What Conflict Management & Peacebuilding Is All About With Joe Bubman, Mercy Corps [re-release]

Joe Bubman is the Technical Lead for Integrating Approaches in Complex Crises at one of the world’s largest humanitarian and development NGOs, Mercy Corps. Previously, Joe served as Acting Director of Peace and Conflict where he supported the development and implementation of conflict management programs in Africa, the Middle East and Latin America.  Joe is also the co-founder and CEO of the Super Decathlon for One America, a for-profit organization which strengthens relationships and bridges the divide between rural and urban communities through fun, friendly team competitions, joint projects, and constructive political dialogue. Joe earned a B.A. in Political Science and History from Northwestern University. He has an M.A. in International Relations from the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Washington, DC. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: What “interest-based” negotiations are and how to put them into practice How to mediate violent conflicts by collaborating with partners in the regions where you’re working What are the best books to read about conflict What Conflict Management & Peacebuilding Is All About With Joe Bubman, What Conflict Management & Peacebuilding Is All About With Joe Bubman, to help you get a job in conflict resolution at an organization like Mercy Corps What are the essential skills needed in order to be successful in this profession What thought leadership is and why it’s a really important skill to hone in college to help advance your career Why you shouldn’t just focus on getting good grades at college