The Program on Negotiation (PON) is a university consortium dedicated to developing the theory and practice of negotiation and dispute resolution. As a community of scholars and practitioners, PON serves a unique role in the world negotiation community. Founded in 1983 as a special research project at Harvard Law School, PON includes faculty, students, and staff from Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Tufts University.

Although conflict is inevitable, individuals, organizations and communities can learn to handle disputes more effectively. Through research and other initiatives, PON encourages new thinking in negotiation theory, and provides a forum for the discussion of cutting-edge ideas. We offer comprehensive training to prepare students and professionals to assume leadership roles in the world community. Our faculty has taught thousands of executives from the public and private sectors to become better negotiators and more effective leaders. We strive to increase public awareness of successful negotiation processes and to connect the discussion of conflict resolution with current events and real-world contexts.

Finally, welcome to our website. We invite you to explore the many resources it offers, and to find ways to connect to PON and each other whether you are a faculty member, student, practitioner, or a member of the public developing a budding interest in the field of negotiation and conflict resolution.