robert d. benjamin, m.s.w., j.d.

Courses, Trainings, Teaching: Negotiation and Mediation; Courses approved by ACR and regularly qualify for both CLE and CEU credit in most states.

Join me for a basic or advanced negotiation/mediation training course customized for your area or organization or one scheduled below.

"Benjamin's courses are first and foremost practical, they are also provocative, challenging, and enjoyable." "... One of the most intensive and highest quality learning experiences I have had. He offers rigorous, cutting-edge thinking with the delivery of a stand-up comedian."

Register for Courses by e-mail

April 18-20 and May 2-4, 2008 (2 wknds), Southern Methodist University, Dispute Resolution Program Plano (Dallas), TX, Negotiation; Contact: Kay Barclay, tel: 972-473-3435; email: kbarclay@smu.edu registration available for non-credit participants, $1200

May 6-10, 2008, Mediation and Negotiation of FamilyBusiness and Divorce Matters, 5da/40hrs, Portland, Oregon. $1250, $250 deposit. professional grade/approved *see below

May 14-17, 2008, Mediation and Negotiation of Business, Workplace and Commercial Matters, 4da/32hrs, Portland, Oregon. $1000, $250 deposit. professional grade. *see below

(* The Portland, Oregon Programs are private subscription courses. Participation will be limited. Group discounts are available, and special rates are available for participants who have enrolled in previous training programs.)

June 19-21, 2008, Pepperdine University School of Law, Straus Institute, Professional Development Series, Advanced Family and Divorce Mediation. Malibu, CA, contact Lori Rushford, 310 506 6342; lori.rushford@pepperdine.edu

June 5-7 & 12-14, 2008 (two wknds), Pepperdine University School of Law, Straus Institute, Advanced Mediation, Orange Co, CA, ; contact Sarah Gonzales, 310 506 4655

Aug 1-3 and 8-10, 2008 (2wknds), Washington University, GWB School of Social Work, St. Louis, MO, Divorce/Family Mediation (40 hr trng), professional grade. Contact: R. Benjamin, registration available for non-credit participants, $1250

Sept 19-21 and Oct 3-5, 2008 (2 wknds), Southern Methodist University, Dispute Resolution Program Plano (Dallas), TX, Negotiation; Contact: Kay Barclay, tel: 972-473-3435; email: kbarclay@smu.edu registration available for non-credit participants, $1200

• Indiana Association of Mediators, Advanced Training (2 da), September 26-27, 2008,    Indianapolis, IN

• Mediators Institute of Ireland, Nov 14-16, 2008, Sligo, Ireland

Recent Articles:
(complete list of articles)

• "Wonks, Shamans and the Protean Leader," www.mediate.com (2/25/08)

• "Escaping the Tyranny of Professionals: Who Determines Competency to Mediate?" www.mediate.com (2/08)
• "Of War and Negotiation: Part 2, Tolstoy's War and Peace---The Passion Play," www.mediate.com (1/08)
• "Obama: Confessions Of A Hard-Core Negotiator," www.mediate.com (1/08)
• "Of War and Negotiation: Part 1, Lessons From the Europeans," www.mediate.com (12/07)

• "The Beauty of Conflict: Art Lessons, Lateral Thinking, and Creative Problem Solving," www.mediate.com (2/07)
• "Character Traits in Common: Working Dogs and Conflict Mediators," www.mediate.com (4/06)

Resources:
(order through Mediate.com)

• The Guerrilla Negotiator (CD rom) Benjamin's collected writings from 1990-2004, including articles and book contributions not previously available in digital format. $29.95
• Effective Negotiation and Mediation of Conflict: Applied Theory and Practice Handbook, 10th ed. 2004 (CD rom). This training manual includes practice forms, practical hints, agreement formats and session graphics in a variety of dispute contexts. $59.95
• (package of both CD roms available for $75.00)