Norms for Courageous Conversations - Transformative Workshops by ChangeHub

Overview

We have different experiences and perspectives on race depending on our racial identity. This often leads to tension and conflict in cross-cultural interactions. Typical ways in which we engage in everyday conversations don’t necessarily work when talking about race or interacting across cultures. In this workshop, participants learn seven tools to guide them in having effective conversations about race, racism, and race relations, adapted from the work of Glenn Singleton.

Norms for Courageous Conversation

Are you interested in learning more about the workshop on "Norms for Courageous Conversations"? This workshop is designed to help participants have effective conversations about race, racism, and race relations. The workshop acknowledges that we all have different experiences and perspectives on race depending on our racial identity, which can often lead to tension and conflict in cross-cultural interactions. The workshop offers seven tools that are adapted from the work of Glenn Singleton and are aimed at guiding participants in having effective conversations about race and racism. By using these tools, participants can learn how to navigate conversations about race and work towards creating a more inclusive and equitable environment. By achieving the below objectives, people can build more meaningful connections with others from diverse backgrounds, improve communication, and promote empathy and understanding. These norms can help individuals create a safe and respectful environment where everyone can share their thoughts and experiences openly and honestly, leading to positive change and progress.

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Key Objectives:

The key objective of gaining a shared understanding of key terms in courageous conversations is to establish a common language and frame of reference for discussing sensitive topics in a respectful and productive manner.

The key objective of learning a framework for engaging effectively across cultures and undoing systems of oppression is to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to promote equity and inclusion in our personal and professional lives.

The key objective of beginning to explore how one was socialized around race, racism, and race relations is to gain insight into how personal experiences and societal messages have shaped one's beliefs and attitudes about race and to identify opportunities for growth and learning.

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Workshop details at a glance

Target Audience:

The workshop is designed for teams and leaders who desire to learn tools and techniques for racial conversations. It is suitable for professionals across all industries and levels of experience.

Delivery Format:

The workshop will be delivered in-person at your company's location. Sessions can be customized to align with your team's schedule and availability.

Duration:

The workshop typically spans a full-day session, lasting approximately 6 to 8 hours. However, we offer flexibility in workshop duration to accommodate your team's schedule and preferences. We can tailor the workshop format to span multiple sessions over consecutive days or weeks, depending on your needs.

Materials:

All workshop materials, including handouts, presentation slides, and additional resources, will be provided to participants either in advance or during the workshop session, depending on the format chosen.