On December 18th, I’ll be giving a presentation for the Columbus Bar Association on De-Escalation Techniques to Avoid Violence in the Dispute Resolution Process. I am honored to be co-presenting with a member of the Columbus Police Department’s Crisis Negotiation team as we discuss ADR/conflict resolution safety best practices and the art and science of verbal de-escalation: http://www.cbalaw.org/cba_prod/files/cle/151218OT.pdf
Agenda:
9:00-10:30am: ADR Safety Planning: How to Handle Yourself
Overview of Conflict Resolution Safety Planning Recommended Guidance
The Fundamentals of Creating Your Own Safety Plan
Dealing with High Emotion Conflicts
10:30-10:45am: Break
10:45am-12:15pm: The Art and Science of Verbal De-Escalation in Crisis Situations: How to Handle Others
Proven Verbal Techniques to Deal with Crisis Situations
How to Remain Calm and Get Results
How Learning what the Hostage Negotiation Team Does Can Help You