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SUMMARY:QELA Negotiation Workshop
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DESCRIPTION: QELA Negotiation Workshop Negotiate with confidence: Practical
  skills for QELA members Dates: Wednesday \,15th April and Wednesday\, 
 22nd April 2026 Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm Negotiation is a core skill in 
 Planning and Environment practice&mdash\;but it&rsquo\;s rarely taught in 
 a way that allows you to genuinely practise. This workshop bridges that 
 gap\, combining clear theory with supported\, hands-on experience to leave
  you better prepared for real negotiations. This hands-on workshop held 
 over 2 sessions is designed to give early-to-mid-career practitioners 
 meaningful\, supported opportunities to try negotiating\, build confidence
  and refine their approach in realistic scenarios. Purposefully designed 
 to offer you: A strong grounding in negotiation theory\, presented by 
 Daniel Gore KC and Steve Adams\, P&amp\;E ADR Registrar\, including: 
 Interest-based negotiation Power\, strategy and preparation Managing 
 difficult conversations Practical negotiation exercises based on real-
 world disputes\, involving both individual exercises and team work 
 Opportunities to step into the negotiation room\, not just observe it 
 Guided feedback from experienced practitioners A safe\, collegial 
 environment to experiment\, reflect and improve Networking opportunities 
 with industry leaders and peers Don&rsquo\;t miss this opportunity to hone
  your skills and master the art of negotiation with industry leaders. 
 These workshops are recommended for: Lawyers with 3&ndash\;5 years&rsquo\;
  post-admission experience\; Planners\, consultants and other allied 
 professionals involved in negotiations\; Practitioners who want to develop
  practical negotiation skills they can immediately apply. Workshop Outline
  Week One\, 15th April 2026: Negotiation theory\, presented by Daniel Gore
  KC\, Barrister-at-Law. Following the seminar\, attendees will be 
 presented with two scenarios and time to prepare for week two. Week Two\, 
 22nd April 2026: Negotiation theory\, presented by Steve Adams\, P&amp\;E 
 ADR Registrar. Attendees will participate in a series of negotiations 
 overseen by experienced mentors. Mentors include: Sarah Hausler\, 
 Partner\, McCullough Robertson Lawyers\, Sarah McCabe\, Senior Legal 
 Counsel of Brisbane City Council&rsquo\;s Planning and Development team\, 
 Michael Connor\, Partner\, Connor O'Meara\, Brent Lillywhite\, Partner\, 
 Corrs Chambers Westgarth and James Ireland\, Partner\, HopgoodGanim 
 Lawyers. Places are limited to ensure a high-quality\, interactive 
 experience. Register now and take the next step in your professional 
 development with QELA. Registration covers both event dates. Please note\,
  the registration prices below EXCLUDE GST. GST will be added during the 
 payment process. Members need to log in to book This workshop will not be 
 live streamed or recorded. 
LOCATION:McCullough Robertson Lawyers\, Level 11\, 66 Eagle Street\, 
 Brisbane
PRIORITY:5
URL:https://www.qela.com.au:443/events/qela-negotiation-workshop
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