Join this session with Eva Meyers to uncover what we all think constitutes a “difficult” conversation, then look at how we, or the groups we are working with, can navigate these moments while considering lenses of power and positionality.
Eva Jo Meyers is an author, professional facilitator, and educational consultant who specializes in participant-centered learning. She is best known for her book, Raise the Room, which provides practical strategies for creating inclusive, interactive, and joyful group environments. Drawing on her background as a Fulbright Scholar and her leadership roles in San Francisco’s educational districts, she now focuses on training organizations to move away from traditional lecture-style meetings in favour of high-engagement, collaborative facilitation.
Come prepared to draw on a variety of frameworks – and your own personal experience.
The goal is to see if we can think differently, or help our groups think differently, about how to approach these conversations, and have everyone leave with a set of handy tools that will hopefully be immediately useful in both our lives and work.