About allan revich
Allan has many years experience as a professional negotiator and mediator, in addition to highly relevant educational qualifications. He has extensive experience in the field of Information Technology, and brings a deep understanding of the nuances of computing issues to disputes involving software functionality, web site design, network infrastructure, and IT related intellectual property. He also has many years experience working in the field of labour relations.
- M.Ed. (Adult Education — Counselling Psychology joint program in Work and Career), OISE, University of Toronto (2005)
- B.A. (Psychology and Art), University of Toronto (1979)
- Certificate in Mediation & Negotiation, IPACS, University of Waterloo (2002)
- Certificate in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, University of St. Michael's College (2003)
- Member of the ADR Institute of Ontario, and the ADR Institute of Canada
- Vice-President and Board of Directors member of ADR Ontario.
- Past-chair of the Employment Section of ADR Ontario.
- Previously a Board of Directors member of ADR Canada
- ADR instructor
- Experienced mediator
- Experienced labour negotiator
- Ex-military (IDF Veteran)
- Internationally exhibited and collected visual artist
About the mediation process
The mediator acts as an unbiased facilitator, assisting parties to reach a mutually acceptable settlement to their dispute. The mediator does not make decisions on the merits of either side of the conflict, nor does he determine the final outcome. Caucus sessions are often held to facilitate reaching agreement, and the parties may or may not meet in joint sessions.
The mediation process is private, confidential, and conducted on a without prejudice basis. Aside from the legal considerations, this factor can be of tremendous value to litigants in IT/IP related disputes where it may be vital that proprietary processes and data remain confidential.
The mediator drafts a Memorandum of Understanding at the conclusion of the mediation session. The MoU is the mediator's summary of the mediation and will list the points upon which agreement was reached and/or not reached. It will be signed only by the mediator and is not a contract.
Legal counsel for the parties will draft the contract for signature by the litigants when the mediation process concludes with a settlement. The mediator's MoU may be used as an outline to assist counsel.
About the goal focused way
The Goal Focused Way moves beyond Interest-Based, Win-Win negotiation and into the real world, where there is a constant struggle to balance cooperation, collaboration, and competition with what are often divergent goals. Whether negotiating a commercial deal, negotiating a labour contract, or even negotiating dinner plans with your spouse, The Goal Focused Way will help you to articulate clear and realistic goals - and will then help you to achieve them.
The Goal Focused Way provides a conflict management system that can be used for all kinds of negotiating, at work or at home. The system applies the strategic thinking of Sun Tzu (Art Of War
Online assessment tools, including the Thomas-Kilmann™ (TKI™) , and the Myers-Briggs™ are offered to help negotiation clients to uncover their negotiation styles, strengths, and areas in need of improvement.
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Contact Allan Revich by e-mail or by telephone at 416.670.6727 to arrange for a consultation for yourself or a workshop for your organization.