Hello JADE members,
It has been a while since we were last together – March 25, 2024, to be exact. We had the privilege of Cinnie Noble as our guest coach for that evening, and since then, we have not been in touch.
In the months that followed our March session, we had many other projects and commitments that prevented us from delivering our monthly session. During the summer we met to discuss how to continue delivering the excellent program that we had created for the past seven years. We came to the conclusion that we had achieved our goals of creating a one of a kind practice group for mediators, and that our energy and time were now moving us in new directions. After many thoughtful discussions, we made the decision to end JADE. However, the website will remain available until the end of 2025, for those members who may want to go back and see a prior session on video.
We are so grateful for the support and interest of our members, who came to our sessions prepared to bring our role plays to life, and share their stories and experiences. We are thankful for the support of our amazing coaches, who generously gave their time, knowledge and expertise.
We like to think that JADE was our step into “social entrepreneurship”, defined by John Marks, author of “Search for Common Ground”, as “being able to start new ventures, not for profit or money, but to change the world in a better direction.” JADE was our attempt to offer new mediators, and those already in the field, an opportunity to continue growing their skills and meeting other like-minded ADR professionals. We think we achieved that goal.
We are so fortunate to have met so many wonderful and inspiring people throughout the years. It was an enriching experience for all. We wish everyone the best in their future endeavours, and thank you for being a part of JADE.
Sincerely,
JADE
Joni, Eileen, Robert