Attwell is a distinguished negotiator, mediator, facilitator, trainer, arbitrator, and relationship-by-objectives (RBO) specialist with 30 years of experience in Human Resources (HR) and Employment Relations (ER). Having worked within a diverse range of industries, including mining, manufacturing, recruitment, rail and academia, Attwell has acquired advanced HR skills, shaping him into the renowned ER practitioner, conflict prevention and dispute resolution specialist, and people leadership coach that he is today.

Attwell began his career as an intern at the Independent Mediation Service of South Africa (IMSSA), focusing on RBO research, followed by 5 years at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) as a Commissioner and trainer for bargaining councils. As a seasoned panellist, he adeptly oversaw RBOs, section 197 disputes, and the merging of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), provided training on collective bargaining/negotiation and facilitated strategy sessions with Exco Teams.

Attwell’s work with multinational companies has given him exposure to globally established best practices in procedures, processes, principles, practices, and policies that govern coaching, training and facilitation.

Over the years, he has facilitated training interventions across a broad range of HR and ER related topics. In his role as a training facilitator, he favours making use of adult learning methodology that involves engaging the participants through activities such as practical exercises, quizzes and simulations, where applicable. Attwell believes that training requires a particular consciousness which is based on a growth mindset and respect for the participants.

Attwell holds a Bachelor of Law (NWU), H/Dip Company Law (Wits Law School), CPIR (Wits Business School) and PMD (Gib). He is accredited by Conflict Dynamics, the International Mediation Institute (IMI) and the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR) as a commercial mediator.

Attwell is available to train in English, Zulu, Tswana, Sotho and Pedi.