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Interest-Based Problem-Solving (IBPS) & Interest-Based Bargaining (IBB)

Service overview

Interest-Based Problem-Solving (IBPS) and Interest-Based Bargaining (IBB)

CEC’s founding roots in labor management collaboration form a strong base for our services to schools and districts around the skills of Interest-Based Problem-Solving (IBPS).  Not only are all CEC staff trained in utilizing IBPS techniques, we also provide skill training and skilled facilitation for educators on the same approach.  

The IBPS sessions are designed to proactively and collaboratively resolve significant issues that occur within educational systems. (not bargained issues- for those, see the IBB services)  CEC is often brought in as the neutral facilitator to assist in lower tension and identifying areas for unification and agreement.

CEC’s Interest-Based Bargaining (IBB) services are designed to support facilitation of contract or impact bargaining sessions.  All of the tools and training materials have been a staple for CEC over the last several decades.  This support is designed to help move administration and unions into win-win-win approaches around contract decisions. 

CEC’s Interest – Based Bargaining (IBB) Facilitation Programs

BECOME A CERTIFIED IBB FACILITATOR

CEC offers proven, interest-based, and effective facilitation skills, both virtual and in-person, completing four sessions and a practicum. Our collaborative approach can guide your decisions in contract negotiations, impact bargaining, and problem-solving conversations that reflect the current environment and address current tensions and issues schools face.

Become a certified IBB Facilitator info

Service Details

 

Phase 1:  IBPS/ IBB* Skills Team Training

Option 1:  Virtual Team Training Sessions (2 half-days)

Option 2:  Blended Training on Schoology (asynchronous learning + 3 synchronous shorter sessions)

*For IBB services, we require that the Bargaining Team members and/or Board of Education participate in this training to ensure a common understanding of the IBB process and roles and responsibilities exists among key decision-makers.

 

Phase 2:  IBPS/ IBB Facilitation**

Option 1:  IBPS Sessions

  • In person or virtual sessions designed to open up conversations, listen and learn about impacts, and guide team’s to shared decision-making and interests.  Teams will conclude with consensus building, making commitments, and determining team approaches to assessing change.

Option 2:  IBB Sessions 

  • The number of bargaining sessions will be based on the needs and issues of the Bargaining Team.  We typically estimated 5- 7 full day bargaining sessions as a baseline.  Additional facilitation days may be added as needed. Whenever possible, we recommend scheduling a minimum of two (2) consecutive days of bargaining, which enables the team to build momentum and work more efficiently in problem solving toward shared agreements.  

**IBPS and IBB sessions can be facilitated in person, virtually, or a blend of both formats.

 

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Shelley Taylor