TRAINING
Fall 2008
Monday - Thursday
October 27 - 30, 2008
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Course Information:
Ombudsman 101
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday morning
October 27 - 29, 2008
An introductory program for new ombudsman or those seeking information about the organizational ombudsman role. (2-1/2 days)Ombudsman 101 Plus
Wednesday afternoon (1:30-5:30pm)
October 29, 2008
A special program for organizations and entrepreneurs who want to get started. (half day)Advanced Series: The Role of the Ombudsman in Organizational Change and Conflict
Tuesday - Wednesday
October 28 - 29, 2008
David Brubaker, Ass’t Prof at Eastern Mennonite University was so well received at the 2007 IOA Conference, that we have invited him to be the guest presenter for day one of the 2008 Advanced Series, “The Role of the Ombudsman in Organizational Change and Conflict. Participants will understand change and conflict in organizations, the potential for being both monitors and managers of organizational conflict and the opportunity to serve as agents of proactive humanistic organizational transformation.Specialized Course: Fundamental Theories of Conflict Resolution and the Implications for Ombudsman Practice
Thursday
October 30, 2008
This course will examine several theories of conflict resolution and their practical implications for pragmatically intervening in difficult situations.
Hotel Reservations and Information:
Marriott Vancouver Pinnacle Downtown
1128 West Hastings St.
Phone +1 (604) 684-1128
Vancouver, BC V6E 4R5
Fax +1 (778) 231-6824
Room rate $195 single/double based on availability until Friday, October 3, 2008.