In this faculty professional development session, faculty will learn to enhance their skills in navigating the current crisis and gain a deeper understanding of broader campus climate dynamics as part of the Dialogue Across Difference initiative. Beth Fisher-Yoshida, PhD, the program director of the Negotiation and Conflict Resolution program in the School of Professional Studies, will lead the workshop.
In this workshop, faculty will learn
- The factors that make some conversations difficult, including a felt need for self-censorship, a lack of psychological safety, and unequal power dynamics
- How a deeper understanding of ourselves, and the stories we believe about ourselves, can influence the way we perceive others
- Practical tools that can be used in a variety of settings, including the classroom, faculty meetings, and in our personal relationships
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About the presenter
Beth Fisher-Yoshida, PhD teaches classes in negotiation, conflict resolution, and conflict analysis. Her approach to learning is based on her core belief that when we improve communication by developing more self-awareness, we will have better relationships and improved negotiation practices. She is the program director of the Negotiation and Conflict Resolution program in the School of Professional Studies.
