ABA Dispute Resolution Conference

The 9th Annual ABA Section of Dispute Resolution Spring Conference will take place April 25-28 in Washington, DC. This is the first time in several years that there are no sessions about or featuring ombuds. Nonetheless, there are sessions that may be appealing to ombuds, especially those who also mediate:

• Riding the Tiger: Using the Power of Emotion and Behavior in Mediation
• ADR Throughout the Federal Government: A Current Report
• Designing Systems to Address Conflict in Governance: How to Collaborate in Developing Policy and Managing Public Programs
• How Conflict Coaching Works in Government ADR Programs
• Framing and Reframing: Essential Skills for the Mediator
• Creating a Peaceful Space: How Thoughtful Design of the Mediation Office Can Enhance the Process of Dispute Resolution

Register by March 14 for the lowest fee. (ADR in Bloom.)