The Consensus Building Institute (CBI) is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1993 by leading practitioners and theory builders in the fields of negotiation and dispute resolution. Our experts br...
The Consensus Building Institute (CBI) is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1993 by leading practitioners and theory builders in the fields of negotiation and dispute resolution. Our experts bring decades of experience brokering agreements and building collaboration in complex, high-stakes environments. Consensus Building: Engaging stakeholders for agreements that work. From communities to boardrooms and around the globe, CBI helps bring stakeholders to the table to reach high-value agreements — creating mutual gains and lasting commitments. Capacity Building: Teaching long-term strategies for negotiation and collaboration. CBI's innovative approach to capacity building does not start or end with individual skill building. Instead, we build competence within and across organizations. We develop targeted programs of training, coaching, advising and consulting, and we work side by side with senior leaders build skills that that make the difference in negotiating outcomes and sustaining relationships for the long term. Shared Innovations: Advancing best practices through the Mutual Gains Approach. As a leader in the field, CBI remains committed to identifying and sharing best practices through our Mutual Gains Approach. Our longstanding relationships with Harvard and MIT place us at the leading edge of research and allow us to mentor the next generation of exceptional talent.