CBI Reports

CBI Reports is a biannual publication of the Consensus Building Institute. In print for over a
decade, and also available online, CBI Reports features the latest CBI thought leadership, useful
articles and updates, as well as other commentary.

Below, you may read the full text of articles or download a complete PDF version of CBI Reports.

CBI Reports - Winter 2009

In This Issue:

Supporting Global Standard Setting for Sustainable Aquaculture

Helping the United Nations Integrate Peacebuilding, Humanitarian, and Development Work in Post-Conflict Countries

Why Bother with Consensus Building?

In this issue of CBI Reports, Merrick Hoben and David Plumb describe CBI's work with global aquaculture dialogues; David David Fairman examines CBI's work with the UN; Hal Movius looks at the utility of consensus building through a corporate training and development lens; and more. Download the PDF or view the articles online.

CBI Reports - Spring 2009

In This Issue:

Engaging Stakeholders in the Niger Delta - May 2009 Update

Helping Organizations Negotiate More Effectively

CBI Supports Global Aquaculture Standard Setting Process

In this issue of CBI Reports, Hal Movius describes what it takes to build a world-class negotiating organization (according to his new book Built to Win, released in May 2009 on Harvard Business Press); David Kovick and David Plumb report on stakeholder engagement efforts in Nigeria's Niger Delta; Merrick Hoben reports on helping WWF create a global aquaculture standard setting process; and more. Download the PDF or view the articles online.

CBI Reports - Winter 2008

In This Issue:

Changing Course: A New Direction for U.S. Relations with the Muslim World

Future Issues for Collaboration and Consensus Building Processes

Orchestrating Mutual Gains

Procurement: Avoiding the Three Deadly Sins

In this issue of CBI Reports: CBI celebrates the successful launch of the U.S.-Muslim Engagement Project Leadership Group Report; Suzanne Orenstein discusses future issues for collaboration and consensus building; Andrew Maxfield explores applications of the Mutual Gains Approach to Negotiation in everyday small buisness activities; and CBI welcomes senior associate David Plumb. Download the complete newsletter in PDF format.

CBI Reports - Spring 2008

In This Issue:

Presidents as Consensus Builders: A Reflection on Political Skills

Assessing the State of Conflict Assessment

Beyond Negotiation Training: CBI Offers More in 2008

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.