What Participants Are Saying About the 2008 Conservation and Conflict Training
"The workshop was one of the most pertinent workshops I have been privileged to attend. The wide breadth of experience from around the world and from every level of government and nonprofit organization made the workshop truly amazing—the dialogue was engaging, thought provoking, introspective and experiential for myself and especially rewarding when the other participants shared their experiences. [The HWCC trainers] were masters of listening, processing, and melding our thoughts, questions, and concerns so that the 'aha' moments were frequent and very substantive. Thank you ... HWCC and all the other participants!"
"One of the most rewarding outcomes of the workshop was how to apply conflict resolution in conservation to build trust—for most conservationists this is a significant challenge. Learning a process that identifies the core elements of dignity and respect for all parties involved is critical to ensuring the balanced interests of biodiversity and people towards peaceful coexistence."
Participants in the January 2008 HWCC Conservation and Conflict training.
"The Conservation and Conflict workshop is an excellent introduction to the science and art of managing conflict between people and organizations. The workshop features a fabulous mix of lecture, discussion, and hands-on activities to engage and enlighten each participant. The workshop will surely benefit wildlife professionals grappling with a diversity of people, organizations, and interests."
“Although this was my first conflict resolution training workshop, I enjoyed the 'hands-on' style of learning that made it very realistic and brought up interesting real world problems and solutions. Not only was the quality of the course itself excellent, but the other participants brought such a variety of backgrounds and experiences to the table that one could not help but learn from them. This depth of experience brought much to the table during the role-plays and discussions as people had been through similar situations before. Instead of teaching us 'tricks' to use when mediating in conflict situations, we were given a good foundation with which to continually build upon, and also to fall back on when new problems arise.”
Participants in the November 2008 HWCC Conservation and Conflict training.