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390 Amwell Road, Suite 403
Hillsborough, NJ 08844 USA
Professional Development
July 2009
Monday - Friday
July 13-17, 2009
Denver, CO, USA


Course Information:
Ombudsman 101
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday morning
July 13-15, 2009

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)
July 15, 2009

A special program for organizations and entrepreneurs who want to get started. (Half day)

Intermediate Workshop: Skills for the Experienced Ombudsman
Tuesday- Wednesday
July 14-15, 2009

A workshop designed to help the Ombudsman respond skillfully and masterfully to the challenges and opportunities presented to the organizational ombudsman.

Instructors
 
Carolyn Noorbakhsh   Wilbur Hicks
Ombuds Office   Ombudsperson
National Renewable Energy Laboratory International Monetary Fund
 
Sean A. BanksDonna J. Louden
Director & Company OmbudsOmbuds Office
Shell Oil Company, Office of OmbudsInternational Labour Office
Services University of Colorado at Boulder


Specialized Course: Contemporary Legal Issues for Organizational Ombudsman Programs
Thursday
July 16, 2009

This course is designed for new and experienced Ombudsmen who are seeking additional understanding about legal issues affecting your program. Participants can expect to leave this course with practical tips that can be applied to their own programs.

Instructors
   
Judith C. Bruner   Kevin Jessar
Director & UCSD Ombudsperson   National Institutes of Health (NIH)
University of California  


Specialized Course: Conflict Coaching for Organizational Ombudsman
Friday
July 17, 2009

The session will provide a theoretical framework for conflict coaching as well as strategies and skills for helping visitors manage interpersonal conflict. This highly interactive session will utilize case studies and role play.

Instructors
   
Ross Brinkert   Trish Jones
Assistant Professor   Professor
Pennsylvania State University Temple University


Hotel Reservations and Information:
Marriott Denver West
1717 Denver West Boulevard
Golden, Colorado 80401 USA
Phone +1 (303) 279-9100


Room rate $149 per night single/double based on availability until Friday, June 12, 2009.