Ross McSwan & Trevor Doyle

Featured Speakers

Barrister and Mediator · Education Coach and Mentor

Ross McSwan is a barrister and nationally accredited mediator specialising in workplace and school dispute resolution. Trevor Doyle is an education coach and former principal with extensive system leadership experience. Together they help school leaders understand the human dynamics of conflict and build skills for clear, respectful negotiation. Their joint practice focuses on turning difficult conversations into constructive outcomes that protect relationships and culture.

Sessions at COSC 2026

Breakout Session Day 1 or Day 2 • Block Session

Negotiating School Culture — From Assumptions to Positive Practice

A thriving school culture is the product of clear boundaries and earned trust. Trevor Doyle explores the unspoken assumptions that shape leadership behaviour, while Ross McSwan connects those insights to practical tools for conflict resolution and dispute management. Together they show how leaders can turn tension into clarity and build a culture of mutual respect and accountability.

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