Fact-Finding Workshop
The overlooked dispute management process

Dates and Locations Agenda Workshop Fee
Who should attend About the Program Hotel Information
Objectives: Registration Form About the Facilitators
Workshop Dates and Locations
Organizations wishing to offer this workshop "in-house" for their staff can contact Quality Development Workshops for details and the organizational rate.
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Who should attend:

This workshop is designed to meet the needs of all managers, human resource personnel, union representatives, consultants, and anyone who has to do investigative work within their practice.   If you find yourself involved in collecting information in a neutral and objective way while creating an environment conducive to the collection of that information, then this workshop is for you.   Individuals, businesses, and public and private organizations need to understand fact-finding to take advantage of its potential.

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Objectives:
  • understand what fact-finding is and what it is not
  • understand when and how to make fact-finding work for you and your organization
  • expand and refine existing skills and techniques
  • identify common pitfalls and learn to avoid them
  • learn how to contract for fact-finding and clarify your mandate
  • be clear on your practical and legal obligations as a fact-finder

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    Agenda:
    Day One
    0745 - 0845: Registration
    0845 - 0900: Introduction
    0900 - 1200:
  • The Basics of Fact-finding
    		•
    (includes break)
  • Applications of Fact-finding - where can it be used?
    		•
  • Legal and practical issues in Fact-finding
    		•
    1200 - 1300: Lunch
    1300 - 1600: Stage One - contracting and set-up
    (includes break)

    Day Two
    0900 - 1200: Stage Two - planning and implementation                 
    (includes break)
    1200 - 1300: Lunch
    1300 - 1545: Stage Three - working with information
    (includes break)
    1545 - 1600: Wrap up and Evaluation

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    About the Program:

    Fact-finding is an informative dispute resolution process that can be used to break negotiating impasses, give parties objective information for decision-making, or narrow the scope of disputes.   The workshop includes didactic presentation, demonstration, role playing, and group work.   The design allows the participants to gain valuable checklists and precedents, examine different models of fact-finding, learn the stages of fact-finding, learn what a fact-finder's terms of reference should contain, and write a fact-finder's report.

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    Fact-Finding Workshop Registration Form

    Please print

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    Space is limited to facilitate group work and case studies...register early

    Registration will be confirmed upon receipt of registration AND payment.

    Cancellations must be received in writing three weeks before the workshop date.   All refunds are subject to a $75.00 administration charge.

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    Workshop Fee

    Fee: $650.00 + $45.50 (GST) = $695.50
            GST # 893597146-RT0002
            (Fee includes lunch, breaks, and workshop material)

    Method of Payment:
             Personal Cheque                  Agency Cheque
            Make cheque payable to:  Quality Development Workshops
             Mastercard
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            Signature:________________________________________
    Mail this registration form (including payment) to:
            Quality Development Workshops
            59 Densgrove Road,
            Scarborough, Ontario
            M1G 2A2

    Or fax to: (416) 439-1691

    Telephone: (416) 431-5085
    E-mail:     gcainc@idirect.com
    Web page: http://webhome.idirect.com/~gcainc

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    Hotel Information

    Rooms are available for the workshop attendees.   Please make your reservations directly with the hotel.   You must identify yourself as attending the workshop to qualify for the special rate.   Book Early!

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    About the Facilitators

    Mediated Solutions Incorporated

    Genevieve A. Chornenki, LL.M., C.Med., F.C.I.Arb.
    Genevieve Chornenki is co-author of Bypass Court; A Dispute Resolution Handbook (Butterworths), and contributing author to the Alternative Dispute Resolution Practice Manual (CCH) and The Accountant's Guide to Litigation Management (Carswells).   Ms. Chornenki is knowledgeable about a wide range of dispute management processes, including the elements of fact-finding.   She practices, consults, teaches, and writes in the field.

    Judith H. Clarkson, R.N., B.A., LL.B.
    Judith Clarkson has an extensive background in health care and public utilities, and is experienced in human resources, labour relations and organizational issues.   With professional designations in both law and nursing, she currently practices, teaches, and consults about dispute prevention, management, and resolution in a wide range of public and private contexts.   She is experienced with fact-finding as both a party and fact-finder in a range of situations.

    Both Genevieve Chornenki and Judith Clarkson are principals of Mediated Solutions Incorporated, a company that prevents, manages, and resolves disputes for individuals, businesses, and public and private organizations.
    Both teach at the University of Toronto.