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...build theory by observing and becoming involved in practice. There is a problem in the world and you set out to figure out how to solve it," says Susskind, who adds that he sees no useful distinction between abstract theory and practical application...
...Program on Negotiation, of which Susskind's group is a division, is a multi-university think tank which examines different ways of resolving conflicts which range from nuclear arms talks to school budgets...
...Malden project was an example of Susskind's philosophy at work. In Malden, Susskind and his team helped the city study its problems with what is known as a Negotiated Investment Strategy (NIS). Such a method uses negotiating teams representing many different sides of a dispute or problem to work together instead of calling in an outside consultant or relying on an administrative decision...
...teams representing city government, local business, and citizens worked together for over a year to produce a report containing 148 recommendations to improve the city's police and fire departments, schools, finances and image. Although some observers remain skeptical that the project will produce any lasting change in Malden, Susskind is confident that it will...
...concept was developed to handle public policy questions by the Ford Foundation and Kettering Institute in the 1970s and while it is still only sparsely used. Susskind is sure it can tackle almost any public policy problem. This spring the Program on Dispute Resolution bid for a contract with the Massachusetts Department of Social Services to examine the way the Partnership Forum for Children and Family Services distributes funds for social-services around the state. Susskind's group is expected to be awarded the contract for the $75,000 protect tomorrow