Leading Edge Communication Information

Leading Edge Communication is a joint venture of two seasoned communications professionals with over 60 years of combined experience. Joe Michaels of Meeting by Michaels has planned and managed more than 600 meetings. A "world class" facilitator, he has helped clients reach agreements on issues so difficult they'd nearly given up. He combines formal training in effective meetings, conflict resolution, mediation, and public involvement with a wealth of experience at the international, national, regional, and local level. Past clients include federal agencies such as the US Geological Survey and US Forest Service, state governments, non-profits, and the private sector. Joe graduated from Rutgers University and earned a Master's Degree from Virginia Tech. Sue Collins of Positive Conflict Management (PCM) Associates is widely respected for her expertise in conflict resolution (mediation and negotiation), team building, cultural competency, crisis prevention and control and meeting facilitation and management. Past clients include the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA), the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), the New York City Department of Education and the Boards and Associations of the Florida Association of Realtors (FAR).