General topics of interest include:
- all aspects of conflict engagement and ombuds practice
- new and/or alternative means of providing ombuds services
- maximizing ombuds’ positive impact on organizations
- sector-specific constituent issues
- ombuds as coaches, facilitators, and trainers
- working with others within an organization, including legal counsel, human relations, compliance, and risk management officials
- the ombuds role in preventing and addressing sexual harassment
- updates on relevant legal and regulatory frameworks
- the value of CO-OP certification
- ombudsing in light of shifting cultural norms and organizational imperatives
- ombuds and equity, justice, and diversity and inclusion work
- self-reflection, personal growth, and self-care for ombuds practitioners
- working with data - collecting, analyzing, communicating, effectively and ethically reporting, leveraging for change
- how to direct and/or work within an ombuds team - set-up, roles, challenges, best practices
- techniques drawn from models such as Gestalt, Non-Violent Communication, Narrative Mediation, and Restorative Justice practices
- ombuds’ relation and value to leaders, decision-makers, and stakeholders
- advanced content designed specifically for very experienced (15+ years) ombuds
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