Presenter, Performer
Creative Conflict Resolution
Creativity and Crisis walk hand in hand.
Timothy Mahar is an expert on the topic of creative conflict resolution and crisis management. He has presented and conducted workshops on the topic for various organizations and universities utilizing his unique background in improvisation and conflict resolution.
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It has been said ‘life imitates art.” In the case of improvisation, life is art. Improvisational actors are observers and experts in creating and building on information that is presented to them. That is what makes this form of comedy so exciting. These same skills are of tremendous value to those of us who deal with conflict.
Timothy Mahar studied improvisation
with the Second City Comedy Troupes in Toronto and Chicago. He received his Master's degree in Public Administration and Certificate of Advanced Study in Conflict Resolution from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University
Tim has performed improv for over 30 years in addition to hosting and acting on several television programs and movies, along with radio. He has experience as a facilitator and presenter. He has presented and held workshops for various organizations on the topic of creative conflict and crisis management. In addition he has held high level positions as Assistant Dean, and Executive Director at both Syracuse and Cornell Universities.
"Crisis is not to be feared, for it reveals our weakness and brings out the best in some. It pulls back the curtain on the evil manipulation that drives certain individuals while bringing forth the best in others. Crisis spawns creativity, which in the end drives change for the betterment of us all. Most importantly, crisis is not a spectator sport! It takes the passion, imagination, and courage of all of us in some manner to effect that change, especially for those without a voice. Then someday their voices will be heard and injustice will dissipate. Is this a crazy dream? Aren't all great achievements the outcome of crazy dreams? "
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Presentations:
Museum of Science and Technology
Improv/strategic planning
New York State Hostage Negotiator Convention
Maxwell School Syracuse University Transnational Leadership Conference
Syracuse University, Dept of Rhetorical Studies, Conflict Communication
Second City, Oakland University, Conflict Communication
Crisis Management Series for Non-Profits
United Way Not-for-Profit Learning Forum
New York State Parks and Recreational Conference
Keuka College First Annual Learning to Play Day Conference
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CREATIVE CONFLICT RESOLUTION
In this course we explore the many ways to work through conflict situations utilizing a series of improvisational techniques.
CRISIS COMMUNICATION
How do we react to crisis, how do we respond and communicate during crisis. In this session we explore all the elements that go into the communication process.
CONFLICT IS NOT A FOUR-LETTER WORD
We will explore conflict from different perspectives. There is a thing called "positive conflict," and sometimes conflict is needed as a first step to bring about growth and change.