Derek Minus

Derek Minus is the principal trainer and developer of the Conflict Connexus program. A barrister for over 20 years he is a specialist in alternative dispute resolution methods, a nationally Accredited Mediator and court appointed Chartered Arbitrator.

Working primary in the resolution of commercial disputes he also has extensive experience in solving inter-personal conflicts that arise between business partners, company employees and in family relationships. He is often engaged to resolve emotionally charged business or relationship disputes where there is a threat of violence.

But it is his experience as an Aikido instructor for over 35 years which gave him the insight into better ways of dealing with these conflicts. The effectiveness of these powerfully engaging, yet radically different processes led him to develop courses in Aikido conflict resolution principles for organisations.

As a corporate executive working at a senior level with multinational companies prior to being called to the Bar, he was always fascinated by the high level of disputation and conflict that existed between the divisions of an organisation.

Now using advanced techniques and eastern methodologies, he helps to lead people to the realisation of simple strategies to achieve more than just the settlement of their dispute, but the transformation of their conflict.