Strengthen Relationships
Enhance Communication
Manage Decisions
Democracy, Good Governance, and the Art of Making a Deal
Global Leadership Institute and the Mediation Center at Hamline University
August 13 – August 17, 2012
Time
DAY ONE
AGENDA
Monday, August 13 , 2012
8:00 a.m.
1.1 Welcome, introductions, Housekeeping
Presentation – What is conflict
1.2 Pictures of Conflict
Individual exercise and group discussion
1.3 Spectrum of Conflict Resolution
Presentation
1.4 The Senate Table
Simulation
1.5 Mediation: Philosophy and Values
Presentation and discussion
MID-MORNING BREAK
1.6 Why Negotiations Fail – Principles of Positional Bargaining and
Wright-Tite I
Presentation and Simulation
1.7 Principles of Interest-Based Negotiation
Presentation and discussion
1.8 Preview: Interests vs. Positions
Discussion
LUNCH (Speaker)
2.1 Interest Based Negotiation – Wright-Tite II
Simulation and Debrief
2.2 The Mediation Process and the Mediator’s Role
Presentation and Discussion
MID-AFTERNOON BREAK
2.3 Mediation Process: Step One – Orientation
Presentation and Discussion
2.4 Orientation Demonstration: Technoworks Video
Demonstration
2.5 Orientation Preparation
Individual and paired exercise
2.6 Mediation Process: Step Two – Information Sharing
Presentation and Discussion
12:00-1:00
1:00 p.m.
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2.7 Information Sharing Demonstration: Technoworks Video
Demonstration and Debrief
2.8 Mediation Process: Step Three: Identifying and Framing
Presentation and Discussion
2.9 Listening: the Key to Effective Mediation
Presentation and Discussion
2.10 Skills Practice – Listening
Small group exercise and Debrief
2.11 Wrap Up and Simulation Preparation for Day 2
Q&A, Discussion, and Handout Day 2 Simulations
DAY TWO
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
8:00 a.m.
3.1 Introduction for the Day
Review suggestions and insights
3.2 Identifying Interests, Issues and Positions
Demonstration: Technoworks Video – Caucus with Donna
Demonstration and Modeling
3.3 Differentiating between Issues, Interests, and Positions
Large Group Exercise
3.4 Using Private Meetings – The Caucus Process
Introduction to Caucus, when and why to use it
3.5 Simulation: “The Wrong Rhythm”
Simulation and Debrief
MID-MORNING BREAK
12:00-1:00
1:00 p.m.
3.6 Step Three Revisited: Framing Issues
Presentation and Discussion
3.7 Framing Issues Exercise: “Mama Greco’s”
Small group exercise and large group discussion
LUNCH (Speaker)
4.1 Identifying Interests
Presentation and Discussion
4.2 “Storms & Screens” Exercise: Probing for Interests
Large group exercise
4.3 Mediation Process: Step Four – Options
Presentation and Discussion
4.4 Generating Options Demonstration
Technoworks Video – Caucus with Richard
Demonstration
MID-AFTERNOON BREAK
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DAY THREE
8:00
12:00-1:00
1:00 p.m.
DAY FOUR
8:00 a.m.
Enhance Communication
Manage Decisions
4.5 Coaching and Helping Parties Make Offers & Caucus
Presentation and Discussion
4.6 Simulation: “Goodwill v. Curem”
Simulation and Debrief
4.7 Wrap Up and Preparation for Day Three
Q&A and Discussion
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
5.1 Site Visit to State Capital
Introduction
5.2 Overview of Federal Republican System
Discussion and Dialogue
5.3 Observation of Legislature (If in session)
Observation
MID-MORNING BREAK
5.4 Tour of the Capital
Guided tour of the Minnesota State Capital Building
5.5 The Making of Public Policy
Meet with Members of Legislature to discuss the making of public policy
LUNCH (Speaker)
6.1 Site Visit to Federal Court
Introduction
6.2 Tour of Federal Court Building
Guided tour of the Minnesota State Capital Building
6.3 Observation of Legal Proceedings
MID-AFTERNOON BREAK
6.4 Meet with members of the Judiciary
Dialogue and Discussion
6.5 Visit to District Court
Tour of District Court in Downtown St. Paul
6.6 Wrap up of Day Four
Q&A and Discussion
Thursday, August 16, 2012
7.1 Introduction for the Day
Suggestions and Insights
7.2 Use of Visual Aids - Flip Chart
Demonstration and Discussion
7.3 Bringing Parties Back Together After Caucus
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Demonstration: Technoworks Joint Session
Demonstration of Impasse
7.4 Intervening to Break Impasse
Presentation
7.5 Impasse Exercise
Small group discussion and role-plays
MID-MORNING BREAK
12:00-1:00
1:00 p.m.
DAY FIVE
8:00 a.m.
7.6 Simulation: “Lockout”
Simulation
7.7 Power Imbalance and Difficult Situations: Debrief of “Lockout”
Debrief
7.8 Power Imbalance – Examples and Strategies
Presentation and Discussion
LUNCH (Speaker)
8.1 Ethics I
Presentation and Discussion
8.2 Technoworks Demonstration: Closing a mediated deal
Video
8.3 Closing the Mediation & Writing Agreements
Presentation and Discussion
8.4 Co-Mediation: Working with more than one mediator
Presentation and Discussion
BREAK
8.5 Types of Conflicts
Presentation and Discussion
8.6 Simulation “Blast”
Simulation
8.7 Framing (Surface Framing and Deep Framing)
Presentation and Discussion
8.8 Day Three Wrap Up and Preparation for Day Four
Q & A, Discussion, and Simulations for Day four
Friday, August 17, 2012
9.1 Introduction to the Day
Suggestions and Insights
9.2 Approaches to Conflict
Presentation and Discussion
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12:00-1:00
9.3 Worldview: How Religion, ethnicity, and tribalism shape perceptions
Presentation
9.4 Where do my views come from?
Small and large group exercise
BREAK
9.5 Simulation “Alpha Beta”
Preparation, Simulation, and Small Group Debrief
9.6 “Alpha Beta” Large Group Debrief
9.7 Managing Differences
Presentation and Discussion
LUNCH (Speaker)
3:45-4:00
10.1 Negotiating in the Public Sphere
Presentation and Exercise
10.2 Working for Constituents
Presentation and Discussion
10.3 Facilitating Public Discussions
Reaching agreements in between large groups
Presentation and Discussion
MID-AFTERNOON BREAK
10.4 Negotiation and Good Governance
Reaching consensus using transparency
10.5 Samoan Circle – Handling Ethical Dilemmas
Large group exercise
10.6 Program Wrap Up
Q&A, Insights, Certificates, and Closing Ceremony
5:00 p.m.
Program Closes
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The Critical Role of Women: Government, Civil Society, and Business
Family members of the main participants will take part in a parallel program specially
designed to demonstrate how women can strengthen their roles in government, civil society,
and business. Participants in this program will take part in much of the main program, but with
an entire day devoted to specialized programming.
Time
DAY ONE
8:00 a.m.
12:00-1:00
1:00 p.m.
AGENDA
Monday, August 13 , 2012
FAMILY MEMBER August 13 S: Join main program all day
1.1 Welcome, introductions, Housekeeping
Presentation – What is conflict
1.2 Pictures of Conflict
Individual exercise and group discussion
1.3 Spectrum of Conflict Resolution
Presentation
1.4 The Senate Table
Simulation
1.5 Mediation: Philosophy and Values
Presentation and discussion
MID-MORNING BREAK
1.6 Why Negotiations Fail – Principles of Positional Bargaining and
Wright-Tite I
Presentation and Simulation
1.7 Principles of Interest Based Negotiation
Presentation and discussion
1.8 Preview: Interests vs. Positions
Discussion
LUNCH (Speaker)
2.1 Interest Based Negotiation – Wright-Tite II
Simulation and Debrief
2.2 The Mediation Process and the Mediator’s Role
Presentation and Discussion –
MID-AFTERNOON BREAK
2.3 Mediation Process: Step One – Orientation
Presentation and Discussion
2.4 Orientation Demonstration: Technoworks Video
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Demonstration
2.5 Orientation Preparation
Individual and paired exercise
2.6 Mediation Process: Step Two – Information Sharing
Presentation and Discussion
2.7 Information Sharing Demonstration: Technoworks Video
Demonstration and Debrief
2.8 Mediation Process: Step Three: Identifying and Framing
Presentation and Discussion
2.9 Listening: the Key to Effective Mediation
Presentation and Discussion
2.10 Skills Practice – Listening
Small group exercise and Debrief
2.11 Wrap Up and Simulation Preparation for Day 2
Q&A, Discussion, and Handout Day 2 Simulations
DAY TWO
Tuesday, August 14 2012
FAMILY MEMBERS: Join main program all day
8:00 a.m.
3.1 Introduction for the Day
Review suggestions and insights
3.2 Identifying Interests, Issues and Positions
Demonstration: Technoworks Video – Caucus with Donna
Demonstration and Modeling
3.3 Differentiating between Issues, Interests and Positions
Large Group Exercise
3.4 Using Private Meetings – The Caucus Process
Introduction to Caucus, when and why to use it
3.5 Simulation: “The Wrong Rhythm”
Simulation and Debrief
MID-MORNING BREAK
12:00-1:00
3.6 Step Three Revisited: Framing Issues
Presentation and Discussion
3.7 Framing Issues Exercise: “Mama Greco’s”
Small group exercise and large group discussion
LUNCH (Speaker)
1:00 p.m.
4.1 Identifying Interests
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Presentation and Discussion
4.2 “Storms & Screens” Exercise: Probing for Interests
Large group exercise
4.3 Mediation Process: Step Four – Options
Presentation and Discussion
4.4 Generating Options Demonstration
Technoworks Video – Caucus with Richard
Demonstration
MID-AFTERNOON BREAK
DAY THREE
4.6 Coaching and Helping Parties Make Offers & Caucus
Presentation and Discussion
4.6 Simulation: “Goodwill v. Curem”
Simulation and Debrief
4.7 Wrap Up and Preparation for Day Three
Q&A and Discussion
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
FAMILY MEMBERS: Join main program all day
8:00
5.1 Site Visit to State Capital
Introduction
5.2 Overview of Federal Republican System
Discussion and Dialogue
5.3 Observation of Legislature (If in session)
Observation
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12:00-1:00
1:00 p.m.
DAY FOUR
Enhance Communication
Manage Decisions
MID-MORNING BREAK
5.4 Tour of the Capital
Guided tour of the Minnesota State Capital Building
5.5 The Making of Public Policy
Meet with Members of Legislature to discuss the making of public policy
LUNCH (Speaker)
6.1 Site Visit to Federal Court
Introduction
6.2 Tour of Federal Court Building
Guided tour of the Minnesota State Capital Building
6.3 Observation of Legal Proceedings
MID-AFTERNOON BREAK
6.4 Meet with members of the Judiciary
Dialogue and Discussion
6.5 Visit to District Court
Tour of District Court in Downtown St. Paul
6.6 Wrap up of Day Four
Q&A and Discussion
Thursday, August 16, 2012
***SEPARATE PROGRAM FOR FAMILY MEMBERS***
8:00 a.m.
7.1 Introduction for the Day
Suggestions and Insights
7.2 Women’s Human Rights
Using international standards to support the right’s of women
Workshop and presentation
7.3 Stopping Violence Against Women
Creating change through developing the legal system
7.4 Idea-Generation Exercise
Small-group discussion and role plays
MID-MORNING BREAK
7.5 From the Ground Up: Strengthening Civil Society
The role of NGOs in a democratic society
Presentation and large-group exercises
7.6 Building Bridges
Presentation and discussion on capacity-building and NGOs
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12:00-1:00
1:00 p.m.
DAY FIVE
Enhance Communication
Manage Decisions
7.7 Power Imbalance – Networking for power
Presentation and Discussion
LUNCH (Speaker)
8.1 Women in Government
Panel Presentation and Discussion
8.2 Coalition-building
Discussion
8.4 Policy Development
Presentation and workshop
8.5 Policy Development Exercise
Demonstration and small-group exercises
BREAK
8.5 Women in Business
Presentation and Discussion
8.6 Micro-Enterprise and Self Support
Dialogue
8.8 Common Struggles – Common Goals
Panel discussion with women business leaders
8.8 Day Three Wrap Up and Preparation for Day Four
Q & A, Discussion, and preparation for final day
Friday, August 17, 2012
FAMILY MEMBERS: Join main program all day
8:00 a.m.
9.1 Introduction to the Day
Suggestions and Insights
9.2 Approaches to Conflict
Presentation and Discussion
9.3 Worldview: How Religion, ethnicity, and tribalism shape perceptions
Presentation
9.4 Where do my views come from?
Small and large group exercise
BREAK
9.5 Simulation “Alpha Beta”
Preparation, Simulation, and Small Group Debrief
9.6 “Alpha Beta” Large Group Debrief
9.7 Managing Differences
Presentation and Discussion
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12:00-1:00
LUNCH (Speaker)
3:45-4:00
10.1 Negotiating in the Public Sphere
Presentation and Exercise
10.2 Working for Constituents
Presentation and Discussion
10.3 Facilitating Public Discussions
Reaching agreements in between large groups
Presentation and Discussion
MID-AFTERNOON BREAK
10.4 Negotiation and Good Governance
Reaching consensus using transparency
10.5 Samoan Circle – Handling Ethical Dilemmas
Large group exercise
10.6 Program Wrap Up
Q&A, Insights, Certificates, and Closing Ceremony
5:00 p.m.
Program Closes
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