Conflict Resolution Week starts today. This is always an exciting and jam packed week for me as we spend a whole week geeking out about conflict resolution is all sorts of aspects. I’m involved in a number of really interesting events. Some of them are focused on colleagues and others are definitely for the general public. If any of them sound interesting to you please drop in and say “HI!”
The whole list of official events is here and follow the conversations on Twitter or instagram with #CRW2020
Sunday Oct 25: PignPotato Game Jam
PignPotato Games is a collective of conflict resolution professionals creating collaborative games. This year, 10 mediators from BC and Washington State have been working together to create new games to present and test at the start of Conflict Resolution Week. Join to hear about the process of creation, ideas in development, and to test games at whatever state they are in after 6 hours of creation! Register to receive the Zoom link. Free.
Tuesday Oct 27: CoRe Writers Group
Are you writing about conflict resolution? Looking for inspiration and support? Join CoRe’s online writers meet-up on Tuesdays 10:00-noon PST. Meet colleagues, discuss projects, and spend focused time writing. Everyone welcome.
Tuesday Oct 27: Pandemic Conflict Resolution for Families
I am joined by Kat Bellamano on Instagram Live for a QCRS Q&A.
You can send questions ahead of time to lowbono@mediatebc.com or ask live at 4:30pm
Thursday Oct 29: CLE Virtual Conflict Resolution Conference 2020
11:00 am to 11:50 am
Programmatic Responses to Pandemic Driven Conflicts
I’m really excited to be joined by May Millward from the Scotland’s COVID-19 Mediation Service to explore some of the unique challenges and learnings from the rapid creation of Conflict Resolution Programs designed to meet the moment.
Thursday Oct 29: Unconference
1:45pm-2pm When does truth matter?
I will be leading a discussion exploring the role of truth in mediation processes.
Conflict Management Coaching
Curious about trying conflict coaching? This year for #CRW2020 I have put together a coaching package for dispute specific Conflict Coaching. This is a new service I am offering