Learn to communicate science through conflict in professional settings in this 3-hour virtual workshop.
About this Event

Conflict is inevitable in life—but it doesn’t always have to be destructive. If we are prepared to stay curious about the real source of the conflict, and open to others’ perspectives, we may find new possibilities and pathways forward. While it can be challenging to keep communicating science in a constructive way when people disagree with us, we can build our skills so that we’re better equipped to handle conflict when it comes up.

During this 3-hour virtual workshop, you’ll learn about different types of conflict and ways to recognize and manage them, as well as practices for building your own resilience and skills. You’ll also have the opportunity to try some techniques for improving your understanding of the conflict, and processes for communicating science through conflict more productively.

Please note: this workshop focuses on tips and techniques individuals can use to help them better communicate science through the kinds of professional conflict that frequently arise in discussions of science topics. We are not qualified to provide legal or human resources advice.

By registering for this workshop, you are agreeing to use a webcam during discussion and breakout room portions of the workshop. Please also commit to actively participating for the benefit of yourself and the group. Due to the progression of materials presented and the paired exercises, we cannot admit participants who are more than 15 minutes late. More information can be found in the FAQ page on our website.

<h4>Who could benefit from this workshop?</h4>

This workshop is open to anyone who uses science to understand the world and would like to better understand ways to constructively approach conflict in professional settings.

<h4>Technology</h4>

The workshop will be held on the video conferencing platform Zoom. If you are unfamiliar with the platform, this one-minute video explains how to join a meeting. You will need a webcam, microphone, and stable internet connection. Recommended upload/download speed is 5Mbps/5Mbps. Test your internet speed here by clicking “run speed test." This workshop will also incorporate the browser-based whiteboard program called MURAL.