Public Affairs Dispute Resolution and Consensus-Building
BY John Stephens
University of North Carolina
Summary
This syllabus outlines a
course that addresses the theory and
practice of dispute resolution and
consensus-building in a public policy
context. Federal, state, and local
case studies and exercises are employed to
help students develop skills in multi-party
conflict analysis, assessment for dispute
resolution intervention, and negotiation and
facilitation processes. Students also
learn the skills of collaboration and group
dialogue.
