In this session, the presenter will provide you with practical and immediately useful skills for improving your ability to collaborate with others or build collaborative environments. A Hewlett Foundation/State of California pilot project reduced conflict by 67 percent in 94 organizations over three years by teaching these skills. In this interactive session, you will identify and prove the five essential skills. A faculty member of both programs will also show the impact of the five skills. \x0ALearning Objectives - Create collaborative environments Manage conflict positively and proactively Communicate your needs more effectively in relationships