Adr Clause Week 1

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Clause for Learning Teams

Within the learning team, conflicts may arise and the method for resolving disputes will be to institute the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process. The ADR process will provide a more effective way in eliminating team conflicts quickly.

Any disputes that cannot be resolved between learning team members within a 48 hour period are subject to the ADR process.

The two methods used in the ADR process will be mediation and arbitration. When the dispute is raised through the ADR process, the team members agree to try in good faith to settle the dispute by negotiation before resorting to mediation or arbitration.

The learning team members agree to convene a facilitated mediation conducted with the faculty member. The mediator’s role is to be a neutral in order to discuss the conflict with the parties involved and assist them in reaching a solution. The mediator provides insight and guidance, but does not impose a solution. As a last resort, if the dispute is not resolved at the mediation level, then arbitration is imposed.

Arbitration will be used when the learning team members are unable to resolve the conflict on their own. The faculty member will be the arbitrator and will make the final decision on the dispute for the learning team. All members of the learning team will need to agree to abide by the final decision.

Conflicts occur, but each member will be able to consider the best way to manage and resolve them. The ADR clause will be a part of the learning team charter and agreed upon by the team members. The ADR process is available when necessary.

Bibliography

University of Phoenix. Managing Conflict in Learning Teams. Retrived August 2, 2006, from http://www.apollolibrary.com/Library/ltt/download/ManagingConflict.pdf