Courses

July 23, 2012 - July 27, 2012 Navigating the Inter-Agency Process Explore the conditions for achieving a successful inter-agency process and outcome and refine your "lateral" leadership skills , i.e. leading teams or groups in situations where there is no established authority.
June 12, 2012 - June 14, 2012 Peacebuilding Organizations and Institutions Covers the missions, cultures, and operating procedures of international organizations, regional organizations, government organizations, militaries, and nongovernmental organizations in peace and stability operations, as well as inter-organizational planning, communication, and coordination.
June 4, 2012 - June 8, 2012 Cultural Adaptability: Advanced Applications Learn how to better grasp and respond to cultural differences, improve situational awareness in post-conflict environments, and build up abilities in empathy and emotional intelligence for different cultural settings.
May 29, 2012 - June 1, 2012 Negotiations from Checkpoints to High Politics Explore concepts from ranging from policy coordination to crisis negotiations in the field to high-level diplomatic encounters. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, participants master a 15-point framework that encourages improvisation and helps overcome barriers to agreement.
May 21, 2012 - May 24, 2012 Land, Property, and Conflict Disputes and grievances over land and property are implicated in practically all conflicts. This course provides policymakers and practitioners with analytical tools for assessing and addressing an array of complex land and property disputes, from competing ownership claims and restitution to customary land rights and illegal urban settlements. Drawing on case studies of peace operations and peacebuilding efforts, participants explore the range of entry points (humanitarian, human rights, state building, development, etc.) and options for dispute resolution and structural reform.
April 9, 2012 - April 13, 2012 Building Bridges through Intergroup Dialogue Learn how to use Intergroup Dialogue (ID) to engage alienated groups in safe conversation about their identities with the goal of improving understanding, dismantling perceptions of the “other,” and creating alliances that help pave the way to greater intergroup cooperation and peaceful coexistence.
March 27, 2012 - March 29, 2012 Strategic Economic Needs and Security Exercise (SENSE) The Strategic Economic Needs and Security Exercise (SENSE), originally developed by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA), is a computer-facilitated simulation that focuses on negotiations and decision-making in a post-conflict environment.
March 26, 2012 - March 28, 2012 Overseas Religious Engagement This course offers skills to navigate respectfully within religious spaces and with religious leaders, as well as how and when to implement programming in partnership with religious communities. It provides guidelines for engaging with senior figures as well as grassroots communities. The course provides lessons on how religion interacts with social, political, and economic dynamics. It provides guidance for ongoing consultations with religious communities, as well as assessment of program impact.
February 14, 2012 - May 15, 2012 Mediating Violent Conflict Take on the roles of mediators and conflict parties in simulations and role-plays, as you learn what it takes to structure a successful mediation effort, as well as what a third party needs to do when deciding to get involved in a peacebuilding effort.
January 17, 2012 - January 20, 2012 Strengthening Capacity in a Reform Environment: A Course for Mentors and Advisers Learn how to strengthen the capacity of individuals, institutions, and society as a whole in post-conflict environments. Master the transfer of knowledge including adult learning principles, building rapport, developing conflict sensitivity, assessing local capacity, and supporting local ownership and sustainability.

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