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
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
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
Reflective Listening
Description: Participants will understand how reflective listening can deepen both self-awareness and understanding, build empathy, and improve communication. Reflective ListeningDownload
The Danger of a Single Story
Description: Participants will understand and appreciate the danger of having only one perspective and internalizing stereotypes. Understand that power lies in who sets the agenda and who gets to tell the story. Learn about two tools: the Danger of a Single Story video and the 1-2-4-All model for reflection. The Danger of a Single StoryDownload
Assets and Deficits
Description: Participants will understand that we all have both strengths and areas for improvement. Treating others with a focus on their assets is not blindly optimistic, but rather an effective organizing strategy. Everything that has ever been accomplished has been done by imperfect people who chose to build on their strengths. Assets and DeficitsDownload
