This experiential workshop about power imbalances is written from a sociological perspective.  Thus, the presumption is that, in any social interaction, the power imbalances among the parties involved can influence the outcome of interactions among them; and there is an interplay of power imbalances as indicated by the social positions (males vs females, rich vs. poor, old vs young, etc) that individuals in society occupy. This course will assist mediators to assess how such power arrangements can affect the mediation process and how to identify, understand, and deal with power imbalances that they may encounter.
 

Who should attend

Participants in the Certificate in Conflict Resolution Studies Program or others who have acquired basic knowledge in negotiation, facilitation or mediation of conflicts.
 

What you will learn

• Definition of power, status, social hierarchies, and other concepts at play between the parties in a conflict resolution process
• Indentification of one's own personal power positions
• Indentification of strategies used in various power positions
• Indentification of power imbalances in mediation, negotiation and facilitation
• Strategies to balance imbalanced power situations  
   

Interactive, experiential exercises are used to help understand the basic concepts and small and large group simulations are used to practice some of the skills being learned.

Facilitators

Gilbert Ladéroute and Judy Lynn Richards
 

Prerequisites

Introduction to Interest-Based Conflict Resolution and a basic course in negotiation, facilitation, or mediation or equivalent experience in conflict resolution.
 

Credit hours

21 hours credit in the Certificate in Conflict Resolution Studies
 

Course fee

$749/$769. Participants enrolled in the Certificate in Conflict Resolution Studies are eligible for the reduced course fee.

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