expand_more

Meet the Team

Richard Birke

Lead Facilitator and Trainer
Richard Birke

Richard Birke is the chief architect of JAMS Pathways and is experienced at resolving complex, multiparty disputes. He draws on experience in a wide range of disciplines including mediation, psychology, economics, law, communications, negotiation theory, strategic behavior, and diversity, equity and inclusion to apply the right tools to every client situation.

“The resolution of a long-standing dispute involving multiple stakeholders is exhilarating. It feels great to help people.”

In his 35-plus-year career in hands-on dispute resolution, Richard has been invited by a variety of constituencies to intervene in large conflicts—political, environmental, commercial and beyond. He has taught dozens of innovative courses around the world, given hundreds of speeches and won national awards for his writing on the psychology and neuroscience of mediation and negotiation.

vmkDvKei6dE
vmkDvKei6dE
TXbHx4jsZCo
n-ClpFPR6HE
VmM8wWQ5c8U
business_center

Work Vision

To have a job that is 100% consistent with my whole life—conflict resolution allows me to take the stance of helper all the time
favorite

Values

Hard work, helping others
my_location

Areas of Focus

Universities, hospitals, trade associations, government entities, sports organizations and other large entities

Our Facilitators Team

Fab question icon