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Bridging Divides

Description: This workshop is designed for participants to firmly place themselves into another mode of thinking as well as examine perceptions and stereotypes of their own identity. They will recognize the human thought processes behind deeply held beliefs. Bridging DividesDownload

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Constructive, Intentional Feedback

Description: This workshop is designed to make the process of providing feedback an intentional and positive experience. Giving or receiving feedback can be an emotional, tension ridden process. The aim is to provide a framework and structure so that those conversations are easier and the relationships between colleagues sustained. Constructive, Intentional FeedbackDownload

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Deciding Together

Description: Participants will understand multiple models for decision making. They will understand that the process for making the decision is just as important as the decision itself. Each model will include the group in different ways, and will emphasize different parts of the process. Deciding TogetherDownload

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Where Do You Stand?

Description: Participants will understand that communities may be formed around shared identities and experiences, but differences are also present within communities. Some identities and experiences may be implicitly privileged over others in a group. This can threaten the community. Instead of basing membership in the group solely on similarities, the community can choose to come [...]

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One to Ones: an Organizing Tool

Description: To get things done together, we have to be able to work with people who see the world differently than we do. This requires really engaging our hearts to find common ground and shared self-interest, and hear each others’ stories and pain, not just their worldviews. One-to-Ones An Organizing ToolDownload

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Reflective Listening

Description: Participants will understand how reflective listening can deepen both self-awareness and understanding, build empathy, and improve communication. Reflective ListeningDownload

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Seed Coalition strengthens the capacity of colleges and universities to fulfill the public purposes of higher education through its coalition of diverse college campuses in Iowa, Minnesota, and the Midwest. Our network includes rural and urban campuses, public universities and private colleges, community colleges, and trade schools.

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