International Negotiations: Practical Skills and Techniques (2013)

Type: Date: Duration of event: Location: Programme area: Fee: Website: Event focal point email: Other events details:
Course 20 May - 21 Jun 2013

4 weeks

web-based

Public Finance and Trade

0 http://www.unitar.org/pft/elearning

pft-elearning@unitar.org

Background
Everyone negotiates something every day. Whether it is how to handle an organizational challenge, a takeover or a dispute, successful negotiation means getting what you want without offending the other party. Negotiating is not a one-off activity or a finite set of skills. It is an on-going challenge, which benefits from continual practice, analysis and review. Every negotiation is different, but the basic elements do not change. The tools and techniques provided in this course will assist participants become better negotiators, whether there is one issue or several; two parties or many. This UNITAR negotiation skills course is a foundation course developed to help professionals in full time work. This course forms part of a series of negotiation training courses that UNITAR is developing for a worldwide audience of officials and professionals. An important component of this course is a hands-on online simulation exercise which will give participants an international negotiation perspective through peer-to-peer exchanges under the guidance of an expert.

Learning Objectives
At the end of the course, the participants should be able to: Define the basic elements and theories of international negotiations; Apply proper negotiation strategies; Recognize the appropriate procedure in negotiation/arbitration proceedings; and Recommend to their colleagues/organizations measures in dealing with complex negotiations.

Content and Structure

The course consists of the following modules: Module 1: Overview of the Theory of Negotiation Module 2: The Negotiation Cycle and related Tips Module 3: Practical techniques for improving Negotiation Module 4: Online Simulation Negotiation Exercise

Methodology
In order to ensure the best possible outreach, the course will be delivered through e-learning. Through a multiple-instructional setting, the goal is to achieve the learning objectives by means of learning technologies that match personal learning styles and by the inclusion of non-linear learning that aims at the development of just-in-time skills of adult learners. At the same time, in order to allow participants maximum flexibility of scheduling , the learning will be conducted in an asynchronous manner. Using a state-of-the-art training architecture, UNITAR will combine selflearning with assessments and online discussions. The pedagogy - adapted specifically to professionals in full-time work - will help train participants through various experiences: absorb (read); do (activity); interact (socialize); reflect (relate to ones own reality).

Targeted Audience
This foundation course is designed for professionals from government, public finance, investment, trade, corporate finance, project management, treasury, as well as academic circles. Finance professionals, lawyers and accountants alike will benefit from this course.

Additional Information
A certificate of completion will be issued by UNITAR to all participants who complete the course-related assignments and assessments successfully. Course schedule is subject to change. Course fee is non-refundable but transferrable to another course or participant and subject to change as per UNITAR's policy on pricing.

Public Diplomacy in a Multipolar World

Type: Date: Duration of event: Location:
Course 03 Jun - 30 Jun 2013

4 weeks

web-based

Programme area: Fee: Website: Event focal point email: Event focal point Contact Number: Other events details:

Peace Security and Diplomacy, Multilateral Diplomacy 0 http://www.unitar.org/mdp/ mdp-elearning@unitar.org

+41 (0)22 917 87 16

Background
??Public diplomacy, and its sister concept, soft power, dominate much of the current academic debate about 21st century diplomacy. A major challenge for governments is how to develop effective public diplomacy, and optimize the use of their soft power, in a rapidly changing global environment. This course aims to help participants understand what public diplomacy is, how its practice has evolved over time and how the current challenges are being addressed. It will also examine a range of tools & techniques available to public diplomacy practitioners.

Event Objectives
This on-line course aims to provide diplomats and public officials with an idea of the strategic significance of public diplomacy in the past and future. The crucial project steps of campaigns, media relations and other public diplomacy tools are analysed, discussed and summarised in a very practice oriented manner. Legal and human resource questions complement the material in order to be applicable in many environments.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the course, participants should be able to: Define and discuss the basic concepts of public diplomacy and how its practice is evolving; Explain the distinction between public diplomacy and related activities such as nation branding, propaganda, cultural relations, public relations and lobbying; Demonstrate knowledge of the skills and techniques required by public diplomacy practitioners vis--vis the media and other stakeholders; Design strategic media plans and public diplomacy campaigns by using modern and conventional public diplomacy tools.

Content and Structure

The course includes four interactive training modules, defined as follows: Module 1:Introduction to Public Diplomacy in the 21st Century Module 2: Tools and Techniques of Public Diplomacy Module 3: Public Diplomacy Campaigns and Evaluation

Module 4: Exchange of Best Practice in Public Diplomacy

Methodology
The course will be conducted in English over a period of four weeks, each week consisting of a module focusing on a different topic. The course will be delivered via UNITARs e-Learning platform. This pedagogical tool will help the student meet the courses learning objectives through a self-paced study routine supported by multimedia, optional and required readings, discussion forums, assessment quizzes, and a wealth of other information.

Targeted Audience
The course is designed for mid to senior-level government officers in ministries preparing public diplomacy strategies and tools on a variety of topics. It also targets entry-level and mid-career diplomats working in a multilateral setting. Private sector specialists and students whose work or studies are related to this subject are also encouraged to apply.

Additional Information
We highly recommend credit card payments. The course participation fee is 600 USD. Participants from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) are eligible to apply for a fellowship. Please contact the Multilateral Diplomacy Programme for more details. Registration will be closed as soon as the course is full and your place will be secured once your payment is confirmed. Information about dates, registration and fees are available on http://www.unitar.org/event/by/mdp