MIT Institute Community and Equity Office together with L.E.A.D invites you to join the following four-part workshop series. You are welcome to attend one or more sessions. 

Session 1: "Radical Curiosity & Engaging in Courageous Conversations"
Date: November 14 from 12-1pm ET
As a participant of this workshop, you will be empowered to:

• Define “curiosity” and explore its contribution to inclusive debate at MIT.
• Identify how one’s questions, answers, and conversational norms are shaped by their worldview.
• Practice sharing one’s deep passion and devotion to a diverse array of ideas, interests, experiences, and viewpoints through courageous conversations.

Session 2: "Building Resilience Amidst Conflict/Disagreement"     
Date: December 1 from 12-1pm ET
Participants will be empowered to:

• Explore opportunities to build conflict resilience amidst disagreement and difference.
• Identify the impact of one’s Conflict Resilience Quotient (CRQ) on their communication style and relationships.
• Practice responding to conversational triggers with resilience, emotional intelligence, and inclusive best practices.

Session 3: "Making Space for Civil Discourse to Promote Learning"
Date: December 5 from 12-1pm ET

Participants will be empowered to:

• Explore the impacts of civil discourse on one’s learning, sense of belonging, and psychological safety.
• Discuss differences between in-person and virtual civil discourse, like how one practices active listening or forms their argument. 
• Practice communicating effectively with those whose opinions differ from their own, using agreed-upon and inclusive “rules of civility.”

Session 4: "Addressing Generational & Communication Style Differences"

Date:  December 8 from 12-1pm ET

Participants will be empowered to:

• Explore how one’s communication styles are influenced by generational, cultural, social, and psychological factors. 
• Challenge generation-related stereotypes and myths that fuel conflict, minimize connection, and serve as a barrier to learning.
• Practice civil discourse techniques that leverage and embrace each generations’ intrinsic motivators and values.

Register here. You are welcome to attend one or more sessions. 

We are committed to making this event fully accessible to everyone who wants to attend. Please let us know if there is anything you need to participate fully in this event by e-mailing vulfp@mit.edu.

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