This workshop is part of a four-part series entitled, "Use Conflict to Change the World." You can purchase a bundle of all four workshops for $150.

Hidden power dynamics are often a massive barrier lurking behind the scenes of most intractable conflict. These dynamics often show up in conflict between people of different identities and experiences of privilege. In this workshop, we’ll consider two different kinds of power, and we’ll investigate how we can use power that’s available to us for the benefit of everyone involved in the conflict.

Who is this for?

You are concerned about the state of our world. You think globally and act locally. You know you have power to shape our shared life and future, and you’re doing your best to show up in alignment with your values.

Because you realize that creating change on any level will necessarily result in conflict as you push up against the status quo, you’re curious about how to improve your conflict skills. You want to know how to engage with conflict in ways that both align with your values and create needed change.

While not an exhaustive list, I think this series is especially appropriate for the following groups:

HR Professionals
DEI Professionals
Educators
Coaches / Therapists / Counselors / Facilitators
Leaders / Managers of all kinds
Political advocates and activists
Community organizers
Anyone navigating challenging family or relationship dynamics

What Will the Workshops Be Like?

Each workshop will follow the same basic format, with minor exceptions:

Brief Check-In / Who’s In the Room?
Background and Theory Related to the Topic
Exercise or Reflection to Ground the Theory
Live Coaching or Demonstration
Debriefing the Session with Questions and Conversation

Other Workshops in the Series

"Self Awareness - The Foundation of Productive Conflict" (Click here to purchase individually)

April 19, 10am - 12pm Pacific

This workshop is about the needed innerwork to prepare for engaging in generative conflict. We’ll consider essential self-awareness skills and practices that support us as we enter generative conflict.

"Essential Skills for Respecting Your Side and the Other’s Side" (Click here to purchase individually)

April 26, 10am - 12pm Pacific

In this workshop, we’ll consider the radical idea that it’s actually in our best interest to support those we’re in conflict with to express their side as clearly as possible. And we’ll consider how to do that without sacrificing our right to also be fully understood.

"Community; Culture; Container" (Click here to purchase individually)

May 10, 10am - 12pm Pacific

Conflict between two sides within a supportive community, container, or relationship has a significantly greater chance of success than on its own. This workshop will focus on how we build these containers for the highest likelihood of success.

Pricing and Details

$45 - Price of each individual workshop, which will include access to the live workshop and recording, plus a PDF with core concepts and exercises associated with each workshop.

$150 - The price of all four workshops together, plus the option to purchase a one-on-one 50-minute coaching session with me for $50.

Each workshop will be recorded, and recordings will be available to watch until June 10. If you attend the workshops live and participate verbally, please be aware that your image and audio will be recorded and made available for others who purchase the right to view the workshop.

My Approach

If you’d like to know more about my particular approach to conflict, I’d suggest you check out my Generative Conflict Starter Kit, which includes just under an hour of video content and seven reflection questions that can help you develop your capacity for generative conflict.

Writers, thinkers, and facilitators who have had a strong impact on my approach to conflict include:

Aleksandr Peikrishvili

Anu Taranath

Questions?

Please feel free to reach out to me directly with any questions you may have about these workshops at james.boutin@mailfence.com.