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Theories of Change

Tamra D'Estree emphasiszes the importance of thinking through what changes are desired from training or interventions and structuring the process so as to faciliate that change.

Louis Kriesberg describes the complexity of conflicts, explaining that many people are interacting in many different ways and every individual CAN make a difference.

Tamra D'Estree cautions that changes take a long time; improvement comes in little steps.

Angela Khaminwa explains that they looked to the environmental movement for a theory of change that inspired their coexistence work.

Peter Coleman discusses who should be at the negotiating table. The answer differs depending on your theory of change.

Peter Coleman discusses the transformation of a track two process to a track one process.

Wallace Warfield argues that contrary to traditional wisdom, caucuses can prevent change.
This rough transcript provides a text alternative to audio. We apologize for occasional errors and unintelligible sections (which are marked with ???).

 
Hitler and Mussolini were only the primary spokesmen for the attitude of domination and craving for power that are in the heart of almost everyone. Until the source is cleared, there will always be confusion and hate, wars and class antagonisms. -- J. Krishnamurti

Featured Links
Organizations Making Noteworthy Contributions to Efforts to Promote More Constructive Conflict
The Australian Ctr. for Peace and Conflict Studies
The Australian Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies


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Albert Gore, Jr.
Albert Gore, Jr.

Former Vice President of the United States, environmental activist, and 2007 Nobel Peace Laureate

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