The Art and Science of Curiosity in Difficult Conversations
1 hour of CE for registered neutrals (GA) & pending 1 CLE hour for Georgia attorneys
Session Information
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What if the most powerful tool in conflict resolution isn’t what you say, but what you ask? In this riveting, hands-on session, Kwame reveals the closely-guarded questioning techniques of elite professionals who navigate life’s most challenging conversations. You’ll discover the precise methods used by CIA intelligence officers to uncover deception, the therapeutic approaches relationship counselors employ to break through emotional barriers, and teh tactical questioning strategies police interrogators utilize to reveal hidden truths — all adapted specifically for mediators and negotiation professionals.
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This Immersive workshop goes far beyond basic open-minded questions, diving deep into the psychology of strategic curiosity across diverse disciplines. Through dynamic exercises and real-time practice, you’ll master the art of formulating questions that disarm defensiveness, reveal underlying interest, and transform seemingly impossible situations into collaborative opportunities. Whether you’re handling high-conflict divorce cases, complex commercial disputes, or community mediation, you’ll leave with an expanded questioning arsenal that will immediately elevate your effectiveness and help parties achieve breakthroughs they never thought possible.
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In-person attendees can join The Art and Science of Curiosity in Difficult Conversations in the Auditorium:
10:00am to 11:00am
These sessions will be live-streamed to virtual attendees.
Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A.
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Kwame Christian is a two-time best-selling author, lawyer, and founder and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute (ANI).
Recognized as one of the world’s top negotiation experts, he hosts the number one negotiation podcast in the world, Negotiate Anything, which has over 10 million downloads and listeners in over 180 countries. Kwame gained prominence through his TEDx Talk, “Finding Confidence in Conflict,” viewed over 500,000 times. He’s also the authoer of two bestselling books: Finding Confidence in Conflict (2020) and How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race (2022).
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Full Agenda
The program will run from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (full agenda outlined below)
Those attending via livestream will not have access to view sessions presented in Room A, but will have access to a recording of these sessions (and all others) during the month of December (2025). Those attending the conference in person will have a choice between three breakout sessions, held at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 2:15 PM. Like livestream attendees, a recording of all sessions will be available to in-person attendees for the month of December (2025).
Time
7:30 am - 8:30 am
8:30 am - 8:45 am
8:45 am - 9:45 am
9:45 am - 10:00 am
10:00 am - 11:00 am
10:00 am - 11:00 am
11:00 am - 11:15 am
11:15 am - 12:15 pm
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
2:00 pm - 2:15 pm
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm
3:15 pm - 3:30 pm
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
4:30 pm
4:30 pm
Session(s)
Registration & Breakfast
Welcome and Program Overview
Break
Art & Science of Curiosity in Difficult Convos
Break
Lunch & Award Presentation
Working with Parties w/Behavior Health Challenges
Break
Effective Preparation for Med./Arb. Prelim Hearings
Break
Professionalism and the Role of Civility
Closing
Continuing Education Information
The Art and Science of Curiosity in Difficult Conversations is approved for 1 hour of CE for registered neutrals (GA) & 1 hour of CLE for Georgia attorneys (pending).
The total conference is approved for 6 hours of CE for registered neutrals and is approved by the State Bar of Georgia for 6 CLE hours, including ethics and trial credit.
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All CE for neutrals registered with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution will be automatically applied by December 1.
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Georgia Attorneys who purchase the appropriate ticket option will have CLE hours automatically reported to the State Bar of Georgia. The fee for CLE hours is included in the ticket price.
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Attorneys from states other than Georgia: Upon request, we will be happy to assist you with needed documentation to self-report hours to your local State Bar. Please reach out to us at adrinstitute@georgiacourts.gov.
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