Public dispute resolution draws on the skills of negotiation, mediation, and facilitation to address issues that involve a neighborhood, a town or city, a county, or statewide policies. Assistance is available for city/city and city/county conflicts, or matters involving state agencies and local government. Contact us for help as you consider your options, assess the possibility of using a mediator or facilitator, and for assistance with finding an impartial third party. Particular situations can be addressed confidentially by phone.

Upcoming Course:

Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - North Carolina Arboretum - Asheville, NC - 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Annual courses:
Resolving Public Disputes Workshops I-III:

Workshop I: Conflict Assessment and Negotiation Skills

Workshop II: Collaboration and Tools for Handling Contentious Stakeholder Groups

Workshop III: Managing High Emotion and Contention in Public Hearings

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New: Online modules on negotiation and consensus-building