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CBI Reports - Spring 2008

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In this issue of CBI Reports, David Fairman evaluates consensus building as a Presidential skill, Todd Schenk assesses the state of conflict assessment, and Patrick Field reflects on his experience as a juror. Additionally, CBI announces new negotiation courses, a new Washington DC office, a new website, and new staff. Be sure to download the complete newsletter in PDF format.

Assessing the State of Conflict Assessment
Todd Schenk
April, 2008
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CBI recently reviewed over 40 conflict assessment reports from around
the world on behalf of an organization hoping to advance public sector
dispute resolution in Japan. Our study revealed a wide variety of
approaches.

Presidents as Consensus Builders: A Reflection on Political Skills
April, 2008
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Every four years, the U.S. Presidential campaign provides pundits and the public a fresh opportunity to decide what qualifies a candidate to be the nation’s political leader. Public leaders unquestionably can develop their coalition and consensus building skills over time, but the next President will face a raft of pressing challenges at home and abroad on Inauguration Day, and is likely to have short honeymoon in a country eager for change.

Beyond Negotiation Training: CBI Offers More in 2008
April, 2008
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CBI is pleased to formally offer eight new courses
for organizations and groups, to complement our basic and advanced
courses in negotiation. For each course, we’ll provide assessment at
the front end to ensure a completely tailored approach; as well as coaching and
support on the back end, so that organizations and groups can implement
negotiation processes and incentives that enable more effective
negotiations and results.

Responding to Streams of Land Use Disputes: A Systems Approach

EASING THE PAIN—AND COST—OF LAND USE DISPUTES
American Planning Association Workshop to Feature New Report Detailing Effective Strategies in US and Canada

Consensus Building Institute Teaches Technology Negotiation

How do you optimize the outcome of complex technology negotiations?

Grace and Disgrace: Eliot Spitzer's Public Apology

At the Consensus Building Institute, we’re engaged in ongoing research and advising on public apologies, and Eliot Spitzer has just provided the latest in a long list. Though appalled by his behavior, and depressed by his apparent efforts to wriggle out of taking full responsibility, I was struck by Spitzer’s resignation speech today.

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