How does the brain respond under pressure - and how does this affect the way we behave in conflict settings? This session unpacks key neuroscience concepts, explores the impact of bias and inclusion on fairness and party experience, and offers practical insights for creating safety in diverse and neurodiverse dispute resolution spaces.

• How our brains work; reaction versus response, fight/flight mechanisms in conflict and how we (often erroneously) assess threat.

• Why innate bias and blind spots matter in conflict resolution. 

• Understanding neurodiversity and how to cater for it in conflict resolution.

• Looking back to move forward: how the evolution of diversity and inclusion shapes our lives and practice in ADR settings.