Workplace Section Tri-Chair Position Description

The Workplace Section is led by three Tri- Chairs of substantial expertise and spirit, who are 

committed and passionate about workplace conflict resolution.  They provide an unifying vision; 

direct, guide and coordinate the Section's overall efforts; and support diverse conflict  

resolution practices.  Tri-Chairs commit to a two-year term, dedicating approximately 20-25 hours 

of time per month to the Section. 

Specific Responsibilities:

·        Work collaboratively and effectively with the other section Tri-Chair(s) to allocate responsibilities and advance the goals of the section

·        Develop Section budget and monitor expenses

·        Create strategic objectives and a plan of action

·       Plan and facilitate Section Tri-Chairs’ and Leadership Council meetings

·        Participate in quarterly teleconference calls with ACR’s Section Leaders

·        Create a strategic plan to increase and retain Section members

·        Work closely with the Section’s volunteer leaders and ACR staff to effectively accomplish its objectives

·        Work in partnership with other ACR Section or Chapter leaders for purposes of joint projects

·        Build alliances with key agencies and organizations to further the field of workplace ADR

·        Oversee the implementation of high quality, up-to-date and valuable communication tools and member benefits to Section members such as the Section’s web site, Section newsletter, workplace alerts, teleconferences with guest speakers, training announcements, ACR Section-sponsored events

·        Organize section activities at the annual conference including the Section’s Leadership Council retreat

·        Attend the annual conference and ACR Leadership events

ACR Workplace Section Tri-Chair Candidate Application.doc