Abstract
Leaders in today’s diverse and intercultural environments are faced with uncertainty and complexities that, left unattended, will create challenges to an organization’s ability to communicate and fulfill their mission and vision. Effective leadership necessitates the ability to navigate crucial conversations adeptly. This session aims to equip leaders with the skills to use circle facilitation as a tool to build community and address conflict and harm within their organizations. Through an interactive workshop, participants will engage in hands-on activities, guided practices, and role-playing exercises in circle facilitation. These methods are designed to provide practical experience and foster a deeper understanding of circle facilitation techniques. By the end of the workshop, leaders will have gained valuable insights into their role of building community, cultivating a positive organizational culture and responding effectively to challenges both within and beyond their organizations. This session underscores the importance of being proactive in addressing conflict, and community building as essential components of effective leadership. By integrating circle practices leaders who reflect, understand, and navigate crucial conversations with circle facilitation within their organizations are better equipped to handle the challenges of today’s uncertain landscape. This session underscores the importance of being proactive in addressing conflict, and community building as essential components of effective leadership.
Presenters
Didi MatthewsVice Chair of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, University of Southern California, California, United States Chimene Tucker
Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs, Communication & Journalism Gender and LGBT Studies Librarian, USC Libraries, University of Southern California, California, United States
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Leadership, Organizational Culture, Community Building, Conflict Resolution, Facilitation
