Managing Diversity
BOSTON COLLEGE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT (MB 137)

FALL, SPRING 2012/2013
Instructor:
Judith Clair
Organizational Studies Department
Fulton 433
617-552-0451

This course explores the topic of multicultural diversity and differences in organizations. The course will provide students with opportunities to expand their knowledge about diversity within the context of organizations. It will also provide them with opportunities to learn about how to create positive change within organizations and in their own lives related to multicultural issues. Learning about multicultural diversity and differences arises most profoundly from both traditional forms of classroom activities, such as reading, lectures, and case analyses, as well as from personal reflection, in-depth discussion, and exposure to new ideas. We will draw from a variety of learning approaches throughout the semester.

While the course seeks to provide new opportunities for learning and reflection, it does not seek to change students’ opinions toward one “right” way of seeing and believing about diversity and difference issues. Rather, the goal is to provide them with information and opportunities for personal reflection so that they may arrive at a better informed and enriched understanding of what it means to “manage” multicultural diversity and difference in their own lives and in their organizations. The course also provides some insight into how change can be created in organizations and communities. (Class Schedule TBA.)

Negotiation

NEGOTIATION
BOSTON COLLEGE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT (MB12301)

FALL 2012

Instructor:
Richard Nielsen
Organization Studies Dept.
Fulton 436
617-552-0450

Negotiating is a key process in leadership, conflict resolution, and change management at every level of internal and external management. The purpose of the course is to improve students’ abilities to analyze, prepare for, and practice win-lose, win-win, dialogic, and third party negotiating methods as appropriate. Emphasis is on practical application and personal development. Teaching methods used are role playing, discussion of readings, discussion with practitioners, original student projects, and discussion of current events. Students are invited to reflect upon how negotiating and conflict resolution practices help them developmentally change themselves, their organizations, and the world. (Class Schedule: TBA)

NEGOTIATING
BOSTON COLLEGE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT (MB82101)

FALL 2012

Instructor:
Catherine Marshall

Have you found yourself limited in your performance because you lacked the ability to effectively negotiate for more resources, including staff, money, or time? Do you experience difficulty in handling conflict in organizations? Are you anxious to improve your ability to take a problem-solving approach to organizational dilemmas? This course assists students in becoming more effective negotiators in a range of organizational situations. Students learn the different types of negotiating approaches and practice their use in a variety of situations. (Class Schedule: TBA)

Dispute Negotiation
BOSTON COLLEGE LAW SCHOOL (LL- 93001/93002)

FALL (Aronson and Maffei) and SPRING (Aronson) 2012/2013
Instructors:

Martin L. Aronson
1514 Beacon Street Brookline
MA 02446
617-552-4340

Thomas Maffei

Course Description:
This is an experiential course in which students will be active participants, negotiating cases on a weekly basis. The subject matter of the disputes will include: commercial transactions, gender bias issues, criminal plea bargaining, family law matters, personal injury cases, and other disciplines. Students will be introduced to the art of negotiating, reading body language and micro-messages, interviewing clients and reaching common ground with adversaries. The work will be critiqued as actual student negotiating sessions are taking place, all in an effort to familiarize students with various techniques, strategies, tactics, persuasive skills, and effective demeanor involved in successful negotiations. Although there will be some lectures, the emphasis of the course is “learn by doing.” The course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students have the option of earning a third credit by submitting a specified paper. Enrollment is limited to 25. (Fall: TBA; Spring: TBA)

Mediation
BOSTON COLLEGE LAW SCHOOL (LL-92502 [Fall] and LL-92501 [Spring])

FALL and SPRING 2012/2013
Instructors:
Ericka Gray

Whether you incorporate mediation into your practice as an advocate for your client or you choose to become a mediator, this course provides a sound theoretical and practical skills base necessary for ethical practice. Beginning with an overview of interest based negotiation, mediation theory, and the role of mediation in the legal system, the course progresses to include a skills training component through simulation, role-play and demonstration. The skills training portion of the course includes an all day Saturday session early in the semester (see course web site for date). This course also examines the range of practice areas including family and divorce, public policy, and civil litigation, and explores cultural and gender issues, regulating the practice of mediation, confidentiality, and other important issues. Grading is based on class participation, short writing and other assignments, and a research paper in lieu of a final exam. Enrollment is limited to 24. (Fall: TBA; Spring: TBA)

INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION
BOSTON COLLEGE LAW SCHOOL (LL 45101)

FALL 2012

Instructor:
Philip D. O’Neill, Jr.

The old maxim “where business goes, disputes soon follow” has renewed vitality in an age of globalization. As cross-border commerce follows American business abroad, and offshore foreign investment flows into the U.S., the potential for clashes in the business expectations of the parties increases, particularly as the economy softens. Commercial dispute resolution thus becomes an almost inescapable component of today’s private international business experience. This course covers the management of the international commercial dispute process, from inception in the contractual drafting through the mechanics of the dispute resolution process to the enforcement stage. The focus of the course will be on international arbitration, with some consideration of alternative dispute resolution techniques. The original case studies and related materials are largely drawn from actual practice. This course is designed for prospective corporate attorneys as well as litigators. An open-book in-class examination is required, and contributing to the class discussion is factored into the evaluation process. An optional paper of 20 pages is available to provide a third credit for the course. Enrollment limited to 25 students.

ARBITRATION
BOSTON COLLEGE LAW SCHOOL (LL 72601)

THIS COURSE IS NOT OFFERED 2012/2013

Instructor:
Joan Dolan
617-731-8453

This course focuses on the arbitration of labor and employment matters, with some discussion of other types of arbitration. The principles taught cover all kinds of arbitration disputes. (Tuesday, time to be announced).