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SUMMARY:“Negotiating in the Middle East” Advanced Virtual Training
DESCRIPTION:Two-Day Advanced Virtual Training with Alastair Crooke and Miloš Strugar\nNegotiating in the Middle East is challenging as it inevitably involves issues of culture\, identity and power. While only a small segment of dynamics are visible on the surface\, the powerful core of meaning lies in the depths of the collective psyche. From these depths comes perceptions of ourselves\, themselves and the other\, our and their moral and world views\, beliefs\, judgements and relationships. \nThis advanced virtual training course with Alastair Crooke and Miloš Strugar will cover suggested skills and techniques to better engage and negotiate in the Middle East. The training will consist of talks and facilitated discussions\, where they will share various styles\, cases and methods to approach topics and overcome difficulties in communicating with and understanding dynamics facing interlocutors based on their considerable experience with negotiating and facilitating dialogue and peace-building in diverse cultural settings in the Middle East. \n  \nAlastair Crooke is the Director of Conflicts Forum\, a geo-political and geo-financial consultancy\, and adviser to a number of large geo-financial entities. He was formerly advisor on Middle East issues to Javier Solana\, the EU Foreign Policy Chief. He was also a staff member of Senator George Mitchell’s Fact-Finding Committee that inquired into the causes of the second Intifada (2000-2001)\, and an adviser to the International Middle East Quartet. Mr. Crooke initiated a number of ceasefires in the Occupied Territories on behalf of the European Union\, and has 35 years of experience in working with Islamist movements in the Middle East\, Afghanistan and Pakistan. He is a regular media commentator on politics and geo-financial issues. Mr. Crooke is a member of Energy Intelligence’s Advisory Board\, and was formerly a member of UN Alliance of Civilizations Global Experts. \nMiloš Strugar is the Director of Conflux Center and UN Senior Mediation Adviser. He spent over twenty years as a high-ranking political officer with the United Nations in various peacekeeping and political missions in Africa\, Asia\, and the Middle East. He held positions of Senior Political Advisor in UNTSO (Jerusalem) for 5 years\, as well as Deputy Head of Mission and Director of Political and Civil Affairs in UNIFIL (Lebanon)\, for 11 years. Mr. Strugar has recently been assisting UN Special Envoys on the ceasefire agreement in Syria\, and leading the UN expert delegation at the Astana talks on the conflict in Syria. He has considerable experience with ceasefire and cessation of hostilities issues\, including facilitating discreet and open dialogue with non-state armed groups. He played a critical role in mediating cessation of hostilities between the Israeli Army and Hezballah in Southern Lebanon on many occasions\, as well as in establishing the tripartite forum comprised of UN\, Lebanese and Israeli Army. \n  \nThe virtual training will look into ways of approaching cross-cultural negotiations with a focus on the Middle East\, identifying suggested approaches for political negotiations and exploring various methods for addressing cross-cultural conflicts through dialogue and negotiations. \nThe participants will learn:\n\nSuggested ways to negotiate in Middle East cultural and political settings\nAn understanding of the role of local culture and values when interpreting behavior and actions\, and in meaning-making\nTo differentiate culture-driven negotiation styles and skills\nTo apply suggested communication skills and techniques in cross-cultural communication\nSuggested ways on how to open channels and create safe spaces for talks\nTo deal with obstacles\, sensitive points of controversy and difficult counterparts\nTo address political\, moral & legal challenges related to sanctions lists and regimes\, terrorist designations\, and anti-terrorism measures\n\n  \nThe program is designed for senior level United Nations staff\, diplomats\, those working in regional organizations such as the EU\, governments and non–governmental organizations\, as well as professionals in the private sector who are exploring opportunities to work with or in the Middle East. \n  \nThe training will take place from the 11th – 12th of June 2025\, from 09:00 – 12:30\, with two 15-minutes coffee breaks. \nThe specified times are in accordance with CEST (Central European Summer Time) / UTC+2 (Coordinated Universal Time) time zone. \nThe training will take place via the online platform Zoom. \nThe entire training will be held under the Chatham House rule\, and participants can request the right to remain anonymous during sessions. \nRecording of sessions is strictly prohibited. \nThe number of participants is limited. \nThe course will be conducted in English and translation is not provided. \n  \nRegistration is open until the 7th of June. \nThe course fee is 1\,000 USD. \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://www.confluxcenter.org/event/negotiating-in-the-middle-east-advanced-virtual-training/
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SUMMARY:“Gender Mainstreaming in Mediation” Virtual Course
DESCRIPTION:The objective of the course is to expand specific knowledge on gender related issues with the view to applying gender perspective in mediation processes\, to deepen understanding of the role women could play in conflict prevention and conflict resolution\, and enhance specific skills in gender-sensitive conflict analysis and mediation process design. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nApply gender-sensitive approach in conflict analysis and conflict monitoring by using relevant tools and skills;\nDifferentiate the impact of conflict for different gender groups\, and better understand conflict drivers\, actors and dynamics;\nDesign inclusive mediation processes and use various modalities for greater inclusion of women;\nApply a range of techniques\, practical measures and good practices to incorporate gender-relevant language in cease-fire and peace agreements;\nAddress conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) while drafting and negotiating cease-fire\, security arrangements and peace agreements;\nDeal with challenges in integrating gender perspective in mediation.\n\nThe course is designed for mid and senior level political affairs\, civil affairs and other civilian\, military and police officers serving in peacekeeping and political missions of the UN and regional organizations (AU\, OSCE\, etc.)\, as well as diplomats\, and those working in governments\, non-governmental organizations and academic institutions. The participants will learn from senior experts and practitioners in the field\, and the activities are devised to be highly interactive through discussions\, Q&A sessions\, group work\, and hands-on exercises and assignments. The program is balanced between the operational and tactical level. \nDownload the course program and more details about the course HERE \nThe course will be conducted virtually via the Zoom software. \nThe fee for the course is 550 USD.  \nConflux Center alumni are eligible for 20% discount. \nPartial subsidy could be available at a later stage. Those interested in a partial subsidy should send their CV and a motivation letter not later than 29th January 2025 to office@confluxcenter.org. \nThe specified times are in accordance with CET (Central European Time) / UTC+1 (Coordinated Universal Time) time zone. \nThe participants should be relieved of their regular work duties for the duration of the course. \nThe course is conducted in English and translation is not provided. \nUpon completion of the course\, certificates of participation will be issued in PDF\, and a hard copy can be sent via post upon request. \nFor further information about the course\, please contact us at: \noffice@confluxcenter.org  or  +381631308997 \nRegistration is open until 3rd March 2025 and can be done here: \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://www.confluxcenter.org/event/gender-mainstreaming-in-mediation-virtual-course-6/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250228
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SUMMARY:“Political Negotiation Theory And Practice: Styles\, Skills\, And Techniques” Virtual Training Course
DESCRIPTION:The aim of the course is to develop a deeper understanding of negotiation theory and practice\, and to enhance specific knowledge and skills in negotiation which could be successfully applied in emerging and ongoing conflict situations. \nThe course will cover negotiation theories and practices in addressing conflicts\, with a special focus on new trends and actors in international affairs. Both interest–based and value–based conflicts will be addressed through the lens of cross–culture negotiations and identity issues. Developing negotiation skills will be our primary goal\, hence simulation and role-play exercises based on real case scenarios will comprise more than fifty percent of the content. The course is balanced between the political and operational level\, and most of negotiation skills\, techniques and tools are catered to the field work. The course will also address the role and required skills of negotiators related to public diplomacy\, communications with the media\, as well as information and reputation management. \n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives  \nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nApply a range of skills\, techniques and good practices in negotiation;\nFrame the problem (positions) and prioritize list of issues (interests and needs) for negotiation;\nDetermine a minimally acceptable deal\, i.e. the “walk away point” or BATNA (Best Alternative To a Negotiated Agreement)\, and anticipate the bottom line (BATNA) of the other side\nDetermine a bargaining range\, i.e. Zone of Possible Agreement (ZOPA)\nDesign and run the negotiation process;\nDevelop negotiation strategy to create political leverage;\nIdentify personal strengths and weaknesses as negotiators;\nDeal with moral\, legal and political dilemmas which may arise in negotiation\nIdentify risks and opportunities of information and communication technologies in negotiation;\n\nThe course is designed for mid to senior level staff in peacekeeping and political missions of the UN and regional organizations (AU\, OSCE\, etc.)\, diplomats\, those working in governments and non–governmental organizations and academic institutions. \nThe participants will learn from senior experts and practitioners in the field\, and the activities are devised to be highly interactive through discussions\, Q&A sessions\, group work\, role-play and hands-on exercises and assignments. \nThe courses will be conducted virtually via the Zoom software. \nCourse program is available here HERE. \nThe courses will be conducted virtually via the Zoom software. \nThe fee for the course is 1\,250 USD.  \nConflux Center alumni are eligible for 20% discount. \nPartial subsidy could be available at a later stage. Those interested in a partial subsidy should send their CV and a motivation letter not later than 29th January 2025 to office@confluxcenter.org. \nThe specified times are in accordance with CET (Central European  Time) / UTC+1 (Coordinated Universal Time) time zone. \nThe participants should be relieved of their regular work duties for the duration of the course. \nThe course is conducted in English and translation is not provided. \nUpon completion of the course\, certificates of participation will be issued in PDF\, and a hard copy can be sent via post upon request. \nFor further information about the course\, please contact us at: \noffice@confluxcenter.org  or  +381631308997 \nRegistration is open until 20th February 2025 and can be done here: \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://www.confluxcenter.org/event/political-negotiation-theory-and-practice-styles-skills-and-techniques-virtual-training-course-4/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241128
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SUMMARY:“How to Negotiate Across Cultures”  Advanced One-Day Virtual Training with Miloš Strugar
DESCRIPTION:Conflicts today are increasingly complex as they correlate with issues of culture and identity. Crucial obstacles to negotiation across cultures stem from perceptions\, difficulties in communicating and understanding the other. The course will look into ways of approaching intractable cross-cultural conflicts\, focus on common ground for intercultural and interreligious dialogue\, and on exploring various methods for resolving cross-cultural conflicts through dialogue and negotiations\, or third-party facilitation and mediation. \nThe advanced one-day online training program with Miloš Strugar will cover necessary skills and techniques to effectively engage and negotiate across cultures. Miloš Strugar\, a high-ranking civilian officer with the United Nations Peacekeeping Department for over twenty years in various missions in Africa\, Asia\, and the Middle East\, will share various approaches\, cases and methods based on his considerable experience with negotiating and facilitating dialogue in diverse cultural settings. \nThe participants will learn how to: negotiate across cultures; approach intractable identity\, ethnic and religious issues; differentiate culture-driven negotiation styles and skills; apply communication skills and techniques in cross-cultural communication; understand the role of culture and a set of values in interpreting behavior and actions\, and in meaning- making; identify common ground for intercultural and interreligious dialogue; deal with moral and political challenges related to cultural differences. \nThe training will consist of lectures and facilitated discussions. All activities are devised to be highly interactive through Q&A\, group work\, and hands-on exercises. A virtual space will be provided for group discussions and best practices and experience sharing among the participants. \nThe program is designed for mid and senior level staff in peacekeeping operations\, political and peacebuilding missions of the UN and regional organizations (AU\, OSCE\, etc.)\, diplomats\, those working in governments and non–governmental organizations. \nThe training will take place on  26th & 27th  November 2024\, both days from 09:00 – 12:30 CET (UTC+1)\, with two 15-minutes coffee breaks. \nThe tentative course program is available here. \nThe training will take place via the online platform Zoom. \nThe number of participants is limited. \nRegistration is open until 20th November 2024 and can be done via the following link: https://www.confluxcenter.org/events/application-form/ \nThe course fee is 500 USD. \nThe course is conducted in English and translation is not provided. \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://www.confluxcenter.org/event/how-to-negotiate-across-cultures-advanced-one-day-virtual-training-with-milos-strugar-3/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241107
DTSTAMP:20241023T185323Z
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SUMMARY:“Negotiating with Non-State Armed Groups” Advanced One-Day Virtual Training with Miloš Strugar
DESCRIPTION:Most armed conflicts today are internal in character\, involving an array of non-state armed groups of diverse nature. Approximately 100 of these groups can be legally classified as parties to non-international armed conflicts\, i.e.\, civil wars (source ICRC). Engagement with non-state armed groups with the aim of providing humanitarian assistance\, protecting civilians and promoting human rights\, is generally recognized and accepted. It is also widely argued that these groups should be engaged in mediation and facilitation efforts to manage or resolve armed conflict\, although some legal and political challenges persist in this regard. \nThe advanced one-day online training program with Miloš Strugar will focus on necessary skills and techniques to engage and negotiate with non-state armed groups. Miloš Strugar\, who spent over twenty years as a high-ranking civilian officer with the United Nations Peacekeeping Department in various missions in Africa\, Asia\, and the Middle East\, will share different approaches\, cases and methods based on his considerable experience with facilitating and maintaining discreet and open dialogue with non-state armed groups. \nSpecial guest speaker\, Alastair Crooke\, will address the topic “Working with Islamist Movements”. Mr. Crooke has extensive experience working with Hamas\, Hezbollah and other Islamist movements in the Middle East\, Afghanistan and Pakistan. He is a member of UN Alliance of Civilizations Global Experts. \nThe participants will learn how to: analyse armed groups; open channels and create safe spaces for talks; turn talks into negotiations; negotiate across cultures; approach intractable identity\, ethnic and religious issues; deal with obstacles and difficult counterparts; and address political\, moral & legal challenges related to terrorist designations and anti-terrorism measures\, sanctions lists and regimes. \nThe training will consist of lectures and facilitated discussions\, and all the activities are devised to be highly interactive through Q&A\, group work\, and hands-on exercises. A virtual space will be provided for group discussions and best practices and experience sharing among the participants. \nThe program is designed for mid and senior level staff in peacekeeping operations\, political and peacebuilding missions of the UN and regional organizations (AU\, OSCE\, EU etc.)\, diplomats\, those working in governments and non–governmental organizations. \nThe training will take place on  5th & 6th  November 2024\, both days from 09:00 – 12:30 CET (UTC+1)\, with two 15-minutes coffee breaks. \nThe training will take place via the online platform Zoom. \nThe number of participants is limited. \nRegistration is open until 1st November 2024 and can be done via the following link: https://www.confluxcenter.org/events/application-form/ \nThe course fee is 500 USD. \nThe course is conducted in English and translation is not provided. \nAPPLY NOW \n  \n 
URL:https://www.confluxcenter.org/event/negotiating-with-non-state-armed-groups-advanced-one-day-virtual-training-with-milos-strugar-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241021T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241024T170000
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SUMMARY:"Local & Intercommunal Conflict Resolution & Mediation" Virtual Training Course
DESCRIPTION:The aim of the course is to train civil affairs\, political affairs and other officers serving in peacekeeping operations\, political and peacebuilding missions by enhancing their specific knowledge and skills\, and enabling them to develop a deeper understanding of ways to prevent\, mitigate and resolve local and intercommunal conflicts.  \nThe course will address local and intercommunal conflicts. This is a new aspect in UN peacekeeping practices\, and some UN operations are assigned a specific mandate from the Security Council to provide good offices and support mediation of such conflicts. The course is balanced between the operational and tactical level\, and most of the conflict management tools are catered to the tactical level field work. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify and understand various local and intercommunal conflict resolution mechanisms;\nApply acquired skills in local and intercommunal conflict analysis\, conflict monitoring and stakeholders mapping by using relevant tools and techniques;\nBetter understand drivers\, actors and dynamics of local and intercommunal conflict\, and identify historic\, structural and proximate causes of conflict;\nApply a range of skills\, techniques and good practices in negotiation\, dialogue\, facilitation and mediation;\nDevelop mediation strategies and inclusive mediation processes and use various modalities for greater inclusion and meaningful participation of women;\nUnderstand and apply concepts of BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) and ZOPA (Zone of Possible Agreement);\nDesign\, facilitate and run mediation processes;\nDeal with moral and legal dilemmas which may arise in conflict resolution and mediation.\n\nThe course program is designed for mid and senior level civil affairs\, political affairs and other officers serving in various units and offices\, such as Protection of civilians\, Rule of Law\, Disarmament\, demobilization and reintegration\, Security sector reform\, Human Rights\, Joint mission analysis center\, Joint operations center\, Military and Police components\, within field and peacekeeping operations (UN\, AU\, OSCE etc.)\, as well as those working in governments\, non-governmental organizations\, academic institutions\, or preparing to serve in peace operations. \nThe training will consist of lectures and facilitated discussions by senior experts and practitioners in the field\, and the activities are devised to be highly interactive through discussions\, Q&A sessions\, group work\, role-play and hands-on exercises and assignments. A virtual space will be provided for group discussions and best practices\, and for experience sharing among the participants under the guidance of the senior mentor. \nCourse program is available HERE. \nThe courses will be conducted virtually via the Zoom software. \nThe fee for the course is 1\,150 USD.  \nConflux Center alumni are eligible for 20% discount. \nPartial subsidy could be available at a later stage. Those interested in a partial subsidy should send their CV and a motivation letter not later than 7th October 2024 to office@confluxcenter.org. \nThe specified times are in accordance with CEST (Central European Summer Time) / UTC+2 (Coordinated Universal Time) time zone. \nThe participants should be relieved of their regular work duties for the duration of the course. \nThe course is conducted in English and translation is not provided. \nUpon completion of the course\, certificates of participation will be issued in PDF\, and a hard copy can be sent via post upon request. \nFor further information about the course\, please contact us at: \noffice@confluxcenter.org  or  +381631308997 \nRegistration is open until 14th October 2024 and can be done here: \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://www.confluxcenter.org/event/local-intercommunal-conflict-resolution-mediation-virtual-training-course-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240613T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240613T170000
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SUMMARY:“How to Negotiate Across Cultures”  Advanced One-Day Virtual Training with Miloš Strugar
DESCRIPTION:Conflicts today are increasingly complex as they correlate with issues of culture and identity. Crucial obstacles to negotiation across cultures stem from perceptions\, difficulties in communicating and understanding the other. The course will look into ways of approaching intractable cross-cultural conflicts\, focus on common ground for intercultural and interreligious dialogue\, and on exploring various methods for resolving cross-cultural conflicts through dialogue and negotiations\, or third-party facilitation and mediation. \nThe advanced one-day online training program with Miloš Strugar will cover necessary skills and techniques to effectively engage and negotiate across cultures. Miloš Strugar\, a high-ranking civilian officer with the United Nations Peacekeeping Department for over twenty years in various missions in Africa\, Asia\, and the Middle East\, will share various approaches\, cases and methods based on his considerable experience with negotiating and facilitating dialogue in diverse cultural settings. \nSpecial guest speaker\, Alastair Crooke\, will address the topic “Dialogue with Islamist Movements”. Mr. Crooke has extensive experience working with Hamas\, Hezbollah and other Islamist movements in the Middle East\, Afghanistan and Pakistan. He is a member of UN Alliance of Civilizations Global Experts. \nThe participants will learn how to: negotiate across cultures; approach intractable identity\, ethnic and religious issues; differentiate culture-driven negotiation styles and skills; apply communication skills and techniques in cross-cultural communication; understand the role of culture and a set of values in interpreting behavior and actions\, and in meaning- making; identify common ground for intercultural and interreligious dialogue; deal with moral and political challenges related to cultural differences. \nThe training will consist of lectures and facilitated discussions. All activities are devised to be highly interactive through Q&A\, group work\, and hands-on exercises. A virtual space will be provided for group discussions and best practices and experience sharing among the participants. \nThe program is designed for senior level staff in peacekeeping operations\, political and peacebuilding missions of the UN and regional organizations (AU\, OSCE\, EU\, etc.)\, diplomats\, those working in governments and non–governmental organizations. \nThe training will take place on  13th June 2024\, from 09:00 – 17:00 CEST (UTC+2)\, with a lunch break from 12:30 – 13:30\, and two 15-minutes coffee breaks during each morning and afternoon session. \nThe training will take place via the online platform Zoom. \nThe number of participants is limited. \nRegistration is open until 7th June 2024 and can be done via the following link: https://www.confluxcenter.org/events/application-form/ \nThe course fee is 500 USD. \nThe course is conducted in English and translation is not provided. \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://www.confluxcenter.org/event/how-to-negotiate-across-cultures-advanced-one-day-virtual-training-with-milos-strugar-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240606T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240606T170000
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SUMMARY:“Negotiating with Non-State Armed Groups” Advanced One-Day Virtual Training with Miloš Strugar
DESCRIPTION:Most armed conflicts today are internal in character\, involving an array of non-state armed groups of diverse nature. Approximately 100 of these groups can be legally classified as parties to non-international armed conflicts\, i.e.\, civil wars (source ICRC). Engagement with non-state armed groups with the aim of providing humanitarian assistance\, protecting civilians and promoting human rights\, is generally recognized and accepted. It is also widely argued that these groups should be engaged in mediation and facilitation efforts to manage or resolve armed conflict\, although some legal and political challenges persist in this regard. \nThe advanced one-day online training program with Miloš Strugar will focus on necessary skills and techniques to engage and negotiate with non-state armed groups. Miloš Strugar\, who spent over twenty years as a high-ranking civilian officer with the United Nations Peacekeeping Department in various missions in Africa\, Asia\, and the Middle East\, will share different approaches\, cases and methods based on his considerable experience with facilitating and maintaining discreet and open dialogue with non-state armed groups. \nSpecial guest speaker\, Alastair Crooke\, will address the topic “Working with Islamist Movements”. Mr. Crooke has extensive experience working with Hamas\, Hezbollah and other Islamist movements in the Middle East\, Afghanistan and Pakistan. He is a member of UN Alliance of Civilizations Global Experts. \nThe participants will learn how to: analyse armed groups; open channels and create safe spaces for talks; turn talks into negotiations; negotiate across cultures; approach intractable identity\, ethnic and religious issues; deal with obstacles and difficult counterparts; and address political\, moral & legal challenges related to terrorist designations and anti-terrorism measures\, sanctions lists and regimes. \nThe training will consist of lectures and facilitated discussions\, and all the activities are devised to be highly interactive through Q&A\, group work\, and hands-on exercises. A virtual space will be provided for group discussions and best practices and experience sharing among the participants. \nThe program is designed for mid and senior level staff in peacekeeping operations\, political and peacebuilding missions of the UN and regional organizations (AU\, OSCE\, EU etc.)\, diplomats\, those working in governments and non–governmental organizations. \nThe training will take place on  6th June 2024\, from 09:00 – 17:00\, with a lunch break from 12:30 – 13:30\, and two 15-minutes coffee breaks during each morning and afternoon session. The specified times are in accordance with CEST (Central European Summer Time) / UTC+2 (Coordinated Universal Time) time zone. \nThe training will take place via the online platform Zoom. \nThe number of participants is limited. \nRegistration is open until 3rd June 2024 and can be done via the following link: https://www.confluxcenter.org/events/application-form/ \nThe course fee is 500 USD. \nThe course is conducted in English and translation is not provided. \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://www.confluxcenter.org/event/negotiating-with-non-state-armed-groups-advanced-one-day-virtual-training-with-milos-strugar/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240525
DTSTAMP:20240506T085209Z
CREATED:20240319T184731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T085209Z
UID:19852-1716163200-1716595199@www.confluxcenter.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Training Course for Political Advisers "How to Manage the Political Dimension in Conflict Resolution & Peacekeeping"
DESCRIPTION:The objective of the course is to train political advisers serving in peacekeeping operations\, political and peacebuilding missions by enhancing their specific knowledge and skills\, and enabling them to develop a deeper understanding of ways to manage the political dimension in a conflict or post-conflict environment. \nThe course will cover two complementary aspects – operational activities in conflict prevention\, management and resolution (mediation\, facilitation\, negotiation\, provision of advice\, building rapport and network management\, internal and external coordination and cooperation\, engaging non-state armed groups and unarmed actors…)\, as well as conventional diplomatic activities (political reporting\, speech writing\, public speaking\, designing political strategy\, liaison with governments…). \nParticular attention will be paid to bringing the aspect of culture into political analysis\, strategies and activities\, with a view to enhancing the necessary skills to establish and maintain an effective intercultural and interreligious dialogue. \nSpecial focus will be placed on the influence of information and communication technologies on the scope of work of political advisors\, including opportunities and risks (cyber diplomacy\, conflict analysis\, use of social media\, cyber security…). \nThe course will also address the role and required skills of political advisors related to public diplomacy\, communications with the media\, as well as information and reputation management. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nApply acquired skills and tools in research\, conflict analysis and policy planning;\nDesign political strategies to build alliances and create political leverage;\nMonitor\, analyze and interpret political developments and events by using relevant skills and techniques;\nUse specific skills to build rapport\, create and maintain network of contacts and liaise and coordinate with internal and external counterparts;\nApply a range of skills\, techniques and good practices in political dialogue\, negotiation\, facilitation and mediation\, and use various modalities for greater inclusion of women;\nIdentify risks and opportunities of information and communication technologies;\nApply public speaking\, presentation\, speechwriting\, and reporting techniques\, – including preparation\, structure\, and delivery;\nProvide pertinent advice\, offer new ideas and innovative solutions to change the underlying conflict dynamics;\nIdentify personal strengths and weaknesses as political advisers;\nDeal with moral\, legal and political dilemmas which may arise in conflict management and resolution.\n\nThe course program is designed for mid and senior level political advisors and political affairs officers working in international organizations headquarters and field operations (UN\, AU\, OSCE\, etc.)\, as well as diplomats\, and those working in governments\, non-governmental organizations\, academic institutions\, or preparing to serve in peace operations and in diplomatic service. \nThe participants will learn from senior experts and practitioners in the field\, and the activities are devised to be highly interactive through discussions\, Q&A sessions\, group work\, role-play and hands-on exercises and assignments. \nCourse program is available HERE. \nThe course will be conducted virtually via the Zoom software. \nThe fee for the course is 1\,250 USD.  \nConflux Center alumni are eligible for 20% discount. \nPartial subsidy could be available at a later stage. Those interested in a partial subsidy should send their CV and a motivation letter not later than 6th May 2024 to office@confluxcenter.org. \nThe specified times are in accordance with CEST (Central European Summer Time) / UTC+2 (Coordinated Universal Time) time zone. \nThe participants should be relieved of their regular work duties for the duration of the course. \nThe course is conducted in English and translation is not provided. \nUpon completion of the course\, certificates of participation will be issued in PDF\, and a hard copy can be sent via post upon request. \nFor further information about the course\, please contact us at: \noffice@confluxcenter.org  or  +381631308997 \nRegistration is open until 17th May 2024 and can be done here: \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://www.confluxcenter.org/event/virtual-training-course-for-political-advisers-how-to-manage-the-political-dimension-in-conflict-resolution-peacekeeping-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240328
DTSTAMP:20240307T202213Z
CREATED:20240307T190404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T202213Z
UID:19846-1711411200-1711583999@www.confluxcenter.org
SUMMARY:“How to Negotiate Across Cultures”  Advanced One-Day Virtual Training with Miloš Strugar
DESCRIPTION:Conflicts today are increasingly complex as they correlate with issues of culture and identity. Crucial obstacles to negotiation across cultures stem from perceptions\, difficulties in communicating and understanding the other. The course will look into ways of approaching intractable cross-cultural conflicts\, focus on common ground for intercultural and interreligious dialogue\, and on exploring various methods for resolving cross-cultural conflicts through dialogue and negotiations\, or third-party facilitation and mediation. \nThe advanced one-day online training program with Miloš Strugar will cover necessary skills and techniques to effectively engage and negotiate across cultures. Miloš Strugar\, a high-ranking civilian officer with the United Nations Peacekeeping Department for over twenty years in various missions in Africa\, Asia\, and the Middle East\, will share various approaches\, cases and methods based on his considerable experience with negotiating and facilitating dialogue in diverse cultural settings. \nThe participants will learn how to: negotiate across cultures; approach intractable identity\, ethnic and religious issues; differentiate culture-driven negotiation styles and skills; apply communication skills and techniques in cross-cultural communication; understand the role of culture and a set of values in interpreting behavior and actions\, and in meaning- making; identify common ground for intercultural and interreligious dialogue; deal with moral and political challenges related to cultural differences. \nThe training will consist of lectures and facilitated discussions. All activities are devised to be highly interactive through Q&A\, group work\, and hands-on exercises. A virtual space will be provided for group discussions and best practices and experience sharing among the participants. \nThe program is designed for mid and senior level staff in peacekeeping operations\, political and peacebuilding missions of the UN and regional organizations (AU\, OSCE\, etc.)\, diplomats\, those working in governments and non–governmental organizations. \nThe training will take place on  26th & 27th  March 2024\, both days from 09:00 – 12:30 CET (UTC+1)\, with two 15-minutes coffee breaks. \nThe course program is available here. \nThe training will take place via the online platform Zoom. \nThe number of participants is limited. \nRegistration is open until 22nd March 2024 and can be done via the following link: https://www.confluxcenter.org/events/application-form/ \nThe course fee is 500 USD. \nThe course is conducted in English and translation is not provided. \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://www.confluxcenter.org/event/how-to-negotiate-across-cultures-advanced-one-day-virtual-training-with-milos-strugar/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240308
DTSTAMP:20240108T191545Z
CREATED:20240108T191545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T191545Z
UID:19806-1709510400-1709855999@www.confluxcenter.org
SUMMARY:"Conflict Resolution and Mediation — Tools\, Skills\, and Techniques" Virtual Course
DESCRIPTION:The objective of the course is to develop a deeper understanding of ways to prevent\, manage and resolve conflicts\, and to enhance specific knowledge and skills in conflict analysis\, negotiation\, facilitation and mediation\, which could be successfully applied in emerging and ongoing conflict situations. \nLearning Objectives  \nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nApply acquired skills in conflict analysis\, conflict monitoring and stakeholders mapping by using relevant tools and techniques;\nBetter understand conflict drivers\, actors and dynamics\, and identify historic\, structural and proximate causes of conflict;\nApply a range of skills\, techniques and good practices in negotiation\, dialogue\, facilitation and mediation;\nDevelop mediation strategies and inclusive mediation processes and use various modalities for greater inclusion of women;\nUnderstand and apply concepts of BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) and ZOPA (Zone of Possible Agreement);\nDesign\, facilitate and run mediation processes;\nDeal with moral\, political and legal dilemmas which may arise in conflict resolution and mediation.\n\n  \nThe course is designed for mid and senior level political affairs\, civil affairs and other civilian\, military and police officers serving in peacekeeping and political missions of the UN and regional organizations (AU\, OSCE\, etc.)\, as well as diplomats\, and those working in governments\, non-governmental organizations and academic institutions. The participants will learn from senior experts and practitioners in the field\, and the activities are devised to be highly interactive through discussions\, Q&A sessions\, group work\, role-play and hands-on exercises and assignments. \nDownload the course program and more details about the course HERE \nThe courses will be conducted virtually via the Zoom software. \nThe fee for the course is 1\,150 USD. \nConflux Center alumni are eligible for 20% discount. \nPartial subsidy could be available at a later stage. Those interested in a partial subsidy should send their CV and a motivation letter not later than 20th February 2024 to office@confluxcenter.org. \nThe specified times are in accordance with CET (Central European Time) / UTC+1 (Coordinated Universal Time) time zone. \nThe participants should be relieved of their regular work duties for the duration of the course. \nThe course is conducted in English and translation is not provided. \nUpon completion of the course\, certificates of participation will be issued in PDF\, and a hard copy can be sent via post upon request. \nFor further information about the course\, please contact us at: \noffice@confluxcenter.org  or  +381 631308997 \nRegistration is open until 1st March 2024 and can be done here: \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://www.confluxcenter.org/event/conflict-resolution-and-mediation-tools-skills-and-techniques-virtual-course-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240228T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240228T170000
DTSTAMP:20240108T191058Z
CREATED:20231221T124554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T191058Z
UID:19776-1709110800-1709139600@www.confluxcenter.org
SUMMARY:“Negotiating with Non-State Armed Groups” Advanced One-Day Virtual Training with Miloš Strugar
DESCRIPTION:Most armed conflicts today are internal in character\, involving an array of non-state armed groups of diverse nature. Approximately 100 of these groups can be legally classified as parties to non-international armed conflicts\, i.e.\, civil wars (source ICRC). Engagement with non-state armed groups with the aim of providing humanitarian assistance\, protecting civilians and promoting human rights\, is generally recognized and accepted. It is also widely argued that these groups should be engaged in mediation and facilitation efforts to manage or resolve armed conflict\, although some legal and political challenges persist in this regard. \nThe advanced one-day online training program with Miloš Strugar will focus on necessary skills and techniques to engage and negotiate with non-state armed groups. Miloš Strugar\, who spent over twenty years as a high-ranking civilian officer with the United Nations Peacekeeping Department in various missions in Africa\, Asia\, and the Middle East\, will share different approaches\, cases and methods based on his considerable experience with facilitating and maintaining discreet and open dialogue with non-state armed groups. \nSpecial guest speaker\, Alastair Crooke\, will address the topic “Working with Islamist Movements”. Mr. Crooke has extensive experience working with Hamas\, Hezbollah and other Islamist movements in the Middle East\, Afghanistan and Pakistan. He is a member of UN Alliance of Civilizations Global Experts. \nThe participants will learn how to: analyse armed groups; open channels and create safe spaces for talks; turn talks into negotiations; negotiate across cultures; approach intractable identity\, ethnic and religious issues; deal with obstacles and difficult counterparts; and address political\, moral & legal challenges related to terrorist designations and anti-terrorism measures\, sanctions lists and regimes. \nThe training will consist of lectures and facilitated discussions\, and all the activities are devised to be highly interactive through Q&A\, group work\, and hands-on exercises. A virtual space will be provided for group discussions and best practices and experience sharing among the participants. \nThe program is designed for mid and senior level staff in peacekeeping operations\, political and peacebuilding missions of the UN and regional organizations (AU\, OSCE\, EU etc.)\, diplomats\, those working in governments and non–governmental organizations. \nThe training will take place on  28th February 2024\, from 09:00 – 17:00\, with a lunch break from 12:30 – 13:30\, and two 15-minutes coffee breaks during each morning and afternoon session. The specified times are in accordance with CET (Central European Time) / UTC+1 (Coordinated Universal Time) time zone. \nThe training will take place via the online platform Zoom. \nThe number of participants is limited. \nRegistration is open until 23rd February 2024 and can be done via the following link: https://www.confluxcenter.org/events/application-form/ \nThe course fee is 500 USD. \nThe course is conducted in English and translation is not provided. \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://www.confluxcenter.org/event/negotiating-with-non-state-armed-groups-advanced-one-day-training-program-with-milos-strugar-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240217
DTSTAMP:20231226T110005Z
CREATED:20230529T104436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231226T110005Z
UID:19624-1707696000-1708127999@www.confluxcenter.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Training Course for Political Advisers "How to Manage the Political Dimension in Conflict Resolution & Peacekeeping"
DESCRIPTION:The objective of the course is to train political advisers serving in peacekeeping operations\, political and peacebuilding missions by enhancing their specific knowledge and skills\, and enabling them to develop a deeper understanding of ways to manage the political dimension in a conflict or post-conflict environment. \nThe course will cover two complementary aspects – operational activities in conflict prevention\, management and resolution (mediation\, facilitation\, negotiation\, provision of advice\, building rapport and network management\, internal and external coordination and cooperation\, engaging non-state armed groups and unarmed actors…)\, as well as conventional diplomatic activities (political reporting\, speech writing\, public speaking\, designing political strategy\, liaison with governments…). \nParticular attention will be paid to bringing the aspect of culture into political analysis\, strategies and activities\, with a view to enhancing the necessary skills to establish and maintain an effective intercultural and interreligious dialogue. \nSpecial focus will be placed on the influence of information and communication technologies on the scope of work of political advisors\, including opportunities and risks (cyber diplomacy\, conflict analysis\, use of social media\, cyber security…). \nThe course will also address the role and required skills of political advisors related to public diplomacy\, communications with the media\, as well as information and reputation management. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nApply acquired skills and tools in research\, conflict analysis and policy planning;\nDesign political strategies to build alliances and create political leverage;\nMonitor\, analyze and interpret political developments and events by using relevant skills and techniques;\nUse specific skills to build rapport\, create and maintain network of contacts and liaise and coordinate with internal and external counterparts;\nApply a range of skills\, techniques and good practices in political dialogue\, negotiation\, facilitation and mediation\, and use various modalities for greater inclusion of women;\nIdentify risks and opportunities of information and communication technologies;\nApply public speaking\, presentation\, speechwriting\, and reporting techniques\, – including preparation\, structure\, and delivery;\nProvide pertinent advice\, offer new ideas and innovative solutions to change the underlying conflict dynamics;\nIdentify personal strengths and weaknesses as political advisers;\nDeal with moral\, legal and political dilemmas which may arise in conflict management and resolution.\n\nThe course program is designed for mid and senior level political advisors and political affairs officers working in international organizations headquarters and field operations (UN\, AU\, OSCE\, etc.)\, as well as diplomats\, and those working in governments\, non-governmental organizations\, academic institutions\, or preparing to serve in peace operations and in diplomatic service. \nThe participants will learn from senior experts and practitioners in the field\, and the activities are devised to be highly interactive through discussions\, Q&A sessions\, group work\, role-play and hands-on exercises and assignments. \nDownload the course program and more details about the course HERE \nThe courses will be conducted virtually via the Zoom software. \nThe fee for the course is 1\,250 USD.  \nConflux Center alumni are eligible for 20% discount. \nPartial subsidy could be available at a later stage. Those interested in a partial subsidy should send their CV and a motivation letter not later than 5th February 2024 to office@confluxcenter.org. \nThe specified times are in accordance with CET (Central European Time) / UTC+1 (Coordinated Universal Time) time zone. \nThe participants should be relieved of their regular work duties for the duration of the course. \nThe course is conducted in English and translation is not provided. \nUpon completion of the course\, certificates of participation will be issued in PDF\, and a hard copy can be sent via post upon request. \nFor further information about the course\, please contact us at: \noffice@confluxcenter.org  or  +381631308997 \nRegistration is open until 9th February 2024 and can be done here: \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://www.confluxcenter.org/event/virtual-training-course-for-political-advisers-how-to-manage-the-political-dimension-in-conflict-resolution-peacekeeping-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240207
DTSTAMP:20240129T102940Z
CREATED:20231221T125507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T102940Z
UID:19783-1707091200-1707263999@www.confluxcenter.org
SUMMARY:“Gender Mainstreaming in Mediation” Virtual Course
DESCRIPTION:The objective of the course is to expand specific knowledge on gender related issues with the view to applying gender perspective in mediation processes\, to deepen understanding of the role women could play in conflict prevention and conflict resolution\, and enhance specific skills in gender-sensitive conflict analysis and mediation process design. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nApply gender-sensitive approach in conflict analysis and conflict monitoring by using relevant tools and skills;\nDifferentiate the impact of conflict for different gender groups\, and better understand conflict drivers\, actors and dynamics;\nDesign inclusive mediation processes and use various modalities for greater inclusion of women;\nApply a range of techniques\, practical measures and good practices to incorporate gender-relevant language in cease-fire and peace agreements;\nAddress conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) while drafting and negotiating cease-fire\, security arrangements and peace agreements;\nDeal with challenges in integrating gender perspective in mediation.\n\nThe course is designed for mid and senior level political affairs\, civil affairs and other civilian\, military and police officers serving in peacekeeping and political missions of the UN and regional organizations (AU\, OSCE\, etc.)\, as well as diplomats\, and those working in governments\, non-governmental organizations and academic institutions. The participants will learn from senior experts and practitioners in the field\, and the activities are devised to be highly interactive through discussions\, Q&A sessions\, group work\, and hands-on exercises and assignments. The program is balanced between the operational and tactical level. \nDownload the course program and more details about the course HERE \nThe course will be conducted virtually via the Zoom software. \nThe fee for the course is 550 USD.  \nConflux Center alumni are eligible for 20% discount. \nPartial subsidy could be available at a later stage. Those interested in a partial subsidy should send their CV and a motivation letter not later than 29th January 2024 to office@confluxcenter.org. \nThe specified times are in accordance with CET (Central European Time) / UTC+1 (Coordinated Universal Time) time zone. \nThe participants should be relieved of their regular work duties for the duration of the course. \nThe course is conducted in English and translation is not provided. \nUpon completion of the course\, certificates of participation will be issued in PDF\, and a hard copy can be sent via post upon request. \nFor further information about the course\, please contact us at: \noffice@confluxcenter.org  or  +381631308997 \nRegistration is open until 2nd February 2024 and can be done here: \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://www.confluxcenter.org/event/gender-mainstreaming-in-mediation-virtual-course-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240127
DTSTAMP:20231213T205927Z
CREATED:20231105T194657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T205927Z
UID:19761-1705881600-1706313599@www.confluxcenter.org
SUMMARY:“Resolution of Cross-Cultural Conflict Through Negotiation\, Facilitation and Mediation” Virtual Course
DESCRIPTION:Conflicts of today are becoming increasingly complex\, changing and correlating with identity and cultural issues. One of the crucial factors affecting negotiation and mediation is the awareness of cultural issues. Cross-cultural awareness refers to the ability to be regardful of people’s perceptions relating to experiences\, beliefs\, values\, concepts and expectations within a given cultural context as well as of their impact. Comprehending each other’s cultures provides the necessary tools to address both current and potential conflicts. \nThe course will look into different ways of approaching intractable cross-cultural conflicts. While some assume that these conflicts are caused by the existence of cultural differences\, others claim that the root causes stem from perceptions\, difficulties in communicating and understanding each other\, dictated by cultural frameworks. The course will focus on common ground for intercultural and interreligious dialogue\, as well as on exploring various methods for resolving cross-cultural conflicts through dialogue and negotiations\, or third-party facilitation and mediation. \nThis program is designed for senior and mid-level staff members working in international organizations headquarters and field operations (UN\, AU\, OSCE\, EU\, etc.)\, and those working in governments\, non-governmental organizations\, academic institutions\, or preparing to serve in peace operations and in diplomatic service. The objective of the course is to enhance their specific knowledge and skills to manage the cultural dimension\, as well as to enable them to develop a deeper understanding of ways to prevent\, mitigate\, and resolve cross-cultural conflicts.  \nThe training will consist of lectures and facilitated discussions by senior experts and practitioners in the field (UN senior mediation advisers\, former head of UN mission\, ambassadors and university professors)\, as well as simulation exercises\, role play and case studies\, which will comprise over 50% of the course. A virtual space will be provided for group discussions and best practices\, and for experience sharing among the participants under the guidance of the senior mentors. \nLearning Objectives  \nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n— Define and understand cross-cultural conflict and its relations to identity\, ethnicity and religion; \n— Acquire insights into the role of culture in conflict\, and into ways the concepts of culture are being framed in negotiation\, mediation\, conflict prevention and resolution; \n— Apply acquired skills in cross-cultural conflict analysis\, conflict monitoring and stakeholders mapping by using relevant tools and techniques; \n— Better understand cross-cultural conflict drivers\, actors and dynamics\, and identify historic and structural causes of conflict; \n— Understand the role of culture in interpreting behavior and actions\, and in meaning- making\, as well as the importance of a set of values\, both overt and invisible; \n— Develop mediation strategies and inclusive mediation processes in cross-cultural settings and use various modalities for a greater inclusion of women; \n— Apply various methods and a range of skills\, techniques and good practices for resolving cross-cultural conflicts through dialogue and negotiations\, or third-party facilitation and mediation; \n— Diferentiate culture-driven negotiation styles and skills\, and design negotiation strategy to tackle the cultural dimension in conflict resolution; \n— Identify common ground for intercultural and interreligious dialogue; \n— Apply essential skills for mediating cross-cultural conflict; \n— Acquire and be able to apply communication skills and techniques in cross-cultural communication; \n— Understand and apply ways of improving the conflict resolution processes by cultural means and instruments; \n— Deal with moral and legal dilemmas which may arise in cross-cultural conflict resolution and mediation. \nDownload the course program and more details about the course HERE  \nThe course will be conducted virtually via the Zoom software. \nThe fee for the course is 1\,500 USD. \n Conflux Center alumni are eligible for 20% discount. \nPartial subsidy could be available at a later stage. Those interested in a partial subsidy should send their CV and a motivation letter not later than 12th January 2024 to office@confluxcenter.org. \nThe specified times are in accordance with CET (Central European Time) / UTC+1 (Coordinated Universal Time) time zone. \nThe participants should be relieved of their regular work duties for the duration of the course. \nThe course is conducted in English and translation is not provided. \nUpon completion of the course\, certificates of participation will be issued in PDF\, and a hard copy can be sent via post upon request. \nFor further information about the course\, please contact us at: office@confluxcenter.org  or  +381 631308997 \nRegistration is open until 19th January 2024  and can be done here: \nAPPLY NOW \n 
URL:https://www.confluxcenter.org/event/resolution-of-cross-cultural-conflict-through-negotiation-facilitation-and-mediation-virtual-course/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231110
DTSTAMP:20230812T124102Z
CREATED:20230529T105029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230812T124102Z
UID:19628-1699401600-1699574399@www.confluxcenter.org
SUMMARY:“Gender Mainstreaming in Mediation” Virtual Course
DESCRIPTION:The objective of the course is to expand specific knowledge on gender related issues with the view to applying gender perspective in mediation processes\, to deepen understanding of the role women could play in conflict prevention and conflict resolution\, and enhance specific skills in gender-sensitive conflict analysis and mediation process design. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nApply gender-sensitive approach in conflict analysis and conflict monitoring by using relevant tools and skills;\nDifferentiate the impact of conflict for different gender groups\, and better understand conflict drivers\, actors and dynamics;\nDesign inclusive mediation processes and use various modalities for greater inclusion of women;\nApply a range of techniques\, practical measures and good practices to incorporate gender-relevant language in cease-fire and peace agreements;\nAddress conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) while drafting and negotiating cease-fire\, security arrangements and peace agreements;\nDeal with challenges in integrating gender perspective in mediation.\n\nThe courses are designed for mid and senior level political affairs\, civil affairs and other civilian\, military and police officers serving in peacekeeping and political missions of the UN and regional organizations (AU\, OSCE\, etc.)\, as well as diplomats\, and those working in governments\, non-governmental organizations and academic institutions. The participants will learn from senior experts and practitioners in the field\, and the activities are devised to be highly interactive through discussions\, Q&A sessions\, group work\, and hands-on exercises and assignments. The program is balanced between the operational and tactical level. \nDownload the course program and more details about the course HERE \nThe courses will be conducted virtually via the Zoom software. \nThe fee for the course is 550 USD.  \nConflux Center alumni are eligible for 20% discount. \nPartial subsidy could be available at a later stage. Those interested in a partial subsidy should send their CV and a motivation letter not later than 20th October 2023 to office@confluxcenter.org. \nThe specified times are in accordance with CET (Central European Time) / UTC+2 (Coordinated Universal Time) time zone. \nThe participants should be relieved of their regular work duties for the duration of the course. \nThe course is conducted in English and translation is not provided. \nUpon completion of the course\, certificates of participation will be issued in PDF\, and a hard copy can be sent via post upon request. \nFor further information about the course\, please contact us at: \noffice@confluxcenter.org  or  +381631308997 \nRegistration is open until 1st November 2023 and can be done here: \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://www.confluxcenter.org/event/19628/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231013
DTSTAMP:20230927T153146Z
CREATED:20230529T103805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T153146Z
UID:19622-1696809600-1697155199@www.confluxcenter.org
SUMMARY:"Local & Intercommunal Conflict Resolution & Mediation" Virtual Training Course
DESCRIPTION:The aim of the course is to train civil affairs\, political affairs and other officers serving in peacekeeping operations\, political and peacebuilding missions by enhancing their specific knowledge and skills\, and enabling them to develop a deeper understanding of ways to prevent\, mitigate and resolve local and intercommunal conflicts.  \nThe course will address local and intercommunal conflicts. This is a new aspect in UN peacekeeping practices\, and some UN operations are assigned a specific mandate from the Security Council to provide good offices and support mediation of such conflicts. The course is balanced between the operational and tactical level\, and most of the conflict management tools are catered to the tactical level field work. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify and understand various local and intercommunal conflict resolution mechanisms;\nApply acquired skills in local and intercommunal conflict analysis\, conflict monitoring and stakeholders mapping by using relevant tools and techniques;\nBetter understand drivers\, actors and dynamics of local and intercommunal conflict\, and identify historic\, structural and proximate causes of conflict;\nApply a range of skills\, techniques and good practices in negotiation\, dialogue\, facilitation and mediation;\nDevelop mediation strategies and inclusive mediation processes and use various modalities for greater inclusion and meaningful participation of women;\nUnderstand and apply concepts of BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) and ZOPA (Zone of Possible Agreement);\nDesign\, facilitate and run mediation processes;\nDeal with moral and legal dilemmas which may arise in conflict resolution and mediation.\n\nThe course program is designed for mid and senior level civil affairs\, political affairs and other officers serving in various units and offices\, such as Protection of civilians\, Rule of Law\, Disarmament\, demobilization and reintegration\, Security sector reform\, Human Rights\, Joint mission analysis center\, Joint operations center\, Military and Police components\, within field and peacekeeping operations (UN\, AU\, OSCE etc.)\, as well as those working in governments\, non-governmental organizations\, academic institutions\, or preparing to serve in peace operations. \nThe training will consist of lectures and facilitated discussions by senior experts and practitioners in the field\, and the activities are devised to be highly interactive through discussions\, Q&A sessions\, group work\, role-play and hands-on exercises and assignments. A virtual space will be provided for group discussions and best practices\, and for experience sharing among the participants under the guidance of the senior mentor. \nDownload the course program and more details about the course HERE \nThe courses will be conducted virtually via the Zoom software. \nThe fee for the course is 1\,150 USD.  \nConflux Center alumni are eligible for 20% discount. \nPartial subsidy could be available at a later stage. Those interested in a partial subsidy should send their CV and a motivation letter not later than 25th September 2023 to office@confluxcenter.org. \nThe specified times are in accordance with CEST (Central European Summer Time) / UTC+2 (Coordinated Universal Time) time zone. \nThe participants should be relieved of their regular work duties for the duration of the course. \nThe course is conducted in English and translation is not provided. \nUpon completion of the course\, certificates of participation will be issued in PDF\, and a hard copy can be sent via post upon request. \nFor further information about the course\, please contact us at: \noffice@confluxcenter.org  or  +381631308997 \nRegistration is open until 6th October 2023 and can be done here: \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://www.confluxcenter.org/event/local-intercommunal-conflict-resolution-mediation-virtual-training-course/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230622
DTSTAMP:20230531T080431Z
CREATED:20230125T091234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T080431Z
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SUMMARY:"Implementing Peace Agreements — Challenges & Opportunities" One-Day Advanced Virtual Training with Miriam Coronel-Ferrer
DESCRIPTION:The success of a peace process will eventually depend on the way in which challenges and opportunities are managed during the implementation phase. The participants will acquire necessary skills and learn how to: deal with the challenges and risks that typically impair implementation of peace agreements; apply available tools to facilitate the implementation; design monitoring and verification mechanisms etc. Miriam Coronel-Ferrer will share different approaches\, cases and methods based on her considerable experience with facilitating and overseeing implementation of peace agreements in diverse settings. \nProf. Ferrer chaired the government panel that negotiated and signed the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front in 2014. As the chair of the government panel\, Prof. Ferrer made history as the first female chief negotiator in the world to sign a final peace accord with a rebel group. She continued in this capacity to oversee the CAB’s implementation in the first two years. From January 2018 to January 2021\, she was a member of the United Nations’ Standby Team of Senior Mediation Advisers during which she provided mediation support to different UN missions. Prof. Ferrer’s detailed biography can be found here. \nThe training will consist of lectures and facilitated discussions. All activities are devised to be highly interactive through Q&A\, group work\, and hands-on exercises. A virtual space will be provided for group discussions and best practices and experience sharing among the participants. \nThe program is designed for senior level staff in peacekeeping operations\, political and peacebuilding missions of the UN and regional organizations (AU\, OSCE\, EU\, etc.)\, diplomats\, those working in governments and non–governmental organizations. \nThe training will take place  20th and 21st June 2023\, from 13:00 – 16:30 CEST (UTC+2). \nThe training will take place via the online platform Zoom. \nThe number of participants is limited. \nRegistration is open until 18th June 2023 and can be done via the following link: https://www.confluxcenter.org/events/application-form/ \nThe course fee is 550 USD. \nThe course is conducted in English and translation is not provided.
URL:https://www.confluxcenter.org/event/implementing-peace-agreements-challenges-and-opportunities-one-day-advanced-virtual-training-with-miriam-coronel-ferrer/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230428
DTSTAMP:20230403T094338Z
CREATED:20230214T125442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T094338Z
UID:19548-1682294400-1682639999@www.confluxcenter.org
SUMMARY:"Conflict Resolution and Mediation — Tools\, Skills\, and Techniques" Virtual Course
DESCRIPTION:The objective of the course is to develop a deeper understanding of ways to prevent\, manage and resolve conflicts\, and to enhance specific knowledge and skills in conflict analysis\, negotiation\, facilitation and mediation\, which could be successfully applied in emerging and ongoing conflict situations. \nLearning Objectives  \nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nApply acquired skills in conflict analysis\, conflict monitoring and stakeholders mapping by using relevant tools and techniques;\nBetter understand conflict drivers\, actors and dynamics\, and identify historic\, structural and proximate causes of conflict;\nApply a range of skills\, techniques and good practices in negotiation\, dialogue\, facilitation and mediation;\nDevelop mediation strategies and inclusive mediation processes and use various modalities for greater inclusion of women;\nUnderstand and apply concepts of BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) and ZOPA (Zone of Possible Agreement);\nDesign\, facilitate and run mediation processes;\nDeal with moral\, political and legal dilemmas which may arise in conflict resolution and mediation.\n\n  \nThe course is designed for mid and senior level political affairs\, civil affairs and other civilian\, military and police officers serving in peacekeeping and political missions of the UN and regional organizations (AU\, OSCE\, etc.)\, as well as diplomats\, and those working in governments\, non-governmental organizations and academic institutions. The participants will learn from senior experts and practitioners in the field\, and the activities are devised to be highly interactive through discussions\, Q&A sessions\, group work\, role-play and hands-on exercises and assignments. \n  \nDownload the course program and more details about the course HERE \nThe courses will be conducted virtually via the Zoom software. \nThe fee for the course is 1\,150 USD. \nConflux Center alumni are eligible for 20% discount. \nPartial subsidy could be available at a later stage. Those interested in a partial subsidy should send their CV and a motivation letter not later than 14th April 2023 to office@confluxcenter.org. \nThe specified times are in accordance with CEST (Central European Summer Time) / UTC+2 (Coordinated Universal Time) time zone. \nThe participants should be relieved of their regular work duties for the duration of the course. \nThe course is conducted in English and translation is not provided. \nUpon completion of the course\, certificates of participation will be issued in PDF\, and a hard copy can be sent via post upon request. \nFor further information about the course\, please contact us at: \noffice@confluxcenter.org  or  +381 631308997 \nRegistration is open until 21st April 2023 and can be done here: \nAPPLY NOW \n 
URL:https://www.confluxcenter.org/event/conflict-resolution-and-mediation-tools-skills-and-techniques-virtual-course-3/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230303
DTSTAMP:20230203T145808Z
CREATED:20230203T145543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T145808Z
UID:19528-1677456000-1677801599@www.confluxcenter.org
SUMMARY:“Political Negotiation Theory And Practice: Styles\, Skills\, And Techniques” Virtual Training Course
DESCRIPTION:The aim of the course is to develop a deeper understanding of negotiation theory and practice\, and to enhance specific knowledge and skills in negotiation which could be successfully applied in emerging and ongoing conflict situations. \nThe course will cover negotiation theories and practices in addressing conflicts\, with a special focus on new trends and actors in international affairs. Both interest–based and value–based conflicts will be addressed through the lens of cross–culture negotiations and identity issues. Developing negotiation skills will be our primary goal\, hence simulation and role-play exercises based on real case scenarios will comprise more than fifty percent of the content. The course is balanced between the political and operational level\, and most of negotiation skills\, techniques and tools are catered to the field work. The course will also address the role and required skills of negotiators related to public diplomacy\, communications with the media\, as well as information and reputation management. \n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives  \nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nApply a range of skills\, techniques and good practices in negotiation;\nFrame the problem (positions) and prioritize list of issues (interests and needs) for negotiation;\nDetermine a minimally acceptable deal\, i.e. the “walk away point” or BATNA (Best Alternative To a Negotiated Agreement)\, and anticipate the bottom line (BATNA) of the other side\nDetermine a bargaining range\, i.e. Zone of Possible Agreement (ZOPA)\nDesign and run the negotiation process;\nDevelop negotiation strategy to create political leverage;\nIdentify personal strengths and weaknesses as negotiators;\nDeal with moral\, legal and political dilemmas which may arise in negotiation\nIdentify risks and opportunities of information and communication technologies in negotiation;\n\n  \nThe course is designed for mid to senior level staff in peacekeeping and political missions of the UN and regional organizations (AU\, OSCE\, etc.)\, diplomats\, those working in governments and non–governmental organizations and academic institutions. \nThe participants will learn from senior experts and practitioners in the field\, and the activities are devised to be highly interactive through discussions\, Q&A sessions\, group work\, role-play and hands-on exercises and assignments. \nThe courses will be conducted virtually via the Zoom software. \nDownload the course program and more details about the course HERE \nThe courses will be conducted virtually via the Zoom software. \nThe fee for the course is 1\,250 USD.  \nConflux Center alumni are eligible for 20% discount. \nPartial subsidy could be available at a later stage. Those interested in a partial subsidy should send their CV and a motivation letter not later than 17th February 2023 to office@confluxcenter.org. \nThe specified times are in accordance with CET (Central European Time) / UTC+1 (Coordinated Universal Time) time zone. \nThe participants should be relieved of their regular work duties for the duration of the course. \nThe course is conducted in English and translation is not provided. \nUpon completion of the course\, certificates of participation will be issued in PDF\, and a hard copy can be sent via post upon request. \nFor further information about the course\, please contact us at: \noffice@confluxcenter.org  or  +381631308997 \nRegistration is open until 24th February 2023 and can be done here: \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://www.confluxcenter.org/event/political-negotiation-theory-and-practice-styles-skills-and-techniques-virtual-training-course-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230222
DTSTAMP:20230125T095543Z
CREATED:20230112T142539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T095543Z
UID:19432-1676937600-1677023999@www.confluxcenter.org
SUMMARY:“How to Negotiate Across Cultures”  Advanced One-Day Virtual Training with Miloš Strugar
DESCRIPTION:Conflicts today are increasingly complex as they correlate with issues of culture and identity. Crucial obstacles to negotiation across cultures stem from perceptions\, difficulties in communicating and understanding the other. The course will look into ways of approaching intractable cross-cultural conflicts\, focus on common ground for intercultural and interreligious dialogue\, and on exploring various methods for resolving cross-cultural conflicts through dialogue and negotiations\, or third-party facilitation and mediation. \nThe advanced one-day online training program with Miloš Strugar will cover necessary skills and techniques to effectively engage and negotiate across cultures. Miloš Strugar\, a high-ranking civilian officer with the United Nations Peacekeeping Department for over twenty years in various missions in Africa\, Asia\, and the Middle East\, will share various approaches\, cases and methods based on his considerable experience with negotiating and facilitating dialogue in diverse cultural settings. \nSpecial guest speaker\, Alastair Crooke\, will address the topic “Dialogue with Islamist Movements”. Mr. Crooke has extensive experience working with Hamas\, Hezbollah and other Islamist movements in the Middle East\, Afghanistan and Pakistan. He is a member of UN Alliance of Civilizations Global Experts. \nThe participants will learn how to: negotiate across cultures; approach intractable identity\, ethnic and religious issues; differentiate culture-driven negotiation styles and skills; apply communication skills and techniques in cross-cultural communication; understand the role of culture and a set of values in interpreting behavior and actions\, and in meaning- making; identify common ground for intercultural and interreligious dialogue; deal with moral and political challenges related to cultural differences. \nThe training will consist of lectures and facilitated discussions. All activities are devised to be highly interactive through Q&A\, group work\, and hands-on exercises. A virtual space will be provided for group discussions and best practices and experience sharing among the participants. \nThe program is designed for senior level staff in peacekeeping operations\, political and peacebuilding missions of the UN and regional organizations (AU\, OSCE\, EU\, etc.)\, diplomats\, those working in governments and non–governmental organizations. \nThe training will take place on Tuesday\, 21st February 2023\, from 09:00 – 17:00 CET (UTC+1)\, with a lunch break from 12:30 – 13:30\, and two 15-minutes coffee breaks during each morning and afternoon session. \nThe training will take place via the online platform Zoom. \nThe number of participants is limited. \nRegistration is open until 17th February 2023 and can be done via the following link: https://www.confluxcenter.org/events/application-form/ \nThe course fee is 500 USD. \nThe course is conducted in English and translation is not provided. \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://www.confluxcenter.org/event/how-to-negotiate-across-cultures-advanced-one-day-training-program-with-milos-strugar-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230217
DTSTAMP:20230203T124021Z
CREATED:20230110T134030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T124021Z
UID:19429-1676246400-1676591999@www.confluxcenter.org
SUMMARY:"Local & Intercommunal Conflict Resolution & Mediation" Virtual Training Course
DESCRIPTION:The aim of the course is to train civil affairs\, political affairs and other officers serving in peacekeeping operations\, political and peacebuilding missions by enhancing their specific knowledge and skills\, and enabling them to develop a deeper understanding of ways to prevent\, mitigate and resolve local and intercommunal conflicts.  \nThe course will address local and intercommunal conflicts. This is a new aspect in UN peacekeeping practices\, and some UN operations are assigned a specific mandate from the Security Council to provide good offices and support mediation of such conflicts. The course is balanced between the operational and tactical level\, and most of the conflict management tools are catered to the tactical level field work. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify and understand various local and intercommunal conflict resolution mechanisms;\nApply acquired skills in local and intercommunal conflict analysis\, conflict monitoring and stakeholders mapping by using relevant tools and techniques;\nBetter understand drivers\, actors and dynamics of local and intercommunal conflict\, and identify historic\, structural and proximate causes of conflict;\nApply a range of skills\, techniques and good practices in negotiation\, dialogue\, facilitation and mediation;\nDevelop mediation strategies and inclusive mediation processes and use various modalities for greater inclusion and meaningful participation of women;\nUnderstand and apply concepts of BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) and ZOPA (Zone of Possible Agreement);\nDesign\, facilitate and run mediation processes;\nDeal with moral and legal dilemmas which may arise in conflict resolution and\n\nThe course program is designed for mid and senior level civil affairs\, political affairs and other officers serving in various units and offices\, such as Protection of civilians\, Rule of Law\, Disarmament\, demobilization and reintegration\, Security sector reform\, Human Rights\, Joint mission analysis center\, Joint operations center\, Military and Police components\, within field and peacekeeping operations (UN\, AU\, OSCE etc.)\, as well as those working in governments\, non-governmental organizations\, academic institutions\, or preparing to serve in peace operations. \nThe training will consist of lectures and facilitated discussions by senior experts and practitioners in the field\, and the activities are devised to be highly interactive through discussions\, Q&A sessions\, group work\, role-play and hands-on exercises and assignments. A virtual space will be provided for group discussions and best practices\, and for experience sharing among the participants under the guidance of the senior mentor. \nDownload the course program and more details about the course HERE \nThe courses will be conducted virtually via the Zoom software. \nThe fee for the course is 1\,150 USD.  \nConflux Center alumni are eligible for 20% discount. \nPartial subsidy could be available at a later stage. Those interested in a partial subsidy should send their CV and a motivation letter not later than 25th January 2023 to office@confluxcenter.org. \nThe specified times are in accordance with CET (Central European Time) / UTC+1 (Coordinated Universal Time) time zone. \nThe participants should be relieved of their regular work duties for the duration of the course. \nThe course is conducted in English and translation is not provided. \nUpon completion of the course\, certificates of participation will be issued in PDF\, and a hard copy can be sent via post upon request. \nFor further information about the course\, please contact us at: \noffice@confluxcenter.org  or  +381631308997 \nRegistration is open until 10th February 2023 and can be done here: \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://www.confluxcenter.org/event/local-and-intercommunal-conflict-resolution-and-mediation-virtual-course-4/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230128
DTSTAMP:20230112T143315Z
CREATED:20221202T121000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T143315Z
UID:19294-1674432000-1674863999@www.confluxcenter.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Training Course for Political Advisers "How to Manage the Political Dimension in Conflict Resolution & Peacekeeping"
DESCRIPTION:The objective of the course is to train political advisers serving in peacekeeping operations\, political and peacebuilding missions by enhancing their specific knowledge and skills\, and enabling them to develop a deeper understanding of ways to manage the political dimension in a conflict or post-conflict environment. \nThe course will cover two complementary aspects – operational activities in conflict prevention\, management and resolution (mediation\, facilitation\, negotiation\, provision of advice\, building rapport and network management\, internal and external coordination and cooperation\, engaging non-state armed groups and unarmed actors…)\, as well as conventional diplomatic activities (political reporting\, speech writing\, public speaking\, designing political strategy\, liaison with governments…). \nParticular attention will be paid to bringing the aspect of culture into political analysis\, strategies and activities\, with a view to enhancing the necessary skills to establish and maintain an effective intercultural and interreligious dialogue. \nSpecial focus will be placed on the influence of information and communication technologies on the scope of work of political advisors\, including opportunities and risks (cyber diplomacy\, conflict analysis\, use of social media\, cyber security…). \nThe course will also address the role and required skills of political advisors related to public diplomacy\, communications with the media\, as well as information and reputation management. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nApply acquired skills and tools in research\, conflict analysis and policy planning;\nDesign political strategies to build alliances and create political leverage;\nMonitor\, analyze and interpret political developments and events by using relevant skills and techniques;\nUse specific skills to build rapport\, create and maintain network of contacts and liaise and coordinate with internal and external counterparts;\nApply a range of skills\, techniques and good practices in political dialogue\, negotiation\, facilitation and mediation\, and use various modalities for greater inclusion of women;\nIdentify risks and opportunities of information and communication technologies;\nApply public speaking\, presentation\, speechwriting\, and reporting techniques\, – including preparation\, structure\, and delivery;\nProvide pertinent advice\, offer new ideas and innovative solutions to change the underlying conflict dynamics;\nIdentify personal strengths and weaknesses as political advisers;\nDeal with moral\, legal and political dilemmas which may arise in conflict management and resolution.\n\nThe course program is designed for mid and senior level political advisors and political affairs officers working in international organizations headquarters and field operations (UN\, AU\, OSCE\, etc.)\, as well as diplomats\, and those working in governments\, non-governmental organizations\, academic institutions\, or preparing to serve in peace operations and in diplomatic service. \nThe participants will learn from senior experts and practitioners in the field\, and the activities are devised to be highly interactive through discussions\, Q&A sessions\, group work\, role-play and hands-on exercises and assignments. \nThe course will be conducted virtually via the online platform Zoom. \nCourse fee: 1\,250 USD \nConflux Center alumni are eligible for 20% discount. \nPartial subsidy could be available at a later stage. Those interested in a partial subsidy should send their CV and a motivation letter not later than 6th January 2023 to office@confluxcenter.org. \nThe Course Program can be downloaded HERE \nRegistration is open until 20th January 2023 and can be done HERE \n— The specified times are in accordance with CET (Central European Time) / UTC+1 (Coordinated Universal Time) time zone. \n— The participants should be relieved of their regular work duties for the duration of the course. \n— The course is conducted in English and translation is not provided. \n— Upon completion of the course\, certificates of participation will be issued in PDF\, and a hard copy can be sent via post upon request. \nFor further information about the course\, please contact us at: \noffice@confluxcenter.org  or + 381 63 13 08 997 \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://www.confluxcenter.org/event/virtual-training-course-for-political-advisers-how-to-manage-the-political-dimension-in-conflict-resolution-peacekeeping-3/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221216
DTSTAMP:20221112T182344Z
CREATED:20220823T162409Z
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SUMMARY:"Speechwriting And Public Speaking Skills For Multilateral Diplomacy: Cases and Insights from the United Nations" Virtual Training Course
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Training Course \nSPEECHWRITING AND PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS FOR MULTILATERAL DIPLOMACY: \nCases and Insights from the United Nations \n12th – 15th December 2022 \n  \nOrganized by:  \nConflux Center for Intercultural Dialogue and Mediation\nUnited Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) \n  \nBackground \nEffective communication is fundamental to successful diplomacy\, specifically in times of crisis marked by high levels of uncertainty. Delivering one’s message is key to work together efficiently and to overcome challenges at both the individual and organisational level. \nThe Division for Multilateral Diplomacy of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and Conflux Center for Intercultural Dialogue and Mediation have designed and developed the virtual training course “Speechwriting and Public Speaking Skills for Multilateral Diplomacy: Cases & Insights from the United Nations” for professionals to better structure their approach to their own professional style\, build resilience\, and be self-motivated during these times of ambiguity. \nOverall Goal \nThe aim of the virtual course is to guide the participants in making the content of their speeches pertinent and engaging\, and in giving the impression of spontaneity and confidence while delivering the message to their audience\, drawing on the latest modern techniques in the art of writing and rhetoric (the skill of oration and persuasion). The participants will be able to identify areas they need to improve\, and the mentors will provide feedback enabling the participants to make adjustments and advances. \nBy examining the essential professional qualities needed to sustain the world of multilateral diplomacy\, participants will acquire high-level public speaking and speechwriting competences. The ultimate objective is to strengthen the individual’s resilience under uncertainty\, and to enable them to work efficiently during these challenging times. \n  \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nApply speechwriting and public speaking skills and techniques\, including preparation\, structure\, and delivery in face-to-face and online formats;\nAcquire essential principles of the art and craft of speechwriting and delivering speeches;\nIdentify personal strengths and weaknesses as speakers and writers;\nDevelop their personal writing and presentation style and tailor it to respective audiences;\nDemonstrate the ability to use voice and words to effect when giving speeches or presentations: wording\, diction\, intonation\, rhythm\, and pacing;\nImplement acquired tools for combating public speaking anxiety.\n\nCourse Information \n\n\n\nSenior Mentors:\nAmbassador Amr Aljowaily\, Visiting Faculty Member at UNITAR’s Multilateral Diplomacy Program \nAmbassador Miloš Strugar\, UN Senior Mediation Adviser\n\n\nCourse Directors:\nEmilija Marić\, Conflux Center \nAmine Mesdoua\, UNITAR\n\n\nProject Officers\nMina Strugar\, Conflux Center \nMalcom Olivieri\, UNITAR\n\n\n\n  \nFor more details about the course\, click HERE \nRegistration is open until 9th December 2022 and can be done HERE. \nCOURSE FEE: 1\,000 EUR (1\,250 USD) \nConflux Center alumni are eligible for 20% discount. \nPartial subsidy could be available at a later stage. Those interested in a partial subsidy should send their CV and a motivation letter not later than 25th November 2022 to office@confluxcenter.org. \nThe course will be conducted on Zoom. \nThe specified times are in accordance with CET (Central European Time) / UTC+1 (Coordinated Universal Time) time zone. \nThe participants should be relieved of their regular work duties for the duration of the course. \nThe course is conducted in English and translation is not provided. \nUpon completion of the course\, certificates of participation will be issued in PDF\, and a hard copy can be sent via post upon request. \nFor further information about the course\, please contact us at: \noffice@confluxcenter.org  or  + 381 63 13 08 997 \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://www.confluxcenter.org/event/speechwriting-and-public-speaking-skills-for-multilateral-diplomacy-cases-and-insights-from-the-united-nations-virtual-training-course-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221209
DTSTAMP:20221108T214732Z
CREATED:20220804T100936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T214732Z
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SUMMARY:"Conflict Resolution and Mediation - Tools\, Skills\, and Techniques" Virtual Course
DESCRIPTION:Virtual training course\n“CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND MEDIATION – TOOLS\, SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES”\n5th – 8th December 2022\n\nThe objective of the course is to develop a deeper understanding of ways to prevent\, manage and resolve conflicts\, and to enhance specific knowledge and skills in conflict analysis\, negotiation\, facilitation and mediation\, which could be successfully applied in emerging and ongoing conflict situations. \n  \nLearning Objectives – \nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nApply acquired skills in conflict analysis\, conflict monitoring and stakeholders mapping by using relevant tools and techniques;\nBetter understand conflict drivers\, actors and dynamics\, and identify historic\, structural and proximate causes of conflict;\nApply a range of skills\, techniques and good practices in negotiation\, dialogue\, facilitation and mediation;\nDevelop mediation strategies and inclusive mediation processes and use various modalities for greater inclusion of women;\nUnderstand and apply concepts of BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) and ZOPA (Zone of Possible Agreement);\nDesign\, facilitate and run mediation processes;\nDeal with moral\, political and legal dilemmas which may arise in conflict resolution and mediation.\n\n  \nThe course is designed for mid and senior level political affairs\, civil affairs and other civilian\, military and police officers serving in peacekeeping and political missions of the UN and regional organizations (AU\, OSCE\, etc.)\, as well as diplomats\, and those working in governments\, non-governmental organizations and academic institutions. The participants will learn from senior experts and practitioners in the field\, and the activities are devised to be highly interactive through discussions\, Q&A sessions\, group work\, role-play and hands-on exercises and assignments. \n  \nDOWNLOAD the course program and more details about the course HERE \nThe courses will be conducted virtually via the Zoom software. \nCourse fees: \nThe fee for the ”CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND MEDIATION – TOOLS\, SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES” \ncourse is 900 EUR (1\,150 USD). \nConflux Center alumni are eligible for 20% discount. \nPartial subsidy could be available at a later stage. Those interested in a partial subsidy should send their CV and a motivation letter not later than 25th November 2022 to office@confluxcenter.org. \nThe specified times are in accordance with CET (Central European Time) / UTC+1 (Coordinated Universal Time) time zone. \nThe participants should be relieved of their regular work duties for the duration of the course. \nThe course is conducted in English and translation is not provided. \nUpon completion of the course\, certificates of participation will be issued in PDF\, and a hard copy can be sent via post upon request. \nFor further information about the course\, please contact us at: \noffice@confluxcenter.org  or  +381 631308997 \nRegistration is open until 2nd December 2022 and can be done here: \nAPPLY NOW \n 
URL:https://www.confluxcenter.org/event/conflict-resolution-and-mediation-tools-skills-and-techniques-virtual-course-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221203
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SUMMARY:“Resolution of Cross-Cultural Conflict Through Negotiation\, Facilitation and Mediation ” Virtual Course
DESCRIPTION:“RESOLUTION OF CROSS-CULTURAL CONFLICT THROUGH NEGOTIATION\, FACILITATION AND MEDIATION”\n– How to Manage the Cultural Dimension in Conflict Resolution –\nVirtual Training Course\n  \n\n28th November – 2nd December 2022\nLocation: Zoom\nLanguage: English\nOrganizers: Conflux Center for Intercultural Dialogue and Mediation in partnership with China Foreign Affairs University & University of Arts inBelgrade\n\n  \nConflicts of today are becoming increasingly complex\, changing and correlating with identity and cultural issues. One of the crucial factors affecting negotiation and mediation is the awareness of cultural issues. Cross-cultural awareness refers to the ability to be regardful of people’s perceptions relating to experiences\, beliefs\, values\, concepts and expectations within a given cultural context as well as of their impact. Comprehending each other’s cultures provides the necessary tools to address both current and potential conflicts. \n  \nThe course will look into different ways of approaching intractable cross-cultural conflicts. While some assume that these conflicts are caused by the existence of cultural differences\, others claim that the root causes stem from perceptions\, difficulties in communicating and understanding each other\, dictated by cultural frameworks. The course will focus on common ground for intercultural and interreligious dialogue\, as well as on exploring various methods for resolving cross-cultural conflicts through dialogue and negotiations\, or third-party facilitation and mediation. \n  \nThis program is designed for senior and mid-level staff members working in international organizations headquarters and field operations (UN\, AU\, OSCE\, EU\, etc.)\, and those working in governments\, non-governmental organizations\, academic institutions\, or preparing to serve in peace operations and in diplomatic service. The objective of the course is to enhance their specific knowledge and skills to manage the cultural dimension\, as well as to enable them to develop a deeper understanding of ways to prevent\, mitigate\, and resolve cross-cultural conflicts.  \n  \nThe training will consist of lectures and facilitated discussions by senior experts and practitioners in the field (UN senior mediation advisers\, former head of UN mission\, ambassadors and university professors)\, as well as simulation exercises\, role play and case studies\, which will comprise over 50% of the course. A virtual space will be provided for group discussions and best practices\, and for experience sharing among the participants under the guidance of the senior mentors. \n  \nLearning Objectives  \nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n— Define and understand cross-cultural conflict and its relations to identity\, ethnicity and religion; \n— Acquire insights into the role of culture in conflict\, and into ways the concepts of culture are being framed in negotiation\, mediation\, conflict prevention and resolution; \n— Apply acquired skills in cross-cultural conflict analysis\, conflict monitoring and stakeholders mapping by using relevant tools and techniques; \n— Better understand cross-cultural conflict drivers\, actors and dynamics\, and identify historic and structural causes of conflict; \n— Understand the role of culture in interpreting behavior and actions\, and in meaning- making\, as well as the importance of a set of values\, both overt and invisible; \n— Develop mediation strategies and inclusive mediation processes in cross-cultural settings and use various modalities for a greater inclusion of women; \n— Apply various methods and a range of skills\, techniques and good practices for resolving cross-cultural conflicts through dialogue and negotiations\, or third-party facilitation and mediation; \n— Diferentiate culture-driven negotiation styles and skills\, and design negotiation strategy to tackle the cultural dimension in conflict resolution; \n— Identify common ground for intercultural and interreligious dialogue; \n— Apply essential skills for mediating cross-cultural conflict; \n— Acquire and be able to apply communication skills and techniques in cross-cultural communication; \n— Understand and apply ways of improving the conflict resolution processes by cultural means and instruments; \n— Deal with moral and legal dilemmas which may arise in cross-cultural conflict resolution and mediation. \n  \nThe course program can be downloaded HERE  \nThe courses will be conducted virtually via the Zoom software. \nCourse fees: \nThe fee for the course is 1200 EUR (1\,500 USD). \n  \nConflux Center alumni are eligible for 20% discount. \nPartial subsidy could be available at a later stage. Those interested in a partial subsidy should send their CV and a motivation letter not later than 1st November 2022 to office@confluxcenter.org. \nThe specified times are in accordance with CET (Central European Time) / UTC+1 (Coordinated Universal Time) time zone. \nThe participants should be relieved of their regular work duties for the duration of the course. \nThe course is conducted in English and translation is not provided. \nUpon completion of the course\, certificates of participation will be issued in PDF\, and a hard copy can be sent via post upon request. \nFor further information about the course\, please contact us at: \noffice@confluxcenter.org  or  +381 65 3081976 \nRegistration is open until 25th November 2022  and can be done here: \nAPPLY NOW \n 
URL:https://www.confluxcenter.org/event/how-to-manage-the-cultural-dimension-in-conflict-resolution-virtual-course-3/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221110
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SUMMARY:“Gender Mainstreaming in Mediation” Virtual Course
DESCRIPTION:Virtual training course\n“GENDER MAINSTREAMING IN MEDIATION”\n8th – 9th November 2022\n\nThe objective of the course is to expand specific knowledge on gender related issues with the view to applying gender perspective in mediation processes\, to deepen understanding of the role women could play in conflict prevention and conflict resolution\, and enhance specific skills in gender-sensitive conflict analysis and mediation process design. \n  \nLearning Objectives – \nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nApply gender-sensitive approach in conflict analysis and conflict monitoring by using relevant tools and skills;\nDifferentiate the impact of conflict for different gender groups\, and better understand conflict drivers\, actors and dynamics;\nDesign inclusive mediation processes and use various modalities for greater inclusion of women;\nApply a range of techniques\, practical measures and good practices to incorporate gender-relevant language in cease-fire and peace agreements;\nAddress conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) while drafting and negotiating cease-fire\, security arrangements and peace agreements;\nDeal with challenges in integrating gender perspective in mediation.\n\nThe courses are designed for mid and senior level political affairs\, civil affairs and other civilian\, military and police officers serving in peacekeeping and political missions of the UN and regional organizations (AU\, OSCE\, etc.)\, as well as diplomats\, and those working in governments\, non-governmental organizations and academic institutions. The participants will learn from senior experts and practitioners in the field\, and the activities are devised to be highly interactive through discussions\, Q&A sessions\, group work\, and hands-on exercises and assignments. The program is balanced between the operational and tactical level. \n\nDownload the course program and more details about the course HERE \nThe courses will be conducted virtually via the Zoom software. \n  \nCourse fees: \nThe fee for the “GENDER MAINSTREAMING IN MEDIATION” course is 450 EUR (550 USD). \nConflux Center is organizing a complemental course: \n“Local and Intercommunal Conflict Resolution and Mediation: Tools\, Skills and Techniques” (13-16 September 2022) \n“Negotiations with Parties to Armed Conflicts: Styles\, Skills and Techniques” (26-29 September 2022) “Conflict Resolution and Mediation – Tools\, Skills and Techniques” (1-4 November 2022) \n  \nThe package fee for combining any of these courses with “GENDER MAINSTREAMING IN MEDIATION” is: 1\,200 EUR (1\,500 USD). \n\nConflux Center alumni are eligible for 20% discount. \nPartial subsidy could be available at a later stage. Those interested in a partial subsidy should send their CV and a motivation letter not later than 14th October 2022 to office@confluxcenter.org. \nThe specified times are in accordance with CET (Central European Time) / UTC+1 (Coordinated Universal Time) time zone. \nThe participants should be relieved of their regular work duties for the duration of the course. \nThe course is conducted in English and translation is not provided. \nUpon completion of the course\, certificates of participation will be issued in PDF\, and a hard copy can be sent via post upon request. \nFor further information about the course\, please contact us at: \noffice@confluxcenter.org  or  +381 65 3081976 \nRegistration is open until 4th November 2022 and can be done here: \n\nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://www.confluxcenter.org/event/gender-mainstreaming-in-mediation-virtual-course-4/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221015
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SUMMARY:Virtual Training Course For Political Advisers “How To Manage The Political Dimension In Conflict Resolution & Peacekeeping“
DESCRIPTION:Virtual training course for Political Advisers\n“HOW TO MANAGE THE POLITICAL DIMENSION IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION & PEACEKEEPING“\n10th -14th October 2022\n  \nThe objective of the course is to train political advisers serving in peacekeeping operations\, political and peacebuilding missions by enhancing their specific knowledge and skills\, and enabling them to develop a deeper understanding of ways to manage the political dimension in a conflict or post-conflict environment. \nThe course will cover two complementary aspects – operational activities in conflict prevention\, management and resolution (mediation\, facilitation\, negotiation\, provision of advice\, building rapport and network management\, internal and external coordination and cooperation\, engaging non-state armed groups and unarmed actors…)\, as well as conventional diplomatic activities (political reporting\, speech writing\, public speaking\, designing political strategy\, liaison with governments…). \nParticular attention will be paid to bringing the aspect of culture into political analysis\, strategies and activities\, with a view to enhancing the necessary skills to establish and maintain an effective intercultural and interreligious dialogue. \nSpecial focus will be placed on the influence of information and communication technologies on the scope of work of political advisors\, including opportunities and risks (cyber diplomacy\, conflict analysis\, use of social media\, cyber security…). \nThe course will also address the role and required skills of political advisors related to public diplomacy\, communications with the media\, as well as information and reputation management. \n  \nLearning Objectives – \nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n  \n\nApply acquired skills and tools in research\, conflict analysis and policy planning;\nDesign political strategies to build alliances and create political leverage;\nMonitor\, analyze and interpret political developments and events by using relevant skills and techniques;\nUse specific skills to build rapport\, create and maintain network of contacts and liaise and coordinate with internal and external counterparts;\nApply a range of skills\, techniques and good practices in political dialogue\, negotiation\, facilitation and mediation\, and use various modalities for greater inclusion of women;\nIdentify risks and opportunities of information and communication technologies;\nApply public speaking\, presentation\, speechwriting\, and reporting techniques\, – including preparation\, structure\, and delivery;\nProvide pertinent advice\, offer new ideas and innovative solutions to change the underlying conflict dynamics;\nIdentify personal strengths and weaknesses as political advisers;\nDeal with moral\, legal and political dilemmas which may arise in conflict management and resolution.\n\n  \nThe course program is designed for mid and senior level political advisors and political affairs officers working in international organizations headquarters and field operations (UN\, AU\, OSCE\, etc.)\, as well as diplomats\, and those working in governments\, non-governmental organizations\, academic institutions\, or preparing to serve in peace operations and in diplomatic service. \nThe participants will learn from senior experts and practitioners in the field\, and the activities are devised to be highly interactive through discussions\, Q&A sessions\, group work\, role-play and hands-on exercises and assignments. \nThe courses will be conducted virtually via the Zoom software. \n\nCourse fees: 1\,000 EUR (1\,250 USD) \nConflux Center alumni are eligible for 20% discount. \nPartial subsidy could be available at a later stage. Those interested in a partial subsidy should send their CV and a motivation letter not later than 16th September 2022 to office@confluxcenter.org. \nThe Course Program can be downloaded HERE \nRegistration is open until 7th October 2022 and can be done HERE \nThe specified times are in accordance with CEST (Central European Summer Time) / UTC+2 (Coordinated Universal Time) time zone. \nThe participants should be relieved of their regular work duties for the duration of the course. \nThe course is conducted in English and translation is not provided. \nUpon completion of the course\, certificates of participation will be issued in PDF\, and a hard copy can be sent via post upon request. \nFor further information about the course\, please contact us at: \noffice@confluxcenter.org  or + 381 63 13 08 997 \nAPPLY NOW \n 
URL:https://www.confluxcenter.org/event/virtual-training-course-for-political-advisers-how-to-manage-the-political-dimension-in-conflict-resolution-peacekeeping-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221007
DTSTAMP:20220906T140457Z
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SUMMARY:“Negotiating with Non-state Armed Groups”  Advanced one-day training program with MILOS STRUGAR
DESCRIPTION:“NEGOTIATING WITH NON-STATE ARMED GROUPS” \nAdvanced one-day training program  \nwith MILOS STRUGAR \nThursday\, 6th October 2022 \n  \nMost armed conflicts today are internal in character\, involving an array of non-state armed groups of diverse nature. Approximately 100 of these groups can be legally classified as parties to non-international armed conflicts\, i.e.\, civil wars (source ICRC). Engagement with non-state armed groups with the aim of providing humanitarian assistance\, protecting civilians and promoting human rights\, is generally recognized and accepted. It is also widely argued that these groups should be engaged in mediation and facilitation efforts to manage or resolve armed conflict\, although some legal and political challenges persist in this regard. \n  \nThe advanced one-day online training program with Milos Strugar will focus on necessary skills and techniques to engage and negotiate with non-state armed groups. Milos Strugar\, who spent over twenty years as a high-ranking civilian officer with the United Nations Peacekeeping Department in various missions in Africa\, Asia\, and the Middle East\, will share different approaches\, cases and methods based on his considerable experience with facilitating and maintaining discreet and open dialogue with non-state armed groups. \n  \nSpecial guest speaker\, Alastair Crooke\, will address the topic “Working with Islamist Movements”. Mr. Crooke has extensive experience working with Hamas\, Hezbollah and other Islamist movements in the Middle East\, Afghanistan and Pakistan. He is a member of UN Alliance of Civilizations Global Experts. \n  \nThe participants will learn how to: analyse armed groups; open channels and create safe spaces for talks; turn talks into negotiations; negotiate across cultures; approach intractable identity\, ethnic and religious issues; deal with obstacles and difficult counterparts; and address political\, moral & legal challenges related to terrorist designations and anti-terrorism measures\, sanctions lists and regimes. \n  \nThe training will consist of lectures and facilitated discussions\, and all the activities are devised to be highly interactive through Q&A\, group work\, and hands-on exercises. A virtual space will be provided for group discussions and best practices and experience sharing among the participants. \n  \nThe program is designed for senior level staff in peacekeeping operations\, political and peacebuilding missions of the UN and regional organizations (AU\, OSCE\, EU etc.)\, diplomats\, those working in governments and non–governmental organizations. \n  \nThe training will take place on Thursday\, 6th October 2022\, from 09:00 – 17:00\, with a lunch break from 12:30 – 13:30\, and two 15-minutes coffee breaks during each morning and afternoon session. The specified times are in accordance with CEST (Central European Summer Time) / UTC+2 (Coordinated Universal Time) time zone. \nThe training will take place via the online platform Zoom. \nThe number of participants is limited. \nConflux Center is organizing a complemental course “Political Negotiation Theory and Practice”  on the 26th – 29th September 2022. \nThe fee for this course is 900 EUR (1\,150 USD).  \n  \nThe fee for both courses is 1\,200 EUR (1\,400 USD) \n  \nRegistration is open until 3rd October 2022 and can be done via the following link: https://www.confluxcenter.org/events/application-form/ \nThe course fee is 450 EUR (500 USD). \nThe course is conducted in English and translation is not provided. \nAll specified times are in accordance with the CET (Central European Time) / UTC+1 (Coordinated Universal Time) time zone. \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://www.confluxcenter.org/event/negotiating-with-non-state-armed-groups-advanced-one-day-training-program-with-milos-strugar/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220930
DTSTAMP:20220915T095408Z
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SUMMARY:"Political Negotiation Theory and Practice" Virtual Course
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Training Course\nPOLITICAL NEGOTIATION THEORY AND PRACTICE\nStyles\, Skills\, and Techniques \n26th – 29th September 2022\n  \nThis course will cover negotiation theories and practices in addressing conflicts\, with a special focus on new trends and actors in international affairs. Both interest–based and value–based conflicts will be addressed through the lens of cross–culture negotiations and identity issues. Developing negotiation skills will be our primary goal\, hence simulation and roleplay exercises based on real case scenarios will comprise more than fifty percent of the content. \nLearning Objectives  \nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nApply a range of skills\, techniques and good practices in negotiation;\nFrame the problem (positions) and prioritize list of issues (interests and needs) for negotiation;\nDetermine a minimally acceptable deal\, i.e. the “walk away point” or BATNA (Best Alternative To a Negotiated Agreement)\, and anticipate the bottom line (BATNA) of the other side\nDetermine a bargaining range\, i.e. Zone of Possible Agreement (ZOPA)\nDesign and run the negotiation process;\nDevelop negotiation strategy to create political leverage;\nIdentify personal strengths and weaknesses as negotiators;\nDeal with moral\, legal and political dilemmas which may arise in negotiation\nIdentify risks and opportunities of information and communication technologies in negotiation;\n\n  \nThe course is designed for mid to senior level staff in peacekeeping and political missions of the UN and regional organizations (AU\, OSCE\, etc.)\, diplomats\, those working in governments and non–governmental organizations and academic institutions. \nThe participants will learn from senior experts and practitioners in the field\, and the activities are devised to be highly interactive through discussions\, Q&A sessions\, group work\, role-play and hands-on exercises and assignments. \nThe courses will be conducted virtually via the Zoom software. \nDownload the course program and more details about the course HERE \nRegistration is open until 23rd September  2022 and can be done HERE. \nCOURSE FEE: 900 EUR (1\,150 USD) \nConflux Center is organizing a complemental course “Negotiating with Non-state Armed Groups” on the 6th October 2022. \nThe fee for this course is 450 EUR (550 USD).  \n  \nThe fee for both courses is 1\,200 EUR (1\,400 USD) \nConflux Center alumni are eligible for 20% discount. \nPartial subsidy could be available at a later stage. Those interested in a partial subsidy should send their CV and a motivation letter not later than 2nd September 2022 to office@confluxcenter.org. \nThe specified times are in accordance with CEST (Central European Summer Time) / UTC+2 (Coordinated Universal Time) time zone. \nThe participants should be relieved of their regular work duties for the duration of the course. \nThe course is conducted in English and translation is not provided. \nUpon completion of the course\, certificates of participation will be issued in PDF\, and a hard copy can be sent via post upon request. \nFor further information about the course\, please contact us at: \noffice@confluxcenter.org  or  + 381 63 13 08 997 \nAPPLY NOW
URL:https://www.confluxcenter.org/event/political-negotiation-theory-and-practice-virtual-course/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Course
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