Courses

May 4, 2010 - May 10, 2010 Peace Processes: Making a Deal, Making it Stick Course will demonstrate the interdependence of a peace agreement and the implementation process. Participants will get a chance to practice addressing paradoxes, dilemmas, and ambiguities inherent in peace processes. Explores related concepts and phenomena such as Diasporas, spoilers, gender inclusion, ritual transformation, power and numerous negotiation issues.
January 4, 2010 - January 8, 2010 Mediating Violent Conflict Resolving or mitigating international and intrastate conflicts requires mastery of the dynamics of mediation. Participants in the course take on the roles of mediators and conflict parties in simulations, as they learn what it takes to structure a successful mediation effort. The course provides a strategic overview of what a third party needs to do when deciding to get involved in a peacebuilding effort.
December 1, 2009 - December 4, 2009 Cultural Adaptability in Complex Operations Participants will learn about and practice culturally sensitive communication; negotiating across cultures; understanding cultural differences as drivers of conflict; identifying obstacles facing organizational designs; and incorporating culture into planning. The course focuses heavily on managing culture shock and remembering key lessons and skills when under pressure. Recommended for those whose work requires interacting with local populations as well as across military and civilian sectors.

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