April 24 - Course 203

 

April 24, 2023
8:00 AM CDT - 5:00 PM CDT
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Course Number:

C203
Course Title: Alternative Dispute Resolution
Course Level: Intermediate
IRWA Credits: 16 QEU / CEU
AQB Credits: Non Applicable
Prerequisites:

Not applicable

   

Course Description

This course provides the right of way professional with information regarding alternate methods to resolve negotiation disputes. Participants will learn how to identify different alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods and how to recognize each method’s strengths and weaknesses. Participants will also learn how to bust through deadlock, how to save money when negotiations are not successful, and how to avoid getting involved in court proceedings.


Credentialing

  • New SR/WA: An intermediate elective course that can be applied towards the RWP certification. 
  • Industry: An intermediate course that is required for the Oil & Gas Pipeline and Transportation Industry pathways for the SR/WA designation. It can also be applied towards the Generalist pathway for the RWP certification.
  • Specialist: An intermediate elective course that can be applied towards the R/W-AMC, R/W-EC and R/W-NAC certifications.

Topics

  • The “Getting to Yes” dispute resolution principles
  • How to identify sources for, and exampled of objective criteria to resolve disputes
  • The relationship between ADR and eminent domain/expropriation
  • How to employ processes and procedures to succeed at ADR
  • How to bust through deadlock
  • How to minimize financial loss when negotiation is not successful