SoCal LevelUP - Rebuilding After the Election: Navigating the Political Divide at Work
Ontario Convention Center
2000 East Convention Center WayOntario, CA 91764
* Registration open until 1/27/25 at 12:00 AM (PST)
Event Details
Rebuilding After the Election: Navigating the Political Divide at Work
2024 can be seen as a year of division in many ways, culminating with a polarizing election. And while politics used to be a taboo topic in the workplace, it is now widely discussed. This has led to division amongst teams and has impacted many company cultures.
This workshop will focus on the things we can do in our workplaces to rebuild a healthy culture, starting with effective communication techniques. We will discuss how to have challenging conversations in ways that demonstrate respect, inclusiveness, and dignity for everyone involved. Thoughtful interactive exercises and reflective conversations help create a safe space to learn, while weaving in values clarification and specific communication skill development.
Learn the techniques you need to communicate effectively, listen actively, navigate conflict, articulate your values, and more.
- Effective Communication Techniques: Learning how to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure everyone feels heard and understood.
- Conflict Resolution: Developing strategies to manage and resolve conflicts in a constructive manner.
Building Inclusivity: Creating an environment where all team members feel valued and included, regardless of their political views or backgrounds. - Values Clarification: Identifying and understanding the core values that drive our behaviors and decisions, and how to align them with the company’s mission.
- Skill Development: Enhancing specific communication skills such as active listening, empathy, and assertiveness.
Interactive Exercises: Engaging in thoughtful interactive exercises that promote learning through doing. - Reflective Conversations: Facilitating reflective conversations that encourage self-awareness and personal growth.
- Creating Safe Spaces: Establishing a safe space for open dialogue and mutual respect.
By the end of this workshop, you will have practical tools and strategies to foster a more cohesive and supportive workplace culture.
Pricing
Association Professionals
- Members: $119
- Non-Members: $189
Industry Partner
- Member: $169
- Non-Member: $239
CAE Credits
As a CAE Approved Provider, this program may be applied for 3 credits toward your CAE professional development requirements. This program covers content in the following domains: Domain 7: Advocacy
Agenda
| January 30 | |
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Registration Opens Meeting Room 104 Foyer |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Luncheon Meeting Room 106 |
| 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Workshop - Rebuilding After the Election: Navigating the Political Divide at Work Meeting Room 104 B |
Event Sponsor
Content Leader
Ashley Virtue, Director of External Relations, National Conflict Resolution Center
Ashley has been with the National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) since 2005. She has been instrumental in the development and promotion of multiple mainstay programs at NCRC, and has focused much of her career expanding NCRC’s work nationally and internationally.
In recent years, Ashley has worked diligently to position NCRC as a global thought leader in the field of conflict resolution. Since then, NCRC has appeared on hundreds of local, regional, and national media outlets, often with Ashley as the spokesperson. She has been featured in media outlets such as Forbes, The Washington Post, C-SPAN, NPR, PopSugar, and many others.
Ashley has also helped expand NCRC’s reach to clients around the U.S. and abroad and has led hundreds of workshops. As one of the senior leaders at the organization, Ashley has also helped develop training curriculum and some of NCRC’s signature communication methodologies.
Additional Info
- Parking: complimentary
- Accommodations: Delta by Marriott, Ontario Airport: $139 + tax. Book by Jan 9.
Contact
Lindsay Poss, CMP, Vice President, Meetings and Events