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Upcoming U.S. Institute Training Sessions ~ 2009

Those interested in learning about collaborative problem solving and environmental dispute resolution are welcome to register for the following open training sessions sponsored by the U.S. Institute:

• Advanced Multi-Party Negotiation of Environmental Disputes, Washington, D.C., April 7-9, 2009

  This highly interactive workshop develops confidence and skill in negotiating in the complex context of multiple parties by building a practical set of skills and tools that agency staff can use to work more effectively in interagency settings, with stakeholders and the public at large. Environmental, public lands and natural resources issues involve multiple interests and parties, as well as complex issues. This workshop helps new and experienced resource managers engaged in environmental decision-making become more effective in environmental conflict negotiation, prevention and management.

• Introduction to Managing Environmental Conflict, Washington, D.C., September 15-16, 2009

  This highly participatory and interactive course will help develop awareness of the many facets of conflict management including: assessing, organizing, and steps in implementing environmental conflict resolution and collaborative planning processes, Interest-Based Negotiation (IBN), basic communications survival skills, and resources available. This training exposes those new to Environment Conflict Resolution to the broad range of concepts and skills that one must have to effectively manage environmental conflicts.

• Interest-Based Negotiation of Environmental Issues, Washington, D.C., November 10-11, 2009

  Interest-based negotiation provides the foundation for all training at the U.S. Institute. This highly interactive workshop helps new and experienced resource managers engaged in environmental decision-making become more effective in environmental conflict negotiation, prevention and management. Lessons learned in this training also transfer to many facets of life.

For additional information and to register for U.S. Institute courses, see the Training tab at www.ecr.gov