Finding Common Ground During Divided Times

Finding Common Ground During Divided Times

Strategies to Bridge Differences

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Program  
Strengthen your ability to connect, collaborate, and communicate across differences. This interactive session is provides practical techniques to improve everyday interactions. Explore how belief systems, filters, and cognitive biases shape responses to unfamiliar situations and how we can find connection despite our differences. By the end of the session, you'll be equipped with tools to navigate challenging conversations, engage in respectful dialogue, and build trust with people from all backgrounds. Outcomes: • Understand the importance of social emotional intelligence in your work and relationships • Examine how belief systems are formed and why they vary from person to person • Learn to shift from avoiding the unfamiliar to seeking it out • Apply negotiation techniques to find common values • Master conversation starters and possible responses when someone’s views counter your own • Practice navigating challenging conversations and misinformation while maintaining a positive outcome

Diane Bradford — Motivational Speaker

Diane Bradford

Communication Strategist

Uniting people despite differences, finding value in the unfamiliar

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