Sat, Apr 03, 2004
Powerpoint on Establishing an Academic Mediation Program
In a recent websearch I came across this powerpoint presentation on establishing an academic mediation program prepared by Catherine Archibald Longstreth for the Institute for Academic Leadership. The Institute for Academic Leadership conducts workshops and seminar sessions to enhance the planning, management, and leadership competencies of Department Chairpersons, Deans and academic administrators within the 11 public institutions of Florida. Longstreth is an Associate Vice President, Emeritus from the University of Florida. The presentation targets academic administrators such as Deans considering the possibility of mediation in their areas. Additional presentation materials from past institutes is available here.
Fri, Apr 02, 2004
Electronic Hallway Case Collection gets nice new website
The Electronic Hallway, an online teaching tools repository hosted by the Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs at the University of Washington, has updated their website with a nice fresh new look. The Electronic Hallway serves as an online repository of teaching cases and other curriculum materials for faculty who teach public administration, public policy, and related subjects. Cases are available in numerous policy areas; economic development, education, environment and land use, human services, international affairs, nonprofit, state and local government issues, utility and transit issues, and urban and regional issues. Many Hallway cases include teaching notes, and several have video of cases being taught by experienced teachers. A quick search of the term “conflict resolution” brings up the cases listed below. Nonmembers can browse the collection, but one must be registered to access the full collection. Registration is free.
CHURCH-STATE DEBATE THREATENS BUDAPEST’S SECOND DISTRICT
Church seeks return of a school building after 50 years of Communist rule. Illustrates competing community interests and resolution of conflicts in Eastern European setting.
CLARKSON AIRPORT AUTHORITY
A simple exercise for identifying interests in a conflict and for planning an inclusive negotiation to resolve an airport noise problem. Good as an exam or introductory case.
INDUSTRIAL CLEANUP PROGRAM RIFT
When a rumor gets out of hand on the eve of reorganization, a deputy mayor must determine a precise plan for dealing with the rumor and the underlying conflict.
KAREN HANNEN AND ROBERT WELSH: THE DIVISION OF ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
Manager of economic analysis agency faces a well liked, but seriously underperforming, senior employee as she tries to reshape agency. What is her best (or least worst) course of action? Useful in management or conflict resolution courses.
LABOR RELATIONS IN CORVALLIS, OREGON
New city manager reviews the history of the labor-management relationship and how it has affected city government, and the success of his predecessors. Lessons on bargaining outcomes, conflict resolution and management responsiveness.
MAMMOTH MOTORS’ NEW PAINT SHOP
Multilateral role-play with lively internal dynamics and external relationships among corporate, state, local, and environmental interests. Students gain insight into conflict resolution by enacting an economic development/environmental conflict.
NEW BEDFORD HARBOR
EPAÌs careful planning of a Superfund cleanup encounters community and Congressional opposition organized by an environmental advocacy group. Escalating conflict, years of delay, and mediation followed by a questionable outcome result.
OPERATION WILDERNESS
A simulation exercise on environmental issues. Students experience the process of conflicts and the personal responses that both cause and result from it. Teaches key principles in conflict resolution and multiparty negotiations.
PACIFIC CITY UTILITIES SERVICE DEPARTMENT
Role-play exercise in which a manager has to resolve a conflict over the annual vacation schedule. Illustrates and applies key principles of conflict resolution.
PORT PLEASANT CITY COUNCIL
Controversial waterfront development project involving diverse opinions from city council members. Valuable lessons in management, dealing with boards and councils, development and implementation, and conflict resolution.