Innovations in Collaboration and Conflict Resolution - Skills Enrichment Institute
July 29-31, 2009
Lakeway Resort and Spa in Austin , Texas
Welcome!
Welcome to our summer Skills Enrichment Institute! Come join a diverse group of professionals for insightful learning and discussion in a resort setting overlooking scenic Lake Travis. This dynamic skill building program allows participants to choose among six two-day sessions, all representing the latest advances in the field. Spending two days in one session contributes to a deeper and more focused experience. In addition, the program fosters opportunities for a variety of connections through topical discussion groups that occur during off hours. The selected session topics showcase prominent trainers and fresh contributions to the field. The sessions will help participants integrate innovative techniques into their work. The private, lakeside setting provides a congenial atmosphere for deliberate thought and dialogue among colleagues and recognized leaders in the field. We look forward to seeing you this summer!
Class sizes are limited and admittance is on a first-come first-served basis.
Plenary speaker:
Susan Collin Marks, Sr. Vice President of Search for Common Ground
Training Sessions:
- Creating Value through Negotiation – Melissa Manwaring, J.D., M.Ed.
- The Role of Apology, Forgiveness and Reconciliation in Collaborative Processes – Lee Taft, J.D., M.Div.
- Power and Impasse – Nina Meierding, M.S., J.D.
- Staying with Conflict: Working with Ongoing Disputes – Bernie Mayer, Ph.D.
- The Public Policy Facilitator's Toolbox: Designing Processes for Multi-Stage Initiatives – Bill Potapchuk, M.A., M.S.
- The Next Generation of ADR: Utilizing Technology to Effectively Resolve Disputes – Colin Rule, M.A.
MCLE:
Please check the individual program description above for current MCLE status.
Fees:
All rates include program materials and meals. Early-bird registrations received prior to June 29, 2009 will be $795. The standard registration fee including all program materials and meals is $895. Government and non-profit employees and students will receive a reduced rate of $695. Rates do not include hotel room costs.
Group discount rate on registration fees available for 3 or more registrants from the same organization. A discount rate is also available for faculty and staff of The University of Texas. Please call the Center at 512-471-3507 for details on group rates.
A very limited number of partial scholarships are available to students and non-profit staff. For more information on the application process, please contact Betty Gilmore at bgilmore@law.utexas.edu.
You can register:
- online through the Center's commerce site
- by check or PO – download, complete, and mail the registration form below to the Center. Please include check made payable to "UT Austin-CPPDR" or purchase order number with your form.
Program Schedule:
Wednesday, July 29
5:00 PM - Optional Small Group Discussions
7:00 PM - Opening Reception
Thursday, July 30
8:00 AM - Continental breakfast
8:15 AM - Opening remarks
8:45 AM - Plenary session
10:30 AM - Training sessions
5:00 PM - Adjourn
Friday, July 31
8:00 AM - Continental breakfast
8:30 AM - Training sessions
4:30 PM - Adjourn
Accommodations:
The program will be held at the Lakeway Resort and Spa in Austin , Texas . Guest rooms have been blocked for the program. Please call Lakeway Resort and Spa at (512) 261-6600 for reservations and mention “UT-LAW” to receive the group rate of $116 per night. This rate is available until June 29, 2009.
