Aurélien COLSON PhD MBA is Professor of Political Science at ESSEC Business School (FT International Ranking 2015: #3 Master of science in management), and Director of the Institute for Research and Education on Negotiation (IRENE Paris, Singapore & Brussels), one of ESSEC’s 8 Centres of Excellence. His award-winning research on negotiation appears in peer-reviewed journals. He authored, edited or co-authored several books, translated into 10 languages, including the best-selling The First Move (Wiley). He is co-director of the Négociations journal. He has run negotiation missions in about 40 countries, for corporations and international organizations. He contributed also to post-conflict mediation efforts, and has been elected twice by leading NGOs to the Steering Committee of the European Peacebuilding Liaison Office (Brussels). Dr. Colson incorporates research findings and hands-on best practices into negotiation training programmes, which he has designed and delivered for many corporations and organisations around the world. He served as Advisor to the French Prime Minister (1998-2002). He lives in Paris and loves cooking for his friends.
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Discover the secrets to successful cross-cultural negotiation with our expert-led online course. Gain a deeper understanding of cultural dimensions, avoid common pitfalls, and enhance your global communication skills. Perfect for professionals aiming to excel in international business settings.
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Discover the power of mediation and conflict resolution with our expert-led online course. Whether you're looking to improve workplace relations or resolve international disputes, this course provides a structured approach to managing and resolving conflicts peacefully. Learn essential skills in negotiation, process management, and more to become an effective mediator.
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Dive into the final stage of our Negotiation, Mediation, and Conflict Resolution specialization by applying your learned skills in a real-world capstone project. This course will challenge you to integrate negotiation and mediation techniques to tackle complex conflicts, enhancing your ability to resolve disputes professionally and effectively.
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Discover the secrets to successful negotiations with our Negotiation Fundamentals course. Gain access to proven techniques and insights that will prepare you for any bargaining situation. This interactive course, led by Professor Aurélien Colson, covers essential skills such as preparation, avoiding common traps, creating value partnerships, structuring negotiation sequences, effective bargaining, overcoming deadlocks, and more.