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Additional Information on Private Seminars Construction Seminars NW LLC works with the Premier Project Consulting Group LLC to provide training and coaching for contractors, designers and owners. Training is conducted by three key individuals - Mike Pauletto, Phil Martinson and Roger Lenneberg. The common denominator between Mike, Phil and Roger is their commitment to effective and inexpensive ways of working with owners, designers and contractors to minimize disputes. They believe the most effective way to achieve this goal is by training and coaching the parties involved in a project. Dispute Free construction projects are not projects without problems or conflicts – they are projects with effective tools to resolve problems and conflicts. Each training is setup for 20 to 40 participants and costs $3,600 for a one-day (8 hours) training in Portland - about $90 to $180 per person. Other locations have a higher cost. A facilitator acts as a coach to help resolve conflict and promote cooperation. The process may require a single session or multiple sessions over a long period of time. As partnering and/or dispute resolution facilitators, we are committed to taking the time and employ the techniques needed to: (1) ensure that the parties understand the issues in dispute; (2) explore fully the obstacles to resolution; and (3) exhaust all options for narrowing the scope of the dispute or reaching a final agreement. Three specific all-day trainings are available that are tailored to a company’s or project’s needs. 1. Facilitation of the Formal Partnering Process - The most important element of any partnering process or training is to have top and upper management 100% committed to the partnering process. Initial Partnering training begins with an overview of the Partnering process and explanation of how and why it works. This is followed by a detailed workshop to collectively define the project goals (including definition of risks), have all parties commit to a Project Charter, setup an effective communication system and establish an efficient conflict resolution process. This is an interactive process with all key stakeholders present, committed and involved. Additional follow-up meetings or project monitoring is provided at an hourly rate of $250.00 per consultant plus expenses. 2. Conflict Resolution of Potential Disputes – The goal of facilitated dispute resolution is to create a process and environment which encourages the participants to communicate and jointly reach an agreement that terminates the dispute. At a minimum, Conflict Resolution sessions must include opportunities to learn about the dispute and the various perspectives of the parties, evaluation of the options, including alternatives to settlement, and finally, collaborative problem solving. By initially focusing on the process rather than resolution, the parties will gain information and skills they can use to continue working cooperatively, focus future discussion on the real issues and simplify the process going forward. Successful Conflict Resolution provides the parties with tools to resolve the dispute even after the training process is completed. This leads to innovative approaches to improving project results. 3. Mediation and Intervention of
Active Disputes - Whether the process is described
as partnering (a team approach to manage project changes before
participants become adversaries in a dispute) or mediation
of a conflict, it requires creativity, imagination and utilization
of all the techniques available for facilitating communication
and understanding the issues preventing collaborative problem
solving. Each situation is unique, and the process must be
crafted to the styles and characteristics of both the dispute
and the parties. The timing of “dispute intervention”
sessions is a critical decision for business people and their
advisers. We encourage early intervention in situations where
the damage accrues over time and/or the parties must continue
working together as the dispute continues. In these situations,
prompt Conflict Resolution procedures will minimize the magnitude
of the problem and the collateral damage which often results
from ongoing disputes. However, it is never too late for collaborative
thinking, and partnering; or pre-litigation mediation can
be used to help restore morale and productivity on a problem
project. Additional private seminars can be tailored to fit the needs of a company or organization. Possible topics and areas of training which can be included are listed below: Plan & Schedule – Understanding &
Proving Cost Impacts on Construction Changes Practical Guidelines for Dispute Free Construction
Projects Planning Your Work to Maximize Profits & Performance
+ Reduce Risks & Liabilities Recognize a Problem Project Before it Becomes
One & What to do if You have One |
Construction Seminars NW, LLC
PO Box 544, Marylhurst, OR 97036-0544
Fax: 503-210-0360
Phone:
503-557-5500E-mail - info@constructionseminars.org
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