UPCOMING U.S. INSTITUTE TRAINING SESSIONS ~ Fall 2009
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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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.
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Interest-Based Negotiation of Environmental Issues, Washington, D.C., November 4-5, 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.