Successful Communication at Experts’ Meetings
Introduction
The quality of an expert’s performance at a meeting of experts is a serious concern for instructing lawyers. Substantial costs can be wasted by an expert who does not perform his/her role adequately and on occasions cases are lost through inappropriate behaviour. An expert’s performance at a meeting of experts is clearly one of the areas where experts are vulnerable to a claim in negligence, now that the immunity of experts to negligence claims has been ended by the Supreme Court.
This workshop will offer clear guidance on how to approach a meeting of experts, from initial preparation for the meeting through to the discussion itself and signing the statement of agreement and disagreement. We will discuss communication techniques that will help the discussion to be productive and will offer guidance on how to handle difficult situations successfully.
Workshop Objectives
Morning Session
Meeting of Experts
- Purpose of the meeting
- Experts’ role and duties
- Lawyers’ participation
- Use of agendas
- Writing the statement
Attending the Meeting of Experts
- Preparation for the meeting
- Phone meetings
- Face-to-face meetings
- Phases of the discussion
- Opening and closing on key points
- Closing the discussion
Communication Techniques
- Delineating differences
- Analysing the basis of differences
- Maintaining the integrity of an opinion
- Handling difficult communication situations
Benefits of Attending
- Receive specialist tuition from an experienced trial advocate and forensic communication
- Understand your duties and responsibilities when attending an experts’ meeting
- Explore the practical concerns of experts when participating in experts’ meetings
- Understand how to be better prepared and resourced when participating in experts’ meetings
- Learn how to deal effectively with difficulties in the discussion
- Develop clear strategies for improving your communication in the meeting
- Learn how to prepare the joint statement effectively
Speakers
Giles Eyre
Giles Eyre is a highly experienced barrister who specialises in Personal Injury litigation. He has extensive experience of advising clients pre-trial and advocating cases in court. He is a Recorder and a mediator on the CEDR Solve Lead Mediators panel. He regularly presents workshops on expert witness evidence and practice to both experts.
Lynden Alexander
Lynden is a communication skills consultant who specialises in professional communication. Since 1996, he has trained more than 6000 expert witnesses in writing and presenting evidence. He has more than ten years’ experience in training professionals involved in planning appeals and highways inquiries. He also provides communication advice and services to clients involved in major infrastructure projects. In his role, he works closely with all the participants in the planning process including Inspectors, developers, planning authorities and lawyers - enabling him to offer a unique insight into the skills needed to produce high-quality evidence that communicates a case effectively.
Venue
Chartered Institute of Arbitration
12 Bloomsbury Square
London
WC1A 2LP
Tel: 020 7421 7444
Terms and Conditions
Cancellations
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Workshop Date & Time
DATE: 11 MAY 2012
TIME: 09.30-13.00
Workshop Prices
PRICE:
£165 + VAT (£32.00) = £198
BOOK BOTH WORKSHOPS:
(With Preparing to Give Oral Evidence
in Court)
£147.50 + VAT (£29.50) = £177 each
TOTAL: £354 (INCL VAT)
(Discount £42.00)
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Delegate Feedback
100% of participants rated this workshop 'Very Good' or 'Excellent'
Excellent format and so well delivered.
Professionally so useful. The handout is a great short reference I will carry in my briefcase.
Very well presented and relevant. An extremely useful workshop.
It was valuable in all respects and a good group [of fellow participants] from whom to learn.
Very useful analysis of the preparation and content of experts’ meetings. I feel much happier about handling the meeting and allowing another expert to make his/her case.
Very useful and clear presentations. Two experienced speakers who answered all questions. I feel better equipped!!
Very interesting and relevant. The tactics discussed are interesting.