Engagement on a Broader Scale

| | Daily, International Negotiation

Writing for The New York Times, Ehud Eiran describes how regional engagement and dialogue may be able to lessen Israel’s existential insecurities in the Middle East. … Read Engagement on a Broader Scale

Too Many Parties at the Table? Try a Side Deal

| | Conflict Resolution

When a large number of parties is involved in jointly hammering out a deal or dispute, agreement can be elusive, as illustrated by the failure of recent … Read Too Many Parties at the Table? Try a Side Deal

2012 Great Negotiator Award event will honor former Secretary of State James A. Baker, III on March 29th

| | International Negotiation, News

The Program on Negotiation (PON) at Harvard Law School and the Future of Diplomacy Project at Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) will jointly honor former U.S. Secretary of … Read This Post

2012 Great Negotiator event will honor James A. Baker, III

| | Events, International Negotiation

2012 Great Negotiator Event
honoring

James A. Baker, III
Thursday, March 29, 2012, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Ames Courtroom, Austin Hall, Harvard Law School
This event is free and open to the … Read This Post

PON faculty member Daniel Shapiro takes part in panel discussion reflecting on the World Economic Forum

| | Conflict Resolution, Daily, International Negotiation, Middle East Negotiation Initiatives

In a panel discussion on February 3 at the Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard faculty members shared their reflections on this year’s annual summit of the … Read This Post

Russia’s Leadership Challenges in the 21st Century

| | International Negotiation, The Kelman Seminar

Russia’s Leadership Challenges
in the 21st Century
with

Kevin Ryan
Executive Director for Research
Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs
Kennedy School of Government
and
Simon Saradzhyan
Fellow
Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs
Kennedy School … Read This Post

Finally, A Win-Win Deal from Congress

| | Business Negotiations

To the surprise of many, Congress reached a bipartisan agreement on the 17th of February to extend payroll tax cuts and unemployment benefits. It was only the … Read Finally, A Win-Win Deal from Congress

Moving Forward in Mediation Together

| | Mediation

The teacher’s federation has qualms with the current education bill’s stipulations regarding the scheduling and terms for mediation between the federation and provincial government. The government is … Read Moving Forward in Mediation Together

Planting the Seeds of Peace

| | Middle East Negotiation Initiatives, Negotiation Skills

Tucked away in an idyllic corner of Maine is a summer camp that features many traditional American activities: singing around bonfires, flag raising ceremonies, Color Wars, and … Read Planting the Seeds of Peace

Closing the Deal is Only the Beginning of the Endgame

| | Negotiation Skills

Often it is the relatively small details of an agreement that can cause the most consternation in negotiation. When viewed in light of the big picture, these … Read This Post

To Improve Your Negotiation Skills, Choose the Right Partner

| | Negotiation Skills

Tensions between the Humane Society of the United States and United Egg Producers have existed for more than a decade. When the two sides are asked why … Read This Post

Moving Toward the Cutting Edge

| | Negotiation Skills

“What a small world” is an oft heard phrase used to describe anything from running into a friend far from home to discovering a group that shares … Read Moving Toward the Cutting Edge