James Chicanot
Founder
Reaching for Resolve is a specialized provider of conflict resolution support services and leadership development, tailored to the needs and context of each client.
Prior to launching Reaching for Resolve, company founder James Chicanot was an original partner of one of Canada’s most experienced and reputable dispute resolution firms, ADR Education. He spent approximately 20 years helping to build ADR and further establish it as one of the country’s best.
James remains closely affiliated with ADR Education and continues to collaborate with them on a regular and ongoing basis. He is the co-author of two training manuals (The Practice of Mediation and The Practice of Negotiation) used extensively in learning environments throughout Canada. He is also one of the developers of a new and innovative conflict competency diagnostic tool called the ConflictAbility Assessment.
James Chicanot
Founder
Reaching for Resolve is a specialized provider of conflict resolution support services and leadership development tailored to the needs and context of each client.
Prior to launching Reaching for Resolve, the company’s Founder, James Chicanot, was an original partner of one of Canada’s most experienced and reputable dispute resolution Firm’s (ADR Education). He spent approximately 20 years helping to build that Firm and further establish it as one of the country’s best.
James remains closely affiliated with ADR Education and continues to collaborate with the Firm on a regular and on-going basis. He is the co-author of two training manuals (The Practice of Mediation and The Practice of Negotiation) used extensively in learning environments throughout the Country. He is also one of the developers of a new and innovative conflict competency diagnostic tool called the ConflictAbility Assessment.
With Reaching for Resolve, James is excited to explore, develop, and deliver new and powerful approaches to values-based practice. He has a Graduate Degree in Dispute Resolution and almost 25 years of experience providing a wide range of conflict resolution and leadership development services in myriad contexts across Canada, including governmental, private sector, administrative, community, environmental, commercial, First Nations, workplace, and family. He is a member of MediateBC, and his profile can be found here.
James’ long-standing reputation and experience in the conflict resolution field ensures he is well connected with other practitioners across the country, who he can engage as associates on a project-by-project basis to ensure adequate capacity for larger, more complex projects of varying kinds and in both official languages.
Reaching for Resolve believes in establishing strong, communicative, and trust-based relationships with its clients. By choosing to work with us, you can be assured that:
“The instructor was very knowledgeable and engaging with his teaching styles. He has plenty of experience and was able to relate the information to the diverse group.”
“I have to say this was I think one of the best courses I have had a privilege to participate in. Jamie is an amazing instructor/mentor.”
Communication is prompt, responsive and clear
Integrity of practice is clearly demonstrated
Discretion, confidentiality, and privacy are always respected
Trust is shown through consistent, reliable, and principled behaviour
Quality of relationship and cooperation are actively promoted
Opportunities to support capacity enhancement are enthusiastically pursued
“Personally for me, I feel like going through mediation provided me with the closure that I needed. This progress is thanks to you James, we couldn’t have made it here without your guidance.”