UPCOMING U.S. INSTITUTE TRAINING SESSIONS ~ 2010
Those interested in learning about environmental collaboration and conflict resolution are welcome to register for the
following open training sessions sponsored by the U.S. Institute:
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MPN301: Advanced Multi-Party Negotiation of Environmental Disputes, Washington, D.C.,
January 20-22, 2010
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 frequently 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.
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ECR101: Introduction to Managing Environmental Conflict, Denver, CO, February 23-24, 2010
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.
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IBN101: Interest-Based Negotiation of Environmental Issues, Denver, CO, April 21-22, 2010
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.
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CC201: Collaborative Capabilities, Denver, CO, June 15-17, 2010
To work more effectively and efficiently, federal agencies and others recognize the need to develop collaboration
competencies at all levels. This training facilitates staff in acquiring advanced skills in collaboration; multi-party
negotiation; conflict prevention, management and resolution; meeting facilitation; and alternative dispute resolution.
This training develops essential skills in communication, collaboration, negotiation, and conflict management needed
by environmental and natural resource managers.
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MPN301: Advanced Multi-Party Negotiation of Environmental Disputes,
Denver, CO September 14-16, 2010
More sessions will be added throughout the year to the website. For additional information and to register for U.S.
Institute courses, see the Training tab at www.ecr.gov.