CSRS Upcoming Event:

Working in the Same Space
September 21–24, 2008, Monterey, California

This workshop will expose participants to the different motivations and organizational cultures of the various S&R actors and promote cross-community relationship building.

Dates:
Program begins, 5pm Sunday, September 21 and concludes 5pm Wednesday, September 24, 2008.

Location:
Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, USA

Co-Sponsors:
None

Description:
The workshop will emphasize cross-community understanding, communication and negotiation skills that focus on ways in which civilian governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, inter-governmental organizations and the armed forces can work more effectively alongside each other in insecure environments.

Learning Objectives:
Participants will:

• Enhance their understanding of and professional network among the other stabilization and response communities;
• Improve their cross-community and inter-organizational communication skills;
• Expand their understanding and repertoire of negotiation/mediation skills and strategies;
• Develop their capacity to build trust, identify shared objectives, and promote collaboration.

Methodology:
The workshop will consist of a series of facilitated discussions, panel presentations and role-playing exercises to meet the learning objectives. Additionally, a reception and group meals will support the networking objective.

Participants:
Approximately 45 representatives from civilian government agencies, non-governmental organizations, inter-governmental organizations and the armed forces will attend. Participants should be junior to mid-level representatives from their communities with experience working in the field and/or in policy-advisory positions.

Faculty:
CSRS staff will facilitate this program. Other instructors, including Susan Hocevar of the Naval Postgraduate School will deliver educational modules.

Contact:
Nick Tomb, ntomb@nps.edu, (831) 656-1829.

Application:
The application period for this course will open on July 1, and close on August 1, 2008.