Presenter: Antonio Hernandez, Jr., M. Ed. Skillful dialogue so free flow of meaning between two or more people can occur Engaging in Courageous Conversations

Making Connection to you Setting intentions Facilitated practice Participant engagement Reflection/Next Steps Flow of Workshop Session

I’ve been an Early Childhood Educator for 20 years. Passionate about creating meaningful relationships through the power of our words. New transition into higher education to provide tools to the new teacher work force coming into the profession. Facilitating conversation protocols that impact organizational improvement. Making Connections

Grounding in. During the remainder of the session, we are going to: Stay present Stay receptive Stay brave. Setting Intentions

Listen with respect and interest Speak with candor No one’s comments will be challenged or argued Thoughtful reflection on others’ responses is okay Norms for Courageous Conversation Exercise

What realizations became present for you? What insight do you have now after participating in this type of conversation? In thinking about the specific role you hold in your organization, how does this experience help? How did your participation change your perspective on communication and advocacy? Guiding Question

The facilitator will describe the process for a continuum dialogue The facilitator and participants will do a practice round together. The facilitator states a question/topic and physically walking off the continuum, stating the two end preferences that mark the Continuum. Participants go and stand in the place that best represents their preference. Meet up with participant who has a different preference than you. Engage in dialogue Facilitated Practice

1. Start with the Heart Focus on what you really want. 2. Learn to Look Look for when conversation becomes crucial. Track your body. 3. Make it Safe State empathy. Contrast to fix understanding. Dialogue Process to Consider

4. Master Your Story (internal) Retrace your path. Notice your behavior. Check emotional pulse. Wonder. Get back to the facts. 5. STATE Your Path (external) Share your facts. Tell your story. Ask for other’s paths. Talk tentatively. Encourage testing. 6. Explore Others’ Paths Ask Mirror Paraphrase Prime 7. Move to Action Decide how you’ll decide. Come to an accordance Follow up Dialogue Process to Consider (continued) Patterson, Grenny, McMillan and Switzler, 2012, pp

What realizations became present for you? What insight do you have now after participating in this type of conversation? In thinking about the specific role you hold in your organization, how does this experience help? How did your participation change your perspective on communication and advocacy? Guiding Question

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