WorkAccord

building accord

managing complexity - resolving conflict - learning together

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About us

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WorkAccord is a small, independent practice that helps people work through conflict, navigate governance challenges, and design learning with care and purpose.

We work with professionals, communities, and organisations who find themselves in complex or uncertain situations—when relationships are under strain, systems aren’t coping, or direction is hard to find.

If you're looking for support, collaboration, or a better way forward, you’re welcome here.

Our services

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    Governance

    We help professionals, teams, and organisations navigate governance challenges with clarity, care, and practical insight. Our work spans workforce governance, professional conduct, ethical leadership, and system design.

    Whether you're facing uncertainty, complexity, or the need to reset direction - we’re here to support you.

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    Learning Design

    We design learning that’s purposeful, professional, and focused on learner needs. From workforce training to reflective practice, we support programs that build insight, confidence, and ethical capability.

    If you're creating space for people to grow - individually or together - we're here to help you shape it.

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    Dispute Resolution

    We help people & organisations resolve disputes, clarify what matters, and reach workable accord. Our approach is impartial and focused on resolving issues without escalating conflict.

    Whether it’s a team dispute, a partnership breakdown, or a governance issue—we help address it directly and constructively.

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    WorkAccord Learning

    WorkAccord Learning is our shared learning space – a collegial, resource-rich community hosted on Heartbeat Chat.

    It’s where we explore ethical leadership, governance, and dispute resolution in depth.

    Join for free to take part in conversations and access shared resources.

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OUR FOUNDER

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Andrew C. Wood

Andrew is the founder of WorkAccord, where he brings together experience in governance, dispute resolution, and learning design.

A former lawyer, he now works independently as a mediator, educator, and systems thinker - supporting professionals, organisations, and communities in times of conflict, change, or complexity.

He hosts WorkAccord Learning, writes Field Notes from Post-Law Peacemaking, and is developing programs focused on ethical leadership and sustainable practice.

You can find out more about Andrew at:

“Your skills are something I believe in, and your thoughts and knowledge have the capacity to mediate what is currently not possible.”

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