Enhancing Negotiation Skills for Women (Sep 22 - 25, 2025 in Kenya)

Ethiopian onion farmer in her field She is one of the 12 women in Adami Tulu, Ethiopia, who got a loan from the local micro-financing institution thanks to the facilitation of an NGO, which provided a guarantee. She convinced her husband to give her a piece of their land which she is now using to produce onion seed. This picture was taken while she explained how she is converting the 10,000 Birr finance in to over 100,000 Birr income in five months. This moment was her's; her husband (wearing the gray polo
provider
  • African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD)
duration
  • 8-35 hours
audience
  • Community / women's organization
  • Donors
  • Policy makers
  • Practitioners
  • Researchers
price USD 3,000 per person (this does not cover flights, ground transportation, meals and accommodation)
online no
location

In person in Mombasa, Kenya

self-paced no
themes

This course explores the intersection of gender and negotiation, providing strategies for navigating dynamics and building impactful leadership coalitions.

This course is in English

What will you learn?

After this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the fundamentals of different negotiation models and processes involved in achieving successful negotiations.
  • Appreciate the value of taking time to prepare for negotiations.
  • Identify their bargaining strengths and weaknesses.
  • Explore strategies to position themselves as effective negotiators and problem solvers.

What resources do you need to do it?

Reliable internet access

More about this training

Effective negotiation is key to advancing institutional goals and driving change, requiring alliances and collaboration among diverse stakeholders. For women, mastering these skills is crucial due to unique gender-related challenges. This course explores the intersection of gender and negotiation, providing strategies for navigating dynamics and building impactful leadership coalitions.

What you will gain as a participant in this course:

  • Gain a strong foundation in negotiation models and processes to navigate complex discussions confidently.
  • Understand how to promote collaborations and build coalitions, essential for advancing organizational goals.
  • Acquire skills to handle gender-based challenges in negotiations, ensuring your voice is heard and respected.
  • Recognize and capitalize on negotiation opportunities to further your career and personal aspirations.
  • Apply your negotiation skills in real-life scenarios with the support of expert-led facilitator and interactive sessions.

Maximizing impact: benefits for your organization or sponsors:

  • More inclusive decision-making: with a broader range of voices in leadership, particularly women equipped with negotiation expertise, organizations can make more balanced and inclusive decisions.
  • Women skilled in negotiation can strengthen organizational relationships, which can lead to better deals, long-term partnerships, and increased organizational growth.
  • Foster collaboration between departments, teams, and stakeholders leading to high performance teams.

 

Facilitators

This transformative four-day course is led by Dr. Deborah Kolb, Professor Emeritus of Management at the Simmons School of Management’s Center for Gender in Organizations in Boston, bringing unparalleled expertise in leadership and gender dynamics.

Who is this course for?

This course is for women in agricultural research and development organizations, including donors and CGIAR staff. Designed for professionals with supervisory roles, from five years of experience to senior leaders and board members, it focuses on enhancing leadership and negotiation skills.
 

Who can I contact for more information?

Email: awardtraining[at]cifor-icraf.org

cc: p.bomett[at]cifor-icraf.org

www.awardfellowships.org

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