Woodswise Wire
Are
you a woodlot owner negotiating a timber sale with a logging contractor?
Thinking of buying more woodland? Involved in selling wood products harvested from
your land?
Even
if you are working with a consulting forester, you may benefit from improved
negotiating skills. That is the subject of a workshop from 9:30 to 3:30 on November 20 at the Margaret Chase Smith House,
located at 7 Ridge Road, in Augusta, ME. The Maine Agricultural
Mediation Program (administered through Volunteers of America Northern New
England) - in partnership with the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners
Association (MOFGA), Land For Good, and Maine Farmland Trust – is hosting a
workshop designed for landowners about general negotiating concepts. Although
the event is geared towards agriculture, most of the principles are the same
for the woods. Just indicate your preference and area of focus in the
registration form.
Through
lecture and hands-on practice, participants will understand the negotiation
process better; develop techniques and skills to build a stronger negotiation
base; discover a toolkit to manage negotiations successfully; and learn to
communicate more effectively – including the power of good questioning and
listening and of seeing other points of view.
The
workshops will enhance participants’ confidence in responding to the changing
circumstances of negotiations. Participants will understand their own
negotiation style and will become flexible in using alternative styles. They
will also identify possible negotiation outcomes.
Pre-Registration
is required, and a $10 fee covers light refreshments and handouts. Participants
should bring their own bagged lunch. Registration is limited and will close on
Nov. 17th.
Register Here
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