APPLIED CONFLICT RESOLUTION WORKSHOP

COURSE AGENDA

 

SPRING SEMESTER

UNIT 1 (INTRODUCTION)

UNIT 1 WORKSHOP INTRODUCTION January 22, 2002 Instructor: Dr. Maria Hadjipavlou-Trigorgis & Andrea Bartoli Project Coordinator: Mark Stover

Students and instructors introduce themselves. Workshop objectives are articulated and clarified. Participant objectives and needs are elicited. Norms for conflict resolution intervention in an international setting are identified. ICRP projects are described by ICRP Project Directors. Students meet with Project Directors to begin process of linking with project that interests them.

Objectives

  • Introductions and team building
  • Clarify norms and course objectives
  • Begin work on linking students to projects

    • Agenda

  • Participant introductions
  • Learning objectives for Students
  • Objectives of the Workshop -the structure and nature of this course
  • Norms for Intervention: Consistency, doable, non harmful, relational, incremental contributions to long terms commitments)
  • Overview of Existing ICRP Projects
  • Discussion groups with project directors

    • Assignment

  • Write"learning objectives" paper.

    • UNITS 2-5 (CONCEPTION OF PROJECT)

    UNIT 2 INTRODUCTION TO INTERVENTION METHODOLOGIES January 29, 2002

    Instructor: Dr. Maria Hadjipavlou-Trigorgis & Andrea Bartoli

    Lecturers: Susan Optow

    Project Coordinator: Mark Stover

    This class will look at the basic conditions for successful conflict resolution fieldwork. The class will focuses on an exploration of various “intervention” modes, and the challenges, needs and benefits of working in a particular model of intervention,

    Objectives

  • Examine conditions required for success.
  • Understand the breadth of intervention models in conflict resolution.
  • Begin developing critique of various intervention models.
  • Integrate reflective practitioner approach
  • Prepare to finalize project teams.

    • Agenda

  • Conditions for successful interventions

    • Budgeting, Funding, Human Resources, Invitation, Local Partners, Coherent Approach, Calendar, Objectives

  • Methodologies
    • Academic Exchanges
    Training
    Dialogue Processes
    Seminars, Conferences
    Curriculum development/education initiatives
    Capacity building
    Mediation, negotiation, arbitration
  • Becoming a reflective practitioner
    • Journaling
    Peer review
  • Discussion groups with Project Directors

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    UNIT 3 PARTNERSHIPS AND TEAMS
    February 5, 2002
    Instructor: Dr. Maria Hadjipavlou-Trigorgis & Andrea Bartoli
    Lecturers: Krister Lowe

    Project Coordinator: Zachary Metz

    This session focuses on issues related to creating effective partnerships, both within ICRP and with local project partners. Students will look at fundamental team building issues, including interpersonal and intergroup communication skills and communication systems.

    Objectives

  • Understand ICRP procedures, partnerships and culture.
  • Strengthen student communication and team building skills.
  • Assess and optimize strength of each project team.
  • Finalize project teams.

    • Agenda

  • Partnerships

    • With ICRP
    With Local Partners (NGO, UN, Government, Universities, etc)
  • Team Building
  • Communication

    • With ICRP
    Within Team
    With Partners
  • Discussion groups with project directors -finalize Project Teams

    • Assignment

  • Meet with Project Team.
  • Begin work on Integration Paper.

    • UNIT 4 INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT February 12, 2002

    Instructor: Dr. Maria Hadjipavlou-Trigorgis & Andrea Bartoli

    Lecturers: Dennis Dijkzeul Project Coordinator: Zachary MetzThis session provides an introduction to project management. Students will also examine various evaluation mechanisms, including the use of quantitative and qualitative models. Basic financial budget issues will be discussed.

    Objectives

  • Begin exploring issues related to project management as they relate to each project.
  • Understand importance of evaluation mechanisms for interventions.
  • Explore various evaluation mechanisms.

    • Agenda

  • Management
  • Roles & Responsibilities
  • Goal Setting
  • Creating and managing calendars
  • Ethics
  • Establishment of evaluation mechanisms
  • Team Meetings with project directors

    • Assignment

  • Meet with Project Team.
  • Continue work on Integration Paper.

    • UNIT 5 INTRODUCTION TO FUNDRAISING
    February 19, 2002


    Instructor: Dr. Maria Hadjipavlou-Trigorgis & Andrea Bartoli
    Lecturer: Susan Hubbard & Ingrid Gerstman
    Project Coordinator: Mark Stover
    This session focuses on understanding the complete financial process including budget creation, fundraising, allocation, and accounting. The class will conclude the Introduction and Conception phases of the course, and prepare for the Project Design Phase.

    Objectives

  • Understand the complete financial process.
  • Explore the role of money in interventions.
  • Integrate overview material from Units 1-5 to prepare for project design phase.

    • Agenda

  • Budget
  • Fundraising Process
  • Funding Sources

    • Private Funders
    Governments
    Foundations
    Universities
    In Kind
  • Accounting
    • Office of Projects and Grants Process
    Expense Reports
    Account Reconciliation
  • Team Meetings with project directors

    • Assignment

  • Meet with Project Team.
  • Complete work on Integration Paper and prepare to present in Unit 6.

    • UNITS 6-9 (PROJECT DESIGN)

    UNIT 6 PROJECT DESIGN: METHODOLOGY February 26, 2002

    Instructor: Dr. Maria Hadjipavlou-Trigorgis & Andrea Bartoli

    Lecturer: David Bargal
    Project Coordinator: Mark Stover

    Students present brief overview of Integration Papers. Class explores the role of action research in applied conflict resolution. Students and lecturers discuss methodology of current project designs.

    Objectives

  • Present lessons learned in Integration Papers.
  • Understand the role and possibilities of action research framework for fieldwork.
  • Discuss methodology in each project's design.

    • Agenda

  • Student presentations of Integration Papers
  • Action research
  • Presentations from students on methodology of project
  • Dialogue, questions and answers with guest lecturer on methodology issues

    • Assignment

  • Meet with Project Teams
  • Integration of lessons learned into Project Design
  • Prepare for presentations on management proposals.