My Guest today is Max Kimber.  Max has had an exceptional career, achieving over 40 years’ as an experienced Barrister and over 30 years as a Mediator.  Max began his career as a Barrister after having completed is postgraduate studies abroad. He was appointed Senior Counsel in 1999, after having focused the first 20 years of his professional work on the resolution of workplace issues through litigation, conciliation, arbitration, private negotiation and mediation. Max’s expertise has since grown to include commercial and administrative law matters, inquiries and workplace investigations. He also developed his interest in mediation and other ADR processes during this time. Max regularly presents at mediation forums and is involved in mentoring new mediators.  I have known Max for some years and was honoured when he asked me to present at a communication conference he organised a few years ago, where he preceded to secure over 250 attendees across various industry, deciphering best practice in the art of communication. Every moment I spend with Max, I am that bit wiser. I am proud to call him a mentor and friend and I hope you too, can gain some insights into managing communication whether that be in your professional or personal life.   Max is committed to the prevention and early resolution of conflict, with a particular focus on promoting better communication and listening skills and on the identification of common interests.  Max is also Founder of the Max Kimber Communication who deliver mediation and an array of other business services.  Thank you to our sponsor, Technology People. Each day, each week the team are Transforming Technology Teams through providing talent in IT & Digital. Please enjoy my interview with Max Kimber.