Leading Through Difficult Situations: Bridging Divides 2.0
In this online workshop (held Wednesday, April 21, 2021), participants learned how to increase proactive public engagement, strengthen leadership approaches, and move challenging issues from conflicts to solutions through building relationships.
Presenters:
Dave Bartholomay, Program Coordinator, Minnesota Office of Collaboration and Dispute Resolution
Rachel Logan, Equity and Inclusion Consultant, Sourcewell Service Cooperative, Staples
- Part I: Calming the Storm - prepare for and respond to challenging individuals/groups at public meetings
Video | Slides | Supplemental materials - Part II: Leading Change - be proactive instead of reactive on social issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Video | Slides | Supplemental materials - Part III: Finding Common Ground - identify strategies for working with board or council members when disagreements arise
Video | Slides | Supplemental materials
Recommended Prerequisite:
Participants are encouraged to view Bridging Divides 1.0: Civil Discussions in an Election Year, Part I and Part II, available at no cost via the Association of Minnesota Counties website.
Learn more about AMC’s Bridging Divides Initiative
Learning Objectives:
- Prepare for and better manage tough public meetings.
- Apply equity and diversity concepts to your professional setting.
- Better understand and work with challenging individuals.
Description:
Join county, city, township, and school board leaders for this free Bridging Divides 2.0 informational workshop that was designed in response to participant requests from Bridging Divides 1.0.
This free session is made possible by
About the presenters:
This workshop is co-facilitated by Dave Bartholomay and Rachel Logan. Bartholomay is the Program Coordinator at Minnesota Department of Administration, Office of Collaboration and Dispute Resolution and has extensive public sector leadership experience at the federal, state, and local government level. He is also currently a mayor in Minnesota. Logan is a Sourcewell Equity and Inclusion Consultant and works with school districts to create long-lasting positive change so all students can be successful.