179 - Facilitation as a Diplomatic Skill in (Peace) Negotiations with Ron Ton

There are few spaces in which facilitation skills have a greater impact than diplomacy, yet conversations connecting the two are rare.This episode changes that.With over 30 years of experience in mediation and mediation training, Ron Ton has unique and unparalleled insights to share. Explore the incredible world of diplomacy, negotiation, and mediation with one of its pre-eminent experts.Tune in to learn how facilitation skills intersect across Ron’s work—and how his approach has changed over time.And, as a separate note, this is one of my first in-person recordings in 2+ years. What a joy!Find out about:What diplomacy, mediation, and facilitation have in commonHow to balance defending one’s interests with finding a mutually agreeable path forwardWhy so much of Ron’s work comes back to facilitating collaborationThe three levels of awareness Ron focuses on in any negotiationWhy your workshops starts before you’re in the roomHow humility can take us away from unspoken agendas and towards deeper understandingWhat to do if a group gets stuck on a disagreement early on in a workshop Don’t miss the next episode: subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player.And download the free 1-page summary, so you can always have the key points of this episode to hand.LinksConnect to Ron:On LinkedInSupport the Show.**Click here to navigate through all episodes via this interactive podcast map.**If you're inspired by our podcast and crave similar conversations, consider joining Dr Myriam Hadnes' NeverDoneBefore Facilitation Community. **If you're keen to master the art of facilitation, discover our expert-led live, online Facilitation Courses at the NDB Academy. **If you enjoy the show, consider a one-off donation and contribute to the ongoing costs of running the podcast.