Phase I research explored the implications of organizational culture for planning interagency stability, security, transition, and reconstruction operations at the field level. Specifically, planning deficits were identified, their roots in organizational differences investigated, and a proof of concept training system prototype was developed. In Phase II, effort was devoted to refining the design and fully implementing the concept in a deployable prototype training system, called the Interagency Consensus Forum (ICF). The ICF Phase II prototype is an instructorless web-based training system designed to foster the development of the foundational consensus building knowledge and skills necessary for successful, integrated civil-military planning. To the extent possible given limited access to the ICF target user audience, all training was designed and implemented via an iterative design-test-refine process. A key design challenge was the development of distributed, collaborative multiparty negotiation role-play exercises, which represent the first of their kind in Army training. The ICF training complements related ARI-supported efforts to promote generalizable interpersonal knowledge and skill, including leader influence and negotiation. Further research and development will enhance the ICF's outreach and training effectiveness.

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Background -- Summary of Phase I research -- The interagency consensus forum (ICF) -- Future research, development, implementation, & lessons learned -- Conclusions -- Appendix A: acronyms -- Appendix B: example run phase exercise documentation -- Appendix C: example confidential role information.