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The Space Between Appointments

Achieving excellence in dispute resolution is not only about what happens during an appointment, but also about what happens in the spaces between. AMINZ Executive Director Monique Pearson considers the value of safeguarding that space for your craft, and how can you protect it. 

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Inside AMINZ Conference 2025: Fast Five with Suran Dickson

A trained mediator and internationally recognised expert in leadership and inclusion, Suran Dickson works with organisations and leaders to improve psychological safety, navigate conflict and create environments where people thrive. We sat down to ask her our fast five questions about her AMINZ Conference presentation, her work in dispute resolution overseas and in Aotearoa, and her mediation philosophy.

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Presence Shapes Your Professional Reputation: Personal Branding for AMINZ Members and Dispute Resolution Professionals

While we may understand the importance of shaping our brand and public perception, for many it can feel too much like ‘self-promotion’. AMINZ Executive Director Monique Pearson provides practical insights into branding for dispute resolution professionals – including small, actionable steps you can take now to strengthen your presence and, importantly, ensure your information is up to date. 

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Inside ArbSI 2025: Fast Five with Nicole Smith

One of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading arbitrators, Nicole SmithFAMINZ (Arb), is co-facilitating this year’s Arbitration Skills Intensive, or ArbSI. A popular course, ArbSI doesn’t come around often. We asked Nicole five quickfire questions about the course, what attendees can expect, and why it’s valuable training for arbitrators. 

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