Managing Difficult Conversations with Constituents, a Braver Angels Workshop
Navigating tough topics—whether addressing complaints, managing differing opinions, or discussing sensitive issues—can be challenging.
Join us for this interactive workshop and work with your peers to learn effective and practical tools you can use to help engage with community members in a constructive, respectful, and empathetic manner and enhance your ability to serve as a trusted leader.
Whether you are facing a contentious issue, a frustrated community member, or navigating a polarized environment, this workshop will help you build the skills needed to handle difficult conversations with confidence, professionalism, and respect.
This course is brought to you through a collaboration between Braver Angels, the League of Minnesota Cities, the Association of Minnesota Townships, the Minnesota School Boards Association, and the Association of Minnesota Counties.
Audience
Elected officials (all city officials are encouraged to participate)
Fee
$30
Braver Angels Facilitators:
- Bill Doherty, University of Minnesota professor and Braver Angels founder
- Lucy Gerold, retired Minneapolis police commander and Braver Angels moderator and facilitator
Dates/Times/Locations:
Choose one of the following workshops:
Online Option: Wednesday, May 14 (6:30-8:30 p.m.)
Zoom
Capacity: 100 participants
In-Person Option: Wednesday, May 21 (1-3 p.m.)
Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust
100 Empire Drive
St. Paul, MN 55103
Capacity: 50 participants
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