Most of us see the crux of a difficult conversation as an outward-focused endeavor. But to be most effective in communicating something important to us, we must first look inside and find that which is most important to us. In this experiential workshop we will use physical, mental and emotional cues to help us gain […]
This workshop introduces and defines “resilience” and how to promote it in the workplace. We delve into what builds resilience and specific ways of introducing it as a necessary building block in all business projects. We begin by creating a working definition and understanding of what resilience means and then discuss specific ways to build
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Solid workplace leadership starts with mindset, perception, and healthy communication. Being attuned leads to a Culture of Care and empowers teams to collaborate in a safe and supportive environment. Attentive and Attuned Leadership starts with a basic overview of what being attentive means and what is included in attuned dynamics. We begin by exploring examples
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In times of change and crisis, conflicts can ignite & escalate and teams can breakdown. This course helps leaders with the critical analysis and communication skills that are most crucial in times of crisis. We discuss how to maintain or even build morale when dealing with change, how to convey messages of support, and how
Many leaders feel naturally conflict-averse and assume they must either dominate a negotiation or be seen as a passive and ineffective leader. This can be especially challenging when tasked with implementing new protocols and procedures. But negotiation doesn’t need to feel uncomfortable, awkward, or difficult. It also doesn’t need to be a Zero-Sum game. This
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Conflict management is a vital skill for all executives, managers, supervisors, and team leaders. The ability to navigate disputes always reflects courageous, insightful, and caring leadership. Harmony Strategies Group offers this targeted full-day workshop to introduce the key elements of effective conflict management. We identify common key components involved in conflict, along with methods for
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Kimberly Jackson Davidson is currently the University Ombudsperson at George Mason University and member of the Harmony Strategies Group. She spent two decades at Oberlin College in Ohio, holding positions in the Office of the Dean of Students and as Visiting Lecturer in African American Studies. During her final five and a half years there, she served all campus constituencies as Ombudsperson and Director of the Yeworkwha Belachew Center for Dialogue (YBCD). Davidson is active within the International Ombuds Association (IOA), the California Caucus of College and University Ombuds (CCCUO), and the Ombuds Section of the Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR). She earned a B.A. in English Literature from Spelman College in 1986 and an M.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in African Literature in 1991.
Hector Escalante is an experienced Ombuds and learning and development professional with over seven years of ombuds experience and over twenty years of experience developing and teaching course offerings which promote inclusion, healthy communication, and conflict resolution. He is the Director of the Ombuds Office at the University of California, Merced, having served many years as the organizational ombuds at the University of the Pacific. He is an ombuds partner with Harmony Strategies Group, and a consulting ombuds for Earthjustice and Union of Concerned Scientists. Hector holds two master’s degrees and a doctorate in education. He is a United States Marine Corps veteran, a husband and father to four children. Hector’s passions include treating all with fairness, equity, dignity, and compassion and good food.
Kira Nurieli is the CEO of the Harmony Strategies Group and is an expert mediator, conflict coach, trainer/facilitator, consultant, and restorative practices facilitator. She has spent upwards of twenty years helping clients handle conflict and improve communication strategies and has presented at numerous conferences and symposia as a subject matter expert. She holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University and a Bachelor’s degree in Comparative Performance from Barnard College. She especially enjoys helping individuals, teams, and lay-leaders become more impactful and empowered in their work and is honored to work alongside her esteemed colleagues with the Harmony Strategies Group.
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