This negotiation simulation comprised “the most intense, challenging and educational days of my life” reported one participant. What sort of experience could possibly elicit such a comment? One of the most immersive and rewarding negotiation games ever developed: a 72-party mega-simulation called the Transition Exercise!
The Transition (Excercise Trailer) from MediaTank on Vimeo.
This one-of-a-kind, intensive, multi-party … Read More 
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THREE-DAY COURSE | July 17-19, 2023
Negotiation and Leadership: Dealing with Difficult People and Problems
BONUS DAY | July 20, 2023
The 4P Framework for Strategic Negotiation and Leadership
Three-Day Program Agenda
Negotiation and Leadership: Dealing with Difficult People and Problems
DAY 1: Monday, July 17, 2023UNDERSTANDING KEY NEGOTIATION CONCEPTS
MORNING:
Registration, Continental Breakfast and Overview
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. ET
Negotiation Fundamentals—Key … Read More 
Negotiators seeking to create value and seal the deal during their business negotiations would do well to keep in mind the impact group dynamics, familiarity, and leadership styles have on negotiating effectiveness.
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THREE-DAY COURSE | December 4-6, 2023
Negotiation and Leadership: Dealing with Difficult People and Problems
BONUS DAY | December 7, 2023
The Art of Saying No: Save the Deal, Save the Relationship, and Still Say No
Three-Day Program Agenda
Negotiation and Leadership: Dealing with Difficult People and Problems
DAY 1: Monday, December 4, 2023UNDERSTANDING KEY NEGOTIATION CONCEPTS
MORNING:
Registration, Continental Breakfast and … Read More 
This program is designed for anyone who teaches negotiation, dispute resolution, or conflict analysis across any field (e.g., law, business, international relations, social work, peace studies, public policy, urban planning, environmental studies, and engineering).
Negotiation trainers who provide on-site or online training to business or community clients should also attend so they can evaluate potential new … Read More 
IN-PERSON
THREE-DAY COURSE | October 23-25, 2023
Negotiation and Leadership: Dealing with Difficult People and Problems
BONUS DAY | October 26, 2023
Future Proofing: How to Make Sure Your Negotiated Agreement is Good for the Long Term
Three-Day Program Agenda
Negotiation and Leadership: Dealing with Difficult People and Problems
DAY 1: Monday, October 23, 2023UNDERSTANDING KEY NEGOTIATION CONCEPTS
MORNING:
Registration, Continental Breakfast and … Read More 
PON affiliated professor Brian Mandell was interviewed for an article on the Harvard Kennedy School homepage today discussing his intersession course, Advanced Workshop in Multiparty Negotiation and Conflict Resolution. Click here to read the full article.
“The class — of which the objective is to develop the next generation of master negotiators — is structured so … Read Prof Mandell Featured on Kennedy School Website 
Bonus day for October Negotiation and Leadership program.
In these post-pandemic times, negotiators face unprecedented levels of uncertainty and disruption, which can put their most consequential deals at risk. To protect agreements and lock in the commitments of the negotiated deal, negotiators need to future-proof their agreements. In this one-day bonus program, led by Brian Mandell … Read More 
The Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School Will Honor Former President of Finland Martti Ahtisaari with the 2010 Great Negotiator Award
Co-sponsored with the Future of Diplomacy Project at the Harvard Kennedy School, the Great Negotiator Event Offers Real-World Negotiation Discussion to All Students
For Immediate Release
CAMBRIDGE, MA (September 21, 2010) The Program on Negotiation … Read More 
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THREE-DAY COURSE | September 18-20, 2023
Negotiation and Leadership: Dealing with Difficult People and Problems
BONUS DAY | September 21, 2023
Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most
Three-Day Program Agenda
Negotiation and Leadership: Dealing with Difficult People and Problems
DAY 1: Monday, September 18, 2023UNDERSTANDING KEY NEGOTIATION CONCEPTS
MORNING:
Registration, Continental Breakfast and Overview
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. ET
Negotiation Fundamentals: … Read More 
Registration is now closed for the NP@PON Mediation Pedagogy Conference.
Professors Lawrence Susskind (MIT) and Michael Wheeler (Harvard Business School) are pleased to announce a Mediation Pedagogy Conference to be held by Negotiation Pedagogy at the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School (NP@PON). This two-day Conference will be held Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May … Read Mediation Pedagogy Conference 
Strictly limited to 60 participants who have completed a prior course in negotiation, this first-of-its-kind program offers unprecedented access to experts from Harvard Law School, Harvard Business School, and the Harvard Kennedy School—all of whom are committed to delivering a transformational learning experience.
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IN-PERSON
THREE-DAY COURSE | June 20-22, 2023
Negotiation and Leadership: Dealing with Difficult People and Problems
BONUS DAY | June 23, 2023
Unlocking Value in Complex Business Deals
Three-Day Program Agenda
Negotiation and Leadership: Dealing with Difficult People and Problems
DAY 1: Tuesday, June 20, 2023UNDERSTANDING KEY NEGOTIATION CONCEPTS
MORNING:
Registration, Continental Breakfast and Overview
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. ET
Negotiation Fundamentals—Key Concepts and … Read More 
IN-PERSON
THREE-DAY COURSE | May 15-17, 2023
Negotiation and Leadership: Dealing with Difficult People and Problems
BONUS DAY | May 18, 2023
Negotiating the Impossible
Three-Day Program Agenda
Negotiation and Leadership: Dealing with Difficult People and Problems
DAY 1: Monday, May 15, 2023UNDERSTANDING KEY NEGOTIATION CONCEPTS
MORNING:
Registration, Continental Breakfast and Overview
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. ET
Negotiation Fundamentals—Key Concepts and Core Vocabulary
9:00 a.m. … Read More 
IN-PERSON
THREE-DAY COURSE | April 3–5, 2023
Negotiation and Leadership: Dealing with Difficult People and Problems
BONUS DAY | April 6, 2023
3D Negotiation: Powerful New Tools to Turbocharge Your Effectiveness
Three-Day Program Agenda
Negotiation and Leadership: Dealing with Difficult People and Problems
DAY 1: Monday, April 3, 2023UNDERSTANDING KEY NEGOTIATION CONCEPTS
MORNING:
Registration, Continental Breakfast and Overview
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. ET
Negotiation … Read More 