It will be interesting to see how the collective bargaining simulation plays out.
Our special speaker did a nice job of explaining the process of Interest Based Bargaining (IBB) and the activities helped reinforce the main ideas and keep us involved. IBB has qualities worth considering. The process seems more people friendly than traditional negotiations. Because school boards and teacher unions are “married” to each other, IBB seems like a good option. Sharing in an open discussion sounds more professional than the traditional notion of making demands to identify issues. The collaborative nature of IBB is also appealing. The process seems much less combative. Training for all involved in the negotiations process and an experienced and neutral facilitator would be a must.
On the other hand, the process could be very lengthy if there are a lot of topics or issues that both sides want to negotiate. Coming to consensus could take forever.
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