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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“\n9 -13 May 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 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\, EU\, 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 18th April 2022 to office@confluxcenter.org. \nThe Course Program can be downloaded HERE \nRegistration is open until 3rd May 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/
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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\n23 – 27 May 2022\nLocation: Zoom\nLanguage: English\nOrganizers: Conflux Center for Intercultural Dialogue and Mediation in partnership with China Foreign Affairs University & University of Arts in Belgrade\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 6 May 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 65 3081976 \nRegistration is open until 20 May 2022  and can be done here: \nAPPLY NOW
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