Issues that remain unresolved often end up in litigation before the Federal Courts and Administrative Boards.
Litigation can be untimely, costly, and counterproductive to an organization's mission.
In addition, litigation often does not consider or promote the on-going, working relationship of the parties to a contract. The Administrative Disputes Resolution Act, Executive Orders, and federal regulations, policies, and directives provide alternative means of resolving issues in controversy. The participants will be introduced to the benefits of ADR and given opportunities to practice problem-solving techniques in reaching a collaborative agreement that is beneficial and long lasting.