Frequently Asked Questions

General Information:

Where is Program on Negotiation (PON) located?

Program on Negotiation (PON) is headquartered on the fifth floor of Pound Hall, Harvard Law School, 1563 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138. A map is available here. In addition, PON faculty members maintain offices at Harvard Law School, Harvard Business School, the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, MIT, the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, and Simmons College.

Is the PON office open to the public?

Yes. Visitors are welcome to visit PON’s Pound Hall office, where various written materials about PON’s courses, events, publications, teaching materials, and other resources are available. Visitors are also welcome to use PON’s small browsing library (for in-house use only; materials may not be removed from the library).

How do I contact PON?

You may contact PON by telephone at 617-495-1684, by fax at 617-495-7818, by e-mail at pon@law.harvard.edu. PON’s mailing address is The Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School, 513 Pound Hall, 1563 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA 02138.

Do you have events I can attend?

Yes, to join our listserv and receive information about upcoming events please send an email to the PON Program & Web Coordinator, Lisa Witzler at lwitzler@law.harvard.edu.

What about classes? How can I obtain training in negotiation or mediation?

The Program on Negotiation offers a variety of educational opportunities. To locate and apply for a course which best meets your needs click here.

How do I retrieve a misplaced certificate if I took a PON course in the past?

To request copies of your lost certificate, please email hni@law.harvard.edu .The email should list your full name –including your name at the time you took the course, the title and duration of the course you took, the dates it occurred, and name of the professor. Please note there is a ten dollar charge for back copies of PON certificates.

How can I purchase Negotiation exercises, videotapes, case studies, teaching notes, course syllabi, texts, and other publications produced by the Program on Negotiation?

These materials are available through the PON Clearinghouse, which serves as the Program on Negotiation’s educational resource center. All PON Clearinghouse products have been developed or endorsed by PON faculty or affiliates. For more information and access to the on-line catalog, visit the Clearinghouse at www.pon.org.

Executive Education:

Who do I call if I have a question about Executive Education?

Please call The Langfords Group at 201-445-4811 or you can email service@the langfordsgroup.com.

Where are the executive education events being held, and where should I stay when I’m taking the course(s)?

The following courses are being held at the Marriott Boston Cambridge Hotel:

Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School

Dealing With Difficult People and Difficult Situations

Combined 3-Day Course

Boston Marriott Cambridge Hotel

50 Broadway

Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142

USA

Phone:  1-617-494-6600

Fax:  1-617-494-0036

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/boscb-boston-marriott-cambridge/

Other Program on Negotiation courses are held at different venues; please check the Courses & Training page for details on additional venues for courses  not listed above. http://www.pon.harvard.edu/category/courses-and-training/

What is the closest airport?

The closest airport is Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, Massachusetts.

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/maps/travel/boscb-boston-marriott-cambridge/

What is the cancellation and substitution policy?

Written cancellations received at least 21 calendar days prior to the start date of the event will receive a refund (email: service@thelangfordsgroup.com or fax 201.445.7002)- less a $200 administration fee.  No cancellations will be accepted - nor refunds issued - within 21 calendar days from the start of the event.  A credit for the amount paid may be transferred to any future PON event.  Substitutions may be made at any time.  No-shows will be charged the full amount.  In the unlikely event that PON cancels the event, PON is not responsible for any airfare, hotel or other costs or losses incurred by registrants. Faculty may change without notice, and there may be slight variation in topics.

Payment must be made prior to beginning the course.

What discounts are available?

We offer a discount for the 3-day event, which consists of combining both the Program on Negotiation for Senior Executives and Dealing with Difficult People and Difficult Situations session.  The combined 3-day program price reflects a savings; there are no further discounts unless you register three or more people (see structure below).

To register as a group, the following pricing structure applies:

1-2 participants      Full price

3-5 participants      15% off of full-price registration

6-10 participants    20% off of full-price registration

10+ participants     25% off of full-price registration

There is not a special rate for non-profit organizations.

Do you provide grants or financial aid?

The Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School does not provide grants or financial aid.

Will we receive a certificate?

Upon completing the course, you will receive a certificate of completion.  However, please note that this is not a degree program.

Is it accredited?

These courses are not accredited.

What is the difference between the 3-day and 5-day courses?

The 3-day course consolidates the information into a shorter period of time.  The 5-day course allows time for video taping of negotiations and a more in-depth learning experience.

When are the 5-day courses held?

The 5-day courses are held primarily in June, with one 5-day course in mediation in the fall. Check back at this website or sign up for our newsletter http://www.pon.harvard.edu/free-reports/get-report/?topicid=21 to be added to our mailing list and to learn about the course schedule.

Is there any preparation required for any of the programs prior to attending?

There is no preparation required for any of the two- and three-day programs. (For other PON programs, there may be advance work.)

Will I receive an information package via mail prior to attending?

There will be no information sent by mail.  You will receive all the materials you need upon check-in at the event.