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One-Day Negotiation and Mediation Courses and Training FAQs

What are PON’s one-day negotiation programs?

PON’s one-day programs are focused sessions that build expertise in a single negotiation topic. They come in two formats. PON Expert (PONx) programs run online and stand on their own. Bonus day programs run in person and follow the three-day Negotiation and Leadership program. Both formats are taught by faculty from Harvard Law School, Harvard Business School, and the Harvard Kennedy School.

What is the difference between a PONx program and a bonus day program?

PONx programs are online-only sessions you register for individually. Bonus day programs are in-person sessions added to the end of a Negotiation and Leadership cohort in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and each bonus day is tied to a specific Negotiation and Leadership session. That said, you don’t need to attend that program to register. Each bonus day can also be booked on its own.

What topics do PON’s one-day programs cover?

Each session addresses one negotiation challenge in depth. Current and recent offerings include Overcoming Resistance: The Influence Equation with Stevenson Carlebach, which introduces the Influence Equation framework for diagnosing and overcoming resistance; Leveraging the Power of Emotions as You Negotiate with Daniel L. Shapiro, which covers the emotional dynamics that surface in everyday negotiations and conflicts; Negotiating When Parties Have Diverse, Deeply Held Convictions with Julia A. Minson, which addresses negotiating across opposing views and building a culture of respect; and The 4P Framework for Strategic Negotiation and Leadership with Robert Wilkinson, which uses role play simulations, case studies, and video analysis to sharpen decision-making in challenging leadership situations.

How are one-day programs taught?

One-day programs are hands-on. Sessions use breakout discussions, role play simulations, exercises, case studies, and video analysis, so you practice the framework during the day rather than only hearing about it. Online PONx programs deliver the same interactive approach in a live virtual format.

Who should take a one-day negotiation course?

One-day programs suit professionals who want targeted skills without stepping away from work for an extended period. They work well for people with negotiation experience who want depth in one area, and for Negotiation and Leadership participants who want to extend their time on campus with a specialized session. Participants come from business, government, law, and education.

Does PON offer one-day mediation training?

The current one-day listings are negotiation-focused. Confirm whether any one-day mediation offering exists, or whether readers seeking mediation training should be routed to the Harvard Mediation Intensive and the Harvard Advanced Mediation Intensive.

How do you register for a one-day program?

Registration opens on each program’s own page, where you will find the date, format, faculty, and enrollment link. Bonus day programs are listed alongside the Negotiation and Leadership session they follow, but you don’t have to enroll in that program to register a bonus day. Each one can be booked on its own. Organizations enrolling several people can contact PON to discuss group options.