Book Review: Assessing Our Students, Assessing Ourselves

PON Staff   •  01/31/2013   •  Filed in Pedagogy at PON, Reviews of Books

Noam Ebner, James Coben, and Christopher Honeyman, Editors. DRI Press, 2012. 306 pages.

By Todd Schenk

Introduction

Many of us teaching negotiation pride ourselves on the innovative pedagogical tools we employ. Role-play simulation exercises, case studies, videos, and small-group vignettes are just some of the ways in which we actively and effectively engage students in the learning process. Yet we … Learn More About This Program

PON co-sponsors negotiation skills training for Israeli and Palestinian students

PON Staff   •  01/09/2013   •  Filed in Middle East Negotiation Initiatives, Negotiation Skills, Videos

Thanks to leadership from the Middle East Negotiation Initiative (MENI) of the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School, a series of negotiation skills trainings was recently provided to eleventh grade students from Jewish and Arab schools in Israel.  These two-day workshops, co-sponsored by the Program on Negotiation and the Amal Network and funded by … Learn More About This Program

Video: Moving beyond barriers with Eileen Babbitt

PON Staff   •  12/21/2011   •  Filed in Negotiation Skills, Videos

In this video, Eileen Babbitt, Director of the International Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Program at Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, outlines three types of obstacles that generate barriers in negotiations, and how to move beyond them. This video includes excerpts from a session taught by Dr. Babbitt at the Program on Negotiation for Senior … Read Video: Moving beyond barriers with Eileen Babbitt

Video: Dr. William Ury Travels Abraham’s Path

PON Staff   •  07/29/2011   •  Filed in Abraham Path Initiative, Daily, International Negotiation, Videos

Dr. William Ury, Co-Founder of the Global Negotiation Initiative at the Program on Negotiation, has been a key leader in developing Abraham’s Path, a long distance walking trail that traces the footsteps of the ancient patriarch from Sanliurfa in south-east Turkey, through Syria, Jordan, Palestine and Israel.

Watch the video on Facebook: “Walking the Masar Ibrahim/Abraham’s … Read Video: Dr. William Ury Travels Abraham’s Path

Gender Gaps in the Workplace

PON Staff   •  07/22/2011   •  Filed in PON Faculty, Videos

In this video, Professor Iris Bohnet, Director of the Women and Public Policy Program and Academic Dean of the Harvard Kennedy School, discusses the “nudge” approach to closing the gender gap in the workplace. Professor Bohnet teaches negotiation skills and strategy in the Program on Negotiation for Senior Executives.

You can also read a full-length … Read Gender Gaps in the Workplace

Video: Overcoming Obstacles in Negotiation

PON Staff   •  06/17/2011   •  Filed in Daily, Resources, Videos

Great negotiators utilize multiple strategies for dealing with obstacles and overcoming complications in negotiations. Key tactics include preparing systematically in advance, and focusing relentlessly on the interests of the other party, as well as one’s own.

In this video, Professor Mandell, Senior Lecturer in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School, shares his thoughts on … Read Video: Overcoming Obstacles in Negotiation

Video: PON-sponsored negotiation workshop engages Jewish and Arab students in Tel Aviv

PON Staff   •  06/06/2011   •  Filed in Daily, International Negotiation, Middle East Negotiation Initiatives, Videos

In March 2011, Professor James Sebenius, Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School, led a negotiation workshop for Jewish and Arab high school students in Tel Aviv, as part of a pilot program co-sponsored by the Program on Negotiation, with support from the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv. This innovative program offered three … Learn More About This Program

Video: 2010 Great Negotiator President Martti Ahtisaari discusses the Helsinki Agreement and Aceh

PON Staff   •  05/03/2011   •  Filed in Events, Resources, Videos

On September 27, 2010, the Program on Negotiation presented the Great Negotiator Award to former President of Finland Martii Ahtisaari.

This video shows part of the event, including a discussion with President Ahtisaari on Aceh and the Helsinki Agreement. Joining President Ahtisaari are Harvard Kennedy School Professor Iris Bohnet and Senior Lecturer Brian Mandell.  Professor … Learn More About This Program

Video: 2010 Great Negotiator Martti Ahtisaari

PON Staff   •  04/04/2011   •  Filed in Daily, International Negotiation, Resources, Videos

On September 27, 2010, the Program on Negotiation presented former President of Finland the Great Negotiator Award. This video shows a portion of the event, including part of a discussion with President Ahtisaari regarding the final status for Kosovo.

To learn more about the Great Negotiator Award, click here.
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