“Facilitation and Negotiation” GLOBIS University MBA Trial Class in Manila (In-person)

Sunday, June 8, 2025

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Philippine Standard Time)

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Details:

Join this free trial session to experience the 3-month Pre-MBA business course that will be offered by GLOBIS Manila in July 2025. Please sign up as soon as possible as seats are limited.

In this in-person trial class, you will have the opportunity to explore essential facilitation and negotiation skills, share insights with other participants, and experience how our 3-month course can empower your professional communication and leadership.

Led by Brian Cathcart, lecturer at GLOBIS University, here’s what you can expect to delve into during the session:

  • Learn reproducible and practical skills that will prepare you for leading meetings and managing projects effectively

  • Understand the mindset and role of facilitators and negotiators

  • Discover how to clarify objectives, manage discussions, and ask powerful questions

  • Master techniques to structure conversations, reduce diversions, and build group consensus

  • Learn how to handle conflicting interests and add value through negotiations

  • Experience GLOBIS’s unique case-centered and interactive learning environment

  • Speak directly with our Admissions Advisors to learn more about our programs

  • Receive a free ebook “KOKOROZASHI: The Pursuit of Meaning in Business.”

Notes about this interactive in-person event

This event will be held live and in-person. Upon registering for the event, you will receive an email with instructions on how to reserve your seat. You will need to answer 2 short questions and reply to our email to confirm your reservation.

Some tips for the event:

  • Arrive early, as the event will begin promptly at 2PM (we recommend arriving at least 30 minutes early)

  • Writing materials will be provided. No need to bring laptops

  • Engage, participate, and enjoy the interactive discussions!

We look forward to seeing you!

Overview

Date

Sunday, June 8, 2025

Time

14:00-17:00 (Philippine Standard Time)

Where

Manila (Exact location to be sent to participants via email)

Registration Fee

Free of Charge

Language

English

Agenda

13:00

Reception Opens

14:00

Opening & Introduction

14:30

"Facilitation and Negotiation" GLOBIS MBA Trial Class

16:15

Getting Started & MBA Application Information

16:30

Q&A

17:00

Networking (Optional)

Brian Cathcart

GLOBIS University Lecturer

Brian Cathcart is in charge of global human resources for GLOBIS Corporation. His responsibilities include recruiting, training and development, and incorporating DEI policies and programs. He is also a program coordinator for the G1 Global Conference, which brings over 250 VIPs to Tokyo every year to discuss challenges facing Asia and the world.

Prior to GLOBIS, Brian was a research associate for the Japan Center for International Exchange, an independent think tank promoting Japan’s engagement in foreign affairs. His work combined business principles with his training in human security for projects that empowered survivors of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, in collaboration with the Asia Foundation in Sri Lanka. He is also trained and certified as a mediator in Massachusetts.

Brian is a recipient of the Fulbright and Japanese Ministry of Education (Monkasho) research scholarships at Kyushu University and the University of Tokyo. He earned his MBA from GLOBIS University, his MA in law and diplomacy from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, and a BA summa cum laude from Tufts University.

At GLOBIS University, he teaches Critical Thinking and assists with faculty training and curriculum development.

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