Crisis Management and Resolving Contentious Conversations

Keynote Speaker & Corporate Trainer, The Negotiations Collective

Scott Tillema is a global keynote speaker, corporate trainer, and retired SWAT hostage negotiator. As a partner at The Negotiations Collective, an international negotiation and conflict resolution training firm, Scott provides organizational instruction on leadership, influence, and difficult conversations.

Scott holds a master’s degree in psychology, a bachelor’s degree in behavioral science, and has received negotiation training from the FBI and at Harvard University’s Program on Negotiation. 

As a professional speaker, Scott has delivered leadership training sessions on four continents and has twice been featured as a SHRM speaker at the annual conference, along with state HR conferences across the country. Scott inspires professionals to strive toward greater connection, while building their confidence and sharing the tools to have difficult conversations that bring positive change and organizational impact.