This experiential course is designed to equip participants with essential negotiation skills and tools needed to navigate complex and adversarial environments. It provides a robust understanding of crisis management, strategic frameworks for high-stakes dialogues, and tactical tools for effective negotiation planning in complex environments.
The course is structured over two weeks, combining theoretical presentations, practical exercises and simulations based on real-world scenarios such as public health crises, protection challenges, irregular migration and climate-induced disasters.
Additionally, students will have the opportunity to engage in group work with experienced practitioners to apply and reflect on their learning, culminating in a final reflection paper. The course aims to enhance participants’ abilities to build trust, manage adversarial relationships, and lead constructive engagements in high-intensity situations.
Fee information
Full price: CHF 1’700Partner rate (MSF, ICRC): CHF 1’360 (20% discount)
Special Rate: CHF 850. Available exclusively to nationals or staff from local/national NGOs, CBOs, government, INGOs, or IOs in low/middle-income countries (OECD DAC list) with salaries aligned to local living costs. Proof required. (The course fee includes all costs associated with the course)
How to register
You need a SWITCH edu-ID to log in to the new application portal of the University of Geneva (more information about SWITCH edu-ID).
You don't have a SWITCH edu-ID account yet?
Click on 'SWITCH edu-ID - Log in' then 'Create account' and follow the instructions.
You already have a SWITCH edu-ID account or you just created one?
Click on 'SWITCH edu-ID - Log in', enter your e-mail address and password then click on 'Log in'. If you have lost your password, click on "SWITCH edu-ID - Log in" and then on "Forgot password".
Attention:
- If you already have a SWITCH edu-ID account linked to UNIGE (more information) please use this account.
- If you have a SWITCH account from another institution, you can also use it.
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Processing of personal data
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