TUTOR PROFILE
Tutor Profile
Alec Coakley is a certified mediator with interests in all aspects of conflict management, peace-building and alternate dispute resolution.
In 2013 Alec founded HR Evolution Ltd, a company that simply helps individuals, companies, institutions and community organisations with difficult conversations. He has a particular research interest in workplace conflict, specifically bullying and ostracisation. He has provided change management support, including strategic mission and vision building to Irish industry, education and charity sectors.
With considerable experience in industrial relations and a formal education in negotiation theory, Alec also provides structured negotiation skills training. Using techniques first put forward by world-class mediators and negotiators such as William Ury, Kenneth Cloke, Max Bazerman, James Sebenius, Roy Lewicki and Senator George Mitchell to name but a few, he has formulated a condensate of ideas and theories that will empower those who seek sustained negotiation success.
Alec is also a member of the Kennedy Institute Workplace Mediation Research Group.
You can view a complete professional portfolio here and biography here.
A selection of Workshop testimonials are provided below. Publications, character references and case studies undertaken can be provided upon request.
TESTIMONIALS
“I am delighted to have attended. I thought it was very good and went very well. The presentation structure, content, references, delivery and management of the role plays was excellent.
Well done.”
John Riordan
Senior Business Executive
“This was an excellent introduction to the Theory of Negotiations. We covered a lot of ground in a very short space of time. I found the peer feedback extremely helpful and it was great to see the academic concepts actually work in practice.”
Ralph Coakley
Managing Director, IMSTec Ireland
“I obtained an over-view of practical skills and a starter kit of practical tips for effective negotiations in working towards an outcome which all parties can commit to.
The balance of theory and practical application through exploring various scenarios was pitch perfect and Alec’s non-directive and refreshing honesty in facilitation added to the whole learning experience.”
Ann Riordan
Youthreach Coordinator, Department of Education and Skills
“A fantastic introduction to the Method, Theory and Practice of Negotiation. A worthwhile workshop for an introduction to the topic.
Diarmuid O’Dwyer
Shop Steward, SIPTU (Services, Industrial, Professional and Technical Union)
“I found this workshop extremely useful and informative and feel I learned a lot. Alec was excellent, personable, professional and very informative whilst engaging very well with participants. I would highly recommend this programme.”
Helen Prendergast
Founder, More to Explore Ltd
“Alec’s style of training engendered a camaraderie among attendees that gave great value to the role play sessions. Quite inspiring.”
Emma Snapes
Quality Supervisor, UCC
“Terrific course, practical for anyone involved in workplace negotiations.”
Pearse McCarthy
SIPTU Organiser
