What's So Hard About Conflict Resolution? A Real Time Exploration of the Challenges Facing ADR Professionals
NEACR is delighted to introduce Christopher Voss as the keynote speaker of the 2015 NEACR Biennial Conference. He is founder and CEO of The Black Swan Group, Ltd., a retired 24 year veteran of the FBI and an Adjunct Professor who teaches negotiation at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business. While with the FBI, Christopher was the FBI’s lead international kidnapping negotiator. Christopher has led negotiation teams across the globe, from Baghdad to Bogotá and is a seasoned negotiator, teacher and leader. Click here to read Christopher's full bio.
Joining our keynote speaker will be a stellar roster of presenters and workshops. This year's lineup features a jam packed day of theory, discussion and conflict resolution excitement. For those interested in viewing the complete program and reading more about specific workshops, please click here. The conference schedule at a glance is as follows:
8.00-9.00: Registration and breakfast
9.00-9.15: Introduction to the conference
9.15-9.45: Opening talk by Prof. Charlie Pillsbury (co-director, Center on Dispute Resolution, Quinnipiac University School of Law)
10.00-11.30: Presentations & workshops - Session One
11.45-12.45: Presentations & workshops - Session Two
12.45-2.00: Lunch & presentation of the Pioneer Award to Tammy Lenski (mediator, coach, teacher, and author)
2.00-3.15: Keynote presentation by Christopher Voss (former FBI crisis negotiator and founder and CEO of The Black Swan Group, Ltd)
3.30-4.30: Presentations & workshops - Session Three
4.30-6.00: Closing and networking reception
Come join Christopher Voss, along with an impressive collection of both practitioners and academics on June 12 in exploring the challenges, obstacles and difficulties facing conflict resolution specialists today, while sharing stories and strategies for success.
For those interested in spreading the word about their own organizations or conflict resolution work, NEACR is offering opportunities to sponsor this year's conference. To register today for one of the many different sponsorships, please click here.
For those who are registered and need to cancel their registration, the last day to do so and receive a refund is Monday, June 1.