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Matsunaga Institute for Peace “Communication and Dispute Prevention” Series

The UHM Matsunaga Institute for Peace announces the following events, which will be held in UH Manoa Krauss 012:

  • Negotiation for Women — FREE! Enrollment limited; Register early! (P13714)
    Wednesday, April 29, 2015 6:00-7:30pm – Presenters: Elizabeth Kent & Carole Petersen
  • Powerful Listening: How To Listen So People Will Share Their Concerns With You (P13728)
    Friday, May 8, 2015 8:00am-12:00pm – Presenters: Elizabeth Kent
  • Challenging Conversations: How To Share Your Concerns So People Will Hear You (P13729)
    Friday, May 15, 2015 8:00am-12:00pm – Presenter: Elizabeth Kent
  • Overview of Meeting Management Basics (P13730)
    Friday, May 22, 2015 8:00am-12:00pm – Presenter: Elizabeth Kent
  • Run a Great Meeting! (P13731)
    Fridays, June 19 & 26, 2015 8:00am-4:00pm – Presenter: Elizabeth Kent

For more information, view/print their flyer and to sign up click here

PRESENTERS

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Elizabeth Kent, JD, William S. Richardson School of Law, is sole proprietor of Meeting Expectations Hawai‘i, providing a variety of alternative dispute resolution processes and training, including mediation and facilitation services tailored to meet clients’ needs. While director (1996-2013) and research analyst (1994-1996) for the Hawaii Judiciary, Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution, Kent helped develop mediation programs for the courts and executive branch; worked on education and training on communication and dispute prevention and resolution; researched and advised the courts on ADR-related issues; oversaw the Judiciary’s contract with the community mediation centers; and mediated/facilitated cases that affected public policy.

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Carole Petersen, Harvard Law School, is a Professor and Director of the Matsunaga Institute for Peace. She is also a member of the University of Hawai‘i Center for Chinese Studies and teaches International Law, International Human Rights, and Gender and the Law in the William S. Richardson School of Law.