Harry Kaminsky Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Arizona

Provides mediation consulting by working directly with parties and their advocates on identifying underlying issues; transforming positions into interests; exploring best alternatives and creative options; and developing strategies for working effectively within the mediation process. Consultation and guidance regarding appropriateness of various dispute resolution options; risk/benefit analysis; selection of neutrals.Facilitates training in mediation, negotiation, communication skills for effective problem solving, conflict resolution skills, and train the trainer programs all customized to meet individual and organizational needs.Designs Dispute Resolution Systems for organizations by consulting with management and designated employees with the goal of fostering optimal means of effective conflict management and dispute resolution both within and outside the organization. Develops the plan; incorporates measures of success and evaluation tools; plans and facilitates appropriate training necessary to launch the new initiative. Mentoring and coaching for both new and experienced mediators by exploring, nurturing, and enhancing professional growth and skill development.

As VP of AAA University, the education and training division of the American Arbitration Association, I was responsible for classroom, conference, webinar, and other forms of online education and training activities. In addition to providing leadership and management, I developed and delivered classroom and online training programs, seminars, webinars and conferences; trained trainers; and facilitated training programs in all areas of alternative dispute resolution practice.

From 1998 to 20005 responsibilities included management of all services involving AAA arbitrators and mediators. This included budget development and management; supervision of the national department of Neutrals’ Services staff; developing policy and implementing policies related to AAA neutrals; developing and delivering mandatory education and training programs to AAA neutrals; developing training materials; facilitating train the trainer programs; providing quality assurance for the formatting and updating of resumes and other data collection related to neutrals; and ongoing development of Neutrals eCenter, an online education and case management tool for neutrals. From 2005 to 2007 responsibilities focused on developing and managing the national training budget; supervising staff; planning, designing, and delivering training programs and conferences for AAA arbitrators and mediators; working with subject matter experts in the design of classroom and on-line training programs; providing quality consistency measures and evaluating all training related initiatives, including materials and program delivery.

Responsibilities included managing the AAA’s business activities throughout Arizona and New Mexico. This included business development; marketing of mediation and arbitration services to the legal and business communities; facilitating education and training programs; coordinating membership development activities; supervising the region’s commercial, construction, employment, labor, international, and insurance caseloads and the staff who managed these cases; training mediators throughout the world.

Msw, Planning And Administration

M.S., Secondary Education

B.A., Political Science