Interesting articles on making a living as a conflict professional

Here is an original article and a book review of Bernard Mayer's new book "Staying with Conflict", both dealing with being a "conflict professional" and trying to make a living. Interesting stuff!

http://www.mediate.com/articles/Velikonja1.cfm

http://www.mediate.com/articles/frankelschauJ7.cfm?nl=214

Graduation 2009

The Conflict Resolution Program held its spring graduation ceremony on Saturday May 16th at 11:00 AM at Gateway University Research Park in Brown Summit. Some 45 family, members, and friends were on-hand to support graduates. Dr. Witty offered some remarks and words of wisdom for the graduating students and their families and Dr. Hayes and Dr. Matyok presented several awards to students who distinguished themselves in their graduate work. Dr. Witty also shared that the program will officially change its name to the Program in Conflict Studies and Dispute Resolution, effective June 1, 2009.

The highlight of the morning was a keynote address from Mr. Robin Britt, a former U.S. Congressman and current Executive Director of Guilford Child Development, who challenged students to continue their work in Peace and Conflict Studies stating that this work "is vital to the future" and likened the development and movement of this discipline to the civil rights movement of the 1960s.

Leadership Education Workshop Series

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Conflict Resolution Program

 

Presents its:

 

Leadership Education Workshop Series

 

 

Negotiation: Skills and Strategies

 

and

 

Workplace Mediation: Strategies and Techniques

 

When:  17 April – 19 April 2009

 

Where:  Greensboro Chamber-of-Commerce, 342 N. Elm St.

Greensboro, NC

 

Facilitator/Trainer:

 

Dr. Neil Katz currently serves as Director of Training and Organizational Development for the nationally renowned, number one rated Executive Education Programs at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University.

In addition, throughout his distinguished career at Syracuse University, he has served as Director and Associate Director of six different conflict resolution programs. He is also president of his own private consulting firm.

Dr. Katz is the author of over 30 books, articles and book chapters on conflict resolution, interest-based negotiation, mediation, nonviolence, and is a board member of national organizations. He is a Danforth Teaching Fellow, a mediator, a process consultant, a facilitator, and a trainer in conflict resolution and negotiation skills for numerous prestigious businesses, government, education and community groups throughout the United States and abroad.

 

The workshop will be held at the Greensboro Chamber-of-Commerece

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Registration: (Please fill in and send)

 

Name:___________________________________________

Organization:_____________________________________

Email:__________________________________ Telephone:_________________________

Mobile:__________________________________Fax:_______________________________

Mailing Address:_____________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

 

Negotiation Workshop: $285. (Includes dinner Friday; continental breakfast Saturday; and all materials, handouts, articles, etc.)

Friday, 1:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

 

Workplace Mediation: $185.

Sunday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Includes continental breakfast and all materials, handouts, and articles)

 

Two Workshop Special: $365. (Includes all noted above)

 

Total = $

 

Payment details:

Please find enclosed my check / money order (Make payable to UNCG Conflict Resolution Program)

 

Fax or Send To:

 

Sherrill Roberts

Conflict Resolution Program

5900 Summit Avenue

Brown Summit, NC 27214

 

Building global citizenship by peacefully transforming conflict

 

Mediation: Still a great career

Considering a career change in economic times? Then getting a degree in Conflict Resolution and pursuing a career as a mediator may be a good choice according to US News and World Report. For more information, read the article below.

http://www.usnews.com/articles/business/best-careers/2008/12/11/best-careers-2009-mediator.html

Negotiation and Mediation Workshops

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Conflict Resolution Program

Presents its:

Leadership Education Workshop Series


Negotiation: Skills and Strategies

and

Workplace Mediation: Strategies and Techniques

30 January – 1 February 2009
Gateway University Research Park, 5900 Summit Avenue, Brown Summit, NC

Facilitator/Trainer:

Dr. Neil Katz currently serves as Director of Training and Organizational Development for the nationally renowned, number one rated Executive Education Programs at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University.
In addition, throughout his distinguished career at Syracuse University, he has served as Director and Associate Director of six different conflict resolution programs. He is also president of his own private consulting firm.
Dr. Katz is the author of over 30 books, articles and book chapters on conflict resolution, interest-based negotiation, mediation, nonviolence, and is a board member of national organizations. He is a Danforth Teaching Fellow, a mediator, a process consultant, a facilitator, and a trainer in conflict resolution and negotiation skills for numerous prestigious businesses, government, education and community groups throughout the United States and abroad.

The workshop will be held at the Gateway University Research Park (UNCG North Campus),
5900 Summit Avenue, Brown Summit.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Registration: (Please fill in and send)

Name:___________________________________________
Organization:_____________________________________
Email:__________________________________ Telephone:_________________________
Mobile:__________________________________Fax:_______________________________
Mailing Address:_____________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

Negotiation Workshop: $285. (Includes dinner Friday; continental breakfast Saturday; and all materials, handouts, articles, etc.)
Friday, 1:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Workplace Mediation: $185.
Sunday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Includes continental breakfast and all materials, handouts, and articles)

Two Workshop Special: $365. (Includes all noted above)

Total = $

Payment details:
Please find enclosed my check / money order (Make payable to UNCG Conflict Resolution Program)

Fax or Send To:

Sherrill Roberts
Conflict Resolution Program
5900 Summit Avenue
Brown Summit, NC 27214

Building global citizenship by peacefully transforming conflict

Africa Peace and Conflict Network

Dr. Matyók was recently named Associate Editor of the Africa Peace and Conflict Network (APCN) electronic publications series.

The APCN promotes knowledge generation and exchange in order to enhance African peacebuilding capacities.  A part of APCN’s activities in this area is the open-source publication of peer-reviewed articles, innovative research findings, topical analyses, practitioner reports, and informative multimedia material.  APCN freely provides high quality scholarship and educational materials to a broad audience. 

Interested individuals can access Africa Peace and Conflict Network articles at: www.africaworkinggroup.org

Parenting Coordinator and High Conflict Divorce Workshop

UNCG's Conflict Resolution Program presents a free, half-day workshop on

Parenting Coordination and High Conflict Families in Divorce

Time 9:00-12:00

Date: Jan. 23, 2008

University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Elliott University Center

Presenters:
Sherrill Hayes, UNCG Conflict Resolution Program
Helen Brantley, UNC Forensic Psychiatry Service
Max Nunez, Private Practice, Charlotte, NC

This informational and interactive workshop is intended for parenting coordinators, attorneys, judges, and mental health professionals who work with high conflict families. Topics include: recently published national research on parenting coordination (PC); the first study of PC practice and effectiveness in North Carolina; an examination of high conflict divorce court cases ; and a panel discussion. The day will also include dialogue groups focusing on developing a practice including: building a practice in your district; working collaboratively with other professionals; managing client resistance; and mediation/arbitration skills.

Registration is free but spaces are limited.
If you are interested please contact: Dr. Sherrill Hayes at mailto:swhayes@uncg.eduor (336) 217-5103