Negotiators' Symposium
Event Information
This three-day event with its mix of interactive and workshop sessions, presented by practitioners, consultants and attorneys, will offer information and provide insight into the issues and laws that confront HR departments.
Don't miss the pre-conference gathering of lead negotiators, bargaining team members and communication directors. Led by experienced negotiators, this intense six-hour workshop provides an opportunity to hone negotiations skills and develop best practices and strategies for successful negotiations. Topics will include:
- Understanding current politics of your district
- Establishing best climate for negotiations
- Assessing district needs and impact of CBAs: improving programs and educational quality through negotiations
- Building your negotiations team and preparation for bargaining
- At the table: what now
- Negotiation processes, methods and strategies (Including IBB, traditional, modified IBB)
- When you don’t reach agreement: Impasse and fact-finding
- Communications during negotiations: Can we say that? Can they say that?
Symposium registration fees include:
- Attendance to all educational activities, Wednesday through Friday
- Continental breakfast, lunch and reception on Wednesday and Thursday
- Full breakfast on Friday
Pre-Conference registration includes:
- Conference materials and lunch on Tuesday
January 23-25, 2019
Westin San Diego
2019 registration will be available soon.
Negotiator of the Year Award
Nomination Forms Available Now
Hotel & Travel Information
Jan. 23-25 | Register for the Symposium
San DIego, CA
Westin San Diego Hotel
400 W Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101
This sleek hotel is a 7-minute walk from the America Plaza Trolley Station and 0.7 miles from the bayside Maritime Museum of San Diego.
Information about rates and reservations for the Symposium will be available later this year.
Event Schedule
Jan. 23-25 | Register for the Symposium
Schedule of Events
View 2018 Negotiators' Symposium schedule and directory
Tuesday, January 16
Pre-Conference - 9:00am - 4:00pm
Wednesday, January 17
Registration - 8:00am - 5:00pm
Breakout Sessions - 10:00am - 11:30am
Keynote Luncheon: 11:45am - 1:00pm
Breakout Sessions: 1:15 - 4:45pm
Reception: 5:00 - 6:30pm
Thursday, January 18
Registration - 8:00am - 5:00pm
Breakout Sessions - 8:30am - 11:30am
Keynote Luncheon: 11:45am - 1:00pm
Breakout Sessions: 1:15 - 4:45pm
Reception: 5:00 - 6:30pm
Friday, January 19
Breakfast Keynote - 8:30am -10:00am
Breakout Sessions - 10:00am - 11:15am