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• ROUNDTABLE BREAKFAST: Conflict-Intelligent Leadership - Critical Competencies for a Turbulent World

  • When
    Thursday, December 04, 2025
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    8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    ZOOM - ONLINE
  • Registered
    276 registrants

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  ACR-GNY & CUNY Dispute Resolution Center at John Jay College present

  Conflict-Intelligent Leadership - Critical Competencies for a Turbulent World

  Q: What does it take for leaders of all stripes to not only survive but thrive in these our most politically and culturally contentious times?

  A: Conflict Intelligence.

  Columbia University Professor Peter T. Coleman will offer an interactive session on CIQ Leadership, outlining the basic competencies and practices research has shown to increase CIQ, and offering the RESCUE Framework for implementation when facing conflict "Firestorms." The session will include an assessment, feedback, and group discussion on applications.

  DR. PETER T. COLEMAN

  
  

  Dr. Peter T. Coleman is a professor of psychology and education at Columbia University and a renowned expert on constructive conflict resolution, intractable conflict and sustaining peace. Dr. Coleman has authored or edited a dozen books, well over 100 scientific articles and chapters, is the recipient of various awards, and his work has been featured in media outlets such as The New York Times, The Guardian, Haaretz, Nature, Scientific American, PBS Newshour, and Harvard Business Review. His most recent book, The Way Out: How to Overcome Toxic Polarization (2021) was released by Columbia University Press.
  
  

  IMPORTANT NOTE: The Roundtable Breakfasts are online meetings via Zoom. The link will change each month and will be distributed to all registrants the day before and the morning of the event. All listed times for ACR-GNY events are for Eastern Time. 8:00 am – 8:30 am | Join call to network with attendees 8:30 am – 10:00 am | Presentation and Discussion About the Roundtable Breakfasts The Roundtable Breakfasts are organized by ACR-GNY and the CUNY Dispute Resolution Center at John Jay College. They take place the first Thursday of the month and are ongoing since 2001. Views expressed in connection with any Roundtable event publicity or at sessions are those of the speakers and participants and not of the CUNY DRC or ACR-GNY. This program is supported by ACR-GNY's 365 Sponsor:

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• Multisession Practice Group: Interpersonal Conflict Resolution

  • Start
    Monday, December 08, 2025
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  • End
    Monday, April 13, 2026
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    Online via Zoom
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  Presented by Dr. Borislava Manojlovic
  

  Introducing our first multisession practice group!

  The Interpersonal Conflict Resolution Practice Group aims to equip participants with practical skills for resolving conflicts in everyday life and interpersonal relationships. Each session will introduce different conflict resolution topics, followed by hands-on exercises, simulations, and skill-building activities. By the end of the program, participants will have developed a personalized toolkit for managing conflicts more effectively in their everyday lives.

  Registrants are expected to attend all five sessions. The registration price is inclusive of all sessions.

  These practice group sessions are interactive and a safe space for questions and honest feedback; registration will be capped at 25 participants and sessions will not be recorded.

  The Details

  Frequency: Five monthly sessions

  Dates: December 8, 2025 | January 12, 2026 | February 24, 2026 | March 9, 2026 | April 13, 2026

  Time: 6:00 - 7:30pm (Eastern Time)

  Price: Free for ACR-GNY members | $100 for Non-ACR-GNY members | $50 for Students - Non-ACR-GNY members

  Limited reduced rate scholarships available; email admin@acrgny.org to request.

  Format: Virtual (Zoom)

  Structure:

  Introduction to the Topic: Brief overview of the month's conflict resolution theme (e.g., active listening, negotiation, managing emotions, nonviolent communication, etc.).

  Skill-building Exercises: Interactive exercises where participants practice specific skills related to the topic.

  Simulations: Role-playing scenarios where participants engage in conflict situations and apply learned skills.

  Group Reflection and Discussion: Share experiences, challenges, and insights from the exercises and simulations.

  Takeaways and Homework: Actionable tips for resolving conflicts in real-life situations and practice assignments to apply throughout the month.

  Goals:

  • Develop a deeper understanding of conflict dynamics in personal relationships.
  • Cultivate communication skills that help manage and resolve conflicts.
  • Practice applying techniques for handling conflicts constructively and with empathy.
  • Build confidence in addressing and resolving interpersonal issues.

  Expected Outcomes:

  • Enhanced communication and conflict management abilities.
  • Increased self-awareness in conflict situations.
  • Stronger relationships through improved problem-solving and emotional regulation.

   

  Dr. Borislava Manojlovic

  Dr. Borislava Manojlovic is Senior Research Fellow and Professor at the Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, George Mason University. She is an expert in peacebuilding, intercultural negotiation, transitional justice, and peace education. Before joining academia, she worked for over seven years on minority and reconciliation issues with the United Nations and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe in Croatia and Kosovo. She received her master’s degree from Brandeis University and her doctorate from George Mason University. Borislava is a recipient of the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Serbia for 2023/24.
  

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