Date: October 19, 2026
Time: 7:00 am to 8:30 am
Room: Coral 4
Track: Leaders in IDEAS Professional Development Workshop
This interactive workshop will provide participants with practical negotiation skills and strategies applicable to today’s evolving academic and healthcare landscape. Led by Dr. Joel Salinas, an expert in applying neuroscience to conflict navigation and professional communication, the session will explore evidence-informed approaches to negotiation, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement across differing perspectives. Participants will gain real-world tools to strengthen advocacy efforts, improve communication effectiveness, and navigate challenging professional interactions with greater confidence. Emphasis will be placed on interactive learning, practical application, and translating insights into actionable strategies.
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
In this presentation, Dr. Salinas will discuss conflict resilience framework (mirror, chair, and table work) for negotiating durable resolution in institutional conflict.