Resources
127 Resources found
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The Uncertain Ground of Federal Wetland Enforcement Cases: Why Mediation Can Help
CBI shines a light on how mediation can be a useful approach in many federal wetland enforcement cases.
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'Devising' A Better Way Forward
A “Devising Seminar” can help parties in conflict imagine (or devise) a set of alternatives or options that could help address complex situations with multi-sectoral interests.
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When a Client Says “No” to A Good Process
What happens when clients say “no” to a process proposal that follows best practices? Are there strategies that can be employed to help them see the value in different approaches? CBI outlines guidance for addressing these situations.
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Improving Development Outcomes by Including Women in Community Dialogues
Including women in community dialogues can be critical to improving human development outcomes.
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Designing and Piloting a Global Grievance Mechanism for the United Nations Development Program
CBI helps design a global grievance mechanism for people or groups who may be adversely affected by UN Development Program-supported projects and programs.
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What Have We Learned About Climate Change Adaptation?
How can communities manage the risks associated with climate change and adapt appropriately? In this article, CBI outlines recommendations based on current knowledge of this issue.
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Coastal States’ Climate Adaptation Initiatives: Sea Level Rise and Municipal Engagement
Sea level rise is expected to become an increasingly prominent challenge for all levels of government as the climate changes. This paper explores how states and municipalities interact to address sea level rise, providing an overview of the state of practice, reasons for differences in approaches, and strategies for building municipal capacity for adaptation planning and collaboration.
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Corporate and Community Engagement in the Niger Delta: Lessons Learned from Chevron Nigeria Limited’s GMOU Process
CBI practitioners reflect on lessons learned from a community engagement process between Chevron and hundreds of communities impacted by its onshore operations in the Niger Delta.
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Dealing with an Angrier Public, Part II
In 1996, CBI published the book Dealing with an Angry Public, which put forward six principles and related tools and techniques that have helped governments and corporations win back the public’s trust in thousands of cases since then. Yet, public trust in U.S. institutions is lower than it has ever been.
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Mid-Stream Lessons on Facilitating Collaborative Learning Groups
Ferguson shares thoughts on a few of the common challenges that arise when working collaboratively with large groups on complex subjects over several years, how CBI deals with them, and what CBI has learned in the process.
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Facilitating Wind Energy Siting
This three-day workshop focuses on developing the capacity to collaborate effectively on wind development policy, facility siting, and related issues, including visual impacts, noise, credible data, local benefits, and more.
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Knowing When Not to Push for Broad Stakeholder Consensus: The Alaskan Way Viaduct Story
Using the example of Seattle's Alaskan Way Viaduct, Brooks and McCreary demonstrate how pushing for unanimous consensus could also move parties to more extreme positions.
