Alternate Dispute Resolution

Running head: AN ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION CLAUSE FOR A LEARNING TEAM

An Alternative Dispute Resolution Clause for a Learning Team

Tiffany Yoro

LAW/531

Thomas Kohler

University of Phoenix-Online

May 31, 2010

The Learning Team shall agree for an alternative process for determining resolution of learning team activity issues resulting in a possible dissension and miscommunication among team members. An alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is appropriate and favorable because this will assist in minimizing any form of confrontation as well as expediting a consensus among the team members with a resolution that will further the team’s productivity and relationship.

If there is no consensus or miscommunication within the team, a team member may request the alternative dispute resolution clause to assist in resolving the following issues: lack of participation and collaboration, disregard to assignment responsibility, attendance via online or on ground, and incongruity with team members.

If there is no resolution within 24 hours, the alternative dispute resolution will be in effect. Please note that conflict regarding personality-type or learning style will not be resolved initially with alternative dispute resolution. However, an individual or various team members learning style or personality results in a learning team dispute affecting team cohesion will generate the learning team clause for an alternative dispute resolution process.

By generating this alternative dispute resolution process, the learning team will bring in a mediator, an appointed neutral party who will to listen to both sides of the disputing parties to assist in resolving and reaching an appropriate agreement for both sides. However, the mediator is not to render the final decision for the team and its only role in the learning team alternative dispute resolution is listening and negotiating.

Arbitration will come into effect if there is no resolution after...