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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T090000
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URL:https://iaf-world.org/events/learn-connect-polarity-thinking-in-facili
 tation-design-beyond-either-or/
SUMMARY:Learn & Connect | Polarity thinking in facilitation: Design beyond 
 either/or
DESCRIPTION:Polarization is increasingly shaping teams\, cultures\, and fac
 ilitated spaces. Yet many tensions are not problems to solve\, but polarit
 ies to navigate\; interdependent values with both strengths and risks.\n\n
 In this interactive IAF Learn &amp\; Connect session\, participants will e
 xplore polarity thinking as a practical approach to navigating conflict an
 d group dynamics. Through hands-on activities and conversation\, we’ll e
 xperiment with polarity mapping and Deep Democracy tools to practice refra
 ming divisive issues into constructive “both/and” dialogue. Participan
 ts will leave with practical tools they can immediately apply in facilitat
 ion\, leadership\, and conflict navigation. -\n\n-----\n\n Cate Czerwinski
  is a Berlin-based facilitator and trainer with over 15 years of experienc
 e designing workshops that help teams communicate better\, align around sh
 ared goals\, and navigate the dynamics that get in the way. She works with
  organizations across Europe\, including Zalando\, Siemens\, Lego\, and De
 utsche Bank. Her work is increasingly focused on conflict navigation\, hel
 ping individuals and teams move through disagreement with more clarity and
  less damage. This session on polarity thinking grew out of her ongoing ex
 ploration of how either/or thinking limits what's possible in the room and
  in the world.\n\nFlorentine Versteeg is an international facilitator\, le
 arning designer and coach specializing in intercultural collaboration and 
 strategic transformation. Originally from the Netherlands and shaped by ye
 ars living and working in Brazil\, she designs and facilitates conferences
 \, learning journeys\, and multi-stakeholder dialogues across Latin Americ
 a\, Africa\, Asia\, and Europe. Her work focuses on helping diverse groups
  navigate complexity\, build trust across cultures\, align around shared p
 urpose\, and turn values into meaningful action.\n\nRegister here
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LOCATION:https://iaf-world.zoom.us/meeting/register/v40fa8sqT7iYi2bkJUwV6Q#
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