Video of 30 Minute September 14, 2016 Webinar Presented by Thomas P. Valenti in conjunction with Giuseppe Leone, founder of Virtual Mediation Lab (a project sponsored by ACR Hawaii), this webinar showed Valenti walking attendees through a typical arbitration, beginning to end. See how some tasks can be performed more efficiently online, especially for more complex cases and learn how to save time and money for your clients. Valenti is an Attorney, Arbitrator, Facilitator and Trainer. His law practice has included representing many clients in arbitration. In addition he served as an Arbitrator on panels with the American Arbitration Association (AAA) as well as serving as a public arbitrator for theFinancial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). He is also a Chartered Arbitrator with theChartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb).
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Thursday, September 15, 2016 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Free (walk ins welcome) Office of the Prosecuting Attorney 655 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720 “One of the greatest challenges and ‘secrets’ addressed by most of the thinkers and philosophical systems from ancient to modern times is the ‘reconciliation of opposites,’” says Phillip. “Simply put: How do I, who see the world from one angle of vision, truly speak with you, who see it from the opposite angle? The answer to this question speaks to harmony within all relationships–personal, professional, and community.” Phillip Jones, MA, LMHC, is an author, psychotherapist, hospice spiritual counselor and rites of passage facilitator. After working as an engineer, Philip lived and studied for over a decade as a Hindu monk. Over the last 18 years, he has helped young people navigate the passage to adulthood, adults transition through midlife crises, and hospice patients traverse the ‘last rite of passage.’ Phillip and his wife lead retreats to sacred sites around the world.
Learn Basic Mediation Skills Starting the Saturday, September 10 Hilo, Hawai‘i – August 23, 2016 – Want to learn how to peacefully resolve conflicts? Then join Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center for fall “Basic Mediation Training” in Hilo. Facilitated by Diane Petropulos and Catherine Lampton, the training spans two consecutive weekends, September 10, 11, 17, and 18. In Basic Mediation Training, participants learn a variety of approaches for dealing with people in conflict—through lecture, group discussion, hands-on exercises, and mediation simulations. “Whether you want to improve your peacemaking and communication skills or want to become a mediator, this training gives you the tools you need to start resolving conflict in a peaceful and lasting way,” said Julie Mitchell, Executive Director of the non-profit community mediation center. The 30-hour training offers instruction in the process of mediation and how to apply advanced communication skills—such as active listening, summarizing and rephrasing, and using open-ended questions—in order to help parties resolve their differences. “This training is perfect for anyone who wants to communicate more effectively personally and professionally, become a better negotiator and problem-solver, and increase your value in the workplace,” Mitchell stated. “We invite people from all walks of life to join us. No particular background or personality is needed—all are welcome.” Upon successful completion of the training, participants may apply to join Ku‘ikahi’s apprenticeship program. “All of our mediators are professionally trained volunteers who donate their time to help people find their own best solutions to a wide variety of issues,” said Mitchell. “Since we rely on this exceptional pool of volunteers to provide mediation services, we continually seek out potential new Apprentice Mediators from the community at large. Basic Mediation Training is a prerequisite.” Tuition for the 4-day training is $295. Group discounts and scholarships are available. To register or apply for a scholarship, contact…
Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 6:00 am, Hawai‘i Time Learn how arbitration tasks typically done face to face can now easily be done online, resulting in considerable time and cost savings. This free 30-min webinar will be presented by Thomas P. Valenti, in conjunction with Giuseppe Leone, founder of Virtual Mediation Lab, a project sponsored by ACR Hawaii. Mr. Valenti is an Attorney, Arbitrator, Facilitator and Trainer. His law practice has included representing many clients in arbitration. In addition he served as an Arbitrator on panels with the American Arbitration Association (AAA) as well as serving as a public arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). He is also a Chartered Arbitrator with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb). You will walk thru a typical arbitration – from beginning to end – and learn how some tasks can be performed more efficiently online, especially in complex and international cases. This webinar: >> Is intended for arbitrators, parties and their legal representatives >> Can be joined by PC, MAC, iPad, iPhone, Android tablet or smartphone To register, click here.
Learn Basic Mediation Skills Starting September 10 Hilo, Hawai‘i – August 23, 2016 – Want to learn how to peacefully resolve conflicts? Then join Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center for fall “Basic Mediation Training” in Hilo. Facilitated by Diane Petropulos and Catherine Lampton, the training spans two consecutive weekends, September 10, 11, 17, and 18. In Basic Mediation Training, participants learn a variety of approaches for dealing with people in conflict—through lecture, group discussion, hands-on exercises, and mediation simulations. “Whether you want to improve your peacemaking and communication skills or want to become a mediator, this training gives you the tools you need to start resolving conflict in a peaceful and lasting way,” said Julie Mitchell, Executive Director of the non-profit community mediation center. The 30-hour training offers instruction in the process of mediation and how to apply advanced communication skills—such as active listening, summarizing and rephrasing, and using open-ended questions—in order to help parties resolve their differences. “This training is perfect for anyone who wants to communicate more effectively personally and professionally, become a better negotiator and problem-solver, and increase your value in the workplace,” Mitchell stated. “We invite people from all walks of life to join us. No particular background or personality is needed—all are welcome.” Upon successful completion of the training, participants may apply to join Ku‘ikahi’s apprenticeship program. “All of our mediators are professionally trained volunteers who donate their time to help people find their own best solutions to a wide variety of issues,” said Mitchell. “Since we rely on this exceptional pool of volunteers to provide mediation services, we continually seek out potential new Apprentice Mediators from the community at large. Basic Mediation Training is a prerequisite.” Tuition for the 4-day training is $295. Group discounts and scholarships are available. To register or apply for a scholarship, contact…
A virtual track has been created for those who cannot attend the 2016 Conference live. On Thursday, September 29th individuals who are not at the Lord Baltimore Hotel will be able to engage in a full day of conference activities online. Virtual participants will be fully engaged in each session, just as if they were in the room. This is the first time ACR has offered the ability to join the conference in this way, so we are excited to see how it all comes to together. The cost is $95 for ACR members and $125 for non-members. The lineup on September 29 looks like this: 8:15 AM Morning Plenary featuring Judge Michael Aloi, Federal Magistrate Judge and former President of ACR 10:15 AM Applying Information and Communication Technologies to Multiparty CR Process – Colin Rule and Jason Gershowitz Today, information and communication technologies (ICTs) are deeply rooted in our everyday lives. The same should be true for conflict resolution professionals. ICTs empower (and disenfranchise) facilitators and participants, especially where parties are engaging across distance and time. At the same time, ICTs should not be thought of as a one size fits all conflict resolution solution. Thinking about the tools available from the start helps to ensure quality process design and satisfactory outcomes in practice. This session will use interactive features (such as real time polling) to tailor a presentation introducing participants to available ICT tools and how to apply them in relevant situations. Noon: Lunch 1:45 PM Special Edition – The Texas Conflict Coach radio program: Â Virtual Exchange: Renewing Civic Engagement at a Time of Unprecedented Interconnectedness Pattie Porter In a digitally connected world where diversity of identities is a reality which we must confront every time we log into our smart phones and social media accounts,…
From Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center: Tomorrow’s (August 18) free Brown Bag hosted by the Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center from 12 noon to 1 pm in the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney at 655 Kilauea Avenue in Hilo will also be available by conference call for up to 10 participants. This month’s speaker is Joan Shafer on “Working with Employee Recognition – The Linchpin Value for Cultural Transformation in Your Organization.” A ShoreTel conference call has been created for this conference. Use the following number to join the call: +1 (808) 934-3678 Enter the access code below followed by # key: Participant code: 25704621 Mobile Auto Dial: VoIP: voip://+18089343678;25704621# iOS devices: +1 (808) 934-3678,25704621 and press # Other devices: +1 (808) 934-3678×25704621# Call Julie Mitchell at 808-985-9248 if you encounter any problems connecting. Joan Shafer is a recognized expert on ’employee recognition’ – a topic she has been researching and working with organizations on for the past 19 years. She is a renowned speaker and trains management teams on how to strengthen their capability with employee recognition. Ku‘ikahi’s Brown Bag Lunch Series is free and open to the public. In-person attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunch, enjoy an informal and educational talk-story session, and meet others interested in “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace.” This lunch-and-learn series is made possible thanks in part to funding from the Atherton Family Foundation. For more information, contact Ku‘ikahi Administrative & Program Assistant Jenifer Aveiro at 935-7844 x 1 or jenifer@hawaiimediation.org. Or visit www.hawaiimediation.org.
From Virtual Mediation Lab: Collaboration software can expedite the arbitration process, as shown in this 11-min video by Tom Valenti, a professional mediator/arbitrator/trainer in Chicago, and Giuseppe Leone, founder of Virtual Mediation Lab, a project sponsored by ACR Hawaii. Specifically, an expert witness’s testimony may be illustrated by sharing of documents, drawing on photographs, and playing of videos. The case simulated was about a dryer fire, with participants – arbitrator, witness and two lawyers – in the USA, Canada and Greece. UPCOMING FREE WEBINAR Valenti and Leone believe that good video collaboration software, like the one used in their simulation, can save time and money in many arbitration cases. Therefore, in September and/or October they will present a free webinar, titled “Online Skills for Arbitration For Hearings in Domestic and International Cases”, for lawyers, arbitrators, advocates in arbitration, and ADR/ODR practitioners. The date and time of their free webinar will be decided upon and announced later. Please fill out this Expression of Interest Form to receive an email invitation so you can attend on your PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, Android tablet or smartphone.
The non-profit Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center hosts a free talk on August 18 as part of their “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace” Brown Bag Lunch Series. Talks are Third Thursdays from 12 noon to 1 pm in the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney at 655 Kilauea Avenue in Hilo. This month’s speaker is Joan Shafer on “Working with Employee Recognition – The Linchpin Value for Cultural Transformation in Your Organization.” “Everyone wants to be recognized, appreciated, thanked, and rewarded for their contributions. Yet, a shocking number of people never get any such response and are left wondering how they did, where they stand, and what they need to do to get a response,” says Shafer. “Not only that, the ways that people want to be recognized are not what you think.” In this talk, Shafer reveals the range of recognition platforms, approaches to take with employees, and insights as to what is gained when recognition is active within an organization or team. Joan Shafer is a recognized expert on ’employee recognition’ – a topic she has been researching and working with organizations on for the past 19 years. She is a renowned speaker and trains management teams on how to strengthen their capability with employee recognition. Ku‘ikahi’s Brown Bag Lunch Series is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunch, enjoy an informal and educational talk-story session, and meet others interested in “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace.” This lunch-and-learn series is made possible thanks in part to funding from the Atherton Family Foundation. For more information, contact Ku‘ikahi Administrative & Program Assistant Jenifer Aveiro at 935-7844 x 1 orjenifer@hawaiimediation.org. Or visit www.hawaiimediation.org.
The “ADR Gender Communication: Recognition and Effective Strategies” workshop to be held on August 8, 2016, Noon to 1 p.m., will be livestreamed free of charge. This workshop can help us with understanding gender differences in communication so we can communicate more effectively. Please click here at Noon on August 8, 2016 in order to view the workshop. You do not need to register (or get “tickets”) to view the workshop online. Approval for one MCLE credit for Hawai‘i lawyers attending the workshop in person is pending approval. Our regrets, but there will be no MCLE credit for livestream viewers because attendance cannot be confirmed. This workshop is presented by the Association for Conflict Resolution, Hawai‘i Chapter, and the Hawai‘i State Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section.