Conciliation Astir

In conciliation there is a stir
With fancy theories everywhere
Needing trust? Try oxytocin
If bias persists increase the dose in
If your clients still won’t budge
We’re told they do require a Nudge
A question here, a reframe there -
We’re told to get up off our chair
Standing up will free the brain
And shift the mind and dull the pain
That said, don’t forget testosterone
Which comes from preening on your own
Serotonin is for client and liar
Warm water soothes the insula
And breathe in to ventilate your soul
Towards self-care and mindful role
If this is all too much to grasp
And causes you to frown and gasp
Rest assured there’s room to thrive
Old habits keep the game alive
Avoid new acronyms now in play
Like ADC and NAJ
The neuroscience and psychobabble
Leave them to academic rabble
Just float your boat on full remote
But when in doubt then please shout out
I now need help, ergo I think
I really should read Drunk Tank Pink
Even Boulle and Alexander
But now I’m really going too far.
-Fair Work Commission, Masterclass in Dispute Resolution, Sydney, 11 June 2015