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Interagency ADR Workplace Section Education Programs
2014 Federal ADR Events and Materials
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| Date | Title of Event |
|---|---|
| November 17 |
Consequences of Workplace Intimidation: The Boss Whisperer and Other Tools for ADR Professionals
This session will provide psychological insight into aggressive interaction in the workplace. We will examine individual behaviors which cause emotional distress and disrupt organizational functioning. The speaker will share the Boss Whisperer process and other tools that can assist organizations with eliminating toxic behaviors. The session will also address the current research on the consequences of, and responses to, workplace bullying. Speaker:Lynn M. Fraser, Director Alternative Dispute Resolution Office Federal Election Commission |
| October 16 | Where do you Stand in the Feedback Loop? Make Feedback Work for You This interactive session during Conflict Resolution Month will delve into the complex topic of giving and receiving feedback. The presenter - a preeminent trainer and coach - will discuss how to use our skills and knowledge to help people in organizations work together effectively on communication, performance, and behavior issues. The session will focus on the use of metaphor, narrative, and strategic questioning to:
John Settle President, SETTLEment Associates, LLC Mediator, Group Facilitator, Coach/Mentor, Trainer, and Consultant |
| September 19 |
The Melodrama of Conflict: From Passive Victim to Active Hero Conflict stories tend to be melodramatic in their content and structure. In this workshop, we will examine the different characters that populate the melodramatic narrative and the development of the melodramatic plot. We will also consider how the melodramatic narrative distorts and structures people's experience of conflict. Counter-intuitively, we will see how some of the elements of tragedy can better prepare people to manage their conflict more effectively. We will explore practical strategies to move towards a more active, realistic, and constructive approach to manage conflict. |
| June 24 |
ADR Settlement Agreements This program will discuss settlement agreements for contract disputes and protests resolved using alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Topics will include the perspectives of neutrals, judges, government attorneys, and private sector participants regarding: |
| May 14 |
Your Brain on Conflict If you couldn't attend or had problems hearing the presentation, you can now view the video recording of the entire discussion. In this workshop we will discuss basic brain structures and functions - how they affect behavior and are affected by behavior. We will also discuss neurotransmitters that are important in both producing and interpreting behavior. This knowledge will form the basis for a discussion of how we can influence behavior during times of conflict. We will take typical situations faced by managers and employees, and apply the knowledge of neuroscience to guide us towards more satisfying and effective interactions. |
| April 10 |
Workplace Disruptions, Reorganizations, and ‘Change Fatigue’: Can ADR Support Resilience? If you couldn't attend or had problems hearing the presentation, you can now view the video recording of the entire discussion. Today's government employees often operate in an environment of continuous change such as the sequester, agency re-organizations, furloughs, revision of job duties, and more. The responses to such adverse situations include succumbing, surviving, resilience, and thriving. How can ADR professionals assist employees to move towards resilience or thriving? This workshop will examine perspectives on crisis management, resilience, continuity, dealing with "change fatigue," and learning to "manage the unexpected." |
| March 10 |
Respectful Confrontation If you couldn't attend or had problems hearing the presentation, you can now view the video recording of the entire discussion. This workshop will explore how the principles of Respectful Confrontation are necessary for effective leadership in our new work culture. These principles are based on the belief that it is possible to stand in your power, speak your truth, hear the truth of others, and have your needs met in a way that will not cause harm. The use of Respectful Confrontation principles results in a shift in behavior, insight into yourself, and an ease with tackling challenging situations with integrity and understanding. |