THE ASSOCIATION FOR CONFLICT RESOLUTION'S WORKPLACE SECTION

September 2007 TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENT:

The Workplace Section is pleased to offer these educational opportunities on an informational basis to you as one of many member benefits. Announcements must comply with WPS submission guidelines; however, WPS does not endorse or promote any of the listings.

Program Summaries

1. “Conflict coaching”, by CINERGY® Coaching, Ottawa, Canada, September 24-27, 2007 and November 6-9, 2007 in Toronto, Ontario.

2. “Mediation Skills for the Workplace”, by Alternative Resolutions, Inc. with trainers Karen Dorn and Cheryl Stinski, Menasha, WI, September 25 – 26, 2007.

3. Workplace Conflict Management Conference, presented by NYS Dispute Resolution Association, Inc. (NYSDRA), New York City, NY September 27 – 28, 2007.

4. Conflict Dynamics Profile (CDP) presented by Relationships that Matter (RTM), San Diego, CA, September 28, 2007 with CDP Certified Trainer and Coach Debra Dupree

5. Emotional Fitness for Mediators, Using Appreciative Inquiry by The PULSE Institute, Inc., (People Using Language Skills Effectively) San Diego, October 1-2, 2007.

6. “Basic Mediator Training”, by Alternative Resolutions, Inc. with trainers Karen Dorn and Cheryl Stinski, Menasha, WI, October 1 – 5, 2007.

7. Divorce Mediation presented by Coast to Coast Mediation Services, San Diego (Encinitas), CA, October 18-22, 2007

8. MWI Negotiation Skills Workshop presented by Mediation Works Incorporated (MWI), Boston, MA, October 18-19, 2007

9. MWI Executive Mediation Training Program presented by Mediation Works Incorporated (MWI), Boston, MA, October 22-26, 2007

Program Descriptions

1. “Conflict coaching”, by CYN ERGY coaching, Ottawa, Canada, September 24-27, 2007

Conflict coaching is a specialized niche in the field of coaching and conflict management. It is a one-on-one technique, in which a trained coach assists people to effectively prevent or manage specific disputes and to enhance their conflict management skills.

Conflict coaching has wide application, in the organizational context and for coaching individuals to participate in mediation, negotiation and relational conflict.

Content of the Basic Conflict Coaching Workshop:

Among other things, this four day workshop includes the following topics:
o how conflict coaching is different from other types of coaching
o theory, principles and methods specific to the CINERGY™ model of conflict coaching
o stages of conflict coaching
o logistics of coaching individuals about conflict
o skills of conflict coaches
o applications of conflict coaching
o ethical guidelines and standards of practice

Dates: September 24 – 27, 2007
Tuition: Phone: 416-686-4247, Toll free: 1-866-335-6466, Email: cinnie@cinergycoaching.com
Location: , Ottawa, Canada
For more information contact: Phone: 416-686-4247, Toll free: 1-866-335-6466, Email: cinnie@cinergycoaching.com

2. “Mediation Skills for the Workplace”, by Alternative Resolutions, Inc. with trainers Karen Dorn and Cheryl Stinski, Menasha, WI, September 25 – 26, 2007.

When managers and supervisors are confronted with situations in which individuals or systems are in conflict, mediation skills can be utilized to help the parties work together to reach mutually satisfactory solutions. This training introduces participants to the basic techniques of mediation and teaches the skills to more effectively resolve conflicts:

• Understand the nature and role of conflict
• Learn about conflict styles in order to choose an appropriate conflict strategy
• Explore the principles of conflict resolutions
• Develop collaborative problem-solving skills
• Learn the stages of the mediation process
• Understand the role of the mediator
• Explore applications for mediation skills in your organization

Training Investment: $ 295
Dates: September 25 – 26, 2007
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily
Location: Menasha, WI
For more information contact: Alternative Resolutions, Inc., (920) 993-1490 or email altres@alternativeresolutions.biz

3. Workplace Conflict Management Conference, presented by NYS Dispute Resolution Association, Inc. (NYSDRA), New York City, NY September 27 – 28, 2007.

The New York State Dispute Resolution Association (NYSDRA) is pleased to offer a 2-day training conference for human resource, employee relations and dispute resolution professionals who are responsible for managing conflict in the workplace. This event will provide attendees with the tools and resources needed to understand the dynamics of workplace conflict and begin developing dispute resolution programs. The conference will also train dispute resolution service providers on how to position themselves as a consultant and begin designing services to meet businesses’ needs. Service providers will also have the opportunity to network with local businesses and organizations who could potentially be clients.

WHAT WILL ATTENDEES GAIN?

• Management Strategies: Understanding and recognizing interpersonal and group conflict
• Analysis Tools: Organizational involvement in workplace conflict and its impact
• Best Practices: Range of workplace dispute resolution options
• Business Solutions: Position your dispute resolution services for the workplace
• Cutting Edge Techniques: Developing internal dispute resolution programs and peer review processes
• Leadership In Action: Keynote presentation by Kodak about their Resolution Support Services program
• New Connections: Complimentary Networking Wine Reception

Tuition: 1-day registration (Member rate) - $225
1-day registration (Non-member rate) - $245
2-day registration - (Member rate) - $440
2-day registration (Non-member) - $475
2-day registration (Non-member) - $475 for 2-day registration + 1 yr.
Time: 8:30am-4:30 pm
Location: New York, NY -American Conference Centers
780 Third Avenue
New York, NY
Program Certifications/CEUs: This conference has received approval for 11.5 hours in recertification credits from HRCI for PRH, SPHR, GPHR. This applies to HR professionals attending both days. Does not apply to day 1 track B attendees.
For more information contact: Emily Menn emily@nysdra.org
518) 687-2240, ext 209 Web: http://www.nysdra.org