IWA is holding a Workshop for Discussion Group Facilitators.  This training will help people design and run discussion groups on global and international issues.  This innovative program is lead by Robert Ricigliano, Director of Institute of World Affairs and specialist in negotiation, mediation, and facilitation as well as international affairs and inter-group conflict management.  During the workshop special emphasis will given to helping people develop skills for managing the group process and dealing with difficult individuals and group dynamics while maintaining impartiality as the facilitator.  The session will involve interactive exercises as well as presentations.

Discussion groups can be a great way for community organizations, religious organizations, schools or work places to provide their members or employees with a great way to socialize and build relationships while learning about critical events in the world.  Discussion groups can be tied into:

IWA programs - public lectures

International Focus Television Program

Wisconsin Public Radio - Interviews on the Ideas Network

IWA news service

Issue Briefs

Registration is required for this event.  For more information, please contact Rachel Schrag by e-mail rschrag@cie.uwm.edu or phone 414-229-3220

There is no complimentary admission to this event.