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COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
| The Power
Clinic for Mediators | Violence
Prevention: Theory-Informed Practice | Negotiating Agreements In
Conflict Settings
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The Power
Clinic for Mediators
WHAT IS THIS COURSE ABOUT?
During this engaging workshop, Dr. Ben
Hoffman, President of CIIAN, will present his views on how
and why he now breaks all the rules of mediation to help his clients as
they dispute on what he calls the "power axis".
Based on his findings as a mediator with
experience in conflicts ranging from violence in the home to aggravated
political conflict and war, Ben will argue that at the heart of
conflict is power. Three principle forms of power will be outlined, and
the challenges, tools and techniques for moving parties from
destructive to constructive use of power will be explored. Participants
will examine the implications for their own practice as "third party
neutrals", challenged to address power imbalances at, and away from the
table.
Use of the "power axis" in personal
development and organizational transformation will be introduced.
FEATURES:
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Disputing along the power axis;
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Beyond neutrality;
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Expanding the clinical event; and
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Power self-assessment with implications
for personal and clinical practice.
CERTIFICATE: Workshop participants will
receive a CIIAN Certificate.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS COURSE?
This advanced level one-day course is for
anyone who is interested in the role of power in mediation. Interested
participants should have a thorough understanding of mediation theory
and skills.
WHERE IS THIS COURSE DELIVERED?
This course will be delivered in Ottawa,
venue TBA.
COURSE INSTRUCTOR: Dr.Benjamin Hoffman
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Violence Prevention:
Theory-Informed Practice
WHAT IS THIS COURSE ABOUT?
This course gives participants a
comprehensive framework and practical skills to link Early Warning to
Early Response through holistic multi-sectoral, multi-level
interventions. The course emphasizes practical ways to apply theory on
the ground and at strategic levels. The assertion that you cannot prove
success in prevention is challenged through a focus on power and
violence. The role of the "Peace Guerrilla" is outlined including peace
advocacy skills and action. Both operational and structural recent
research and lessons from a demonstration case in West Africa are
highlighted, especially the relationship between security and
development and role of local actors.
FEATURES:
CERTIFICATE: Workshop participants will
receive a CIIAN Certificate.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS COURSE?
This 3 day course is for anyone who is or
will be working on violence prevention at the international level.
WHERE IS THIS COURSE DELIVERED?
This course will be delivered in Ottawa,
venue TBA.
COURSE INSTRUCTOR: Dr.Benjamin
Hoffman
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Negotiating Agreements
In Conflict Settings
WHAT IS THIS COURSE ABOUT?
This five day, dynamic course gives
participants a set of key skills to meet the challenges of working in
high conflict, violent settings. These "toxic" environments can
challenge our negotiation skills, can cause personal stress, decreased
efficiency, and even team breakdown resulting in compromised or failed
projects. Personal and organizational readiness are required. The
course is interactive, experiential and on the leading edge of practice.
FEATURES:
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The role of power in conflict;
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Negotiation and mediation skills;
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Dealing with tough adversaries; and
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Effective teamwork.
CERTIFICATE: Workshop participants will
receive a CIIAN Certificate.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS COURSE?
Mid- and Senior-level individuals involved
in all aspects of international development (emergency relief to
long-term reconstruction) and peacebuilding in conflict settings.
WHERE IS THIS COURSE DELIVERED?
This course will be delivered in Ottawa,
venue TBA.
COURSE
INSTRUCTOR: Dr.Benjamin Hoffman
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