
Since 1991, Gary Harper has trained thousands in conflict resolution. His students include mediators, lawyers, and police officers, counselors, diamond miners, and film crews. In 2004, he authored The Joy of Conflict Resolution — acclaimed for its accessibility, humour, and practicality.
His unique blend of experience as a personal injury lawyer, general manager, insurance regulator, and retail store owner shaped his understanding of conflict and his appreciation for effective communication.
In 1991 he completed the Conflict Resolution Certificate Program offered by the Justice Institute of British Columbia and the Commercial Mediation program through the Vancouver Centre for Commercial Disputes.
Since then, he has designed and delivered workshops on communication skills, conflict resolution, and negotiations for both public and private sector clients. He has offered courses directly to the accounting community since 2005 on topics ranging from collaborative negotiation to dealing with difficult people. He is known for his high energy and humour and believes people learn best when they are actively engaged and having fun.