Negotiation and Dispute Resolution in the Public Sector
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (DUSP 11.225)

FALL
Instructor:
Lawrence Susskind
Rm. 9-332
617-253-2026

Investigates social conflict and distributional disputes in the public sector. While theoretical aspects of conflict are considered, the focus is on the practice of consensus-building and dispute resolution in public policy settings. Comparisons between unassisted and assisted negotiation are reviewed along with the techniques of facilitation, mediation, and non-binding arbitration. Heavy emphasis on strengthening individual negotiation skills. No prerequisite. (Thursday 3:30-5:30 p.m.)

Seminar on Advanced Negotiation Theory 11.953

MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

JOINTLY WITH HARVARD LAW SCHOOL

FALL

Instructor:

Lawrence Susskind

Rm. 9-330, MIT

617-253-2026

The seminar will focus on the theory and practice of resolving values-based and identity-based (as opposed to interest-based) disputes, particularly in a legal context.  The class will experiment with new role play simulations developed by the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School. Guest speakers will include experience dispute resolution professionals and members of the judiciary. Emphasis will be on philosophical and psychological dilemmas and ways of handling them. Cross-cultural considerations will also be explored. Prereq: 11.255 or equivalent; permission of the instructor. (Monday 5:00-7:00 p.m.)