Purdue University
Purdue Links Purdue Home | Purdue Search | Visit Purdue| Giving

 

Jim Eagleman, Naturalist, Brown County State Park, IDNR
“ This leadership course allows natural resource professionals a chance to role play, examine case studies and apply the latest in conflict resolution strategies. I wished I had this information years ago when the state park deer hunting debates were at a peak. Life for me back then would’ve easier.”
Sam Carman, Education Director, Division of Forestry, IDNR
I’ve attended many leadership or management trainings over the years, and must admit that I approached this one with some skepticism. The NRLDI exceeded my expectations and improved the way I seek collaboration with others – especially those with whom I have disagreements. Attending the Institute is a big commitment but well worth the time invested.”

 

 

Natural Resources Leadership
Development Institute

Workshop Topics

Session 1 – Understanding Self & Others and the Nature of Controversial Natural Resource Issues

  • Learn about your own personal approach to leadership and problem solving
  • How to build relationships with others
  • Learn how to communicate with others through better listening skills and through speaking your message clearly.
  • Understand your emotions, the role they play in conflict, and how to better manage high emotions
  • How to diffuse conflict
  • Learn more about the nature of natural resource conflicts

Session 2 – Multi-Party Collaborative Problem Solving Processes, Tools & Techniques

  • Understand groups, their dynamics and the role of leadership
  • Learn the principles and processes of collaborative problem solving
  • Learn various facilitation techniques to lead a group through a collaborative process
  • Learn how to deal with data and scientific information in conflict situations
  • Understand consensus decision making

Session 3 – Negotiation Skills, Tools and Techniques

  • Learn principles of interest-based negotiation in multi-party situations
  • Learn how to prepare to negotiate
  • Learn about factors that contribute to negotiation effectiveness
  • Learn negotiation skills
  • Learn how to devise agreements that are sustainable
  • Practice negotiation in a complex, multi-party issue

Participants

The strength of the Institute is in the diversity of the participants. The program is geared to men and women who represent a geographic cross-section of the state as well as various state and federal agencies and NGO’s with a stake in the sustainability of natural resources. The participants also have a commitment to seeking collaborative, consensus-based processes.

The Program

NRLDI is sponsored by the Department of Forestry & Natural Resources at Purdue University, in cooperation with the Department of Agricultural Economics. NRLDI is funded in part by the Renewable Resources Extension Act.

The program is structured around three, 3 day sessions. The sessions are held at various state park lodges. Participants are expected to complete various readings, activities, and homework assignments, and involves role playing activities.

2008 Session Dates

Session 1: September 10 to 12, Turkey Run State Park Lodge
Session 2: October 15 to 17, Spring Mill State Park Lodge
Session 3: November 12 to 14, McCormick’s Creek State Park Lodge
 
Application
For NRLDI Graduates

Home

Further Information

Prof. Janet Ayres
Purdue University, Dept. of Agricultural Economics, 403 W. State Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2056
PH: 765-494-4215, FX: 765-494-9176
ayres@purdue.edu

purdue homepage purdue search purdue maps purdue directories Copyright © 2003, Purdue University, all rights reserved. An equal access/equal opportunity university.
Purdue Disclaimer Nondiscrimination Policy