The International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR) Presents Dispute Prevention Fundamentals: Taking the First Step toward Building Better Business Collaborations

There is an entire industry around dispute resolution. But what if you could help your clients prevent disputes before they begin?  This session will share the collaborative work the University of Tennessee and CPR are doing to help organizations understand the why, what and how of dispute prevention.

This session will offer insights from UT’s Kate Vitasek and CPR’s Ellen Waldman, authors of the book Preventing the Dispute Before it Begins: Proven Mechanisms for Fostering Better Business Relationships.  

Attendees will learn:

• The differences between dispute prevention and dispute resolution
• Why you should be thinking about dispute prevention
• An introduction to the dispute management continuum
• Case studies showcasing successful dispute prevention mechanisms
• A framework for helping you adopt dispute prevention mechanisms