This post is by Dr John Woodward, of University of Newcastle, and was workshopped at the ADRRN Roundtable 9-10 December 2019. John is the 2020 President of the Australasian Dispute Resolution Research Network. For all of our progress in advancing the cause of mediation in Australia, there is one problem that remains tantalisingly difficult to resolve. It […]
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Freedom of speech is still the best way forward
This article was first published on LinkedIn on April 13, 2019 It is generally accepted that we, as individuals, don’t know everything and that we must depend on others to ensure that the world works the way intended. Human survival is reliant on the co-operation between our human family with its diverse set of opinions, […]
Franchising Code of Conduct
The Franchising Code of Conduct is a mandatory code, administered by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC), which regulates the conduct of participants in the franchising industry in Australia. The Code can be downloaded here. The franchise agreement defines the relationship between the franchisor (grantor or the right to carry on a business subject […]
Corporate fines, who should pay?
There have been many corporations fined for misbehaviour, illegal practices or many other misdeeds. The money fused to pay those fines, however, belong the the shareholders of those corporations. Therefore, it is the shareholders of those corporations that a penalised while those who were responsible for the crimes or misdeeds often go unpunished. Some of […]
Mediating workplace conflict
There is no doubt that workplace conflict has significant costs and consequences. These costs and consequences can be minimised somewhat through workplace mediation: a very practical and effective method to allow employees to air differences, resolve conflicts and re-build working relationships. Costs and consequences of workplace conflict can include quantifiable elements such as: wasted time; […]
Listening
Conflict often arises as a result of a misunderstanding caused by miscommunication. Ineffective listening may cause misinterpretation and result in breakdown in relationships, be they business or personal. The following song lyrics (writer unknown) describe the typical process of poor listening leading to misinterpretation and relationship breakdown. Your meanings You put your meanings in my […]