the Essential
Conversations Project Inc an organization that trains Professional
Facilitators to guide families with the conversations they often struggle
having during life events and transitions that occur in midlife and
beyond
Amy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSW PhD PhD PhD PhD PhD Resa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSW
Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen has been in the field of mediation providing services
and programs for clients in public and private sectors for more than
35 years Her mediation practice has focused on family law workplace
issues and now elder and family conflicts Resa designed the Elder
Mediation Training Program (EMTP) the first of its kind in Canada and
provides Elder Mediation workshops She is the Co-Founder of the
Essential Conversations Projectreg
On May 4 2015 theElder Section of theADR Institute of Ontario(ldquoADRIOrdquo) held a liveprogram and webinaron the ldquoEssential Con-versations Projectrdquo withspeakers Resa S EisenMSW RSW and Dr AmyDrsquoAprix Drawing heav-ily from their many yearsof professional experi-ence spanning thefields of elder caresocial work and media-tion Resa and Amyintroduced the onsiteand online audience tothis initiative they arespearheading TheEssential ConversationsProject charts a wayforward for the olderadult and herhis familywho are facing lifetransitions in mid-lifeand beyond
Amy described ldquoEssen-tial Conversationsrdquo asldquotalking to the mostimportant people in ourlives about the mostimportant things in ourlivesrdquo The speakers listed types ofsituations that can be helped byan Essential Conversation end-of-life care for loved ones someonehaving to ldquohang up the car keysrdquobecause of diminished capaci-ties or move to a nursing home orout of the family home succes-sion planning within the familyintergenerational wealth transferand wills and powers of attorney
Notably such issues often do notarise one at a time And each
ldquoEssential Conversations ProjectregA Prevention Movement in the Aging SpacerdquoGuest Speakers Amy DrsquoAprix MSW and Resa Eisen MSW
By Mary Korica
involves change whether it bedeveloping a plan to address thesituation coordinating informa-tion exchange and decision-making amongst the partiesinvolved or relinquishing somedegree of freedom (true not justfor ailing older adults but also foranyone taking on responsibility forpart of their care) Resa and Amyshared stories of families brokenup by these types of life transi-tions sometimes for generations
When facing suchsituations they saidmost families are notable to have con-structive conversationson their own With thehelp of an EssentialConversationsFacilitator success ismuch more likely
The work of afacilitator is differentfrom that of a media-tor in a number ofways said the speak-ers For one thefacilitator casts a widenet seeking to includeeveryone who canimpact decision-making and planningfamily friends and theformal support systemThis is done out ofrecognition that thetransition impactseveryone in the familyand support networknot just the older adultat its centre Anotherreason for such aninclusive approach isexperiencemdashhaving
everyonersquos voice heard makes abig difference Difficult life transi-tions that impact complex systemsof relationships have a tendencyto generate misunderstandingsand resurrect old wounds evenfrom childhood And every me-diator knows that even the bestagreement or consensus can beundermined at the last minute byan uncooperative party As Resanoted ldquoso much of what peopledo with the family and client in
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these situations tends to be prag-matic but the situations are somuch more than pragmatic mdashtypically unaddressed emotionalconcerns can create impassesrdquo
To have the best chance ata sustainable solutionfacilitators turn the stand-ard mediation model onits head spending thegreat majority of theirtime preparing theground before any meet-ing of the parties Thisinvolves a systematicprocess to hear from andempower everyone in-volved through individualmeetings Whether inperson or by phone or Skypewhen distance requires it theindividual meetings allow peo-ple to say things they wouldhold back in a group settingand also to experience a differ-ent way of being heard mdash some-thing which often leads to achange in perspective for the
individual and in turn allowschange to happen when theparties are brought together Thereis much more moving back andforth between joint and individual
sessions as well as more attentionto slowing down the process sothat participants have time toprocess developments
Resa and Amy emphasized thatthe facilitatorrsquos role is tostrengthen all the people in theconversation As Resa noted ldquowe
know when people come into asituation that is not resolved theycan be confused disorienteddisorganized or unclear So in theprocess of the conversation what
we really want to do ismove everybody espe-cially the older person to afeeling of more confi-dence more clarity morecertainty and moretrustrdquo She said there areways of communicationthat can often ensure evenpeople with dementia areunderstood and theirfeelings are taken intoaccount
The process is very transpar-ent and the parties know that thefacilitator will delve into any issuethat is important to a resolutionincluding difficult ones While therole of the facilitator is to be aneutral third party who construc-tively steers the conversationguiding the parties to truly hearthe meaning behind each otherrsquos
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Difficult life transitions that
impact complex systems of
relationships have a tendency
to generate misunderstandings
and resurrect old wounds even
from childhood
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words and imagine solutions itcan also be very practical Thefacilitator may help the familydecide who will take on whatresponsibilities in the care of theolder adult and with the con-sent of the parties may play acoordinating role
Medical practitioners and othersfrom the formal care system areoften very willing to be part of theconversation They frequently runinto family disputes at acutestages of care They recognizethe value of feeding into a con-versation that will allow them tovoice their ideas and concerns tothe family contribute to solutionsand prevent obstructions topatient care Amy also notedthat at a time when the formalsupport system is strapped forresources Essential Conversationsoften allow the substantial infor-mal resources in the family to bemaximally tapped
The results of Essential Conversa-tions can be impressive As Amynoted when multiple people withvarying perspectives hear all theimportant information at thesame time it shifts the situationOnce expectations are clarifiedand differences in values andviewpoints have been airedparties often generate their owncreative solutions and makeoffers to try to meet each oth-errsquos needs demonstrating sur-prising generosity The resolutionsat times involve a new way ofbeing a familymdashit may not neces-sarily be closer but can potentiallybe more authentic As Resa saidldquoThey may not come out with theclosest of relationships but theyrsquollbe much more confident aboutwhat they can expect from each
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otherrdquo Parties themselves haveacknowledged how much theyhave benefitted saying things likeldquowe never could have done thisourselvesrdquo
Through their presentation of theEssential Conversations Projectand through candid examplesfrom their own lives Resa andAmy delivered reassurance thatthere is a better way for familiesand professionals to handledifficult life transitions of lovedones and clients They have
The resolutions at times involve a new way of
being a familymdashit may not necessarily be closer
but can potentially be more authentic
created the Essential Conversa-tions Designated Facilitatortraining program NorthAmerica-wide and they areestablishing a community ofldquoEssential Partnersrdquo namelyprofessionals who come intocontact with aging familiesthrough their work and whowould benefit from the servicesof the Essential ConversationsProject The Project will also beparticipating in the ongoingresearch program that Amy andResa have created in partnershipwith the University of North Caro-lina at Chapel Hill Resa and Amyencourage anyone interested tolearn more about the EssentialConversations Project atwwwessentialconversationsprojectcom
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On June 24 2015 thePublic Conflict andRestorative Justice sec-tions of the ADR Instituteof Ontario (ldquoADRIOrdquo)jointly held the liveprogram and webinarldquoTruth and ReconciliationStart a ConversationrdquoHosted by the chairs ofthe two sections respec-tively Bob Waldon andBunny Macfarlane theevent was a discussion inCircle format1 about theJune 4 2015 release ofthe Truth and Reconcilia-tion Commission ofCanadarsquos (TRC)findings on the impact ofresidential schools onAboriginal peopleThe findings are the resultof six years of the TRCrsquoswork across the countrythrough events meet-ings town halls and statementgathering from some 7000 indi-viduals who shared theirstories The final report includes 94specific recommendations toaddress the harms done andposes important questions for allCanadians to consider2
Mr Waldon began the session byexplaining that the discussion wasbeing hosted by both ADRIOsections because Canadarsquosrelationship with aboriginalpeoples involves both publicconflict and restorative prac-tices The organizersrsquo motivationwas to invite ADRIO membersand interested non-members todiscuss the TRCrsquos findings andcontribute in some way to thecommissionrsquos effort
Moderators Bob Waldon QMed and Bunny Macfarlane CMed
ldquoTruth and Reconciliation Start a Conversationrdquo
By Mary Korica
Ms Macfarlane described toattendees how the Circle formatwould work and Mr Waldon tooka moment to acknowledge thatthe meeting was being held ontraditional territory of theMississauga and Meacutetis nations MsMacfarlane posed the first TRCquestion to the group ldquoHowshould people feel about the TRCrsquosworkrdquo A number of people con-veyed strong negative emotionslike being sickened ashamedand angry about what the TRChad uncovered People spoke of
ldquoa blow to our identityas Canadians to dis-cover such blackness inour pastrdquo and ldquoa socialjustice inequity that hadgone unaddressed for fartoo longrdquo as well as insome cases personalshame at not havingdone something soonerand uncertainty aboutwhat they should donext
Often the same peoplealso expressed strongpositive feeling aboutthe TRC especiallygratitude for its work forthe courageous honestyof those who partici-pated and for thepossibility that now existsfor native and non-native cultures inCanada to build some-thing new People re-
ported feeling ldquohopeful ofpositive changerdquo ldquocurious to learnmorerdquo ldquoopennessrdquo to the TRCreport desire for ldquogreater dia-loguerdquo and ldquoencouragedrdquo andldquoeagerrdquo to act now One personpresented the model of a residen-tial school survivor who turnedshame into power by returning toher community to teach herlanguage
Ms Macfarlane then put to thegroup the TRC questions ldquoWhatdoes reconciliation look like
R D (Bob) Waldon QMed has
more than 30 yearsrsquo experience
across Canada in land
acquisition environment dispute
resolution and external relations
as a consultant and in senior
management for major projects
government and Aboriginal
matters
R D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) Waldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMed Bunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMed
Bunny is a mediator trainer and
restorative justice practitioner
She teaches conflict manage-
ment and dispute resolution at
Brock University and mediates
insurance claims at Financial
Services Commission of Ontario
(FSCO)
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Does it matter to yourdquo All of theparticipants felt that reconciliationmattered to them some becausethey felt burdened by a Canadianidentity that included the harm ofresidential schools others becauseof the opportunity to turn harm togood by developing a model ofunderstanding in Canada thatmight benefit or inspire others
Many attendees said that they didnot know what reconciliationlooks like and sometimes com-mented with a note of despair atwhat they perceived as the com-plex and long-entrenched natureof the problem But even so theyoffered ideas of reconciliationincluding treating people equallyand with equal respect as well asdeveloping a deep understandingof each other through educationand a change of attitude
Some people noted that reconcili-ation cannot be a single event oractionmdashthat it is a process Forexample one person suggestedthat reconciliation may lookdifferent depending on particular
circumstances but in all casesthere must be an ongoing polish-ing of the relationship Anotherdrew from a tenet of RestorativeJustice which requires asking thequestion ldquowhat does the victimneedrdquo She pointed out that noone can assume what the victimsneed after cultural genocide andit would be good to have anation-wide conversation wheregroups across the country askwhat are the native communitiesrsquoneeds and how can we help fulfillthem Drawing on her own experi-ence with native people anotherattendee said that reconciliationlooks like ldquohard workmdashand won-derful workrdquo She recalled theadvice she had been given by thelate Anishnawbe elder JoeSylvester to remind the group thatas with anything the way youlearn to do it is one step at a time
One person commented thatreconciliation is about bridging adivide between two parties whichrequires a number of things tohappen As a first step the victims
must be empowered so thatthey can participate fully inreconciliation and this shouldinclude restitution Also recon-ciliation must at some pointinvolve forgiveness whichrequires bringing the offenderinto a process that affords themsome dignity and promotes theirhonest apology He noted that ifthe churches and governmentinstitutions responsible for thelegacy of residential schools arevilified entirely it may triggerdistancing and hardening ratherthan re-establishing connection ldquoIfwe allow our anger and disgust todominate we risk perpetuatingthe dividerdquo he warned
Commenting that forgiveness did
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that it is a process
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not seem possible to him at thistime another person said the goalshould be good practices basedon good intentions which mayallow the next generation tomove reconciliation furtherSomeone followed up by sayingshe did not believe it is any-onersquos right to ask for forgive-ness that forgiveness is a giftwhich can only be offered notrequested She added that giventhe enormity of the harm done ifthe opportunity for forgivenessarises it will have to be conveyedthrough actions which are astronger communication than words
Another person expanded on the1996 report of the Royal Commis-sion on Aboriginal Peoples state-ment that ldquothere can be no peaceor harmony unless there is justicerdquoShe said that there can be nojustice without a realization ofour interdependence What istrue for Aboriginal people asone people of the medicinewheel3 is true for all of themwhen one group is weak we allare For this reason reconciliationshould matter to everybody Itshould also matter because nativepeople have great knowledge toshare with non-natives ldquoI think wewill realize that when they get
stronger we all get strongerrdquo shesaid
The final TRC question that MsMacfarlane posed to attendeeswas ldquoWhere do we go fromhererdquo A number of those presentsaw a need to educate thebroader public about the TRCand promote a more accurateunderstanding of First Nations inCanada One person com-mented that it would be unfor-tunate if the misguideddismissive view of First Nationslargely held by Canadarsquos non-natives to this point was re-placed by another simplisticview of First Nations as victimsThey emphasized the wealth ofFirst Nations practices and ideasthat could be applied topresent-day concerns like theenvironment systems of politicalorganization and decision-mak-ing and approaches to justice
1 ldquoCirclerdquo is a meeting format derived from North American First Nations practices It is sometimesknown as Talking Circle Healing Circle Peacemaking Circle Listening Circle or RestorativeJustice Circle and involves a specially chosen object being passed to each person assigningthem the opportunity to speak It can be a powerful tool to improve decision-making andstrengthen community (More information is available at httpwwwdancingtoeaglespiritsocietyorgcirclesphp)
2 The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canadarsquos findings are available at httpwwwtrccawebsitestrcinstitutionindexphpp=890
3 The medicine wheel in North American First Nations worldview conveys multiple concepts one ofwhich is that its four quadrants black red yellow and white represent the four symbolic racesmaking up the same human family (Source httpwwwtncdsboncanewresourcesABOR20Medicine20Wheelpdf)
ADRIO wishes to thank our writers for their contributions to our Newsletter
MarMarMarMarMary Koricay Koricay Koricay Koricay KoricaMary Korica MA is a freelancewriter graduate of the YorkUniversity Certificate in DisputeResolution and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Rachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel Frydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedRachel Frydman is a volunteer writerfor ADRIO She is currently workingtowards her fami ly mediat iondesignation as well as her Masters inSocial Work
Ben DrBen DrBen DrBen DrBen Drorororororyyyyy QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArbBen Drory QMed QArb is anaccident benefits arbitrator with ADRChambers and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Catherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine Kenwellis a freelance writer and a graduateof the York University Certificate andAdvanced Cert i f icate DisputeResolut ion programs She is avolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Attendees supported the idea ofpromoting ongoing dialogueabout the TRC report in the courseof their personal and professionallives when talking with friendsneighbours colleagues otherorganizations or their local Mem-bers of Parliament Suggestionsalso included promoting dia-logue between native and non-native communitiescontributing to holding govern-ments accountable for imple-menting the 94recommendations and support-ing school curriculum changeon the topic of First Nations MsMacfarlane committed to bring-ing the issues discussed duringthe meeting to the attention ofADRIOrsquos Board of Directors andMr Waldon said that the topicwould be addressed again atanother meeting of ADRIOrsquos PublicConflict Section
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BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL SECTIONMed-Arb The Debate Continues Date Recorded January 12 2016The ADR Institute of Canada debated thepromise and potential pitfalls of Med-Arb atits national conference in October Med-Arboffers parties the ability to obtain a definiteresolution of a particular dispute and theflexibility to pursue a mediated settlementbefore or during binding arbitration Butthere are practical and ethicalconsiderations that parties and neutralsmust consider in business disputes Ourpanel of experienced commercialpractitioners discussed some of theseissues and continued the great med-arbdebateModerator Michael Erdle CMed CArbSpeakers Stephen Morrison CMed CArbDavid McCutcheon CArb
FAMILY SECTIONThe New Family Rules
Date Recorded November 30 2015Justices Paulseth and Czutrin the SeniorFamily judges of the OCJ and SCJ andAaron Franks presented as panel membersa discussion on the new Family Rules An
open discussion and an opportunity forfeedback on the Rules followed thepresentationSpeakers Justice Paulseth Justice Czutrinand Aaron Franks
INSURANCE SECTIONldquoOntario Mandatory Mediation RatesrdquoldquoFee Simplerdquo or ldquoInadequate Feerdquo
Date Recorded September 24 2015This program was an update on the FeeAdequacy SurveySpeaker Bruce Ally PhD LLM (ADR)
ldquoInfluence to Confluence Meeting
of Mindsrdquo Date Recorded December 3 2015This section was described as focusing onexerting professional influence towardsresolutionSpeaker Richard Sadowski LLM atSadowski Resolutions Group LLP
PUBLIC CONFLICTS SECTIONPublic Conflict Learning Series Part 2 Date Recorded November 24 2015Proposals for a current public multi-partyconflict were presented by their
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WORKPLACE SECTIONHow to Manage Conflict in a DiverseCross-Cultural Workplace
Date Recorded September 28 2015Cultural diversity is a fact of life inworkplaces today The differences creategreat new opportunities for how people worktogether but itrsquos not always clear what thebest management strategies are Luis Ore internationally recognized expertin cross-cultural workplace conflictmanagement presented on this topic Inaddition we had a special guest SusanneSkoruppa presently working at the WorldBank to talk about her experiences inGermany with organizations such as theUnited NationsSpeakers Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa
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- Preventing and Resolving Business Partnership amp Shareholder Conflict
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- How to Manage Conflict in a Diverse Cross-Cultural Workplace
- Essential Conversations Projectreg A Prevention Movement in the Aging Space
- Truth and Reconciliation Start a Conversation
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Luis Oreacute is an internationally rec-
ognized expert in consensus
bu i ld ing and c ross-cu l tu ra l
workp lace conf l ic t manage-
ment He has a dispute resolu-
t ion and workplace consulting
practice in Lima Peru and is pres-
ently Latin Americas Director of
Workplace Fairness Institute
Luis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E OreacuteLuis E Oreacute Susanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne SkoruppaSusanne Skoruppa
The ADR Institute ofOntario (ADRIO) wasexcited for a return ofthe topic of workplaceconflict to a SpecialInterest Section meetingheld at the ADRIOoffice on September 282015 This event pro-vided a unique per-spective on the subjecthowever as its panelconsisted of interna-tional guests Luis Oreand Susanne SkoruppaThrough personal anec-dotes these two indi-viduals informativelycompared the opera-tion of workplaces inNorth America andworldwide
Luis Ore is an interna-tionally recognizedexpert in cross-culturalworkplace conflictmanagement and consensusbuilding He has a workplaceconsulting practice in Lima Peruand is presently LatinAmericarsquos Director of WorkplaceFairness Institute Luis began hispresentation with a story that isdepictive of the corporate culturein his home country of Peru Thestory describes the environment ofa business meeting there Firstlyeach businessperson was ldquolaterdquoto the meeting according to thetime as read on the clock Al-though this seems like an unques-tionable faux-pas it was not evenacknowledged by the meetingrsquosattendees The meeting beganwith introductions and small-talkbetween the attendees and dueto the time spent on these theagenda of the meeting did not
By Rachel Frydman BHSc QMed
Guest Speakers Luis E Oreacute and Susanne Skoruppa
ldquoHow to Manage Conflict in a DiverseCross-Cultural Workplacerdquo
get completed In fact the struc-ture of the meeting did not followa proposed agenda whatsoeverThe flow of the conversationcould be viewed as erraticInstead of a linear processionthrough the agenda topics theconversation jumped from topicto topic in an unplanned arrange-ment (a circular approach) Thisportrayal of an everyday businessmeeting in Peru can be com-pared to a similar meeting thatwould occur in North AmericaThe main focus of this meeting isthe content with specific empha-sis on completing the plannedagenda in a linear approachTime and efficiency are valued ata business meeting in NorthAmerica and thus it is expectedfor attendees to be on time and
to remain concentratedon the issues at handLuis summed up thedifferences betweenthese two scenarios bylooking the function oftime in both cultures ForPeruvians and many inLatin America ldquotime ispeople and relation-shipsrdquo while in NorthAmerica ldquotime ismoneyrdquo
Luis also used the con-cept of power relation-ships to illustratecross-cultural differ-ences between SouthAmerica and NorthAmerica At an automo-tive factory in KentuckyUS Luis was enlisted toaid in a communicationissue between non-English speaking workersand their Supervisors
There were reports of racism andmistreatment from the workersLuis strategically approached theSupervisor understanding whatculturally he would value andthus what logic would resonatewith him Luis told this Supervisorthat it would be in his best interestto stop mistreating the automo-tive plant workers because theirproductivity would increase as aresult and he would look goodfacing his own bosses The Super-visor was able to appreciate thisreasoning because Luis spoke toone of his culturally engrainedpriorities Had the same situationoccurred at a factory run by aSouth American individual Luismay have decided to change hisapproach to managing theconflict The South American
Skoruppa is a consultant and
trainer certified in negotiation and
mediation with more than ten years
of experience working with inter-
national and national organizations
at the nexus of law psychology
management and research
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Supervisor may be more recep-tive to stopping his behaviourfor reasons other than personalbenefits Luis may have tried tomake this Supervisor realize hispoor conduct from a socialconscience perspective
Like Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa isin an ideal position to provideinformation on cross-culturaldifferences in the workplace OfGerman decent she works in thecountry as an intercultural trainerfor organizations that require aidin developing positive relation-ships with their internationalpartners This is a necessary re-source for these organizations asGermany is still a relatively ho-mogenous country withworkplaces often consisting ofworkers belonging to a singlesimilar culture Thus these workersbenefit from relevant training tobe able to better interact interna-tionally with people from differentcultural backgrounds Susannereferred to intercultural theoriesthat distinguish cultures based onvarious factors including commu-nication patterns and dealingwith conflict situations amongothers For example low-contextcultures use a direct style ofcommunication whereas high-
context cultures convey messagesin a much less direct way Interest-ingly the large majority of theworldrsquos cultures are consideredhigh context While it can be seenthat conflict has the potential toarise in both contexts the meth-ods of solving the conflict actsas the differential In Germanynon-adversarial methods ofworkplace conflict resolutionspecifically ADR and mediationare still less integrated on a largerbasis than in Canada
Professional administration is available from ADRIC
The new ADRIC Arbitration Rules continue to offer the option of having ADRIC administerthe partiesrsquo arbitration for them Under this option ADRIC supports the parties byattending to many of the logistics involved in running an arbitration
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The ADR Institute of Canadas new Arbitration Rules cameinto effect December 1 2014 These rules establish clearmodern and common-sense procedures under whicheffective arbitrations can be conducted
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The SIS meeting concluded withanother disheartening thoughtBoth Luis and Susanne wereasked to speak about a per-sonal experience with a goodefficient functional workingworkplace conflict manage-ment system Neither of themcould provide a response to thisquestion The reality is that thesesystems are hard to come byand that this is an area of ADRthat requires much more devel-opment
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DrDrDrDrDr Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix is an author corporate speaker consultant facilitator
and coach specializing in life transition issues of aging retirement and
caregiving She has an extensive background working with older adults
and their caregiving families Dr Amy is the Co-founder of the Essential
Conversations Project Inc an organization that trains Professional
Facilitators to guide families with the conversations they often struggle
having during life events and transitions that occur in midlife and
beyond
Amy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSW PhD PhD PhD PhD PhD Resa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSW
Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen has been in the field of mediation providing services
and programs for clients in public and private sectors for more than
35 years Her mediation practice has focused on family law workplace
issues and now elder and family conflicts Resa designed the Elder
Mediation Training Program (EMTP) the first of its kind in Canada and
provides Elder Mediation workshops She is the Co-Founder of the
Essential Conversations Projectreg
On May 4 2015 theElder Section of theADR Institute of Ontario(ldquoADRIOrdquo) held a liveprogram and webinaron the ldquoEssential Con-versations Projectrdquo withspeakers Resa S EisenMSW RSW and Dr AmyDrsquoAprix Drawing heav-ily from their many yearsof professional experi-ence spanning thefields of elder caresocial work and media-tion Resa and Amyintroduced the onsiteand online audience tothis initiative they arespearheading TheEssential ConversationsProject charts a wayforward for the olderadult and herhis familywho are facing lifetransitions in mid-lifeand beyond
Amy described ldquoEssen-tial Conversationsrdquo asldquotalking to the mostimportant people in ourlives about the mostimportant things in ourlivesrdquo The speakers listed types ofsituations that can be helped byan Essential Conversation end-of-life care for loved ones someonehaving to ldquohang up the car keysrdquobecause of diminished capaci-ties or move to a nursing home orout of the family home succes-sion planning within the familyintergenerational wealth transferand wills and powers of attorney
Notably such issues often do notarise one at a time And each
ldquoEssential Conversations ProjectregA Prevention Movement in the Aging SpacerdquoGuest Speakers Amy DrsquoAprix MSW and Resa Eisen MSW
By Mary Korica
involves change whether it bedeveloping a plan to address thesituation coordinating informa-tion exchange and decision-making amongst the partiesinvolved or relinquishing somedegree of freedom (true not justfor ailing older adults but also foranyone taking on responsibility forpart of their care) Resa and Amyshared stories of families brokenup by these types of life transi-tions sometimes for generations
When facing suchsituations they saidmost families are notable to have con-structive conversationson their own With thehelp of an EssentialConversationsFacilitator success ismuch more likely
The work of afacilitator is differentfrom that of a media-tor in a number ofways said the speak-ers For one thefacilitator casts a widenet seeking to includeeveryone who canimpact decision-making and planningfamily friends and theformal support systemThis is done out ofrecognition that thetransition impactseveryone in the familyand support networknot just the older adultat its centre Anotherreason for such aninclusive approach isexperiencemdashhaving
everyonersquos voice heard makes abig difference Difficult life transi-tions that impact complex systemsof relationships have a tendencyto generate misunderstandingsand resurrect old wounds evenfrom childhood And every me-diator knows that even the bestagreement or consensus can beundermined at the last minute byan uncooperative party As Resanoted ldquoso much of what peopledo with the family and client in
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these situations tends to be prag-matic but the situations are somuch more than pragmatic mdashtypically unaddressed emotionalconcerns can create impassesrdquo
To have the best chance ata sustainable solutionfacilitators turn the stand-ard mediation model onits head spending thegreat majority of theirtime preparing theground before any meet-ing of the parties Thisinvolves a systematicprocess to hear from andempower everyone in-volved through individualmeetings Whether inperson or by phone or Skypewhen distance requires it theindividual meetings allow peo-ple to say things they wouldhold back in a group settingand also to experience a differ-ent way of being heard mdash some-thing which often leads to achange in perspective for the
individual and in turn allowschange to happen when theparties are brought together Thereis much more moving back andforth between joint and individual
sessions as well as more attentionto slowing down the process sothat participants have time toprocess developments
Resa and Amy emphasized thatthe facilitatorrsquos role is tostrengthen all the people in theconversation As Resa noted ldquowe
know when people come into asituation that is not resolved theycan be confused disorienteddisorganized or unclear So in theprocess of the conversation what
we really want to do ismove everybody espe-cially the older person to afeeling of more confi-dence more clarity morecertainty and moretrustrdquo She said there areways of communicationthat can often ensure evenpeople with dementia areunderstood and theirfeelings are taken intoaccount
The process is very transpar-ent and the parties know that thefacilitator will delve into any issuethat is important to a resolutionincluding difficult ones While therole of the facilitator is to be aneutral third party who construc-tively steers the conversationguiding the parties to truly hearthe meaning behind each otherrsquos
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Difficult life transitions that
impact complex systems of
relationships have a tendency
to generate misunderstandings
and resurrect old wounds even
from childhood
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words and imagine solutions itcan also be very practical Thefacilitator may help the familydecide who will take on whatresponsibilities in the care of theolder adult and with the con-sent of the parties may play acoordinating role
Medical practitioners and othersfrom the formal care system areoften very willing to be part of theconversation They frequently runinto family disputes at acutestages of care They recognizethe value of feeding into a con-versation that will allow them tovoice their ideas and concerns tothe family contribute to solutionsand prevent obstructions topatient care Amy also notedthat at a time when the formalsupport system is strapped forresources Essential Conversationsoften allow the substantial infor-mal resources in the family to bemaximally tapped
The results of Essential Conversa-tions can be impressive As Amynoted when multiple people withvarying perspectives hear all theimportant information at thesame time it shifts the situationOnce expectations are clarifiedand differences in values andviewpoints have been airedparties often generate their owncreative solutions and makeoffers to try to meet each oth-errsquos needs demonstrating sur-prising generosity The resolutionsat times involve a new way ofbeing a familymdashit may not neces-sarily be closer but can potentiallybe more authentic As Resa saidldquoThey may not come out with theclosest of relationships but theyrsquollbe much more confident aboutwhat they can expect from each
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otherrdquo Parties themselves haveacknowledged how much theyhave benefitted saying things likeldquowe never could have done thisourselvesrdquo
Through their presentation of theEssential Conversations Projectand through candid examplesfrom their own lives Resa andAmy delivered reassurance thatthere is a better way for familiesand professionals to handledifficult life transitions of lovedones and clients They have
The resolutions at times involve a new way of
being a familymdashit may not necessarily be closer
but can potentially be more authentic
created the Essential Conversa-tions Designated Facilitatortraining program NorthAmerica-wide and they areestablishing a community ofldquoEssential Partnersrdquo namelyprofessionals who come intocontact with aging familiesthrough their work and whowould benefit from the servicesof the Essential ConversationsProject The Project will also beparticipating in the ongoingresearch program that Amy andResa have created in partnershipwith the University of North Caro-lina at Chapel Hill Resa and Amyencourage anyone interested tolearn more about the EssentialConversations Project atwwwessentialconversationsprojectcom
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On June 24 2015 thePublic Conflict andRestorative Justice sec-tions of the ADR Instituteof Ontario (ldquoADRIOrdquo)jointly held the liveprogram and webinarldquoTruth and ReconciliationStart a ConversationrdquoHosted by the chairs ofthe two sections respec-tively Bob Waldon andBunny Macfarlane theevent was a discussion inCircle format1 about theJune 4 2015 release ofthe Truth and Reconcilia-tion Commission ofCanadarsquos (TRC)findings on the impact ofresidential schools onAboriginal peopleThe findings are the resultof six years of the TRCrsquoswork across the countrythrough events meet-ings town halls and statementgathering from some 7000 indi-viduals who shared theirstories The final report includes 94specific recommendations toaddress the harms done andposes important questions for allCanadians to consider2
Mr Waldon began the session byexplaining that the discussion wasbeing hosted by both ADRIOsections because Canadarsquosrelationship with aboriginalpeoples involves both publicconflict and restorative prac-tices The organizersrsquo motivationwas to invite ADRIO membersand interested non-members todiscuss the TRCrsquos findings andcontribute in some way to thecommissionrsquos effort
Moderators Bob Waldon QMed and Bunny Macfarlane CMed
ldquoTruth and Reconciliation Start a Conversationrdquo
By Mary Korica
Ms Macfarlane described toattendees how the Circle formatwould work and Mr Waldon tooka moment to acknowledge thatthe meeting was being held ontraditional territory of theMississauga and Meacutetis nations MsMacfarlane posed the first TRCquestion to the group ldquoHowshould people feel about the TRCrsquosworkrdquo A number of people con-veyed strong negative emotionslike being sickened ashamedand angry about what the TRChad uncovered People spoke of
ldquoa blow to our identityas Canadians to dis-cover such blackness inour pastrdquo and ldquoa socialjustice inequity that hadgone unaddressed for fartoo longrdquo as well as insome cases personalshame at not havingdone something soonerand uncertainty aboutwhat they should donext
Often the same peoplealso expressed strongpositive feeling aboutthe TRC especiallygratitude for its work forthe courageous honestyof those who partici-pated and for thepossibility that now existsfor native and non-native cultures inCanada to build some-thing new People re-
ported feeling ldquohopeful ofpositive changerdquo ldquocurious to learnmorerdquo ldquoopennessrdquo to the TRCreport desire for ldquogreater dia-loguerdquo and ldquoencouragedrdquo andldquoeagerrdquo to act now One personpresented the model of a residen-tial school survivor who turnedshame into power by returning toher community to teach herlanguage
Ms Macfarlane then put to thegroup the TRC questions ldquoWhatdoes reconciliation look like
R D (Bob) Waldon QMed has
more than 30 yearsrsquo experience
across Canada in land
acquisition environment dispute
resolution and external relations
as a consultant and in senior
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government and Aboriginal
matters
R D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) Waldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMed Bunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMed
Bunny is a mediator trainer and
restorative justice practitioner
She teaches conflict manage-
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Brock University and mediates
insurance claims at Financial
Services Commission of Ontario
(FSCO)
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If you are interested in being a Supervisor or have any questions regarding thisprogram please contact Mena Sestito 416-487-4447 ext 101 menaadrontarioca
Does it matter to yourdquo All of theparticipants felt that reconciliationmattered to them some becausethey felt burdened by a Canadianidentity that included the harm ofresidential schools others becauseof the opportunity to turn harm togood by developing a model ofunderstanding in Canada thatmight benefit or inspire others
Many attendees said that they didnot know what reconciliationlooks like and sometimes com-mented with a note of despair atwhat they perceived as the com-plex and long-entrenched natureof the problem But even so theyoffered ideas of reconciliationincluding treating people equallyand with equal respect as well asdeveloping a deep understandingof each other through educationand a change of attitude
Some people noted that reconcili-ation cannot be a single event oractionmdashthat it is a process Forexample one person suggestedthat reconciliation may lookdifferent depending on particular
circumstances but in all casesthere must be an ongoing polish-ing of the relationship Anotherdrew from a tenet of RestorativeJustice which requires asking thequestion ldquowhat does the victimneedrdquo She pointed out that noone can assume what the victimsneed after cultural genocide andit would be good to have anation-wide conversation wheregroups across the country askwhat are the native communitiesrsquoneeds and how can we help fulfillthem Drawing on her own experi-ence with native people anotherattendee said that reconciliationlooks like ldquohard workmdashand won-derful workrdquo She recalled theadvice she had been given by thelate Anishnawbe elder JoeSylvester to remind the group thatas with anything the way youlearn to do it is one step at a time
One person commented thatreconciliation is about bridging adivide between two parties whichrequires a number of things tohappen As a first step the victims
must be empowered so thatthey can participate fully inreconciliation and this shouldinclude restitution Also recon-ciliation must at some pointinvolve forgiveness whichrequires bringing the offenderinto a process that affords themsome dignity and promotes theirhonest apology He noted that ifthe churches and governmentinstitutions responsible for thelegacy of residential schools arevilified entirely it may triggerdistancing and hardening ratherthan re-establishing connection ldquoIfwe allow our anger and disgust todominate we risk perpetuatingthe dividerdquo he warned
Commenting that forgiveness did
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not seem possible to him at thistime another person said the goalshould be good practices basedon good intentions which mayallow the next generation tomove reconciliation furtherSomeone followed up by sayingshe did not believe it is any-onersquos right to ask for forgive-ness that forgiveness is a giftwhich can only be offered notrequested She added that giventhe enormity of the harm done ifthe opportunity for forgivenessarises it will have to be conveyedthrough actions which are astronger communication than words
Another person expanded on the1996 report of the Royal Commis-sion on Aboriginal Peoples state-ment that ldquothere can be no peaceor harmony unless there is justicerdquoShe said that there can be nojustice without a realization ofour interdependence What istrue for Aboriginal people asone people of the medicinewheel3 is true for all of themwhen one group is weak we allare For this reason reconciliationshould matter to everybody Itshould also matter because nativepeople have great knowledge toshare with non-natives ldquoI think wewill realize that when they get
stronger we all get strongerrdquo shesaid
The final TRC question that MsMacfarlane posed to attendeeswas ldquoWhere do we go fromhererdquo A number of those presentsaw a need to educate thebroader public about the TRCand promote a more accurateunderstanding of First Nations inCanada One person com-mented that it would be unfor-tunate if the misguideddismissive view of First Nationslargely held by Canadarsquos non-natives to this point was re-placed by another simplisticview of First Nations as victimsThey emphasized the wealth ofFirst Nations practices and ideasthat could be applied topresent-day concerns like theenvironment systems of politicalorganization and decision-mak-ing and approaches to justice
1 ldquoCirclerdquo is a meeting format derived from North American First Nations practices It is sometimesknown as Talking Circle Healing Circle Peacemaking Circle Listening Circle or RestorativeJustice Circle and involves a specially chosen object being passed to each person assigningthem the opportunity to speak It can be a powerful tool to improve decision-making andstrengthen community (More information is available at httpwwwdancingtoeaglespiritsocietyorgcirclesphp)
2 The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canadarsquos findings are available at httpwwwtrccawebsitestrcinstitutionindexphpp=890
3 The medicine wheel in North American First Nations worldview conveys multiple concepts one ofwhich is that its four quadrants black red yellow and white represent the four symbolic racesmaking up the same human family (Source httpwwwtncdsboncanewresourcesABOR20Medicine20Wheelpdf)
ADRIO wishes to thank our writers for their contributions to our Newsletter
MarMarMarMarMary Koricay Koricay Koricay Koricay KoricaMary Korica MA is a freelancewriter graduate of the YorkUniversity Certificate in DisputeResolution and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Rachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel Frydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedRachel Frydman is a volunteer writerfor ADRIO She is currently workingtowards her fami ly mediat iondesignation as well as her Masters inSocial Work
Ben DrBen DrBen DrBen DrBen Drorororororyyyyy QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArbBen Drory QMed QArb is anaccident benefits arbitrator with ADRChambers and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Catherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine Kenwellis a freelance writer and a graduateof the York University Certificate andAdvanced Cert i f icate DisputeResolut ion programs She is avolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Attendees supported the idea ofpromoting ongoing dialogueabout the TRC report in the courseof their personal and professionallives when talking with friendsneighbours colleagues otherorganizations or their local Mem-bers of Parliament Suggestionsalso included promoting dia-logue between native and non-native communitiescontributing to holding govern-ments accountable for imple-menting the 94recommendations and support-ing school curriculum changeon the topic of First Nations MsMacfarlane committed to bring-ing the issues discussed duringthe meeting to the attention ofADRIOrsquos Board of Directors andMr Waldon said that the topicwould be addressed again atanother meeting of ADRIOrsquos PublicConflict Section
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ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016Webinar Recordings Available
BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL SECTIONMed-Arb The Debate Continues Date Recorded January 12 2016The ADR Institute of Canada debated thepromise and potential pitfalls of Med-Arb atits national conference in October Med-Arboffers parties the ability to obtain a definiteresolution of a particular dispute and theflexibility to pursue a mediated settlementbefore or during binding arbitration Butthere are practical and ethicalconsiderations that parties and neutralsmust consider in business disputes Ourpanel of experienced commercialpractitioners discussed some of theseissues and continued the great med-arbdebateModerator Michael Erdle CMed CArbSpeakers Stephen Morrison CMed CArbDavid McCutcheon CArb
FAMILY SECTIONThe New Family Rules
Date Recorded November 30 2015Justices Paulseth and Czutrin the SeniorFamily judges of the OCJ and SCJ andAaron Franks presented as panel membersa discussion on the new Family Rules An
open discussion and an opportunity forfeedback on the Rules followed thepresentationSpeakers Justice Paulseth Justice Czutrinand Aaron Franks
INSURANCE SECTIONldquoOntario Mandatory Mediation RatesrdquoldquoFee Simplerdquo or ldquoInadequate Feerdquo
Date Recorded September 24 2015This program was an update on the FeeAdequacy SurveySpeaker Bruce Ally PhD LLM (ADR)
ldquoInfluence to Confluence Meeting
of Mindsrdquo Date Recorded December 3 2015This section was described as focusing onexerting professional influence towardsresolutionSpeaker Richard Sadowski LLM atSadowski Resolutions Group LLP
PUBLIC CONFLICTS SECTIONPublic Conflict Learning Series Part 2 Date Recorded November 24 2015Proposals for a current public multi-partyconflict were presented by their
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PC Learning Series Session 32 - Process
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WORKPLACE SECTIONHow to Manage Conflict in a DiverseCross-Cultural Workplace
Date Recorded September 28 2015Cultural diversity is a fact of life inworkplaces today The differences creategreat new opportunities for how people worktogether but itrsquos not always clear what thebest management strategies are Luis Ore internationally recognized expertin cross-cultural workplace conflictmanagement presented on this topic Inaddition we had a special guest SusanneSkoruppa presently working at the WorldBank to talk about her experiences inGermany with organizations such as theUnited NationsSpeakers Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa
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Supervisor may be more recep-tive to stopping his behaviourfor reasons other than personalbenefits Luis may have tried tomake this Supervisor realize hispoor conduct from a socialconscience perspective
Like Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa isin an ideal position to provideinformation on cross-culturaldifferences in the workplace OfGerman decent she works in thecountry as an intercultural trainerfor organizations that require aidin developing positive relation-ships with their internationalpartners This is a necessary re-source for these organizations asGermany is still a relatively ho-mogenous country withworkplaces often consisting ofworkers belonging to a singlesimilar culture Thus these workersbenefit from relevant training tobe able to better interact interna-tionally with people from differentcultural backgrounds Susannereferred to intercultural theoriesthat distinguish cultures based onvarious factors including commu-nication patterns and dealingwith conflict situations amongothers For example low-contextcultures use a direct style ofcommunication whereas high-
context cultures convey messagesin a much less direct way Interest-ingly the large majority of theworldrsquos cultures are consideredhigh context While it can be seenthat conflict has the potential toarise in both contexts the meth-ods of solving the conflict actsas the differential In Germanynon-adversarial methods ofworkplace conflict resolutionspecifically ADR and mediationare still less integrated on a largerbasis than in Canada
Professional administration is available from ADRIC
The new ADRIC Arbitration Rules continue to offer the option of having ADRIC administerthe partiesrsquo arbitration for them Under this option ADRIC supports the parties byattending to many of the logistics involved in running an arbitration
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The ADR Institute of Canadas new Arbitration Rules cameinto effect December 1 2014 These rules establish clearmodern and common-sense procedures under whicheffective arbitrations can be conducted
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The SIS meeting concluded withanother disheartening thoughtBoth Luis and Susanne wereasked to speak about a per-sonal experience with a goodefficient functional workingworkplace conflict manage-ment system Neither of themcould provide a response to thisquestion The reality is that thesesystems are hard to come byand that this is an area of ADRthat requires much more devel-opment
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DrDrDrDrDr Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix is an author corporate speaker consultant facilitator
and coach specializing in life transition issues of aging retirement and
caregiving She has an extensive background working with older adults
and their caregiving families Dr Amy is the Co-founder of the Essential
Conversations Project Inc an organization that trains Professional
Facilitators to guide families with the conversations they often struggle
having during life events and transitions that occur in midlife and
beyond
Amy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSW PhD PhD PhD PhD PhD Resa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSW
Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen has been in the field of mediation providing services
and programs for clients in public and private sectors for more than
35 years Her mediation practice has focused on family law workplace
issues and now elder and family conflicts Resa designed the Elder
Mediation Training Program (EMTP) the first of its kind in Canada and
provides Elder Mediation workshops She is the Co-Founder of the
Essential Conversations Projectreg
On May 4 2015 theElder Section of theADR Institute of Ontario(ldquoADRIOrdquo) held a liveprogram and webinaron the ldquoEssential Con-versations Projectrdquo withspeakers Resa S EisenMSW RSW and Dr AmyDrsquoAprix Drawing heav-ily from their many yearsof professional experi-ence spanning thefields of elder caresocial work and media-tion Resa and Amyintroduced the onsiteand online audience tothis initiative they arespearheading TheEssential ConversationsProject charts a wayforward for the olderadult and herhis familywho are facing lifetransitions in mid-lifeand beyond
Amy described ldquoEssen-tial Conversationsrdquo asldquotalking to the mostimportant people in ourlives about the mostimportant things in ourlivesrdquo The speakers listed types ofsituations that can be helped byan Essential Conversation end-of-life care for loved ones someonehaving to ldquohang up the car keysrdquobecause of diminished capaci-ties or move to a nursing home orout of the family home succes-sion planning within the familyintergenerational wealth transferand wills and powers of attorney
Notably such issues often do notarise one at a time And each
ldquoEssential Conversations ProjectregA Prevention Movement in the Aging SpacerdquoGuest Speakers Amy DrsquoAprix MSW and Resa Eisen MSW
By Mary Korica
involves change whether it bedeveloping a plan to address thesituation coordinating informa-tion exchange and decision-making amongst the partiesinvolved or relinquishing somedegree of freedom (true not justfor ailing older adults but also foranyone taking on responsibility forpart of their care) Resa and Amyshared stories of families brokenup by these types of life transi-tions sometimes for generations
When facing suchsituations they saidmost families are notable to have con-structive conversationson their own With thehelp of an EssentialConversationsFacilitator success ismuch more likely
The work of afacilitator is differentfrom that of a media-tor in a number ofways said the speak-ers For one thefacilitator casts a widenet seeking to includeeveryone who canimpact decision-making and planningfamily friends and theformal support systemThis is done out ofrecognition that thetransition impactseveryone in the familyand support networknot just the older adultat its centre Anotherreason for such aninclusive approach isexperiencemdashhaving
everyonersquos voice heard makes abig difference Difficult life transi-tions that impact complex systemsof relationships have a tendencyto generate misunderstandingsand resurrect old wounds evenfrom childhood And every me-diator knows that even the bestagreement or consensus can beundermined at the last minute byan uncooperative party As Resanoted ldquoso much of what peopledo with the family and client in
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these situations tends to be prag-matic but the situations are somuch more than pragmatic mdashtypically unaddressed emotionalconcerns can create impassesrdquo
To have the best chance ata sustainable solutionfacilitators turn the stand-ard mediation model onits head spending thegreat majority of theirtime preparing theground before any meet-ing of the parties Thisinvolves a systematicprocess to hear from andempower everyone in-volved through individualmeetings Whether inperson or by phone or Skypewhen distance requires it theindividual meetings allow peo-ple to say things they wouldhold back in a group settingand also to experience a differ-ent way of being heard mdash some-thing which often leads to achange in perspective for the
individual and in turn allowschange to happen when theparties are brought together Thereis much more moving back andforth between joint and individual
sessions as well as more attentionto slowing down the process sothat participants have time toprocess developments
Resa and Amy emphasized thatthe facilitatorrsquos role is tostrengthen all the people in theconversation As Resa noted ldquowe
know when people come into asituation that is not resolved theycan be confused disorienteddisorganized or unclear So in theprocess of the conversation what
we really want to do ismove everybody espe-cially the older person to afeeling of more confi-dence more clarity morecertainty and moretrustrdquo She said there areways of communicationthat can often ensure evenpeople with dementia areunderstood and theirfeelings are taken intoaccount
The process is very transpar-ent and the parties know that thefacilitator will delve into any issuethat is important to a resolutionincluding difficult ones While therole of the facilitator is to be aneutral third party who construc-tively steers the conversationguiding the parties to truly hearthe meaning behind each otherrsquos
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Difficult life transitions that
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relationships have a tendency
to generate misunderstandings
and resurrect old wounds even
from childhood
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words and imagine solutions itcan also be very practical Thefacilitator may help the familydecide who will take on whatresponsibilities in the care of theolder adult and with the con-sent of the parties may play acoordinating role
Medical practitioners and othersfrom the formal care system areoften very willing to be part of theconversation They frequently runinto family disputes at acutestages of care They recognizethe value of feeding into a con-versation that will allow them tovoice their ideas and concerns tothe family contribute to solutionsand prevent obstructions topatient care Amy also notedthat at a time when the formalsupport system is strapped forresources Essential Conversationsoften allow the substantial infor-mal resources in the family to bemaximally tapped
The results of Essential Conversa-tions can be impressive As Amynoted when multiple people withvarying perspectives hear all theimportant information at thesame time it shifts the situationOnce expectations are clarifiedand differences in values andviewpoints have been airedparties often generate their owncreative solutions and makeoffers to try to meet each oth-errsquos needs demonstrating sur-prising generosity The resolutionsat times involve a new way ofbeing a familymdashit may not neces-sarily be closer but can potentiallybe more authentic As Resa saidldquoThey may not come out with theclosest of relationships but theyrsquollbe much more confident aboutwhat they can expect from each
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otherrdquo Parties themselves haveacknowledged how much theyhave benefitted saying things likeldquowe never could have done thisourselvesrdquo
Through their presentation of theEssential Conversations Projectand through candid examplesfrom their own lives Resa andAmy delivered reassurance thatthere is a better way for familiesand professionals to handledifficult life transitions of lovedones and clients They have
The resolutions at times involve a new way of
being a familymdashit may not necessarily be closer
but can potentially be more authentic
created the Essential Conversa-tions Designated Facilitatortraining program NorthAmerica-wide and they areestablishing a community ofldquoEssential Partnersrdquo namelyprofessionals who come intocontact with aging familiesthrough their work and whowould benefit from the servicesof the Essential ConversationsProject The Project will also beparticipating in the ongoingresearch program that Amy andResa have created in partnershipwith the University of North Caro-lina at Chapel Hill Resa and Amyencourage anyone interested tolearn more about the EssentialConversations Project atwwwessentialconversationsprojectcom
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On June 24 2015 thePublic Conflict andRestorative Justice sec-tions of the ADR Instituteof Ontario (ldquoADRIOrdquo)jointly held the liveprogram and webinarldquoTruth and ReconciliationStart a ConversationrdquoHosted by the chairs ofthe two sections respec-tively Bob Waldon andBunny Macfarlane theevent was a discussion inCircle format1 about theJune 4 2015 release ofthe Truth and Reconcilia-tion Commission ofCanadarsquos (TRC)findings on the impact ofresidential schools onAboriginal peopleThe findings are the resultof six years of the TRCrsquoswork across the countrythrough events meet-ings town halls and statementgathering from some 7000 indi-viduals who shared theirstories The final report includes 94specific recommendations toaddress the harms done andposes important questions for allCanadians to consider2
Mr Waldon began the session byexplaining that the discussion wasbeing hosted by both ADRIOsections because Canadarsquosrelationship with aboriginalpeoples involves both publicconflict and restorative prac-tices The organizersrsquo motivationwas to invite ADRIO membersand interested non-members todiscuss the TRCrsquos findings andcontribute in some way to thecommissionrsquos effort
Moderators Bob Waldon QMed and Bunny Macfarlane CMed
ldquoTruth and Reconciliation Start a Conversationrdquo
By Mary Korica
Ms Macfarlane described toattendees how the Circle formatwould work and Mr Waldon tooka moment to acknowledge thatthe meeting was being held ontraditional territory of theMississauga and Meacutetis nations MsMacfarlane posed the first TRCquestion to the group ldquoHowshould people feel about the TRCrsquosworkrdquo A number of people con-veyed strong negative emotionslike being sickened ashamedand angry about what the TRChad uncovered People spoke of
ldquoa blow to our identityas Canadians to dis-cover such blackness inour pastrdquo and ldquoa socialjustice inequity that hadgone unaddressed for fartoo longrdquo as well as insome cases personalshame at not havingdone something soonerand uncertainty aboutwhat they should donext
Often the same peoplealso expressed strongpositive feeling aboutthe TRC especiallygratitude for its work forthe courageous honestyof those who partici-pated and for thepossibility that now existsfor native and non-native cultures inCanada to build some-thing new People re-
ported feeling ldquohopeful ofpositive changerdquo ldquocurious to learnmorerdquo ldquoopennessrdquo to the TRCreport desire for ldquogreater dia-loguerdquo and ldquoencouragedrdquo andldquoeagerrdquo to act now One personpresented the model of a residen-tial school survivor who turnedshame into power by returning toher community to teach herlanguage
Ms Macfarlane then put to thegroup the TRC questions ldquoWhatdoes reconciliation look like
R D (Bob) Waldon QMed has
more than 30 yearsrsquo experience
across Canada in land
acquisition environment dispute
resolution and external relations
as a consultant and in senior
management for major projects
government and Aboriginal
matters
R D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) Waldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMed Bunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMed
Bunny is a mediator trainer and
restorative justice practitioner
She teaches conflict manage-
ment and dispute resolution at
Brock University and mediates
insurance claims at Financial
Services Commission of Ontario
(FSCO)
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Does it matter to yourdquo All of theparticipants felt that reconciliationmattered to them some becausethey felt burdened by a Canadianidentity that included the harm ofresidential schools others becauseof the opportunity to turn harm togood by developing a model ofunderstanding in Canada thatmight benefit or inspire others
Many attendees said that they didnot know what reconciliationlooks like and sometimes com-mented with a note of despair atwhat they perceived as the com-plex and long-entrenched natureof the problem But even so theyoffered ideas of reconciliationincluding treating people equallyand with equal respect as well asdeveloping a deep understandingof each other through educationand a change of attitude
Some people noted that reconcili-ation cannot be a single event oractionmdashthat it is a process Forexample one person suggestedthat reconciliation may lookdifferent depending on particular
circumstances but in all casesthere must be an ongoing polish-ing of the relationship Anotherdrew from a tenet of RestorativeJustice which requires asking thequestion ldquowhat does the victimneedrdquo She pointed out that noone can assume what the victimsneed after cultural genocide andit would be good to have anation-wide conversation wheregroups across the country askwhat are the native communitiesrsquoneeds and how can we help fulfillthem Drawing on her own experi-ence with native people anotherattendee said that reconciliationlooks like ldquohard workmdashand won-derful workrdquo She recalled theadvice she had been given by thelate Anishnawbe elder JoeSylvester to remind the group thatas with anything the way youlearn to do it is one step at a time
One person commented thatreconciliation is about bridging adivide between two parties whichrequires a number of things tohappen As a first step the victims
must be empowered so thatthey can participate fully inreconciliation and this shouldinclude restitution Also recon-ciliation must at some pointinvolve forgiveness whichrequires bringing the offenderinto a process that affords themsome dignity and promotes theirhonest apology He noted that ifthe churches and governmentinstitutions responsible for thelegacy of residential schools arevilified entirely it may triggerdistancing and hardening ratherthan re-establishing connection ldquoIfwe allow our anger and disgust todominate we risk perpetuatingthe dividerdquo he warned
Commenting that forgiveness did
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not seem possible to him at thistime another person said the goalshould be good practices basedon good intentions which mayallow the next generation tomove reconciliation furtherSomeone followed up by sayingshe did not believe it is any-onersquos right to ask for forgive-ness that forgiveness is a giftwhich can only be offered notrequested She added that giventhe enormity of the harm done ifthe opportunity for forgivenessarises it will have to be conveyedthrough actions which are astronger communication than words
Another person expanded on the1996 report of the Royal Commis-sion on Aboriginal Peoples state-ment that ldquothere can be no peaceor harmony unless there is justicerdquoShe said that there can be nojustice without a realization ofour interdependence What istrue for Aboriginal people asone people of the medicinewheel3 is true for all of themwhen one group is weak we allare For this reason reconciliationshould matter to everybody Itshould also matter because nativepeople have great knowledge toshare with non-natives ldquoI think wewill realize that when they get
stronger we all get strongerrdquo shesaid
The final TRC question that MsMacfarlane posed to attendeeswas ldquoWhere do we go fromhererdquo A number of those presentsaw a need to educate thebroader public about the TRCand promote a more accurateunderstanding of First Nations inCanada One person com-mented that it would be unfor-tunate if the misguideddismissive view of First Nationslargely held by Canadarsquos non-natives to this point was re-placed by another simplisticview of First Nations as victimsThey emphasized the wealth ofFirst Nations practices and ideasthat could be applied topresent-day concerns like theenvironment systems of politicalorganization and decision-mak-ing and approaches to justice
1 ldquoCirclerdquo is a meeting format derived from North American First Nations practices It is sometimesknown as Talking Circle Healing Circle Peacemaking Circle Listening Circle or RestorativeJustice Circle and involves a specially chosen object being passed to each person assigningthem the opportunity to speak It can be a powerful tool to improve decision-making andstrengthen community (More information is available at httpwwwdancingtoeaglespiritsocietyorgcirclesphp)
2 The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canadarsquos findings are available at httpwwwtrccawebsitestrcinstitutionindexphpp=890
3 The medicine wheel in North American First Nations worldview conveys multiple concepts one ofwhich is that its four quadrants black red yellow and white represent the four symbolic racesmaking up the same human family (Source httpwwwtncdsboncanewresourcesABOR20Medicine20Wheelpdf)
ADRIO wishes to thank our writers for their contributions to our Newsletter
MarMarMarMarMary Koricay Koricay Koricay Koricay KoricaMary Korica MA is a freelancewriter graduate of the YorkUniversity Certificate in DisputeResolution and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Rachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel Frydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedRachel Frydman is a volunteer writerfor ADRIO She is currently workingtowards her fami ly mediat iondesignation as well as her Masters inSocial Work
Ben DrBen DrBen DrBen DrBen Drorororororyyyyy QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArbBen Drory QMed QArb is anaccident benefits arbitrator with ADRChambers and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Catherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine Kenwellis a freelance writer and a graduateof the York University Certificate andAdvanced Cert i f icate DisputeResolut ion programs She is avolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Attendees supported the idea ofpromoting ongoing dialogueabout the TRC report in the courseof their personal and professionallives when talking with friendsneighbours colleagues otherorganizations or their local Mem-bers of Parliament Suggestionsalso included promoting dia-logue between native and non-native communitiescontributing to holding govern-ments accountable for imple-menting the 94recommendations and support-ing school curriculum changeon the topic of First Nations MsMacfarlane committed to bring-ing the issues discussed duringthe meeting to the attention ofADRIOrsquos Board of Directors andMr Waldon said that the topicwould be addressed again atanother meeting of ADRIOrsquos PublicConflict Section
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ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016Webinar Recordings Available
BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL SECTIONMed-Arb The Debate Continues Date Recorded January 12 2016The ADR Institute of Canada debated thepromise and potential pitfalls of Med-Arb atits national conference in October Med-Arboffers parties the ability to obtain a definiteresolution of a particular dispute and theflexibility to pursue a mediated settlementbefore or during binding arbitration Butthere are practical and ethicalconsiderations that parties and neutralsmust consider in business disputes Ourpanel of experienced commercialpractitioners discussed some of theseissues and continued the great med-arbdebateModerator Michael Erdle CMed CArbSpeakers Stephen Morrison CMed CArbDavid McCutcheon CArb
FAMILY SECTIONThe New Family Rules
Date Recorded November 30 2015Justices Paulseth and Czutrin the SeniorFamily judges of the OCJ and SCJ andAaron Franks presented as panel membersa discussion on the new Family Rules An
open discussion and an opportunity forfeedback on the Rules followed thepresentationSpeakers Justice Paulseth Justice Czutrinand Aaron Franks
INSURANCE SECTIONldquoOntario Mandatory Mediation RatesrdquoldquoFee Simplerdquo or ldquoInadequate Feerdquo
Date Recorded September 24 2015This program was an update on the FeeAdequacy SurveySpeaker Bruce Ally PhD LLM (ADR)
ldquoInfluence to Confluence Meeting
of Mindsrdquo Date Recorded December 3 2015This section was described as focusing onexerting professional influence towardsresolutionSpeaker Richard Sadowski LLM atSadowski Resolutions Group LLP
PUBLIC CONFLICTS SECTIONPublic Conflict Learning Series Part 2 Date Recorded November 24 2015Proposals for a current public multi-partyconflict were presented by their
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PC Learning Series Session 32 - Process
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WORKPLACE SECTIONHow to Manage Conflict in a DiverseCross-Cultural Workplace
Date Recorded September 28 2015Cultural diversity is a fact of life inworkplaces today The differences creategreat new opportunities for how people worktogether but itrsquos not always clear what thebest management strategies are Luis Ore internationally recognized expertin cross-cultural workplace conflictmanagement presented on this topic Inaddition we had a special guest SusanneSkoruppa presently working at the WorldBank to talk about her experiences inGermany with organizations such as theUnited NationsSpeakers Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa
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DrDrDrDrDr Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix is an author corporate speaker consultant facilitator
and coach specializing in life transition issues of aging retirement and
caregiving She has an extensive background working with older adults
and their caregiving families Dr Amy is the Co-founder of the Essential
Conversations Project Inc an organization that trains Professional
Facilitators to guide families with the conversations they often struggle
having during life events and transitions that occur in midlife and
beyond
Amy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSW PhD PhD PhD PhD PhD Resa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSW
Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen has been in the field of mediation providing services
and programs for clients in public and private sectors for more than
35 years Her mediation practice has focused on family law workplace
issues and now elder and family conflicts Resa designed the Elder
Mediation Training Program (EMTP) the first of its kind in Canada and
provides Elder Mediation workshops She is the Co-Founder of the
Essential Conversations Projectreg
On May 4 2015 theElder Section of theADR Institute of Ontario(ldquoADRIOrdquo) held a liveprogram and webinaron the ldquoEssential Con-versations Projectrdquo withspeakers Resa S EisenMSW RSW and Dr AmyDrsquoAprix Drawing heav-ily from their many yearsof professional experi-ence spanning thefields of elder caresocial work and media-tion Resa and Amyintroduced the onsiteand online audience tothis initiative they arespearheading TheEssential ConversationsProject charts a wayforward for the olderadult and herhis familywho are facing lifetransitions in mid-lifeand beyond
Amy described ldquoEssen-tial Conversationsrdquo asldquotalking to the mostimportant people in ourlives about the mostimportant things in ourlivesrdquo The speakers listed types ofsituations that can be helped byan Essential Conversation end-of-life care for loved ones someonehaving to ldquohang up the car keysrdquobecause of diminished capaci-ties or move to a nursing home orout of the family home succes-sion planning within the familyintergenerational wealth transferand wills and powers of attorney
Notably such issues often do notarise one at a time And each
ldquoEssential Conversations ProjectregA Prevention Movement in the Aging SpacerdquoGuest Speakers Amy DrsquoAprix MSW and Resa Eisen MSW
By Mary Korica
involves change whether it bedeveloping a plan to address thesituation coordinating informa-tion exchange and decision-making amongst the partiesinvolved or relinquishing somedegree of freedom (true not justfor ailing older adults but also foranyone taking on responsibility forpart of their care) Resa and Amyshared stories of families brokenup by these types of life transi-tions sometimes for generations
When facing suchsituations they saidmost families are notable to have con-structive conversationson their own With thehelp of an EssentialConversationsFacilitator success ismuch more likely
The work of afacilitator is differentfrom that of a media-tor in a number ofways said the speak-ers For one thefacilitator casts a widenet seeking to includeeveryone who canimpact decision-making and planningfamily friends and theformal support systemThis is done out ofrecognition that thetransition impactseveryone in the familyand support networknot just the older adultat its centre Anotherreason for such aninclusive approach isexperiencemdashhaving
everyonersquos voice heard makes abig difference Difficult life transi-tions that impact complex systemsof relationships have a tendencyto generate misunderstandingsand resurrect old wounds evenfrom childhood And every me-diator knows that even the bestagreement or consensus can beundermined at the last minute byan uncooperative party As Resanoted ldquoso much of what peopledo with the family and client in
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these situations tends to be prag-matic but the situations are somuch more than pragmatic mdashtypically unaddressed emotionalconcerns can create impassesrdquo
To have the best chance ata sustainable solutionfacilitators turn the stand-ard mediation model onits head spending thegreat majority of theirtime preparing theground before any meet-ing of the parties Thisinvolves a systematicprocess to hear from andempower everyone in-volved through individualmeetings Whether inperson or by phone or Skypewhen distance requires it theindividual meetings allow peo-ple to say things they wouldhold back in a group settingand also to experience a differ-ent way of being heard mdash some-thing which often leads to achange in perspective for the
individual and in turn allowschange to happen when theparties are brought together Thereis much more moving back andforth between joint and individual
sessions as well as more attentionto slowing down the process sothat participants have time toprocess developments
Resa and Amy emphasized thatthe facilitatorrsquos role is tostrengthen all the people in theconversation As Resa noted ldquowe
know when people come into asituation that is not resolved theycan be confused disorienteddisorganized or unclear So in theprocess of the conversation what
we really want to do ismove everybody espe-cially the older person to afeeling of more confi-dence more clarity morecertainty and moretrustrdquo She said there areways of communicationthat can often ensure evenpeople with dementia areunderstood and theirfeelings are taken intoaccount
The process is very transpar-ent and the parties know that thefacilitator will delve into any issuethat is important to a resolutionincluding difficult ones While therole of the facilitator is to be aneutral third party who construc-tively steers the conversationguiding the parties to truly hearthe meaning behind each otherrsquos
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Difficult life transitions that
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relationships have a tendency
to generate misunderstandings
and resurrect old wounds even
from childhood
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words and imagine solutions itcan also be very practical Thefacilitator may help the familydecide who will take on whatresponsibilities in the care of theolder adult and with the con-sent of the parties may play acoordinating role
Medical practitioners and othersfrom the formal care system areoften very willing to be part of theconversation They frequently runinto family disputes at acutestages of care They recognizethe value of feeding into a con-versation that will allow them tovoice their ideas and concerns tothe family contribute to solutionsand prevent obstructions topatient care Amy also notedthat at a time when the formalsupport system is strapped forresources Essential Conversationsoften allow the substantial infor-mal resources in the family to bemaximally tapped
The results of Essential Conversa-tions can be impressive As Amynoted when multiple people withvarying perspectives hear all theimportant information at thesame time it shifts the situationOnce expectations are clarifiedand differences in values andviewpoints have been airedparties often generate their owncreative solutions and makeoffers to try to meet each oth-errsquos needs demonstrating sur-prising generosity The resolutionsat times involve a new way ofbeing a familymdashit may not neces-sarily be closer but can potentiallybe more authentic As Resa saidldquoThey may not come out with theclosest of relationships but theyrsquollbe much more confident aboutwhat they can expect from each
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otherrdquo Parties themselves haveacknowledged how much theyhave benefitted saying things likeldquowe never could have done thisourselvesrdquo
Through their presentation of theEssential Conversations Projectand through candid examplesfrom their own lives Resa andAmy delivered reassurance thatthere is a better way for familiesand professionals to handledifficult life transitions of lovedones and clients They have
The resolutions at times involve a new way of
being a familymdashit may not necessarily be closer
but can potentially be more authentic
created the Essential Conversa-tions Designated Facilitatortraining program NorthAmerica-wide and they areestablishing a community ofldquoEssential Partnersrdquo namelyprofessionals who come intocontact with aging familiesthrough their work and whowould benefit from the servicesof the Essential ConversationsProject The Project will also beparticipating in the ongoingresearch program that Amy andResa have created in partnershipwith the University of North Caro-lina at Chapel Hill Resa and Amyencourage anyone interested tolearn more about the EssentialConversations Project atwwwessentialconversationsprojectcom
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On June 24 2015 thePublic Conflict andRestorative Justice sec-tions of the ADR Instituteof Ontario (ldquoADRIOrdquo)jointly held the liveprogram and webinarldquoTruth and ReconciliationStart a ConversationrdquoHosted by the chairs ofthe two sections respec-tively Bob Waldon andBunny Macfarlane theevent was a discussion inCircle format1 about theJune 4 2015 release ofthe Truth and Reconcilia-tion Commission ofCanadarsquos (TRC)findings on the impact ofresidential schools onAboriginal peopleThe findings are the resultof six years of the TRCrsquoswork across the countrythrough events meet-ings town halls and statementgathering from some 7000 indi-viduals who shared theirstories The final report includes 94specific recommendations toaddress the harms done andposes important questions for allCanadians to consider2
Mr Waldon began the session byexplaining that the discussion wasbeing hosted by both ADRIOsections because Canadarsquosrelationship with aboriginalpeoples involves both publicconflict and restorative prac-tices The organizersrsquo motivationwas to invite ADRIO membersand interested non-members todiscuss the TRCrsquos findings andcontribute in some way to thecommissionrsquos effort
Moderators Bob Waldon QMed and Bunny Macfarlane CMed
ldquoTruth and Reconciliation Start a Conversationrdquo
By Mary Korica
Ms Macfarlane described toattendees how the Circle formatwould work and Mr Waldon tooka moment to acknowledge thatthe meeting was being held ontraditional territory of theMississauga and Meacutetis nations MsMacfarlane posed the first TRCquestion to the group ldquoHowshould people feel about the TRCrsquosworkrdquo A number of people con-veyed strong negative emotionslike being sickened ashamedand angry about what the TRChad uncovered People spoke of
ldquoa blow to our identityas Canadians to dis-cover such blackness inour pastrdquo and ldquoa socialjustice inequity that hadgone unaddressed for fartoo longrdquo as well as insome cases personalshame at not havingdone something soonerand uncertainty aboutwhat they should donext
Often the same peoplealso expressed strongpositive feeling aboutthe TRC especiallygratitude for its work forthe courageous honestyof those who partici-pated and for thepossibility that now existsfor native and non-native cultures inCanada to build some-thing new People re-
ported feeling ldquohopeful ofpositive changerdquo ldquocurious to learnmorerdquo ldquoopennessrdquo to the TRCreport desire for ldquogreater dia-loguerdquo and ldquoencouragedrdquo andldquoeagerrdquo to act now One personpresented the model of a residen-tial school survivor who turnedshame into power by returning toher community to teach herlanguage
Ms Macfarlane then put to thegroup the TRC questions ldquoWhatdoes reconciliation look like
R D (Bob) Waldon QMed has
more than 30 yearsrsquo experience
across Canada in land
acquisition environment dispute
resolution and external relations
as a consultant and in senior
management for major projects
government and Aboriginal
matters
R D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) Waldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMed Bunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMed
Bunny is a mediator trainer and
restorative justice practitioner
She teaches conflict manage-
ment and dispute resolution at
Brock University and mediates
insurance claims at Financial
Services Commission of Ontario
(FSCO)
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If you are interested in being a Supervisor or have any questions regarding thisprogram please contact Mena Sestito 416-487-4447 ext 101 menaadrontarioca
Does it matter to yourdquo All of theparticipants felt that reconciliationmattered to them some becausethey felt burdened by a Canadianidentity that included the harm ofresidential schools others becauseof the opportunity to turn harm togood by developing a model ofunderstanding in Canada thatmight benefit or inspire others
Many attendees said that they didnot know what reconciliationlooks like and sometimes com-mented with a note of despair atwhat they perceived as the com-plex and long-entrenched natureof the problem But even so theyoffered ideas of reconciliationincluding treating people equallyand with equal respect as well asdeveloping a deep understandingof each other through educationand a change of attitude
Some people noted that reconcili-ation cannot be a single event oractionmdashthat it is a process Forexample one person suggestedthat reconciliation may lookdifferent depending on particular
circumstances but in all casesthere must be an ongoing polish-ing of the relationship Anotherdrew from a tenet of RestorativeJustice which requires asking thequestion ldquowhat does the victimneedrdquo She pointed out that noone can assume what the victimsneed after cultural genocide andit would be good to have anation-wide conversation wheregroups across the country askwhat are the native communitiesrsquoneeds and how can we help fulfillthem Drawing on her own experi-ence with native people anotherattendee said that reconciliationlooks like ldquohard workmdashand won-derful workrdquo She recalled theadvice she had been given by thelate Anishnawbe elder JoeSylvester to remind the group thatas with anything the way youlearn to do it is one step at a time
One person commented thatreconciliation is about bridging adivide between two parties whichrequires a number of things tohappen As a first step the victims
must be empowered so thatthey can participate fully inreconciliation and this shouldinclude restitution Also recon-ciliation must at some pointinvolve forgiveness whichrequires bringing the offenderinto a process that affords themsome dignity and promotes theirhonest apology He noted that ifthe churches and governmentinstitutions responsible for thelegacy of residential schools arevilified entirely it may triggerdistancing and hardening ratherthan re-establishing connection ldquoIfwe allow our anger and disgust todominate we risk perpetuatingthe dividerdquo he warned
Commenting that forgiveness did
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not seem possible to him at thistime another person said the goalshould be good practices basedon good intentions which mayallow the next generation tomove reconciliation furtherSomeone followed up by sayingshe did not believe it is any-onersquos right to ask for forgive-ness that forgiveness is a giftwhich can only be offered notrequested She added that giventhe enormity of the harm done ifthe opportunity for forgivenessarises it will have to be conveyedthrough actions which are astronger communication than words
Another person expanded on the1996 report of the Royal Commis-sion on Aboriginal Peoples state-ment that ldquothere can be no peaceor harmony unless there is justicerdquoShe said that there can be nojustice without a realization ofour interdependence What istrue for Aboriginal people asone people of the medicinewheel3 is true for all of themwhen one group is weak we allare For this reason reconciliationshould matter to everybody Itshould also matter because nativepeople have great knowledge toshare with non-natives ldquoI think wewill realize that when they get
stronger we all get strongerrdquo shesaid
The final TRC question that MsMacfarlane posed to attendeeswas ldquoWhere do we go fromhererdquo A number of those presentsaw a need to educate thebroader public about the TRCand promote a more accurateunderstanding of First Nations inCanada One person com-mented that it would be unfor-tunate if the misguideddismissive view of First Nationslargely held by Canadarsquos non-natives to this point was re-placed by another simplisticview of First Nations as victimsThey emphasized the wealth ofFirst Nations practices and ideasthat could be applied topresent-day concerns like theenvironment systems of politicalorganization and decision-mak-ing and approaches to justice
1 ldquoCirclerdquo is a meeting format derived from North American First Nations practices It is sometimesknown as Talking Circle Healing Circle Peacemaking Circle Listening Circle or RestorativeJustice Circle and involves a specially chosen object being passed to each person assigningthem the opportunity to speak It can be a powerful tool to improve decision-making andstrengthen community (More information is available at httpwwwdancingtoeaglespiritsocietyorgcirclesphp)
2 The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canadarsquos findings are available at httpwwwtrccawebsitestrcinstitutionindexphpp=890
3 The medicine wheel in North American First Nations worldview conveys multiple concepts one ofwhich is that its four quadrants black red yellow and white represent the four symbolic racesmaking up the same human family (Source httpwwwtncdsboncanewresourcesABOR20Medicine20Wheelpdf)
ADRIO wishes to thank our writers for their contributions to our Newsletter
MarMarMarMarMary Koricay Koricay Koricay Koricay KoricaMary Korica MA is a freelancewriter graduate of the YorkUniversity Certificate in DisputeResolution and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Rachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel Frydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedRachel Frydman is a volunteer writerfor ADRIO She is currently workingtowards her fami ly mediat iondesignation as well as her Masters inSocial Work
Ben DrBen DrBen DrBen DrBen Drorororororyyyyy QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArbBen Drory QMed QArb is anaccident benefits arbitrator with ADRChambers and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Catherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine Kenwellis a freelance writer and a graduateof the York University Certificate andAdvanced Cert i f icate DisputeResolut ion programs She is avolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Attendees supported the idea ofpromoting ongoing dialogueabout the TRC report in the courseof their personal and professionallives when talking with friendsneighbours colleagues otherorganizations or their local Mem-bers of Parliament Suggestionsalso included promoting dia-logue between native and non-native communitiescontributing to holding govern-ments accountable for imple-menting the 94recommendations and support-ing school curriculum changeon the topic of First Nations MsMacfarlane committed to bring-ing the issues discussed duringthe meeting to the attention ofADRIOrsquos Board of Directors andMr Waldon said that the topicwould be addressed again atanother meeting of ADRIOrsquos PublicConflict Section
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ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016Webinar Recordings Available
BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL SECTIONMed-Arb The Debate Continues Date Recorded January 12 2016The ADR Institute of Canada debated thepromise and potential pitfalls of Med-Arb atits national conference in October Med-Arboffers parties the ability to obtain a definiteresolution of a particular dispute and theflexibility to pursue a mediated settlementbefore or during binding arbitration Butthere are practical and ethicalconsiderations that parties and neutralsmust consider in business disputes Ourpanel of experienced commercialpractitioners discussed some of theseissues and continued the great med-arbdebateModerator Michael Erdle CMed CArbSpeakers Stephen Morrison CMed CArbDavid McCutcheon CArb
FAMILY SECTIONThe New Family Rules
Date Recorded November 30 2015Justices Paulseth and Czutrin the SeniorFamily judges of the OCJ and SCJ andAaron Franks presented as panel membersa discussion on the new Family Rules An
open discussion and an opportunity forfeedback on the Rules followed thepresentationSpeakers Justice Paulseth Justice Czutrinand Aaron Franks
INSURANCE SECTIONldquoOntario Mandatory Mediation RatesrdquoldquoFee Simplerdquo or ldquoInadequate Feerdquo
Date Recorded September 24 2015This program was an update on the FeeAdequacy SurveySpeaker Bruce Ally PhD LLM (ADR)
ldquoInfluence to Confluence Meeting
of Mindsrdquo Date Recorded December 3 2015This section was described as focusing onexerting professional influence towardsresolutionSpeaker Richard Sadowski LLM atSadowski Resolutions Group LLP
PUBLIC CONFLICTS SECTIONPublic Conflict Learning Series Part 2 Date Recorded November 24 2015Proposals for a current public multi-partyconflict were presented by their
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Missed a section meeting that interests you ADRIO Special Interest Section meetings are available via your Member Portal free of chargeplus C Meds and Q Meds earn 2 CEE points per hour for viewing these professional development programs There are over 50recordings available including these latest additions
ldquoproponentsrdquo and discussed in groupsession The group was set to choose apreferred topic to examine in more depth atSession 3 Presenter Bob Waldon QMed
PC Learning Series Session 32 - Process
Design Case 2 (Public Conflicts Section)Date Recorded January 14 2016Moderator Bob Waldon QMed
WORKPLACE SECTIONHow to Manage Conflict in a DiverseCross-Cultural Workplace
Date Recorded September 28 2015Cultural diversity is a fact of life inworkplaces today The differences creategreat new opportunities for how people worktogether but itrsquos not always clear what thebest management strategies are Luis Ore internationally recognized expertin cross-cultural workplace conflictmanagement presented on this topic Inaddition we had a special guest SusanneSkoruppa presently working at the WorldBank to talk about her experiences inGermany with organizations such as theUnited NationsSpeakers Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa
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The Chartered Mediator (CMed) and Chartered Arbitrator (CArb) are senior designations These aswell as the Qualified Mediator (QMed) and Qualified Arbitrator (QArb) are Canadas only generalistdesignations for practicing mediators and arbitrators They demonstrate the members specific credentialseducation and expertise Recognized and respected across Canada and internationally they allow theholder to convey their superior level of experience and skill Clients and referring professionals can feelconfident knowing that ADR practitioners holding an ADR Institute of Canada designation have had theireducation and performance reviewed assessed and verified by a team of senior and highly respectedpractitioners
For more information and application criteria visit httpadrcanadacaresourcesdesignationcfm
Do you have your designation yet
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- Presidents Message
- Upcoming Events amp Courses
- So what are we talking about today
- The Fee is Past its Sell-by (or Stale-by) Date
- Preventing and Resolving Business Partnership amp Shareholder Conflict
- ADRIC 2016 Annual National Conference
- How to Manage Conflict in a Diverse Cross-Cultural Workplace
- Essential Conversations Projectreg A Prevention Movement in the Aging Space
- Truth and Reconciliation Start a Conversation
-
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DrDrDrDrDr Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix Amy DrsquoAprix is an author corporate speaker consultant facilitator
and coach specializing in life transition issues of aging retirement and
caregiving She has an extensive background working with older adults
and their caregiving families Dr Amy is the Co-founder of the Essential
Conversations Project Inc an organization that trains Professional
Facilitators to guide families with the conversations they often struggle
having during life events and transitions that occur in midlife and
beyond
Amy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSWAmy S DrsquoAprix MSW PhD PhD PhD PhD PhD Resa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSWResa S Eisen MSW
Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen Resa S Eisen has been in the field of mediation providing services
and programs for clients in public and private sectors for more than
35 years Her mediation practice has focused on family law workplace
issues and now elder and family conflicts Resa designed the Elder
Mediation Training Program (EMTP) the first of its kind in Canada and
provides Elder Mediation workshops She is the Co-Founder of the
Essential Conversations Projectreg
On May 4 2015 theElder Section of theADR Institute of Ontario(ldquoADRIOrdquo) held a liveprogram and webinaron the ldquoEssential Con-versations Projectrdquo withspeakers Resa S EisenMSW RSW and Dr AmyDrsquoAprix Drawing heav-ily from their many yearsof professional experi-ence spanning thefields of elder caresocial work and media-tion Resa and Amyintroduced the onsiteand online audience tothis initiative they arespearheading TheEssential ConversationsProject charts a wayforward for the olderadult and herhis familywho are facing lifetransitions in mid-lifeand beyond
Amy described ldquoEssen-tial Conversationsrdquo asldquotalking to the mostimportant people in ourlives about the mostimportant things in ourlivesrdquo The speakers listed types ofsituations that can be helped byan Essential Conversation end-of-life care for loved ones someonehaving to ldquohang up the car keysrdquobecause of diminished capaci-ties or move to a nursing home orout of the family home succes-sion planning within the familyintergenerational wealth transferand wills and powers of attorney
Notably such issues often do notarise one at a time And each
ldquoEssential Conversations ProjectregA Prevention Movement in the Aging SpacerdquoGuest Speakers Amy DrsquoAprix MSW and Resa Eisen MSW
By Mary Korica
involves change whether it bedeveloping a plan to address thesituation coordinating informa-tion exchange and decision-making amongst the partiesinvolved or relinquishing somedegree of freedom (true not justfor ailing older adults but also foranyone taking on responsibility forpart of their care) Resa and Amyshared stories of families brokenup by these types of life transi-tions sometimes for generations
When facing suchsituations they saidmost families are notable to have con-structive conversationson their own With thehelp of an EssentialConversationsFacilitator success ismuch more likely
The work of afacilitator is differentfrom that of a media-tor in a number ofways said the speak-ers For one thefacilitator casts a widenet seeking to includeeveryone who canimpact decision-making and planningfamily friends and theformal support systemThis is done out ofrecognition that thetransition impactseveryone in the familyand support networknot just the older adultat its centre Anotherreason for such aninclusive approach isexperiencemdashhaving
everyonersquos voice heard makes abig difference Difficult life transi-tions that impact complex systemsof relationships have a tendencyto generate misunderstandingsand resurrect old wounds evenfrom childhood And every me-diator knows that even the bestagreement or consensus can beundermined at the last minute byan uncooperative party As Resanoted ldquoso much of what peopledo with the family and client in
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these situations tends to be prag-matic but the situations are somuch more than pragmatic mdashtypically unaddressed emotionalconcerns can create impassesrdquo
To have the best chance ata sustainable solutionfacilitators turn the stand-ard mediation model onits head spending thegreat majority of theirtime preparing theground before any meet-ing of the parties Thisinvolves a systematicprocess to hear from andempower everyone in-volved through individualmeetings Whether inperson or by phone or Skypewhen distance requires it theindividual meetings allow peo-ple to say things they wouldhold back in a group settingand also to experience a differ-ent way of being heard mdash some-thing which often leads to achange in perspective for the
individual and in turn allowschange to happen when theparties are brought together Thereis much more moving back andforth between joint and individual
sessions as well as more attentionto slowing down the process sothat participants have time toprocess developments
Resa and Amy emphasized thatthe facilitatorrsquos role is tostrengthen all the people in theconversation As Resa noted ldquowe
know when people come into asituation that is not resolved theycan be confused disorienteddisorganized or unclear So in theprocess of the conversation what
we really want to do ismove everybody espe-cially the older person to afeeling of more confi-dence more clarity morecertainty and moretrustrdquo She said there areways of communicationthat can often ensure evenpeople with dementia areunderstood and theirfeelings are taken intoaccount
The process is very transpar-ent and the parties know that thefacilitator will delve into any issuethat is important to a resolutionincluding difficult ones While therole of the facilitator is to be aneutral third party who construc-tively steers the conversationguiding the parties to truly hearthe meaning behind each otherrsquos
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Difficult life transitions that
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to generate misunderstandings
and resurrect old wounds even
from childhood
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words and imagine solutions itcan also be very practical Thefacilitator may help the familydecide who will take on whatresponsibilities in the care of theolder adult and with the con-sent of the parties may play acoordinating role
Medical practitioners and othersfrom the formal care system areoften very willing to be part of theconversation They frequently runinto family disputes at acutestages of care They recognizethe value of feeding into a con-versation that will allow them tovoice their ideas and concerns tothe family contribute to solutionsand prevent obstructions topatient care Amy also notedthat at a time when the formalsupport system is strapped forresources Essential Conversationsoften allow the substantial infor-mal resources in the family to bemaximally tapped
The results of Essential Conversa-tions can be impressive As Amynoted when multiple people withvarying perspectives hear all theimportant information at thesame time it shifts the situationOnce expectations are clarifiedand differences in values andviewpoints have been airedparties often generate their owncreative solutions and makeoffers to try to meet each oth-errsquos needs demonstrating sur-prising generosity The resolutionsat times involve a new way ofbeing a familymdashit may not neces-sarily be closer but can potentiallybe more authentic As Resa saidldquoThey may not come out with theclosest of relationships but theyrsquollbe much more confident aboutwhat they can expect from each
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otherrdquo Parties themselves haveacknowledged how much theyhave benefitted saying things likeldquowe never could have done thisourselvesrdquo
Through their presentation of theEssential Conversations Projectand through candid examplesfrom their own lives Resa andAmy delivered reassurance thatthere is a better way for familiesand professionals to handledifficult life transitions of lovedones and clients They have
The resolutions at times involve a new way of
being a familymdashit may not necessarily be closer
but can potentially be more authentic
created the Essential Conversa-tions Designated Facilitatortraining program NorthAmerica-wide and they areestablishing a community ofldquoEssential Partnersrdquo namelyprofessionals who come intocontact with aging familiesthrough their work and whowould benefit from the servicesof the Essential ConversationsProject The Project will also beparticipating in the ongoingresearch program that Amy andResa have created in partnershipwith the University of North Caro-lina at Chapel Hill Resa and Amyencourage anyone interested tolearn more about the EssentialConversations Project atwwwessentialconversationsprojectcom
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On June 24 2015 thePublic Conflict andRestorative Justice sec-tions of the ADR Instituteof Ontario (ldquoADRIOrdquo)jointly held the liveprogram and webinarldquoTruth and ReconciliationStart a ConversationrdquoHosted by the chairs ofthe two sections respec-tively Bob Waldon andBunny Macfarlane theevent was a discussion inCircle format1 about theJune 4 2015 release ofthe Truth and Reconcilia-tion Commission ofCanadarsquos (TRC)findings on the impact ofresidential schools onAboriginal peopleThe findings are the resultof six years of the TRCrsquoswork across the countrythrough events meet-ings town halls and statementgathering from some 7000 indi-viduals who shared theirstories The final report includes 94specific recommendations toaddress the harms done andposes important questions for allCanadians to consider2
Mr Waldon began the session byexplaining that the discussion wasbeing hosted by both ADRIOsections because Canadarsquosrelationship with aboriginalpeoples involves both publicconflict and restorative prac-tices The organizersrsquo motivationwas to invite ADRIO membersand interested non-members todiscuss the TRCrsquos findings andcontribute in some way to thecommissionrsquos effort
Moderators Bob Waldon QMed and Bunny Macfarlane CMed
ldquoTruth and Reconciliation Start a Conversationrdquo
By Mary Korica
Ms Macfarlane described toattendees how the Circle formatwould work and Mr Waldon tooka moment to acknowledge thatthe meeting was being held ontraditional territory of theMississauga and Meacutetis nations MsMacfarlane posed the first TRCquestion to the group ldquoHowshould people feel about the TRCrsquosworkrdquo A number of people con-veyed strong negative emotionslike being sickened ashamedand angry about what the TRChad uncovered People spoke of
ldquoa blow to our identityas Canadians to dis-cover such blackness inour pastrdquo and ldquoa socialjustice inequity that hadgone unaddressed for fartoo longrdquo as well as insome cases personalshame at not havingdone something soonerand uncertainty aboutwhat they should donext
Often the same peoplealso expressed strongpositive feeling aboutthe TRC especiallygratitude for its work forthe courageous honestyof those who partici-pated and for thepossibility that now existsfor native and non-native cultures inCanada to build some-thing new People re-
ported feeling ldquohopeful ofpositive changerdquo ldquocurious to learnmorerdquo ldquoopennessrdquo to the TRCreport desire for ldquogreater dia-loguerdquo and ldquoencouragedrdquo andldquoeagerrdquo to act now One personpresented the model of a residen-tial school survivor who turnedshame into power by returning toher community to teach herlanguage
Ms Macfarlane then put to thegroup the TRC questions ldquoWhatdoes reconciliation look like
R D (Bob) Waldon QMed has
more than 30 yearsrsquo experience
across Canada in land
acquisition environment dispute
resolution and external relations
as a consultant and in senior
management for major projects
government and Aboriginal
matters
R D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) Waldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMed Bunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMed
Bunny is a mediator trainer and
restorative justice practitioner
She teaches conflict manage-
ment and dispute resolution at
Brock University and mediates
insurance claims at Financial
Services Commission of Ontario
(FSCO)
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ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
ADRIO Internship Program
httpwwwadrontariocaresourcesPilotInternshipProgramcfm
If you are interested in being a Supervisor or have any questions regarding thisprogram please contact Mena Sestito 416-487-4447 ext 101 menaadrontarioca
Does it matter to yourdquo All of theparticipants felt that reconciliationmattered to them some becausethey felt burdened by a Canadianidentity that included the harm ofresidential schools others becauseof the opportunity to turn harm togood by developing a model ofunderstanding in Canada thatmight benefit or inspire others
Many attendees said that they didnot know what reconciliationlooks like and sometimes com-mented with a note of despair atwhat they perceived as the com-plex and long-entrenched natureof the problem But even so theyoffered ideas of reconciliationincluding treating people equallyand with equal respect as well asdeveloping a deep understandingof each other through educationand a change of attitude
Some people noted that reconcili-ation cannot be a single event oractionmdashthat it is a process Forexample one person suggestedthat reconciliation may lookdifferent depending on particular
circumstances but in all casesthere must be an ongoing polish-ing of the relationship Anotherdrew from a tenet of RestorativeJustice which requires asking thequestion ldquowhat does the victimneedrdquo She pointed out that noone can assume what the victimsneed after cultural genocide andit would be good to have anation-wide conversation wheregroups across the country askwhat are the native communitiesrsquoneeds and how can we help fulfillthem Drawing on her own experi-ence with native people anotherattendee said that reconciliationlooks like ldquohard workmdashand won-derful workrdquo She recalled theadvice she had been given by thelate Anishnawbe elder JoeSylvester to remind the group thatas with anything the way youlearn to do it is one step at a time
One person commented thatreconciliation is about bridging adivide between two parties whichrequires a number of things tohappen As a first step the victims
must be empowered so thatthey can participate fully inreconciliation and this shouldinclude restitution Also recon-ciliation must at some pointinvolve forgiveness whichrequires bringing the offenderinto a process that affords themsome dignity and promotes theirhonest apology He noted that ifthe churches and governmentinstitutions responsible for thelegacy of residential schools arevilified entirely it may triggerdistancing and hardening ratherthan re-establishing connection ldquoIfwe allow our anger and disgust todominate we risk perpetuatingthe dividerdquo he warned
Commenting that forgiveness did
Seeking Supervisors
Some people noted that
reconciliation cannot be
a single event or actionmdash
that it is a process
ADRIOs new Internship Program is seeking additional supervisors forInterns throughout the GTA You will find a comprehensive descriptionof the program a supervisor application and an agreement govern-ing the supervisorsupervisee relationship online here
httpwwwadrontariocaresourcesPilotInternshipProgramcfm
ADRIO is accepting internship applications Interns must possess a postsecondary degree diploma or certificate or educational equivalentand will have completed 80 hours of approved mediation training Thisinternship will also be of interest to members with experience in onearea who wish to expand their practice A completed internship willcontribute to a Qualified Mediator (QMed) or Chartered Mediator(CMed) designation Read more and find the application onlinehttpwwwadrontariocaresourcesPilotInternshipProgramcfm
Interested in applying for an Internship
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not seem possible to him at thistime another person said the goalshould be good practices basedon good intentions which mayallow the next generation tomove reconciliation furtherSomeone followed up by sayingshe did not believe it is any-onersquos right to ask for forgive-ness that forgiveness is a giftwhich can only be offered notrequested She added that giventhe enormity of the harm done ifthe opportunity for forgivenessarises it will have to be conveyedthrough actions which are astronger communication than words
Another person expanded on the1996 report of the Royal Commis-sion on Aboriginal Peoples state-ment that ldquothere can be no peaceor harmony unless there is justicerdquoShe said that there can be nojustice without a realization ofour interdependence What istrue for Aboriginal people asone people of the medicinewheel3 is true for all of themwhen one group is weak we allare For this reason reconciliationshould matter to everybody Itshould also matter because nativepeople have great knowledge toshare with non-natives ldquoI think wewill realize that when they get
stronger we all get strongerrdquo shesaid
The final TRC question that MsMacfarlane posed to attendeeswas ldquoWhere do we go fromhererdquo A number of those presentsaw a need to educate thebroader public about the TRCand promote a more accurateunderstanding of First Nations inCanada One person com-mented that it would be unfor-tunate if the misguideddismissive view of First Nationslargely held by Canadarsquos non-natives to this point was re-placed by another simplisticview of First Nations as victimsThey emphasized the wealth ofFirst Nations practices and ideasthat could be applied topresent-day concerns like theenvironment systems of politicalorganization and decision-mak-ing and approaches to justice
1 ldquoCirclerdquo is a meeting format derived from North American First Nations practices It is sometimesknown as Talking Circle Healing Circle Peacemaking Circle Listening Circle or RestorativeJustice Circle and involves a specially chosen object being passed to each person assigningthem the opportunity to speak It can be a powerful tool to improve decision-making andstrengthen community (More information is available at httpwwwdancingtoeaglespiritsocietyorgcirclesphp)
2 The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canadarsquos findings are available at httpwwwtrccawebsitestrcinstitutionindexphpp=890
3 The medicine wheel in North American First Nations worldview conveys multiple concepts one ofwhich is that its four quadrants black red yellow and white represent the four symbolic racesmaking up the same human family (Source httpwwwtncdsboncanewresourcesABOR20Medicine20Wheelpdf)
ADRIO wishes to thank our writers for their contributions to our Newsletter
MarMarMarMarMary Koricay Koricay Koricay Koricay KoricaMary Korica MA is a freelancewriter graduate of the YorkUniversity Certificate in DisputeResolution and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Rachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel Frydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedRachel Frydman is a volunteer writerfor ADRIO She is currently workingtowards her fami ly mediat iondesignation as well as her Masters inSocial Work
Ben DrBen DrBen DrBen DrBen Drorororororyyyyy QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArbBen Drory QMed QArb is anaccident benefits arbitrator with ADRChambers and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Catherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine Kenwellis a freelance writer and a graduateof the York University Certificate andAdvanced Cert i f icate DisputeResolut ion programs She is avolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Attendees supported the idea ofpromoting ongoing dialogueabout the TRC report in the courseof their personal and professionallives when talking with friendsneighbours colleagues otherorganizations or their local Mem-bers of Parliament Suggestionsalso included promoting dia-logue between native and non-native communitiescontributing to holding govern-ments accountable for imple-menting the 94recommendations and support-ing school curriculum changeon the topic of First Nations MsMacfarlane committed to bring-ing the issues discussed duringthe meeting to the attention ofADRIOrsquos Board of Directors andMr Waldon said that the topicwould be addressed again atanother meeting of ADRIOrsquos PublicConflict Section
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BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL SECTIONMed-Arb The Debate Continues Date Recorded January 12 2016The ADR Institute of Canada debated thepromise and potential pitfalls of Med-Arb atits national conference in October Med-Arboffers parties the ability to obtain a definiteresolution of a particular dispute and theflexibility to pursue a mediated settlementbefore or during binding arbitration Butthere are practical and ethicalconsiderations that parties and neutralsmust consider in business disputes Ourpanel of experienced commercialpractitioners discussed some of theseissues and continued the great med-arbdebateModerator Michael Erdle CMed CArbSpeakers Stephen Morrison CMed CArbDavid McCutcheon CArb
FAMILY SECTIONThe New Family Rules
Date Recorded November 30 2015Justices Paulseth and Czutrin the SeniorFamily judges of the OCJ and SCJ andAaron Franks presented as panel membersa discussion on the new Family Rules An
open discussion and an opportunity forfeedback on the Rules followed thepresentationSpeakers Justice Paulseth Justice Czutrinand Aaron Franks
INSURANCE SECTIONldquoOntario Mandatory Mediation RatesrdquoldquoFee Simplerdquo or ldquoInadequate Feerdquo
Date Recorded September 24 2015This program was an update on the FeeAdequacy SurveySpeaker Bruce Ally PhD LLM (ADR)
ldquoInfluence to Confluence Meeting
of Mindsrdquo Date Recorded December 3 2015This section was described as focusing onexerting professional influence towardsresolutionSpeaker Richard Sadowski LLM atSadowski Resolutions Group LLP
PUBLIC CONFLICTS SECTIONPublic Conflict Learning Series Part 2 Date Recorded November 24 2015Proposals for a current public multi-partyconflict were presented by their
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Missed a section meeting that interests you ADRIO Special Interest Section meetings are available via your Member Portal free of chargeplus C Meds and Q Meds earn 2 CEE points per hour for viewing these professional development programs There are over 50recordings available including these latest additions
ldquoproponentsrdquo and discussed in groupsession The group was set to choose apreferred topic to examine in more depth atSession 3 Presenter Bob Waldon QMed
PC Learning Series Session 32 - Process
Design Case 2 (Public Conflicts Section)Date Recorded January 14 2016Moderator Bob Waldon QMed
WORKPLACE SECTIONHow to Manage Conflict in a DiverseCross-Cultural Workplace
Date Recorded September 28 2015Cultural diversity is a fact of life inworkplaces today The differences creategreat new opportunities for how people worktogether but itrsquos not always clear what thebest management strategies are Luis Ore internationally recognized expertin cross-cultural workplace conflictmanagement presented on this topic Inaddition we had a special guest SusanneSkoruppa presently working at the WorldBank to talk about her experiences inGermany with organizations such as theUnited NationsSpeakers Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa
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For more information and application criteria visit httpadrcanadacaresourcesdesignationcfm
Do you have your designation yet
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- Upcoming Events amp Courses
- So what are we talking about today
- The Fee is Past its Sell-by (or Stale-by) Date
- Preventing and Resolving Business Partnership amp Shareholder Conflict
- ADRIC 2016 Annual National Conference
- How to Manage Conflict in a Diverse Cross-Cultural Workplace
- Essential Conversations Projectreg A Prevention Movement in the Aging Space
- Truth and Reconciliation Start a Conversation
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these situations tends to be prag-matic but the situations are somuch more than pragmatic mdashtypically unaddressed emotionalconcerns can create impassesrdquo
To have the best chance ata sustainable solutionfacilitators turn the stand-ard mediation model onits head spending thegreat majority of theirtime preparing theground before any meet-ing of the parties Thisinvolves a systematicprocess to hear from andempower everyone in-volved through individualmeetings Whether inperson or by phone or Skypewhen distance requires it theindividual meetings allow peo-ple to say things they wouldhold back in a group settingand also to experience a differ-ent way of being heard mdash some-thing which often leads to achange in perspective for the
individual and in turn allowschange to happen when theparties are brought together Thereis much more moving back andforth between joint and individual
sessions as well as more attentionto slowing down the process sothat participants have time toprocess developments
Resa and Amy emphasized thatthe facilitatorrsquos role is tostrengthen all the people in theconversation As Resa noted ldquowe
know when people come into asituation that is not resolved theycan be confused disorienteddisorganized or unclear So in theprocess of the conversation what
we really want to do ismove everybody espe-cially the older person to afeeling of more confi-dence more clarity morecertainty and moretrustrdquo She said there areways of communicationthat can often ensure evenpeople with dementia areunderstood and theirfeelings are taken intoaccount
The process is very transpar-ent and the parties know that thefacilitator will delve into any issuethat is important to a resolutionincluding difficult ones While therole of the facilitator is to be aneutral third party who construc-tively steers the conversationguiding the parties to truly hearthe meaning behind each otherrsquos
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Difficult life transitions that
impact complex systems of
relationships have a tendency
to generate misunderstandings
and resurrect old wounds even
from childhood
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words and imagine solutions itcan also be very practical Thefacilitator may help the familydecide who will take on whatresponsibilities in the care of theolder adult and with the con-sent of the parties may play acoordinating role
Medical practitioners and othersfrom the formal care system areoften very willing to be part of theconversation They frequently runinto family disputes at acutestages of care They recognizethe value of feeding into a con-versation that will allow them tovoice their ideas and concerns tothe family contribute to solutionsand prevent obstructions topatient care Amy also notedthat at a time when the formalsupport system is strapped forresources Essential Conversationsoften allow the substantial infor-mal resources in the family to bemaximally tapped
The results of Essential Conversa-tions can be impressive As Amynoted when multiple people withvarying perspectives hear all theimportant information at thesame time it shifts the situationOnce expectations are clarifiedand differences in values andviewpoints have been airedparties often generate their owncreative solutions and makeoffers to try to meet each oth-errsquos needs demonstrating sur-prising generosity The resolutionsat times involve a new way ofbeing a familymdashit may not neces-sarily be closer but can potentiallybe more authentic As Resa saidldquoThey may not come out with theclosest of relationships but theyrsquollbe much more confident aboutwhat they can expect from each
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otherrdquo Parties themselves haveacknowledged how much theyhave benefitted saying things likeldquowe never could have done thisourselvesrdquo
Through their presentation of theEssential Conversations Projectand through candid examplesfrom their own lives Resa andAmy delivered reassurance thatthere is a better way for familiesand professionals to handledifficult life transitions of lovedones and clients They have
The resolutions at times involve a new way of
being a familymdashit may not necessarily be closer
but can potentially be more authentic
created the Essential Conversa-tions Designated Facilitatortraining program NorthAmerica-wide and they areestablishing a community ofldquoEssential Partnersrdquo namelyprofessionals who come intocontact with aging familiesthrough their work and whowould benefit from the servicesof the Essential ConversationsProject The Project will also beparticipating in the ongoingresearch program that Amy andResa have created in partnershipwith the University of North Caro-lina at Chapel Hill Resa and Amyencourage anyone interested tolearn more about the EssentialConversations Project atwwwessentialconversationsprojectcom
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On June 24 2015 thePublic Conflict andRestorative Justice sec-tions of the ADR Instituteof Ontario (ldquoADRIOrdquo)jointly held the liveprogram and webinarldquoTruth and ReconciliationStart a ConversationrdquoHosted by the chairs ofthe two sections respec-tively Bob Waldon andBunny Macfarlane theevent was a discussion inCircle format1 about theJune 4 2015 release ofthe Truth and Reconcilia-tion Commission ofCanadarsquos (TRC)findings on the impact ofresidential schools onAboriginal peopleThe findings are the resultof six years of the TRCrsquoswork across the countrythrough events meet-ings town halls and statementgathering from some 7000 indi-viduals who shared theirstories The final report includes 94specific recommendations toaddress the harms done andposes important questions for allCanadians to consider2
Mr Waldon began the session byexplaining that the discussion wasbeing hosted by both ADRIOsections because Canadarsquosrelationship with aboriginalpeoples involves both publicconflict and restorative prac-tices The organizersrsquo motivationwas to invite ADRIO membersand interested non-members todiscuss the TRCrsquos findings andcontribute in some way to thecommissionrsquos effort
Moderators Bob Waldon QMed and Bunny Macfarlane CMed
ldquoTruth and Reconciliation Start a Conversationrdquo
By Mary Korica
Ms Macfarlane described toattendees how the Circle formatwould work and Mr Waldon tooka moment to acknowledge thatthe meeting was being held ontraditional territory of theMississauga and Meacutetis nations MsMacfarlane posed the first TRCquestion to the group ldquoHowshould people feel about the TRCrsquosworkrdquo A number of people con-veyed strong negative emotionslike being sickened ashamedand angry about what the TRChad uncovered People spoke of
ldquoa blow to our identityas Canadians to dis-cover such blackness inour pastrdquo and ldquoa socialjustice inequity that hadgone unaddressed for fartoo longrdquo as well as insome cases personalshame at not havingdone something soonerand uncertainty aboutwhat they should donext
Often the same peoplealso expressed strongpositive feeling aboutthe TRC especiallygratitude for its work forthe courageous honestyof those who partici-pated and for thepossibility that now existsfor native and non-native cultures inCanada to build some-thing new People re-
ported feeling ldquohopeful ofpositive changerdquo ldquocurious to learnmorerdquo ldquoopennessrdquo to the TRCreport desire for ldquogreater dia-loguerdquo and ldquoencouragedrdquo andldquoeagerrdquo to act now One personpresented the model of a residen-tial school survivor who turnedshame into power by returning toher community to teach herlanguage
Ms Macfarlane then put to thegroup the TRC questions ldquoWhatdoes reconciliation look like
R D (Bob) Waldon QMed has
more than 30 yearsrsquo experience
across Canada in land
acquisition environment dispute
resolution and external relations
as a consultant and in senior
management for major projects
government and Aboriginal
matters
R D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) Waldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMed Bunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMed
Bunny is a mediator trainer and
restorative justice practitioner
She teaches conflict manage-
ment and dispute resolution at
Brock University and mediates
insurance claims at Financial
Services Commission of Ontario
(FSCO)
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ADRIO Internship Program
httpwwwadrontariocaresourcesPilotInternshipProgramcfm
If you are interested in being a Supervisor or have any questions regarding thisprogram please contact Mena Sestito 416-487-4447 ext 101 menaadrontarioca
Does it matter to yourdquo All of theparticipants felt that reconciliationmattered to them some becausethey felt burdened by a Canadianidentity that included the harm ofresidential schools others becauseof the opportunity to turn harm togood by developing a model ofunderstanding in Canada thatmight benefit or inspire others
Many attendees said that they didnot know what reconciliationlooks like and sometimes com-mented with a note of despair atwhat they perceived as the com-plex and long-entrenched natureof the problem But even so theyoffered ideas of reconciliationincluding treating people equallyand with equal respect as well asdeveloping a deep understandingof each other through educationand a change of attitude
Some people noted that reconcili-ation cannot be a single event oractionmdashthat it is a process Forexample one person suggestedthat reconciliation may lookdifferent depending on particular
circumstances but in all casesthere must be an ongoing polish-ing of the relationship Anotherdrew from a tenet of RestorativeJustice which requires asking thequestion ldquowhat does the victimneedrdquo She pointed out that noone can assume what the victimsneed after cultural genocide andit would be good to have anation-wide conversation wheregroups across the country askwhat are the native communitiesrsquoneeds and how can we help fulfillthem Drawing on her own experi-ence with native people anotherattendee said that reconciliationlooks like ldquohard workmdashand won-derful workrdquo She recalled theadvice she had been given by thelate Anishnawbe elder JoeSylvester to remind the group thatas with anything the way youlearn to do it is one step at a time
One person commented thatreconciliation is about bridging adivide between two parties whichrequires a number of things tohappen As a first step the victims
must be empowered so thatthey can participate fully inreconciliation and this shouldinclude restitution Also recon-ciliation must at some pointinvolve forgiveness whichrequires bringing the offenderinto a process that affords themsome dignity and promotes theirhonest apology He noted that ifthe churches and governmentinstitutions responsible for thelegacy of residential schools arevilified entirely it may triggerdistancing and hardening ratherthan re-establishing connection ldquoIfwe allow our anger and disgust todominate we risk perpetuatingthe dividerdquo he warned
Commenting that forgiveness did
Seeking Supervisors
Some people noted that
reconciliation cannot be
a single event or actionmdash
that it is a process
ADRIOs new Internship Program is seeking additional supervisors forInterns throughout the GTA You will find a comprehensive descriptionof the program a supervisor application and an agreement govern-ing the supervisorsupervisee relationship online here
httpwwwadrontariocaresourcesPilotInternshipProgramcfm
ADRIO is accepting internship applications Interns must possess a postsecondary degree diploma or certificate or educational equivalentand will have completed 80 hours of approved mediation training Thisinternship will also be of interest to members with experience in onearea who wish to expand their practice A completed internship willcontribute to a Qualified Mediator (QMed) or Chartered Mediator(CMed) designation Read more and find the application onlinehttpwwwadrontariocaresourcesPilotInternshipProgramcfm
Interested in applying for an Internship
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
24
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not seem possible to him at thistime another person said the goalshould be good practices basedon good intentions which mayallow the next generation tomove reconciliation furtherSomeone followed up by sayingshe did not believe it is any-onersquos right to ask for forgive-ness that forgiveness is a giftwhich can only be offered notrequested She added that giventhe enormity of the harm done ifthe opportunity for forgivenessarises it will have to be conveyedthrough actions which are astronger communication than words
Another person expanded on the1996 report of the Royal Commis-sion on Aboriginal Peoples state-ment that ldquothere can be no peaceor harmony unless there is justicerdquoShe said that there can be nojustice without a realization ofour interdependence What istrue for Aboriginal people asone people of the medicinewheel3 is true for all of themwhen one group is weak we allare For this reason reconciliationshould matter to everybody Itshould also matter because nativepeople have great knowledge toshare with non-natives ldquoI think wewill realize that when they get
stronger we all get strongerrdquo shesaid
The final TRC question that MsMacfarlane posed to attendeeswas ldquoWhere do we go fromhererdquo A number of those presentsaw a need to educate thebroader public about the TRCand promote a more accurateunderstanding of First Nations inCanada One person com-mented that it would be unfor-tunate if the misguideddismissive view of First Nationslargely held by Canadarsquos non-natives to this point was re-placed by another simplisticview of First Nations as victimsThey emphasized the wealth ofFirst Nations practices and ideasthat could be applied topresent-day concerns like theenvironment systems of politicalorganization and decision-mak-ing and approaches to justice
1 ldquoCirclerdquo is a meeting format derived from North American First Nations practices It is sometimesknown as Talking Circle Healing Circle Peacemaking Circle Listening Circle or RestorativeJustice Circle and involves a specially chosen object being passed to each person assigningthem the opportunity to speak It can be a powerful tool to improve decision-making andstrengthen community (More information is available at httpwwwdancingtoeaglespiritsocietyorgcirclesphp)
2 The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canadarsquos findings are available at httpwwwtrccawebsitestrcinstitutionindexphpp=890
3 The medicine wheel in North American First Nations worldview conveys multiple concepts one ofwhich is that its four quadrants black red yellow and white represent the four symbolic racesmaking up the same human family (Source httpwwwtncdsboncanewresourcesABOR20Medicine20Wheelpdf)
ADRIO wishes to thank our writers for their contributions to our Newsletter
MarMarMarMarMary Koricay Koricay Koricay Koricay KoricaMary Korica MA is a freelancewriter graduate of the YorkUniversity Certificate in DisputeResolution and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Rachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel Frydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedRachel Frydman is a volunteer writerfor ADRIO She is currently workingtowards her fami ly mediat iondesignation as well as her Masters inSocial Work
Ben DrBen DrBen DrBen DrBen Drorororororyyyyy QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArbBen Drory QMed QArb is anaccident benefits arbitrator with ADRChambers and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Catherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine Kenwellis a freelance writer and a graduateof the York University Certificate andAdvanced Cert i f icate DisputeResolut ion programs She is avolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Attendees supported the idea ofpromoting ongoing dialogueabout the TRC report in the courseof their personal and professionallives when talking with friendsneighbours colleagues otherorganizations or their local Mem-bers of Parliament Suggestionsalso included promoting dia-logue between native and non-native communitiescontributing to holding govern-ments accountable for imple-menting the 94recommendations and support-ing school curriculum changeon the topic of First Nations MsMacfarlane committed to bring-ing the issues discussed duringthe meeting to the attention ofADRIOrsquos Board of Directors andMr Waldon said that the topicwould be addressed again atanother meeting of ADRIOrsquos PublicConflict Section
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ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016Webinar Recordings Available
BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL SECTIONMed-Arb The Debate Continues Date Recorded January 12 2016The ADR Institute of Canada debated thepromise and potential pitfalls of Med-Arb atits national conference in October Med-Arboffers parties the ability to obtain a definiteresolution of a particular dispute and theflexibility to pursue a mediated settlementbefore or during binding arbitration Butthere are practical and ethicalconsiderations that parties and neutralsmust consider in business disputes Ourpanel of experienced commercialpractitioners discussed some of theseissues and continued the great med-arbdebateModerator Michael Erdle CMed CArbSpeakers Stephen Morrison CMed CArbDavid McCutcheon CArb
FAMILY SECTIONThe New Family Rules
Date Recorded November 30 2015Justices Paulseth and Czutrin the SeniorFamily judges of the OCJ and SCJ andAaron Franks presented as panel membersa discussion on the new Family Rules An
open discussion and an opportunity forfeedback on the Rules followed thepresentationSpeakers Justice Paulseth Justice Czutrinand Aaron Franks
INSURANCE SECTIONldquoOntario Mandatory Mediation RatesrdquoldquoFee Simplerdquo or ldquoInadequate Feerdquo
Date Recorded September 24 2015This program was an update on the FeeAdequacy SurveySpeaker Bruce Ally PhD LLM (ADR)
ldquoInfluence to Confluence Meeting
of Mindsrdquo Date Recorded December 3 2015This section was described as focusing onexerting professional influence towardsresolutionSpeaker Richard Sadowski LLM atSadowski Resolutions Group LLP
PUBLIC CONFLICTS SECTIONPublic Conflict Learning Series Part 2 Date Recorded November 24 2015Proposals for a current public multi-partyconflict were presented by their
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS EXCELLENT MEMBER BENEFIT
Missed a section meeting that interests you ADRIO Special Interest Section meetings are available via your Member Portal free of chargeplus C Meds and Q Meds earn 2 CEE points per hour for viewing these professional development programs There are over 50recordings available including these latest additions
ldquoproponentsrdquo and discussed in groupsession The group was set to choose apreferred topic to examine in more depth atSession 3 Presenter Bob Waldon QMed
PC Learning Series Session 32 - Process
Design Case 2 (Public Conflicts Section)Date Recorded January 14 2016Moderator Bob Waldon QMed
WORKPLACE SECTIONHow to Manage Conflict in a DiverseCross-Cultural Workplace
Date Recorded September 28 2015Cultural diversity is a fact of life inworkplaces today The differences creategreat new opportunities for how people worktogether but itrsquos not always clear what thebest management strategies are Luis Ore internationally recognized expertin cross-cultural workplace conflictmanagement presented on this topic Inaddition we had a special guest SusanneSkoruppa presently working at the WorldBank to talk about her experiences inGermany with organizations such as theUnited NationsSpeakers Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
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Live stream Mediation Station at wwwchha1610amca
listen live on Sundays 8-9 pm EST or check out the
podcasts at wwwpcrtorontoorg
Gregg Fenten is a transformational relational consultant
facilitator and community building specialist
Mediation Radio Station with Gregg Fenten AccFM
New QMeds
David Anderson QMed (SK)
Anne Berthiaume QMed (ON)
Angus Bickerton QMed (ON)
Sara Cook QMed (Atlantic)
James Ellis Dalling QMed (Atlantic)
Maurice Ford QMed (ON)
May Jolliffe QMed (ON)
Catherine Kenwell QMed (ON)
Gordon Muise QMed (ON)
Terrence OBrien QMed (ON)
Lynne Poirier QMed (ON)
Michelle Rakowski QMed (ON)
Derek Sarluis QMed (ON)
Nicole Smith QMed (ON)
Wilhelmina Weisz QMed (ON)
Winnifred Nadine White QMed (ON)
New CMeds
Charmaine Panko CMed (SK)
Lacey Lewis CMed (ON)
Barbara Robert CMed (ON)
New QArbs
Nancy Aquilina QArb (ON)
Timothy D Brodie QArb (Atlantic)
Andrew (Andy) Butt QArb (Atlantic)
Louise Caissie QArb (Atlantic)
Dan Jennings QArb (Atlantic)
Bernadine MacAulay QArb (Atlantic)
James Musgrave QArb (Atlantic)
Donald Taliano QArb (ON)
Raelene R Thomas QArb (Atlantic)
Congratulations to the following Memberson receipt of their designations
The Chartered Mediator (CMed) and Chartered Arbitrator (CArb) are senior designations These aswell as the Qualified Mediator (QMed) and Qualified Arbitrator (QArb) are Canadas only generalistdesignations for practicing mediators and arbitrators They demonstrate the members specific credentialseducation and expertise Recognized and respected across Canada and internationally they allow theholder to convey their superior level of experience and skill Clients and referring professionals can feelconfident knowing that ADR practitioners holding an ADR Institute of Canada designation have had theireducation and performance reviewed assessed and verified by a team of senior and highly respectedpractitioners
For more information and application criteria visit httpadrcanadacaresourcesdesignationcfm
Do you have your designation yet
27
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For More Information
Tel 416-487-4447 Toll Free 1-844-487-4447 Fax 416-487-4429adminadrontarioca wwwadrontarioca
We value your membership Take advantage of the many benefits ofmembership with the ADR Institute of Ontario
Benefits of Membership
MEMBERSHIP LEVEL FULL ASSOCIATE STUDENT
FREE Special Interest Section Meetings Webinars and access to Video Recordings featuring topics and speakers of interest
(More Information)
Special discounts on a wide range of Professional Development opportunities(More Information)
Roster calls RFPs and work opportunities
Access to the ADRIO Members logo for use on your business cards letterhead website and other marketing materials to boost your
credibility by showing that you are a member of an established credible organization
Use of a polished customizable PowerPoint presentation explaining what ADR is who you are and what you do as an ADR professional that
will allow you to make a great impression while saving you hours of time
2 Discount on 2-year Membership
Electronic delivery of our newsletter ADR Update
Public listing on ADR CONNECT so clients can find and contact you
Your own Member Portal register for events at a discount access special products documents and information
Important notices and Member News Bulletins
Automatic membership with ADR Institute of Canada
which offers further benefits such as
Extremely competitive insurance rates(this alone is worth the price of membership)
Complimentary listing on ADR CONNECTthe online database that allows Clients to find and contact you
Make the most of this by ensuring your profile is complete and current
Important up-to-date informationincluding electronic delivery of the Canadian Arbitration and Mediation JOURNAl
twice annually and ADR Perspectives six times annually
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
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ATLANTICADR Atlantic Institute (ADRAI)Box 123Halifax CRO NS B3J 2M4Fax 902-435-3084adminadratlanticcawwwadratlanticca
MANITOBAADR Institute of Manitoba Inc(ADRIM)co 62 Sherbrook StreetWinnipeg MB R3M 2B3Tel 1-877-489-7452 (toll free)Fax 1-855-487-4429 (toll free)adminadrmanitobacawwwadrmanitobaca
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- Presidents Message
- Upcoming Events amp Courses
- So what are we talking about today
- The Fee is Past its Sell-by (or Stale-by) Date
- Preventing and Resolving Business Partnership amp Shareholder Conflict
- ADRIC 2016 Annual National Conference
- How to Manage Conflict in a Diverse Cross-Cultural Workplace
- Essential Conversations Projectreg A Prevention Movement in the Aging Space
- Truth and Reconciliation Start a Conversation
-
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words and imagine solutions itcan also be very practical Thefacilitator may help the familydecide who will take on whatresponsibilities in the care of theolder adult and with the con-sent of the parties may play acoordinating role
Medical practitioners and othersfrom the formal care system areoften very willing to be part of theconversation They frequently runinto family disputes at acutestages of care They recognizethe value of feeding into a con-versation that will allow them tovoice their ideas and concerns tothe family contribute to solutionsand prevent obstructions topatient care Amy also notedthat at a time when the formalsupport system is strapped forresources Essential Conversationsoften allow the substantial infor-mal resources in the family to bemaximally tapped
The results of Essential Conversa-tions can be impressive As Amynoted when multiple people withvarying perspectives hear all theimportant information at thesame time it shifts the situationOnce expectations are clarifiedand differences in values andviewpoints have been airedparties often generate their owncreative solutions and makeoffers to try to meet each oth-errsquos needs demonstrating sur-prising generosity The resolutionsat times involve a new way ofbeing a familymdashit may not neces-sarily be closer but can potentiallybe more authentic As Resa saidldquoThey may not come out with theclosest of relationships but theyrsquollbe much more confident aboutwhat they can expect from each
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otherrdquo Parties themselves haveacknowledged how much theyhave benefitted saying things likeldquowe never could have done thisourselvesrdquo
Through their presentation of theEssential Conversations Projectand through candid examplesfrom their own lives Resa andAmy delivered reassurance thatthere is a better way for familiesand professionals to handledifficult life transitions of lovedones and clients They have
The resolutions at times involve a new way of
being a familymdashit may not necessarily be closer
but can potentially be more authentic
created the Essential Conversa-tions Designated Facilitatortraining program NorthAmerica-wide and they areestablishing a community ofldquoEssential Partnersrdquo namelyprofessionals who come intocontact with aging familiesthrough their work and whowould benefit from the servicesof the Essential ConversationsProject The Project will also beparticipating in the ongoingresearch program that Amy andResa have created in partnershipwith the University of North Caro-lina at Chapel Hill Resa and Amyencourage anyone interested tolearn more about the EssentialConversations Project atwwwessentialconversationsprojectcom
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On June 24 2015 thePublic Conflict andRestorative Justice sec-tions of the ADR Instituteof Ontario (ldquoADRIOrdquo)jointly held the liveprogram and webinarldquoTruth and ReconciliationStart a ConversationrdquoHosted by the chairs ofthe two sections respec-tively Bob Waldon andBunny Macfarlane theevent was a discussion inCircle format1 about theJune 4 2015 release ofthe Truth and Reconcilia-tion Commission ofCanadarsquos (TRC)findings on the impact ofresidential schools onAboriginal peopleThe findings are the resultof six years of the TRCrsquoswork across the countrythrough events meet-ings town halls and statementgathering from some 7000 indi-viduals who shared theirstories The final report includes 94specific recommendations toaddress the harms done andposes important questions for allCanadians to consider2
Mr Waldon began the session byexplaining that the discussion wasbeing hosted by both ADRIOsections because Canadarsquosrelationship with aboriginalpeoples involves both publicconflict and restorative prac-tices The organizersrsquo motivationwas to invite ADRIO membersand interested non-members todiscuss the TRCrsquos findings andcontribute in some way to thecommissionrsquos effort
Moderators Bob Waldon QMed and Bunny Macfarlane CMed
ldquoTruth and Reconciliation Start a Conversationrdquo
By Mary Korica
Ms Macfarlane described toattendees how the Circle formatwould work and Mr Waldon tooka moment to acknowledge thatthe meeting was being held ontraditional territory of theMississauga and Meacutetis nations MsMacfarlane posed the first TRCquestion to the group ldquoHowshould people feel about the TRCrsquosworkrdquo A number of people con-veyed strong negative emotionslike being sickened ashamedand angry about what the TRChad uncovered People spoke of
ldquoa blow to our identityas Canadians to dis-cover such blackness inour pastrdquo and ldquoa socialjustice inequity that hadgone unaddressed for fartoo longrdquo as well as insome cases personalshame at not havingdone something soonerand uncertainty aboutwhat they should donext
Often the same peoplealso expressed strongpositive feeling aboutthe TRC especiallygratitude for its work forthe courageous honestyof those who partici-pated and for thepossibility that now existsfor native and non-native cultures inCanada to build some-thing new People re-
ported feeling ldquohopeful ofpositive changerdquo ldquocurious to learnmorerdquo ldquoopennessrdquo to the TRCreport desire for ldquogreater dia-loguerdquo and ldquoencouragedrdquo andldquoeagerrdquo to act now One personpresented the model of a residen-tial school survivor who turnedshame into power by returning toher community to teach herlanguage
Ms Macfarlane then put to thegroup the TRC questions ldquoWhatdoes reconciliation look like
R D (Bob) Waldon QMed has
more than 30 yearsrsquo experience
across Canada in land
acquisition environment dispute
resolution and external relations
as a consultant and in senior
management for major projects
government and Aboriginal
matters
R D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) Waldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMed Bunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMed
Bunny is a mediator trainer and
restorative justice practitioner
She teaches conflict manage-
ment and dispute resolution at
Brock University and mediates
insurance claims at Financial
Services Commission of Ontario
(FSCO)
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ADRIO Internship Program
httpwwwadrontariocaresourcesPilotInternshipProgramcfm
If you are interested in being a Supervisor or have any questions regarding thisprogram please contact Mena Sestito 416-487-4447 ext 101 menaadrontarioca
Does it matter to yourdquo All of theparticipants felt that reconciliationmattered to them some becausethey felt burdened by a Canadianidentity that included the harm ofresidential schools others becauseof the opportunity to turn harm togood by developing a model ofunderstanding in Canada thatmight benefit or inspire others
Many attendees said that they didnot know what reconciliationlooks like and sometimes com-mented with a note of despair atwhat they perceived as the com-plex and long-entrenched natureof the problem But even so theyoffered ideas of reconciliationincluding treating people equallyand with equal respect as well asdeveloping a deep understandingof each other through educationand a change of attitude
Some people noted that reconcili-ation cannot be a single event oractionmdashthat it is a process Forexample one person suggestedthat reconciliation may lookdifferent depending on particular
circumstances but in all casesthere must be an ongoing polish-ing of the relationship Anotherdrew from a tenet of RestorativeJustice which requires asking thequestion ldquowhat does the victimneedrdquo She pointed out that noone can assume what the victimsneed after cultural genocide andit would be good to have anation-wide conversation wheregroups across the country askwhat are the native communitiesrsquoneeds and how can we help fulfillthem Drawing on her own experi-ence with native people anotherattendee said that reconciliationlooks like ldquohard workmdashand won-derful workrdquo She recalled theadvice she had been given by thelate Anishnawbe elder JoeSylvester to remind the group thatas with anything the way youlearn to do it is one step at a time
One person commented thatreconciliation is about bridging adivide between two parties whichrequires a number of things tohappen As a first step the victims
must be empowered so thatthey can participate fully inreconciliation and this shouldinclude restitution Also recon-ciliation must at some pointinvolve forgiveness whichrequires bringing the offenderinto a process that affords themsome dignity and promotes theirhonest apology He noted that ifthe churches and governmentinstitutions responsible for thelegacy of residential schools arevilified entirely it may triggerdistancing and hardening ratherthan re-establishing connection ldquoIfwe allow our anger and disgust todominate we risk perpetuatingthe dividerdquo he warned
Commenting that forgiveness did
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Some people noted that
reconciliation cannot be
a single event or actionmdash
that it is a process
ADRIOs new Internship Program is seeking additional supervisors forInterns throughout the GTA You will find a comprehensive descriptionof the program a supervisor application and an agreement govern-ing the supervisorsupervisee relationship online here
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Interested in applying for an Internship
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not seem possible to him at thistime another person said the goalshould be good practices basedon good intentions which mayallow the next generation tomove reconciliation furtherSomeone followed up by sayingshe did not believe it is any-onersquos right to ask for forgive-ness that forgiveness is a giftwhich can only be offered notrequested She added that giventhe enormity of the harm done ifthe opportunity for forgivenessarises it will have to be conveyedthrough actions which are astronger communication than words
Another person expanded on the1996 report of the Royal Commis-sion on Aboriginal Peoples state-ment that ldquothere can be no peaceor harmony unless there is justicerdquoShe said that there can be nojustice without a realization ofour interdependence What istrue for Aboriginal people asone people of the medicinewheel3 is true for all of themwhen one group is weak we allare For this reason reconciliationshould matter to everybody Itshould also matter because nativepeople have great knowledge toshare with non-natives ldquoI think wewill realize that when they get
stronger we all get strongerrdquo shesaid
The final TRC question that MsMacfarlane posed to attendeeswas ldquoWhere do we go fromhererdquo A number of those presentsaw a need to educate thebroader public about the TRCand promote a more accurateunderstanding of First Nations inCanada One person com-mented that it would be unfor-tunate if the misguideddismissive view of First Nationslargely held by Canadarsquos non-natives to this point was re-placed by another simplisticview of First Nations as victimsThey emphasized the wealth ofFirst Nations practices and ideasthat could be applied topresent-day concerns like theenvironment systems of politicalorganization and decision-mak-ing and approaches to justice
1 ldquoCirclerdquo is a meeting format derived from North American First Nations practices It is sometimesknown as Talking Circle Healing Circle Peacemaking Circle Listening Circle or RestorativeJustice Circle and involves a specially chosen object being passed to each person assigningthem the opportunity to speak It can be a powerful tool to improve decision-making andstrengthen community (More information is available at httpwwwdancingtoeaglespiritsocietyorgcirclesphp)
2 The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canadarsquos findings are available at httpwwwtrccawebsitestrcinstitutionindexphpp=890
3 The medicine wheel in North American First Nations worldview conveys multiple concepts one ofwhich is that its four quadrants black red yellow and white represent the four symbolic racesmaking up the same human family (Source httpwwwtncdsboncanewresourcesABOR20Medicine20Wheelpdf)
ADRIO wishes to thank our writers for their contributions to our Newsletter
MarMarMarMarMary Koricay Koricay Koricay Koricay KoricaMary Korica MA is a freelancewriter graduate of the YorkUniversity Certificate in DisputeResolution and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Rachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel Frydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedRachel Frydman is a volunteer writerfor ADRIO She is currently workingtowards her fami ly mediat iondesignation as well as her Masters inSocial Work
Ben DrBen DrBen DrBen DrBen Drorororororyyyyy QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArbBen Drory QMed QArb is anaccident benefits arbitrator with ADRChambers and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Catherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine Kenwellis a freelance writer and a graduateof the York University Certificate andAdvanced Cert i f icate DisputeResolut ion programs She is avolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Attendees supported the idea ofpromoting ongoing dialogueabout the TRC report in the courseof their personal and professionallives when talking with friendsneighbours colleagues otherorganizations or their local Mem-bers of Parliament Suggestionsalso included promoting dia-logue between native and non-native communitiescontributing to holding govern-ments accountable for imple-menting the 94recommendations and support-ing school curriculum changeon the topic of First Nations MsMacfarlane committed to bring-ing the issues discussed duringthe meeting to the attention ofADRIOrsquos Board of Directors andMr Waldon said that the topicwould be addressed again atanother meeting of ADRIOrsquos PublicConflict Section
25
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ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016Webinar Recordings Available
BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL SECTIONMed-Arb The Debate Continues Date Recorded January 12 2016The ADR Institute of Canada debated thepromise and potential pitfalls of Med-Arb atits national conference in October Med-Arboffers parties the ability to obtain a definiteresolution of a particular dispute and theflexibility to pursue a mediated settlementbefore or during binding arbitration Butthere are practical and ethicalconsiderations that parties and neutralsmust consider in business disputes Ourpanel of experienced commercialpractitioners discussed some of theseissues and continued the great med-arbdebateModerator Michael Erdle CMed CArbSpeakers Stephen Morrison CMed CArbDavid McCutcheon CArb
FAMILY SECTIONThe New Family Rules
Date Recorded November 30 2015Justices Paulseth and Czutrin the SeniorFamily judges of the OCJ and SCJ andAaron Franks presented as panel membersa discussion on the new Family Rules An
open discussion and an opportunity forfeedback on the Rules followed thepresentationSpeakers Justice Paulseth Justice Czutrinand Aaron Franks
INSURANCE SECTIONldquoOntario Mandatory Mediation RatesrdquoldquoFee Simplerdquo or ldquoInadequate Feerdquo
Date Recorded September 24 2015This program was an update on the FeeAdequacy SurveySpeaker Bruce Ally PhD LLM (ADR)
ldquoInfluence to Confluence Meeting
of Mindsrdquo Date Recorded December 3 2015This section was described as focusing onexerting professional influence towardsresolutionSpeaker Richard Sadowski LLM atSadowski Resolutions Group LLP
PUBLIC CONFLICTS SECTIONPublic Conflict Learning Series Part 2 Date Recorded November 24 2015Proposals for a current public multi-partyconflict were presented by their
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS EXCELLENT MEMBER BENEFIT
Missed a section meeting that interests you ADRIO Special Interest Section meetings are available via your Member Portal free of chargeplus C Meds and Q Meds earn 2 CEE points per hour for viewing these professional development programs There are over 50recordings available including these latest additions
ldquoproponentsrdquo and discussed in groupsession The group was set to choose apreferred topic to examine in more depth atSession 3 Presenter Bob Waldon QMed
PC Learning Series Session 32 - Process
Design Case 2 (Public Conflicts Section)Date Recorded January 14 2016Moderator Bob Waldon QMed
WORKPLACE SECTIONHow to Manage Conflict in a DiverseCross-Cultural Workplace
Date Recorded September 28 2015Cultural diversity is a fact of life inworkplaces today The differences creategreat new opportunities for how people worktogether but itrsquos not always clear what thebest management strategies are Luis Ore internationally recognized expertin cross-cultural workplace conflictmanagement presented on this topic Inaddition we had a special guest SusanneSkoruppa presently working at the WorldBank to talk about her experiences inGermany with organizations such as theUnited NationsSpeakers Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
26
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Live stream Mediation Station at wwwchha1610amca
listen live on Sundays 8-9 pm EST or check out the
podcasts at wwwpcrtorontoorg
Gregg Fenten is a transformational relational consultant
facilitator and community building specialist
Mediation Radio Station with Gregg Fenten AccFM
New QMeds
David Anderson QMed (SK)
Anne Berthiaume QMed (ON)
Angus Bickerton QMed (ON)
Sara Cook QMed (Atlantic)
James Ellis Dalling QMed (Atlantic)
Maurice Ford QMed (ON)
May Jolliffe QMed (ON)
Catherine Kenwell QMed (ON)
Gordon Muise QMed (ON)
Terrence OBrien QMed (ON)
Lynne Poirier QMed (ON)
Michelle Rakowski QMed (ON)
Derek Sarluis QMed (ON)
Nicole Smith QMed (ON)
Wilhelmina Weisz QMed (ON)
Winnifred Nadine White QMed (ON)
New CMeds
Charmaine Panko CMed (SK)
Lacey Lewis CMed (ON)
Barbara Robert CMed (ON)
New QArbs
Nancy Aquilina QArb (ON)
Timothy D Brodie QArb (Atlantic)
Andrew (Andy) Butt QArb (Atlantic)
Louise Caissie QArb (Atlantic)
Dan Jennings QArb (Atlantic)
Bernadine MacAulay QArb (Atlantic)
James Musgrave QArb (Atlantic)
Donald Taliano QArb (ON)
Raelene R Thomas QArb (Atlantic)
Congratulations to the following Memberson receipt of their designations
The Chartered Mediator (CMed) and Chartered Arbitrator (CArb) are senior designations These aswell as the Qualified Mediator (QMed) and Qualified Arbitrator (QArb) are Canadas only generalistdesignations for practicing mediators and arbitrators They demonstrate the members specific credentialseducation and expertise Recognized and respected across Canada and internationally they allow theholder to convey their superior level of experience and skill Clients and referring professionals can feelconfident knowing that ADR practitioners holding an ADR Institute of Canada designation have had theireducation and performance reviewed assessed and verified by a team of senior and highly respectedpractitioners
For more information and application criteria visit httpadrcanadacaresourcesdesignationcfm
Do you have your designation yet
27
Return to ldquoInside This Issuerdquo
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
For More Information
Tel 416-487-4447 Toll Free 1-844-487-4447 Fax 416-487-4429adminadrontarioca wwwadrontarioca
We value your membership Take advantage of the many benefits ofmembership with the ADR Institute of Ontario
Benefits of Membership
MEMBERSHIP LEVEL FULL ASSOCIATE STUDENT
FREE Special Interest Section Meetings Webinars and access to Video Recordings featuring topics and speakers of interest
(More Information)
Special discounts on a wide range of Professional Development opportunities(More Information)
Roster calls RFPs and work opportunities
Access to the ADRIO Members logo for use on your business cards letterhead website and other marketing materials to boost your
credibility by showing that you are a member of an established credible organization
Use of a polished customizable PowerPoint presentation explaining what ADR is who you are and what you do as an ADR professional that
will allow you to make a great impression while saving you hours of time
2 Discount on 2-year Membership
Electronic delivery of our newsletter ADR Update
Public listing on ADR CONNECT so clients can find and contact you
Your own Member Portal register for events at a discount access special products documents and information
Important notices and Member News Bulletins
Automatic membership with ADR Institute of Canada
which offers further benefits such as
Extremely competitive insurance rates(this alone is worth the price of membership)
Complimentary listing on ADR CONNECTthe online database that allows Clients to find and contact you
Make the most of this by ensuring your profile is complete and current
Important up-to-date informationincluding electronic delivery of the Canadian Arbitration and Mediation JOURNAl
twice annually and ADR Perspectives six times annually
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
28
Return to ldquoInside This Issuerdquo
ATLANTICADR Atlantic Institute (ADRAI)Box 123Halifax CRO NS B3J 2M4Fax 902-435-3084adminadratlanticcawwwadratlanticca
MANITOBAADR Institute of Manitoba Inc(ADRIM)co 62 Sherbrook StreetWinnipeg MB R3M 2B3Tel 1-877-489-7452 (toll free)Fax 1-855-487-4429 (toll free)adminadrmanitobacawwwadrmanitobaca
SASKATCHEWANADR Institute of SaskatchewanInc (ADR SK)Box 22015 RPO WildwoodSaskatoon SK S7H 5P1Tel 1-866-596-7275 (toll free)Fax 1-855-487-4429 (toll free)infoadrsaskatchewancawwwadrsaskatchewanca
ONTARIOADR Institute of Ontario Inc (ADRIO)Suite 405 - 234 Eglinton Avenue EastToronto ON M4P 1K5Tel 416-487-4447Toll Free 1-844-487-4447 (Outside of GTA)Fax 416-487-4429adminadrontariocawwwadrontarioca
- Presidents Message
- Upcoming Events amp Courses
- So what are we talking about today
- The Fee is Past its Sell-by (or Stale-by) Date
- Preventing and Resolving Business Partnership amp Shareholder Conflict
- ADRIC 2016 Annual National Conference
- How to Manage Conflict in a Diverse Cross-Cultural Workplace
- Essential Conversations Projectreg A Prevention Movement in the Aging Space
- Truth and Reconciliation Start a Conversation
-
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
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On June 24 2015 thePublic Conflict andRestorative Justice sec-tions of the ADR Instituteof Ontario (ldquoADRIOrdquo)jointly held the liveprogram and webinarldquoTruth and ReconciliationStart a ConversationrdquoHosted by the chairs ofthe two sections respec-tively Bob Waldon andBunny Macfarlane theevent was a discussion inCircle format1 about theJune 4 2015 release ofthe Truth and Reconcilia-tion Commission ofCanadarsquos (TRC)findings on the impact ofresidential schools onAboriginal peopleThe findings are the resultof six years of the TRCrsquoswork across the countrythrough events meet-ings town halls and statementgathering from some 7000 indi-viduals who shared theirstories The final report includes 94specific recommendations toaddress the harms done andposes important questions for allCanadians to consider2
Mr Waldon began the session byexplaining that the discussion wasbeing hosted by both ADRIOsections because Canadarsquosrelationship with aboriginalpeoples involves both publicconflict and restorative prac-tices The organizersrsquo motivationwas to invite ADRIO membersand interested non-members todiscuss the TRCrsquos findings andcontribute in some way to thecommissionrsquos effort
Moderators Bob Waldon QMed and Bunny Macfarlane CMed
ldquoTruth and Reconciliation Start a Conversationrdquo
By Mary Korica
Ms Macfarlane described toattendees how the Circle formatwould work and Mr Waldon tooka moment to acknowledge thatthe meeting was being held ontraditional territory of theMississauga and Meacutetis nations MsMacfarlane posed the first TRCquestion to the group ldquoHowshould people feel about the TRCrsquosworkrdquo A number of people con-veyed strong negative emotionslike being sickened ashamedand angry about what the TRChad uncovered People spoke of
ldquoa blow to our identityas Canadians to dis-cover such blackness inour pastrdquo and ldquoa socialjustice inequity that hadgone unaddressed for fartoo longrdquo as well as insome cases personalshame at not havingdone something soonerand uncertainty aboutwhat they should donext
Often the same peoplealso expressed strongpositive feeling aboutthe TRC especiallygratitude for its work forthe courageous honestyof those who partici-pated and for thepossibility that now existsfor native and non-native cultures inCanada to build some-thing new People re-
ported feeling ldquohopeful ofpositive changerdquo ldquocurious to learnmorerdquo ldquoopennessrdquo to the TRCreport desire for ldquogreater dia-loguerdquo and ldquoencouragedrdquo andldquoeagerrdquo to act now One personpresented the model of a residen-tial school survivor who turnedshame into power by returning toher community to teach herlanguage
Ms Macfarlane then put to thegroup the TRC questions ldquoWhatdoes reconciliation look like
R D (Bob) Waldon QMed has
more than 30 yearsrsquo experience
across Canada in land
acquisition environment dispute
resolution and external relations
as a consultant and in senior
management for major projects
government and Aboriginal
matters
R D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) WR D (Bob) Waldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMedaldon QMed Bunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMedBunny Macfarlane CMed
Bunny is a mediator trainer and
restorative justice practitioner
She teaches conflict manage-
ment and dispute resolution at
Brock University and mediates
insurance claims at Financial
Services Commission of Ontario
(FSCO)
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Does it matter to yourdquo All of theparticipants felt that reconciliationmattered to them some becausethey felt burdened by a Canadianidentity that included the harm ofresidential schools others becauseof the opportunity to turn harm togood by developing a model ofunderstanding in Canada thatmight benefit or inspire others
Many attendees said that they didnot know what reconciliationlooks like and sometimes com-mented with a note of despair atwhat they perceived as the com-plex and long-entrenched natureof the problem But even so theyoffered ideas of reconciliationincluding treating people equallyand with equal respect as well asdeveloping a deep understandingof each other through educationand a change of attitude
Some people noted that reconcili-ation cannot be a single event oractionmdashthat it is a process Forexample one person suggestedthat reconciliation may lookdifferent depending on particular
circumstances but in all casesthere must be an ongoing polish-ing of the relationship Anotherdrew from a tenet of RestorativeJustice which requires asking thequestion ldquowhat does the victimneedrdquo She pointed out that noone can assume what the victimsneed after cultural genocide andit would be good to have anation-wide conversation wheregroups across the country askwhat are the native communitiesrsquoneeds and how can we help fulfillthem Drawing on her own experi-ence with native people anotherattendee said that reconciliationlooks like ldquohard workmdashand won-derful workrdquo She recalled theadvice she had been given by thelate Anishnawbe elder JoeSylvester to remind the group thatas with anything the way youlearn to do it is one step at a time
One person commented thatreconciliation is about bridging adivide between two parties whichrequires a number of things tohappen As a first step the victims
must be empowered so thatthey can participate fully inreconciliation and this shouldinclude restitution Also recon-ciliation must at some pointinvolve forgiveness whichrequires bringing the offenderinto a process that affords themsome dignity and promotes theirhonest apology He noted that ifthe churches and governmentinstitutions responsible for thelegacy of residential schools arevilified entirely it may triggerdistancing and hardening ratherthan re-establishing connection ldquoIfwe allow our anger and disgust todominate we risk perpetuatingthe dividerdquo he warned
Commenting that forgiveness did
Seeking Supervisors
Some people noted that
reconciliation cannot be
a single event or actionmdash
that it is a process
ADRIOs new Internship Program is seeking additional supervisors forInterns throughout the GTA You will find a comprehensive descriptionof the program a supervisor application and an agreement govern-ing the supervisorsupervisee relationship online here
httpwwwadrontariocaresourcesPilotInternshipProgramcfm
ADRIO is accepting internship applications Interns must possess a postsecondary degree diploma or certificate or educational equivalentand will have completed 80 hours of approved mediation training Thisinternship will also be of interest to members with experience in onearea who wish to expand their practice A completed internship willcontribute to a Qualified Mediator (QMed) or Chartered Mediator(CMed) designation Read more and find the application onlinehttpwwwadrontariocaresourcesPilotInternshipProgramcfm
Interested in applying for an Internship
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
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not seem possible to him at thistime another person said the goalshould be good practices basedon good intentions which mayallow the next generation tomove reconciliation furtherSomeone followed up by sayingshe did not believe it is any-onersquos right to ask for forgive-ness that forgiveness is a giftwhich can only be offered notrequested She added that giventhe enormity of the harm done ifthe opportunity for forgivenessarises it will have to be conveyedthrough actions which are astronger communication than words
Another person expanded on the1996 report of the Royal Commis-sion on Aboriginal Peoples state-ment that ldquothere can be no peaceor harmony unless there is justicerdquoShe said that there can be nojustice without a realization ofour interdependence What istrue for Aboriginal people asone people of the medicinewheel3 is true for all of themwhen one group is weak we allare For this reason reconciliationshould matter to everybody Itshould also matter because nativepeople have great knowledge toshare with non-natives ldquoI think wewill realize that when they get
stronger we all get strongerrdquo shesaid
The final TRC question that MsMacfarlane posed to attendeeswas ldquoWhere do we go fromhererdquo A number of those presentsaw a need to educate thebroader public about the TRCand promote a more accurateunderstanding of First Nations inCanada One person com-mented that it would be unfor-tunate if the misguideddismissive view of First Nationslargely held by Canadarsquos non-natives to this point was re-placed by another simplisticview of First Nations as victimsThey emphasized the wealth ofFirst Nations practices and ideasthat could be applied topresent-day concerns like theenvironment systems of politicalorganization and decision-mak-ing and approaches to justice
1 ldquoCirclerdquo is a meeting format derived from North American First Nations practices It is sometimesknown as Talking Circle Healing Circle Peacemaking Circle Listening Circle or RestorativeJustice Circle and involves a specially chosen object being passed to each person assigningthem the opportunity to speak It can be a powerful tool to improve decision-making andstrengthen community (More information is available at httpwwwdancingtoeaglespiritsocietyorgcirclesphp)
2 The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canadarsquos findings are available at httpwwwtrccawebsitestrcinstitutionindexphpp=890
3 The medicine wheel in North American First Nations worldview conveys multiple concepts one ofwhich is that its four quadrants black red yellow and white represent the four symbolic racesmaking up the same human family (Source httpwwwtncdsboncanewresourcesABOR20Medicine20Wheelpdf)
ADRIO wishes to thank our writers for their contributions to our Newsletter
MarMarMarMarMary Koricay Koricay Koricay Koricay KoricaMary Korica MA is a freelancewriter graduate of the YorkUniversity Certificate in DisputeResolution and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Rachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel Frydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedRachel Frydman is a volunteer writerfor ADRIO She is currently workingtowards her fami ly mediat iondesignation as well as her Masters inSocial Work
Ben DrBen DrBen DrBen DrBen Drorororororyyyyy QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArbBen Drory QMed QArb is anaccident benefits arbitrator with ADRChambers and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Catherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine Kenwellis a freelance writer and a graduateof the York University Certificate andAdvanced Cert i f icate DisputeResolut ion programs She is avolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Attendees supported the idea ofpromoting ongoing dialogueabout the TRC report in the courseof their personal and professionallives when talking with friendsneighbours colleagues otherorganizations or their local Mem-bers of Parliament Suggestionsalso included promoting dia-logue between native and non-native communitiescontributing to holding govern-ments accountable for imple-menting the 94recommendations and support-ing school curriculum changeon the topic of First Nations MsMacfarlane committed to bring-ing the issues discussed duringthe meeting to the attention ofADRIOrsquos Board of Directors andMr Waldon said that the topicwould be addressed again atanother meeting of ADRIOrsquos PublicConflict Section
25
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ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016Webinar Recordings Available
BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL SECTIONMed-Arb The Debate Continues Date Recorded January 12 2016The ADR Institute of Canada debated thepromise and potential pitfalls of Med-Arb atits national conference in October Med-Arboffers parties the ability to obtain a definiteresolution of a particular dispute and theflexibility to pursue a mediated settlementbefore or during binding arbitration Butthere are practical and ethicalconsiderations that parties and neutralsmust consider in business disputes Ourpanel of experienced commercialpractitioners discussed some of theseissues and continued the great med-arbdebateModerator Michael Erdle CMed CArbSpeakers Stephen Morrison CMed CArbDavid McCutcheon CArb
FAMILY SECTIONThe New Family Rules
Date Recorded November 30 2015Justices Paulseth and Czutrin the SeniorFamily judges of the OCJ and SCJ andAaron Franks presented as panel membersa discussion on the new Family Rules An
open discussion and an opportunity forfeedback on the Rules followed thepresentationSpeakers Justice Paulseth Justice Czutrinand Aaron Franks
INSURANCE SECTIONldquoOntario Mandatory Mediation RatesrdquoldquoFee Simplerdquo or ldquoInadequate Feerdquo
Date Recorded September 24 2015This program was an update on the FeeAdequacy SurveySpeaker Bruce Ally PhD LLM (ADR)
ldquoInfluence to Confluence Meeting
of Mindsrdquo Date Recorded December 3 2015This section was described as focusing onexerting professional influence towardsresolutionSpeaker Richard Sadowski LLM atSadowski Resolutions Group LLP
PUBLIC CONFLICTS SECTIONPublic Conflict Learning Series Part 2 Date Recorded November 24 2015Proposals for a current public multi-partyconflict were presented by their
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS EXCELLENT MEMBER BENEFIT
Missed a section meeting that interests you ADRIO Special Interest Section meetings are available via your Member Portal free of chargeplus C Meds and Q Meds earn 2 CEE points per hour for viewing these professional development programs There are over 50recordings available including these latest additions
ldquoproponentsrdquo and discussed in groupsession The group was set to choose apreferred topic to examine in more depth atSession 3 Presenter Bob Waldon QMed
PC Learning Series Session 32 - Process
Design Case 2 (Public Conflicts Section)Date Recorded January 14 2016Moderator Bob Waldon QMed
WORKPLACE SECTIONHow to Manage Conflict in a DiverseCross-Cultural Workplace
Date Recorded September 28 2015Cultural diversity is a fact of life inworkplaces today The differences creategreat new opportunities for how people worktogether but itrsquos not always clear what thebest management strategies are Luis Ore internationally recognized expertin cross-cultural workplace conflictmanagement presented on this topic Inaddition we had a special guest SusanneSkoruppa presently working at the WorldBank to talk about her experiences inGermany with organizations such as theUnited NationsSpeakers Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
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Live stream Mediation Station at wwwchha1610amca
listen live on Sundays 8-9 pm EST or check out the
podcasts at wwwpcrtorontoorg
Gregg Fenten is a transformational relational consultant
facilitator and community building specialist
Mediation Radio Station with Gregg Fenten AccFM
New QMeds
David Anderson QMed (SK)
Anne Berthiaume QMed (ON)
Angus Bickerton QMed (ON)
Sara Cook QMed (Atlantic)
James Ellis Dalling QMed (Atlantic)
Maurice Ford QMed (ON)
May Jolliffe QMed (ON)
Catherine Kenwell QMed (ON)
Gordon Muise QMed (ON)
Terrence OBrien QMed (ON)
Lynne Poirier QMed (ON)
Michelle Rakowski QMed (ON)
Derek Sarluis QMed (ON)
Nicole Smith QMed (ON)
Wilhelmina Weisz QMed (ON)
Winnifred Nadine White QMed (ON)
New CMeds
Charmaine Panko CMed (SK)
Lacey Lewis CMed (ON)
Barbara Robert CMed (ON)
New QArbs
Nancy Aquilina QArb (ON)
Timothy D Brodie QArb (Atlantic)
Andrew (Andy) Butt QArb (Atlantic)
Louise Caissie QArb (Atlantic)
Dan Jennings QArb (Atlantic)
Bernadine MacAulay QArb (Atlantic)
James Musgrave QArb (Atlantic)
Donald Taliano QArb (ON)
Raelene R Thomas QArb (Atlantic)
Congratulations to the following Memberson receipt of their designations
The Chartered Mediator (CMed) and Chartered Arbitrator (CArb) are senior designations These aswell as the Qualified Mediator (QMed) and Qualified Arbitrator (QArb) are Canadas only generalistdesignations for practicing mediators and arbitrators They demonstrate the members specific credentialseducation and expertise Recognized and respected across Canada and internationally they allow theholder to convey their superior level of experience and skill Clients and referring professionals can feelconfident knowing that ADR practitioners holding an ADR Institute of Canada designation have had theireducation and performance reviewed assessed and verified by a team of senior and highly respectedpractitioners
For more information and application criteria visit httpadrcanadacaresourcesdesignationcfm
Do you have your designation yet
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httpwwwadrontariocaresourcesPilotInternshipProgramcfm
If you are interested in being a Supervisor or have any questions regarding thisprogram please contact Mena Sestito 416-487-4447 ext 101 menaadrontarioca
Does it matter to yourdquo All of theparticipants felt that reconciliationmattered to them some becausethey felt burdened by a Canadianidentity that included the harm ofresidential schools others becauseof the opportunity to turn harm togood by developing a model ofunderstanding in Canada thatmight benefit or inspire others
Many attendees said that they didnot know what reconciliationlooks like and sometimes com-mented with a note of despair atwhat they perceived as the com-plex and long-entrenched natureof the problem But even so theyoffered ideas of reconciliationincluding treating people equallyand with equal respect as well asdeveloping a deep understandingof each other through educationand a change of attitude
Some people noted that reconcili-ation cannot be a single event oractionmdashthat it is a process Forexample one person suggestedthat reconciliation may lookdifferent depending on particular
circumstances but in all casesthere must be an ongoing polish-ing of the relationship Anotherdrew from a tenet of RestorativeJustice which requires asking thequestion ldquowhat does the victimneedrdquo She pointed out that noone can assume what the victimsneed after cultural genocide andit would be good to have anation-wide conversation wheregroups across the country askwhat are the native communitiesrsquoneeds and how can we help fulfillthem Drawing on her own experi-ence with native people anotherattendee said that reconciliationlooks like ldquohard workmdashand won-derful workrdquo She recalled theadvice she had been given by thelate Anishnawbe elder JoeSylvester to remind the group thatas with anything the way youlearn to do it is one step at a time
One person commented thatreconciliation is about bridging adivide between two parties whichrequires a number of things tohappen As a first step the victims
must be empowered so thatthey can participate fully inreconciliation and this shouldinclude restitution Also recon-ciliation must at some pointinvolve forgiveness whichrequires bringing the offenderinto a process that affords themsome dignity and promotes theirhonest apology He noted that ifthe churches and governmentinstitutions responsible for thelegacy of residential schools arevilified entirely it may triggerdistancing and hardening ratherthan re-establishing connection ldquoIfwe allow our anger and disgust todominate we risk perpetuatingthe dividerdquo he warned
Commenting that forgiveness did
Seeking Supervisors
Some people noted that
reconciliation cannot be
a single event or actionmdash
that it is a process
ADRIOs new Internship Program is seeking additional supervisors forInterns throughout the GTA You will find a comprehensive descriptionof the program a supervisor application and an agreement govern-ing the supervisorsupervisee relationship online here
httpwwwadrontariocaresourcesPilotInternshipProgramcfm
ADRIO is accepting internship applications Interns must possess a postsecondary degree diploma or certificate or educational equivalentand will have completed 80 hours of approved mediation training Thisinternship will also be of interest to members with experience in onearea who wish to expand their practice A completed internship willcontribute to a Qualified Mediator (QMed) or Chartered Mediator(CMed) designation Read more and find the application onlinehttpwwwadrontariocaresourcesPilotInternshipProgramcfm
Interested in applying for an Internship
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
24
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not seem possible to him at thistime another person said the goalshould be good practices basedon good intentions which mayallow the next generation tomove reconciliation furtherSomeone followed up by sayingshe did not believe it is any-onersquos right to ask for forgive-ness that forgiveness is a giftwhich can only be offered notrequested She added that giventhe enormity of the harm done ifthe opportunity for forgivenessarises it will have to be conveyedthrough actions which are astronger communication than words
Another person expanded on the1996 report of the Royal Commis-sion on Aboriginal Peoples state-ment that ldquothere can be no peaceor harmony unless there is justicerdquoShe said that there can be nojustice without a realization ofour interdependence What istrue for Aboriginal people asone people of the medicinewheel3 is true for all of themwhen one group is weak we allare For this reason reconciliationshould matter to everybody Itshould also matter because nativepeople have great knowledge toshare with non-natives ldquoI think wewill realize that when they get
stronger we all get strongerrdquo shesaid
The final TRC question that MsMacfarlane posed to attendeeswas ldquoWhere do we go fromhererdquo A number of those presentsaw a need to educate thebroader public about the TRCand promote a more accurateunderstanding of First Nations inCanada One person com-mented that it would be unfor-tunate if the misguideddismissive view of First Nationslargely held by Canadarsquos non-natives to this point was re-placed by another simplisticview of First Nations as victimsThey emphasized the wealth ofFirst Nations practices and ideasthat could be applied topresent-day concerns like theenvironment systems of politicalorganization and decision-mak-ing and approaches to justice
1 ldquoCirclerdquo is a meeting format derived from North American First Nations practices It is sometimesknown as Talking Circle Healing Circle Peacemaking Circle Listening Circle or RestorativeJustice Circle and involves a specially chosen object being passed to each person assigningthem the opportunity to speak It can be a powerful tool to improve decision-making andstrengthen community (More information is available at httpwwwdancingtoeaglespiritsocietyorgcirclesphp)
2 The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canadarsquos findings are available at httpwwwtrccawebsitestrcinstitutionindexphpp=890
3 The medicine wheel in North American First Nations worldview conveys multiple concepts one ofwhich is that its four quadrants black red yellow and white represent the four symbolic racesmaking up the same human family (Source httpwwwtncdsboncanewresourcesABOR20Medicine20Wheelpdf)
ADRIO wishes to thank our writers for their contributions to our Newsletter
MarMarMarMarMary Koricay Koricay Koricay Koricay KoricaMary Korica MA is a freelancewriter graduate of the YorkUniversity Certificate in DisputeResolution and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Rachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel Frydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedRachel Frydman is a volunteer writerfor ADRIO She is currently workingtowards her fami ly mediat iondesignation as well as her Masters inSocial Work
Ben DrBen DrBen DrBen DrBen Drorororororyyyyy QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArbBen Drory QMed QArb is anaccident benefits arbitrator with ADRChambers and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Catherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine Kenwellis a freelance writer and a graduateof the York University Certificate andAdvanced Cert i f icate DisputeResolut ion programs She is avolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Attendees supported the idea ofpromoting ongoing dialogueabout the TRC report in the courseof their personal and professionallives when talking with friendsneighbours colleagues otherorganizations or their local Mem-bers of Parliament Suggestionsalso included promoting dia-logue between native and non-native communitiescontributing to holding govern-ments accountable for imple-menting the 94recommendations and support-ing school curriculum changeon the topic of First Nations MsMacfarlane committed to bring-ing the issues discussed duringthe meeting to the attention ofADRIOrsquos Board of Directors andMr Waldon said that the topicwould be addressed again atanother meeting of ADRIOrsquos PublicConflict Section
25
Return to ldquoInside This Issuerdquo
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016Webinar Recordings Available
BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL SECTIONMed-Arb The Debate Continues Date Recorded January 12 2016The ADR Institute of Canada debated thepromise and potential pitfalls of Med-Arb atits national conference in October Med-Arboffers parties the ability to obtain a definiteresolution of a particular dispute and theflexibility to pursue a mediated settlementbefore or during binding arbitration Butthere are practical and ethicalconsiderations that parties and neutralsmust consider in business disputes Ourpanel of experienced commercialpractitioners discussed some of theseissues and continued the great med-arbdebateModerator Michael Erdle CMed CArbSpeakers Stephen Morrison CMed CArbDavid McCutcheon CArb
FAMILY SECTIONThe New Family Rules
Date Recorded November 30 2015Justices Paulseth and Czutrin the SeniorFamily judges of the OCJ and SCJ andAaron Franks presented as panel membersa discussion on the new Family Rules An
open discussion and an opportunity forfeedback on the Rules followed thepresentationSpeakers Justice Paulseth Justice Czutrinand Aaron Franks
INSURANCE SECTIONldquoOntario Mandatory Mediation RatesrdquoldquoFee Simplerdquo or ldquoInadequate Feerdquo
Date Recorded September 24 2015This program was an update on the FeeAdequacy SurveySpeaker Bruce Ally PhD LLM (ADR)
ldquoInfluence to Confluence Meeting
of Mindsrdquo Date Recorded December 3 2015This section was described as focusing onexerting professional influence towardsresolutionSpeaker Richard Sadowski LLM atSadowski Resolutions Group LLP
PUBLIC CONFLICTS SECTIONPublic Conflict Learning Series Part 2 Date Recorded November 24 2015Proposals for a current public multi-partyconflict were presented by their
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS EXCELLENT MEMBER BENEFIT
Missed a section meeting that interests you ADRIO Special Interest Section meetings are available via your Member Portal free of chargeplus C Meds and Q Meds earn 2 CEE points per hour for viewing these professional development programs There are over 50recordings available including these latest additions
ldquoproponentsrdquo and discussed in groupsession The group was set to choose apreferred topic to examine in more depth atSession 3 Presenter Bob Waldon QMed
PC Learning Series Session 32 - Process
Design Case 2 (Public Conflicts Section)Date Recorded January 14 2016Moderator Bob Waldon QMed
WORKPLACE SECTIONHow to Manage Conflict in a DiverseCross-Cultural Workplace
Date Recorded September 28 2015Cultural diversity is a fact of life inworkplaces today The differences creategreat new opportunities for how people worktogether but itrsquos not always clear what thebest management strategies are Luis Ore internationally recognized expertin cross-cultural workplace conflictmanagement presented on this topic Inaddition we had a special guest SusanneSkoruppa presently working at the WorldBank to talk about her experiences inGermany with organizations such as theUnited NationsSpeakers Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
26
Return to ldquoInside This Issuerdquo
Live stream Mediation Station at wwwchha1610amca
listen live on Sundays 8-9 pm EST or check out the
podcasts at wwwpcrtorontoorg
Gregg Fenten is a transformational relational consultant
facilitator and community building specialist
Mediation Radio Station with Gregg Fenten AccFM
New QMeds
David Anderson QMed (SK)
Anne Berthiaume QMed (ON)
Angus Bickerton QMed (ON)
Sara Cook QMed (Atlantic)
James Ellis Dalling QMed (Atlantic)
Maurice Ford QMed (ON)
May Jolliffe QMed (ON)
Catherine Kenwell QMed (ON)
Gordon Muise QMed (ON)
Terrence OBrien QMed (ON)
Lynne Poirier QMed (ON)
Michelle Rakowski QMed (ON)
Derek Sarluis QMed (ON)
Nicole Smith QMed (ON)
Wilhelmina Weisz QMed (ON)
Winnifred Nadine White QMed (ON)
New CMeds
Charmaine Panko CMed (SK)
Lacey Lewis CMed (ON)
Barbara Robert CMed (ON)
New QArbs
Nancy Aquilina QArb (ON)
Timothy D Brodie QArb (Atlantic)
Andrew (Andy) Butt QArb (Atlantic)
Louise Caissie QArb (Atlantic)
Dan Jennings QArb (Atlantic)
Bernadine MacAulay QArb (Atlantic)
James Musgrave QArb (Atlantic)
Donald Taliano QArb (ON)
Raelene R Thomas QArb (Atlantic)
Congratulations to the following Memberson receipt of their designations
The Chartered Mediator (CMed) and Chartered Arbitrator (CArb) are senior designations These aswell as the Qualified Mediator (QMed) and Qualified Arbitrator (QArb) are Canadas only generalistdesignations for practicing mediators and arbitrators They demonstrate the members specific credentialseducation and expertise Recognized and respected across Canada and internationally they allow theholder to convey their superior level of experience and skill Clients and referring professionals can feelconfident knowing that ADR practitioners holding an ADR Institute of Canada designation have had theireducation and performance reviewed assessed and verified by a team of senior and highly respectedpractitioners
For more information and application criteria visit httpadrcanadacaresourcesdesignationcfm
Do you have your designation yet
27
Return to ldquoInside This Issuerdquo
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
For More Information
Tel 416-487-4447 Toll Free 1-844-487-4447 Fax 416-487-4429adminadrontarioca wwwadrontarioca
We value your membership Take advantage of the many benefits ofmembership with the ADR Institute of Ontario
Benefits of Membership
MEMBERSHIP LEVEL FULL ASSOCIATE STUDENT
FREE Special Interest Section Meetings Webinars and access to Video Recordings featuring topics and speakers of interest
(More Information)
Special discounts on a wide range of Professional Development opportunities(More Information)
Roster calls RFPs and work opportunities
Access to the ADRIO Members logo for use on your business cards letterhead website and other marketing materials to boost your
credibility by showing that you are a member of an established credible organization
Use of a polished customizable PowerPoint presentation explaining what ADR is who you are and what you do as an ADR professional that
will allow you to make a great impression while saving you hours of time
2 Discount on 2-year Membership
Electronic delivery of our newsletter ADR Update
Public listing on ADR CONNECT so clients can find and contact you
Your own Member Portal register for events at a discount access special products documents and information
Important notices and Member News Bulletins
Automatic membership with ADR Institute of Canada
which offers further benefits such as
Extremely competitive insurance rates(this alone is worth the price of membership)
Complimentary listing on ADR CONNECTthe online database that allows Clients to find and contact you
Make the most of this by ensuring your profile is complete and current
Important up-to-date informationincluding electronic delivery of the Canadian Arbitration and Mediation JOURNAl
twice annually and ADR Perspectives six times annually
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
28
Return to ldquoInside This Issuerdquo
ATLANTICADR Atlantic Institute (ADRAI)Box 123Halifax CRO NS B3J 2M4Fax 902-435-3084adminadratlanticcawwwadratlanticca
MANITOBAADR Institute of Manitoba Inc(ADRIM)co 62 Sherbrook StreetWinnipeg MB R3M 2B3Tel 1-877-489-7452 (toll free)Fax 1-855-487-4429 (toll free)adminadrmanitobacawwwadrmanitobaca
SASKATCHEWANADR Institute of SaskatchewanInc (ADR SK)Box 22015 RPO WildwoodSaskatoon SK S7H 5P1Tel 1-866-596-7275 (toll free)Fax 1-855-487-4429 (toll free)infoadrsaskatchewancawwwadrsaskatchewanca
ONTARIOADR Institute of Ontario Inc (ADRIO)Suite 405 - 234 Eglinton Avenue EastToronto ON M4P 1K5Tel 416-487-4447Toll Free 1-844-487-4447 (Outside of GTA)Fax 416-487-4429adminadrontariocawwwadrontarioca
- Presidents Message
- Upcoming Events amp Courses
- So what are we talking about today
- The Fee is Past its Sell-by (or Stale-by) Date
- Preventing and Resolving Business Partnership amp Shareholder Conflict
- ADRIC 2016 Annual National Conference
- How to Manage Conflict in a Diverse Cross-Cultural Workplace
- Essential Conversations Projectreg A Prevention Movement in the Aging Space
- Truth and Reconciliation Start a Conversation
-
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
24
Return to ldquoInside This Issuerdquo
not seem possible to him at thistime another person said the goalshould be good practices basedon good intentions which mayallow the next generation tomove reconciliation furtherSomeone followed up by sayingshe did not believe it is any-onersquos right to ask for forgive-ness that forgiveness is a giftwhich can only be offered notrequested She added that giventhe enormity of the harm done ifthe opportunity for forgivenessarises it will have to be conveyedthrough actions which are astronger communication than words
Another person expanded on the1996 report of the Royal Commis-sion on Aboriginal Peoples state-ment that ldquothere can be no peaceor harmony unless there is justicerdquoShe said that there can be nojustice without a realization ofour interdependence What istrue for Aboriginal people asone people of the medicinewheel3 is true for all of themwhen one group is weak we allare For this reason reconciliationshould matter to everybody Itshould also matter because nativepeople have great knowledge toshare with non-natives ldquoI think wewill realize that when they get
stronger we all get strongerrdquo shesaid
The final TRC question that MsMacfarlane posed to attendeeswas ldquoWhere do we go fromhererdquo A number of those presentsaw a need to educate thebroader public about the TRCand promote a more accurateunderstanding of First Nations inCanada One person com-mented that it would be unfor-tunate if the misguideddismissive view of First Nationslargely held by Canadarsquos non-natives to this point was re-placed by another simplisticview of First Nations as victimsThey emphasized the wealth ofFirst Nations practices and ideasthat could be applied topresent-day concerns like theenvironment systems of politicalorganization and decision-mak-ing and approaches to justice
1 ldquoCirclerdquo is a meeting format derived from North American First Nations practices It is sometimesknown as Talking Circle Healing Circle Peacemaking Circle Listening Circle or RestorativeJustice Circle and involves a specially chosen object being passed to each person assigningthem the opportunity to speak It can be a powerful tool to improve decision-making andstrengthen community (More information is available at httpwwwdancingtoeaglespiritsocietyorgcirclesphp)
2 The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canadarsquos findings are available at httpwwwtrccawebsitestrcinstitutionindexphpp=890
3 The medicine wheel in North American First Nations worldview conveys multiple concepts one ofwhich is that its four quadrants black red yellow and white represent the four symbolic racesmaking up the same human family (Source httpwwwtncdsboncanewresourcesABOR20Medicine20Wheelpdf)
ADRIO wishes to thank our writers for their contributions to our Newsletter
MarMarMarMarMary Koricay Koricay Koricay Koricay KoricaMary Korica MA is a freelancewriter graduate of the YorkUniversity Certificate in DisputeResolution and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Rachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel FrRachel Frydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedydman BHSc QMedRachel Frydman is a volunteer writerfor ADRIO She is currently workingtowards her fami ly mediat iondesignation as well as her Masters inSocial Work
Ben DrBen DrBen DrBen DrBen Drorororororyyyyy QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArb QMed QArbBen Drory QMed QArb is anaccident benefits arbitrator with ADRChambers and a member of andvolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Catherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine KenwellCatherine Kenwellis a freelance writer and a graduateof the York University Certificate andAdvanced Cert i f icate DisputeResolut ion programs She is avolunteer writer for the ADR Instituteof Ontario
Attendees supported the idea ofpromoting ongoing dialogueabout the TRC report in the courseof their personal and professionallives when talking with friendsneighbours colleagues otherorganizations or their local Mem-bers of Parliament Suggestionsalso included promoting dia-logue between native and non-native communitiescontributing to holding govern-ments accountable for imple-menting the 94recommendations and support-ing school curriculum changeon the topic of First Nations MsMacfarlane committed to bring-ing the issues discussed duringthe meeting to the attention ofADRIOrsquos Board of Directors andMr Waldon said that the topicwould be addressed again atanother meeting of ADRIOrsquos PublicConflict Section
25
Return to ldquoInside This Issuerdquo
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016Webinar Recordings Available
BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL SECTIONMed-Arb The Debate Continues Date Recorded January 12 2016The ADR Institute of Canada debated thepromise and potential pitfalls of Med-Arb atits national conference in October Med-Arboffers parties the ability to obtain a definiteresolution of a particular dispute and theflexibility to pursue a mediated settlementbefore or during binding arbitration Butthere are practical and ethicalconsiderations that parties and neutralsmust consider in business disputes Ourpanel of experienced commercialpractitioners discussed some of theseissues and continued the great med-arbdebateModerator Michael Erdle CMed CArbSpeakers Stephen Morrison CMed CArbDavid McCutcheon CArb
FAMILY SECTIONThe New Family Rules
Date Recorded November 30 2015Justices Paulseth and Czutrin the SeniorFamily judges of the OCJ and SCJ andAaron Franks presented as panel membersa discussion on the new Family Rules An
open discussion and an opportunity forfeedback on the Rules followed thepresentationSpeakers Justice Paulseth Justice Czutrinand Aaron Franks
INSURANCE SECTIONldquoOntario Mandatory Mediation RatesrdquoldquoFee Simplerdquo or ldquoInadequate Feerdquo
Date Recorded September 24 2015This program was an update on the FeeAdequacy SurveySpeaker Bruce Ally PhD LLM (ADR)
ldquoInfluence to Confluence Meeting
of Mindsrdquo Date Recorded December 3 2015This section was described as focusing onexerting professional influence towardsresolutionSpeaker Richard Sadowski LLM atSadowski Resolutions Group LLP
PUBLIC CONFLICTS SECTIONPublic Conflict Learning Series Part 2 Date Recorded November 24 2015Proposals for a current public multi-partyconflict were presented by their
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS EXCELLENT MEMBER BENEFIT
Missed a section meeting that interests you ADRIO Special Interest Section meetings are available via your Member Portal free of chargeplus C Meds and Q Meds earn 2 CEE points per hour for viewing these professional development programs There are over 50recordings available including these latest additions
ldquoproponentsrdquo and discussed in groupsession The group was set to choose apreferred topic to examine in more depth atSession 3 Presenter Bob Waldon QMed
PC Learning Series Session 32 - Process
Design Case 2 (Public Conflicts Section)Date Recorded January 14 2016Moderator Bob Waldon QMed
WORKPLACE SECTIONHow to Manage Conflict in a DiverseCross-Cultural Workplace
Date Recorded September 28 2015Cultural diversity is a fact of life inworkplaces today The differences creategreat new opportunities for how people worktogether but itrsquos not always clear what thebest management strategies are Luis Ore internationally recognized expertin cross-cultural workplace conflictmanagement presented on this topic Inaddition we had a special guest SusanneSkoruppa presently working at the WorldBank to talk about her experiences inGermany with organizations such as theUnited NationsSpeakers Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
26
Return to ldquoInside This Issuerdquo
Live stream Mediation Station at wwwchha1610amca
listen live on Sundays 8-9 pm EST or check out the
podcasts at wwwpcrtorontoorg
Gregg Fenten is a transformational relational consultant
facilitator and community building specialist
Mediation Radio Station with Gregg Fenten AccFM
New QMeds
David Anderson QMed (SK)
Anne Berthiaume QMed (ON)
Angus Bickerton QMed (ON)
Sara Cook QMed (Atlantic)
James Ellis Dalling QMed (Atlantic)
Maurice Ford QMed (ON)
May Jolliffe QMed (ON)
Catherine Kenwell QMed (ON)
Gordon Muise QMed (ON)
Terrence OBrien QMed (ON)
Lynne Poirier QMed (ON)
Michelle Rakowski QMed (ON)
Derek Sarluis QMed (ON)
Nicole Smith QMed (ON)
Wilhelmina Weisz QMed (ON)
Winnifred Nadine White QMed (ON)
New CMeds
Charmaine Panko CMed (SK)
Lacey Lewis CMed (ON)
Barbara Robert CMed (ON)
New QArbs
Nancy Aquilina QArb (ON)
Timothy D Brodie QArb (Atlantic)
Andrew (Andy) Butt QArb (Atlantic)
Louise Caissie QArb (Atlantic)
Dan Jennings QArb (Atlantic)
Bernadine MacAulay QArb (Atlantic)
James Musgrave QArb (Atlantic)
Donald Taliano QArb (ON)
Raelene R Thomas QArb (Atlantic)
Congratulations to the following Memberson receipt of their designations
The Chartered Mediator (CMed) and Chartered Arbitrator (CArb) are senior designations These aswell as the Qualified Mediator (QMed) and Qualified Arbitrator (QArb) are Canadas only generalistdesignations for practicing mediators and arbitrators They demonstrate the members specific credentialseducation and expertise Recognized and respected across Canada and internationally they allow theholder to convey their superior level of experience and skill Clients and referring professionals can feelconfident knowing that ADR practitioners holding an ADR Institute of Canada designation have had theireducation and performance reviewed assessed and verified by a team of senior and highly respectedpractitioners
For more information and application criteria visit httpadrcanadacaresourcesdesignationcfm
Do you have your designation yet
27
Return to ldquoInside This Issuerdquo
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
For More Information
Tel 416-487-4447 Toll Free 1-844-487-4447 Fax 416-487-4429adminadrontarioca wwwadrontarioca
We value your membership Take advantage of the many benefits ofmembership with the ADR Institute of Ontario
Benefits of Membership
MEMBERSHIP LEVEL FULL ASSOCIATE STUDENT
FREE Special Interest Section Meetings Webinars and access to Video Recordings featuring topics and speakers of interest
(More Information)
Special discounts on a wide range of Professional Development opportunities(More Information)
Roster calls RFPs and work opportunities
Access to the ADRIO Members logo for use on your business cards letterhead website and other marketing materials to boost your
credibility by showing that you are a member of an established credible organization
Use of a polished customizable PowerPoint presentation explaining what ADR is who you are and what you do as an ADR professional that
will allow you to make a great impression while saving you hours of time
2 Discount on 2-year Membership
Electronic delivery of our newsletter ADR Update
Public listing on ADR CONNECT so clients can find and contact you
Your own Member Portal register for events at a discount access special products documents and information
Important notices and Member News Bulletins
Automatic membership with ADR Institute of Canada
which offers further benefits such as
Extremely competitive insurance rates(this alone is worth the price of membership)
Complimentary listing on ADR CONNECTthe online database that allows Clients to find and contact you
Make the most of this by ensuring your profile is complete and current
Important up-to-date informationincluding electronic delivery of the Canadian Arbitration and Mediation JOURNAl
twice annually and ADR Perspectives six times annually
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
28
Return to ldquoInside This Issuerdquo
ATLANTICADR Atlantic Institute (ADRAI)Box 123Halifax CRO NS B3J 2M4Fax 902-435-3084adminadratlanticcawwwadratlanticca
MANITOBAADR Institute of Manitoba Inc(ADRIM)co 62 Sherbrook StreetWinnipeg MB R3M 2B3Tel 1-877-489-7452 (toll free)Fax 1-855-487-4429 (toll free)adminadrmanitobacawwwadrmanitobaca
SASKATCHEWANADR Institute of SaskatchewanInc (ADR SK)Box 22015 RPO WildwoodSaskatoon SK S7H 5P1Tel 1-866-596-7275 (toll free)Fax 1-855-487-4429 (toll free)infoadrsaskatchewancawwwadrsaskatchewanca
ONTARIOADR Institute of Ontario Inc (ADRIO)Suite 405 - 234 Eglinton Avenue EastToronto ON M4P 1K5Tel 416-487-4447Toll Free 1-844-487-4447 (Outside of GTA)Fax 416-487-4429adminadrontariocawwwadrontarioca
- Presidents Message
- Upcoming Events amp Courses
- So what are we talking about today
- The Fee is Past its Sell-by (or Stale-by) Date
- Preventing and Resolving Business Partnership amp Shareholder Conflict
- ADRIC 2016 Annual National Conference
- How to Manage Conflict in a Diverse Cross-Cultural Workplace
- Essential Conversations Projectreg A Prevention Movement in the Aging Space
- Truth and Reconciliation Start a Conversation
-
25
Return to ldquoInside This Issuerdquo
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016Webinar Recordings Available
BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL SECTIONMed-Arb The Debate Continues Date Recorded January 12 2016The ADR Institute of Canada debated thepromise and potential pitfalls of Med-Arb atits national conference in October Med-Arboffers parties the ability to obtain a definiteresolution of a particular dispute and theflexibility to pursue a mediated settlementbefore or during binding arbitration Butthere are practical and ethicalconsiderations that parties and neutralsmust consider in business disputes Ourpanel of experienced commercialpractitioners discussed some of theseissues and continued the great med-arbdebateModerator Michael Erdle CMed CArbSpeakers Stephen Morrison CMed CArbDavid McCutcheon CArb
FAMILY SECTIONThe New Family Rules
Date Recorded November 30 2015Justices Paulseth and Czutrin the SeniorFamily judges of the OCJ and SCJ andAaron Franks presented as panel membersa discussion on the new Family Rules An
open discussion and an opportunity forfeedback on the Rules followed thepresentationSpeakers Justice Paulseth Justice Czutrinand Aaron Franks
INSURANCE SECTIONldquoOntario Mandatory Mediation RatesrdquoldquoFee Simplerdquo or ldquoInadequate Feerdquo
Date Recorded September 24 2015This program was an update on the FeeAdequacy SurveySpeaker Bruce Ally PhD LLM (ADR)
ldquoInfluence to Confluence Meeting
of Mindsrdquo Date Recorded December 3 2015This section was described as focusing onexerting professional influence towardsresolutionSpeaker Richard Sadowski LLM atSadowski Resolutions Group LLP
PUBLIC CONFLICTS SECTIONPublic Conflict Learning Series Part 2 Date Recorded November 24 2015Proposals for a current public multi-partyconflict were presented by their
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS EXCELLENT MEMBER BENEFIT
Missed a section meeting that interests you ADRIO Special Interest Section meetings are available via your Member Portal free of chargeplus C Meds and Q Meds earn 2 CEE points per hour for viewing these professional development programs There are over 50recordings available including these latest additions
ldquoproponentsrdquo and discussed in groupsession The group was set to choose apreferred topic to examine in more depth atSession 3 Presenter Bob Waldon QMed
PC Learning Series Session 32 - Process
Design Case 2 (Public Conflicts Section)Date Recorded January 14 2016Moderator Bob Waldon QMed
WORKPLACE SECTIONHow to Manage Conflict in a DiverseCross-Cultural Workplace
Date Recorded September 28 2015Cultural diversity is a fact of life inworkplaces today The differences creategreat new opportunities for how people worktogether but itrsquos not always clear what thebest management strategies are Luis Ore internationally recognized expertin cross-cultural workplace conflictmanagement presented on this topic Inaddition we had a special guest SusanneSkoruppa presently working at the WorldBank to talk about her experiences inGermany with organizations such as theUnited NationsSpeakers Luis Ore Susanne Skoruppa
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
26
Return to ldquoInside This Issuerdquo
Live stream Mediation Station at wwwchha1610amca
listen live on Sundays 8-9 pm EST or check out the
podcasts at wwwpcrtorontoorg
Gregg Fenten is a transformational relational consultant
facilitator and community building specialist
Mediation Radio Station with Gregg Fenten AccFM
New QMeds
David Anderson QMed (SK)
Anne Berthiaume QMed (ON)
Angus Bickerton QMed (ON)
Sara Cook QMed (Atlantic)
James Ellis Dalling QMed (Atlantic)
Maurice Ford QMed (ON)
May Jolliffe QMed (ON)
Catherine Kenwell QMed (ON)
Gordon Muise QMed (ON)
Terrence OBrien QMed (ON)
Lynne Poirier QMed (ON)
Michelle Rakowski QMed (ON)
Derek Sarluis QMed (ON)
Nicole Smith QMed (ON)
Wilhelmina Weisz QMed (ON)
Winnifred Nadine White QMed (ON)
New CMeds
Charmaine Panko CMed (SK)
Lacey Lewis CMed (ON)
Barbara Robert CMed (ON)
New QArbs
Nancy Aquilina QArb (ON)
Timothy D Brodie QArb (Atlantic)
Andrew (Andy) Butt QArb (Atlantic)
Louise Caissie QArb (Atlantic)
Dan Jennings QArb (Atlantic)
Bernadine MacAulay QArb (Atlantic)
James Musgrave QArb (Atlantic)
Donald Taliano QArb (ON)
Raelene R Thomas QArb (Atlantic)
Congratulations to the following Memberson receipt of their designations
The Chartered Mediator (CMed) and Chartered Arbitrator (CArb) are senior designations These aswell as the Qualified Mediator (QMed) and Qualified Arbitrator (QArb) are Canadas only generalistdesignations for practicing mediators and arbitrators They demonstrate the members specific credentialseducation and expertise Recognized and respected across Canada and internationally they allow theholder to convey their superior level of experience and skill Clients and referring professionals can feelconfident knowing that ADR practitioners holding an ADR Institute of Canada designation have had theireducation and performance reviewed assessed and verified by a team of senior and highly respectedpractitioners
For more information and application criteria visit httpadrcanadacaresourcesdesignationcfm
Do you have your designation yet
27
Return to ldquoInside This Issuerdquo
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
For More Information
Tel 416-487-4447 Toll Free 1-844-487-4447 Fax 416-487-4429adminadrontarioca wwwadrontarioca
We value your membership Take advantage of the many benefits ofmembership with the ADR Institute of Ontario
Benefits of Membership
MEMBERSHIP LEVEL FULL ASSOCIATE STUDENT
FREE Special Interest Section Meetings Webinars and access to Video Recordings featuring topics and speakers of interest
(More Information)
Special discounts on a wide range of Professional Development opportunities(More Information)
Roster calls RFPs and work opportunities
Access to the ADRIO Members logo for use on your business cards letterhead website and other marketing materials to boost your
credibility by showing that you are a member of an established credible organization
Use of a polished customizable PowerPoint presentation explaining what ADR is who you are and what you do as an ADR professional that
will allow you to make a great impression while saving you hours of time
2 Discount on 2-year Membership
Electronic delivery of our newsletter ADR Update
Public listing on ADR CONNECT so clients can find and contact you
Your own Member Portal register for events at a discount access special products documents and information
Important notices and Member News Bulletins
Automatic membership with ADR Institute of Canada
which offers further benefits such as
Extremely competitive insurance rates(this alone is worth the price of membership)
Complimentary listing on ADR CONNECTthe online database that allows Clients to find and contact you
Make the most of this by ensuring your profile is complete and current
Important up-to-date informationincluding electronic delivery of the Canadian Arbitration and Mediation JOURNAl
twice annually and ADR Perspectives six times annually
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
28
Return to ldquoInside This Issuerdquo
ATLANTICADR Atlantic Institute (ADRAI)Box 123Halifax CRO NS B3J 2M4Fax 902-435-3084adminadratlanticcawwwadratlanticca
MANITOBAADR Institute of Manitoba Inc(ADRIM)co 62 Sherbrook StreetWinnipeg MB R3M 2B3Tel 1-877-489-7452 (toll free)Fax 1-855-487-4429 (toll free)adminadrmanitobacawwwadrmanitobaca
SASKATCHEWANADR Institute of SaskatchewanInc (ADR SK)Box 22015 RPO WildwoodSaskatoon SK S7H 5P1Tel 1-866-596-7275 (toll free)Fax 1-855-487-4429 (toll free)infoadrsaskatchewancawwwadrsaskatchewanca
ONTARIOADR Institute of Ontario Inc (ADRIO)Suite 405 - 234 Eglinton Avenue EastToronto ON M4P 1K5Tel 416-487-4447Toll Free 1-844-487-4447 (Outside of GTA)Fax 416-487-4429adminadrontariocawwwadrontarioca
- Presidents Message
- Upcoming Events amp Courses
- So what are we talking about today
- The Fee is Past its Sell-by (or Stale-by) Date
- Preventing and Resolving Business Partnership amp Shareholder Conflict
- ADRIC 2016 Annual National Conference
- How to Manage Conflict in a Diverse Cross-Cultural Workplace
- Essential Conversations Projectreg A Prevention Movement in the Aging Space
- Truth and Reconciliation Start a Conversation
-
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
26
Return to ldquoInside This Issuerdquo
Live stream Mediation Station at wwwchha1610amca
listen live on Sundays 8-9 pm EST or check out the
podcasts at wwwpcrtorontoorg
Gregg Fenten is a transformational relational consultant
facilitator and community building specialist
Mediation Radio Station with Gregg Fenten AccFM
New QMeds
David Anderson QMed (SK)
Anne Berthiaume QMed (ON)
Angus Bickerton QMed (ON)
Sara Cook QMed (Atlantic)
James Ellis Dalling QMed (Atlantic)
Maurice Ford QMed (ON)
May Jolliffe QMed (ON)
Catherine Kenwell QMed (ON)
Gordon Muise QMed (ON)
Terrence OBrien QMed (ON)
Lynne Poirier QMed (ON)
Michelle Rakowski QMed (ON)
Derek Sarluis QMed (ON)
Nicole Smith QMed (ON)
Wilhelmina Weisz QMed (ON)
Winnifred Nadine White QMed (ON)
New CMeds
Charmaine Panko CMed (SK)
Lacey Lewis CMed (ON)
Barbara Robert CMed (ON)
New QArbs
Nancy Aquilina QArb (ON)
Timothy D Brodie QArb (Atlantic)
Andrew (Andy) Butt QArb (Atlantic)
Louise Caissie QArb (Atlantic)
Dan Jennings QArb (Atlantic)
Bernadine MacAulay QArb (Atlantic)
James Musgrave QArb (Atlantic)
Donald Taliano QArb (ON)
Raelene R Thomas QArb (Atlantic)
Congratulations to the following Memberson receipt of their designations
The Chartered Mediator (CMed) and Chartered Arbitrator (CArb) are senior designations These aswell as the Qualified Mediator (QMed) and Qualified Arbitrator (QArb) are Canadas only generalistdesignations for practicing mediators and arbitrators They demonstrate the members specific credentialseducation and expertise Recognized and respected across Canada and internationally they allow theholder to convey their superior level of experience and skill Clients and referring professionals can feelconfident knowing that ADR practitioners holding an ADR Institute of Canada designation have had theireducation and performance reviewed assessed and verified by a team of senior and highly respectedpractitioners
For more information and application criteria visit httpadrcanadacaresourcesdesignationcfm
Do you have your designation yet
27
Return to ldquoInside This Issuerdquo
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
For More Information
Tel 416-487-4447 Toll Free 1-844-487-4447 Fax 416-487-4429adminadrontarioca wwwadrontarioca
We value your membership Take advantage of the many benefits ofmembership with the ADR Institute of Ontario
Benefits of Membership
MEMBERSHIP LEVEL FULL ASSOCIATE STUDENT
FREE Special Interest Section Meetings Webinars and access to Video Recordings featuring topics and speakers of interest
(More Information)
Special discounts on a wide range of Professional Development opportunities(More Information)
Roster calls RFPs and work opportunities
Access to the ADRIO Members logo for use on your business cards letterhead website and other marketing materials to boost your
credibility by showing that you are a member of an established credible organization
Use of a polished customizable PowerPoint presentation explaining what ADR is who you are and what you do as an ADR professional that
will allow you to make a great impression while saving you hours of time
2 Discount on 2-year Membership
Electronic delivery of our newsletter ADR Update
Public listing on ADR CONNECT so clients can find and contact you
Your own Member Portal register for events at a discount access special products documents and information
Important notices and Member News Bulletins
Automatic membership with ADR Institute of Canada
which offers further benefits such as
Extremely competitive insurance rates(this alone is worth the price of membership)
Complimentary listing on ADR CONNECTthe online database that allows Clients to find and contact you
Make the most of this by ensuring your profile is complete and current
Important up-to-date informationincluding electronic delivery of the Canadian Arbitration and Mediation JOURNAl
twice annually and ADR Perspectives six times annually
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
28
Return to ldquoInside This Issuerdquo
ATLANTICADR Atlantic Institute (ADRAI)Box 123Halifax CRO NS B3J 2M4Fax 902-435-3084adminadratlanticcawwwadratlanticca
MANITOBAADR Institute of Manitoba Inc(ADRIM)co 62 Sherbrook StreetWinnipeg MB R3M 2B3Tel 1-877-489-7452 (toll free)Fax 1-855-487-4429 (toll free)adminadrmanitobacawwwadrmanitobaca
SASKATCHEWANADR Institute of SaskatchewanInc (ADR SK)Box 22015 RPO WildwoodSaskatoon SK S7H 5P1Tel 1-866-596-7275 (toll free)Fax 1-855-487-4429 (toll free)infoadrsaskatchewancawwwadrsaskatchewanca
ONTARIOADR Institute of Ontario Inc (ADRIO)Suite 405 - 234 Eglinton Avenue EastToronto ON M4P 1K5Tel 416-487-4447Toll Free 1-844-487-4447 (Outside of GTA)Fax 416-487-4429adminadrontariocawwwadrontarioca
- Presidents Message
- Upcoming Events amp Courses
- So what are we talking about today
- The Fee is Past its Sell-by (or Stale-by) Date
- Preventing and Resolving Business Partnership amp Shareholder Conflict
- ADRIC 2016 Annual National Conference
- How to Manage Conflict in a Diverse Cross-Cultural Workplace
- Essential Conversations Projectreg A Prevention Movement in the Aging Space
- Truth and Reconciliation Start a Conversation
-
27
Return to ldquoInside This Issuerdquo
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
For More Information
Tel 416-487-4447 Toll Free 1-844-487-4447 Fax 416-487-4429adminadrontarioca wwwadrontarioca
We value your membership Take advantage of the many benefits ofmembership with the ADR Institute of Ontario
Benefits of Membership
MEMBERSHIP LEVEL FULL ASSOCIATE STUDENT
FREE Special Interest Section Meetings Webinars and access to Video Recordings featuring topics and speakers of interest
(More Information)
Special discounts on a wide range of Professional Development opportunities(More Information)
Roster calls RFPs and work opportunities
Access to the ADRIO Members logo for use on your business cards letterhead website and other marketing materials to boost your
credibility by showing that you are a member of an established credible organization
Use of a polished customizable PowerPoint presentation explaining what ADR is who you are and what you do as an ADR professional that
will allow you to make a great impression while saving you hours of time
2 Discount on 2-year Membership
Electronic delivery of our newsletter ADR Update
Public listing on ADR CONNECT so clients can find and contact you
Your own Member Portal register for events at a discount access special products documents and information
Important notices and Member News Bulletins
Automatic membership with ADR Institute of Canada
which offers further benefits such as
Extremely competitive insurance rates(this alone is worth the price of membership)
Complimentary listing on ADR CONNECTthe online database that allows Clients to find and contact you
Make the most of this by ensuring your profile is complete and current
Important up-to-date informationincluding electronic delivery of the Canadian Arbitration and Mediation JOURNAl
twice annually and ADR Perspectives six times annually
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
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MANITOBAADR Institute of Manitoba Inc(ADRIM)co 62 Sherbrook StreetWinnipeg MB R3M 2B3Tel 1-877-489-7452 (toll free)Fax 1-855-487-4429 (toll free)adminadrmanitobacawwwadrmanitobaca
SASKATCHEWANADR Institute of SaskatchewanInc (ADR SK)Box 22015 RPO WildwoodSaskatoon SK S7H 5P1Tel 1-866-596-7275 (toll free)Fax 1-855-487-4429 (toll free)infoadrsaskatchewancawwwadrsaskatchewanca
ONTARIOADR Institute of Ontario Inc (ADRIO)Suite 405 - 234 Eglinton Avenue EastToronto ON M4P 1K5Tel 416-487-4447Toll Free 1-844-487-4447 (Outside of GTA)Fax 416-487-4429adminadrontariocawwwadrontarioca
- Presidents Message
- Upcoming Events amp Courses
- So what are we talking about today
- The Fee is Past its Sell-by (or Stale-by) Date
- Preventing and Resolving Business Partnership amp Shareholder Conflict
- ADRIC 2016 Annual National Conference
- How to Manage Conflict in a Diverse Cross-Cultural Workplace
- Essential Conversations Projectreg A Prevention Movement in the Aging Space
- Truth and Reconciliation Start a Conversation
-
ADR UPDATE WINTER 2016
28
Return to ldquoInside This Issuerdquo
ATLANTICADR Atlantic Institute (ADRAI)Box 123Halifax CRO NS B3J 2M4Fax 902-435-3084adminadratlanticcawwwadratlanticca
MANITOBAADR Institute of Manitoba Inc(ADRIM)co 62 Sherbrook StreetWinnipeg MB R3M 2B3Tel 1-877-489-7452 (toll free)Fax 1-855-487-4429 (toll free)adminadrmanitobacawwwadrmanitobaca
SASKATCHEWANADR Institute of SaskatchewanInc (ADR SK)Box 22015 RPO WildwoodSaskatoon SK S7H 5P1Tel 1-866-596-7275 (toll free)Fax 1-855-487-4429 (toll free)infoadrsaskatchewancawwwadrsaskatchewanca
ONTARIOADR Institute of Ontario Inc (ADRIO)Suite 405 - 234 Eglinton Avenue EastToronto ON M4P 1K5Tel 416-487-4447Toll Free 1-844-487-4447 (Outside of GTA)Fax 416-487-4429adminadrontariocawwwadrontarioca
- Presidents Message
- Upcoming Events amp Courses
- So what are we talking about today
- The Fee is Past its Sell-by (or Stale-by) Date
- Preventing and Resolving Business Partnership amp Shareholder Conflict
- ADRIC 2016 Annual National Conference
- How to Manage Conflict in a Diverse Cross-Cultural Workplace
- Essential Conversations Projectreg A Prevention Movement in the Aging Space
- Truth and Reconciliation Start a Conversation
-