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Meaning and understanding in a multi-cultural world 

Tim Clarke
Many assumptions are made about cultural identity on the macro and micro level.  These predeterminations influence the way that we perceive others and the meaning we ascribe to what they do and say.  But !  Are these assumptions legitimate?  How homogenous or consistent are the cultural norms upon which we base our views?  Are there in fact more differences than similarities and are we blinded by our categorisations of others? What mediation philosophy, techniques and strategies allow us to foster internal and cross-cultural understanding?
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Tim is a Barrister, Mediator and Facilitator practising in NZ.   His experience includes 13  years of Mediation practice,  3 ½ years as a Disputes Tribunal Referee and two years’ teaching Dispute Resolution at Waikato University’s School of Law.

Tim is a member of the LEADR    “Advanced Panel” of mediators
 

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