Engaging the Tension of Diversity: Intensive Workshop

Engaging the Tension of Diversity: Intensive Workshop

Overview
Tension is normal when addressing equity and inclusion. In this workshop, we go beyond the fundamentals of diversity to uncover the emotional barriers that impede progress. We provide a supportive environment to tackle difficult questions collaboratively, encouraging participants to explore the intricacies of their identities and understand the driving forces behind their interactions to foster inclusion, address conflict, and enhance team dynamics.


Training Details & Format Options
Customizable 1 Day or 2 Day Options
In Person Only (Explore Virtual Option)
12-50 Participants
Ideal for Management Level


Learning Objectives
Identify and communicate the dimensions shaping your self-identity.
Discuss cross-cultural tension navigation skills and their workplace application.
Explore the influence of early-life experiences on asset access, leadership style, and approach.
Evaluate the experience of privilege in diverse environments.
Discuss the intersection of privilege and identity.
Describe and examine microaggressions and their impact on workplace relationships.
Analyze microinterventions and their application for addressing bias and microaggressions.
Sequence the process of identity development.
Develop an action plan for growth in the areas of inclusion and belonging.


Skills & Core Concepts Addressed
Understanding Yourself
The Tension of Privilege
Then Tension of Bias
Identity Journeys
Empowering Intentional Leadership
Deep Dive: Approaching Differences Framework
Skills to address microaggressions


Why this? Why now?
Translating diversity, equity, and inclusion knowledge into action can be challenging. Even with good intentions, navigating conflicts can be tough. Without effective conversation skills, tension rises, productivity drops, and burnout grows. In Engaging the Tension of Diversity, our intensive format, guided by therapists, delves into the emotions behind tension and offers experiences for teams to navigate challenging discussions together.


What is Artesian Collaborative’s approach to this issue?
If we address our differences through a relational lens with a focus on empathy, we can create space to have tense dialogue safely. All of our trainings are led by professionals with expertise in therapeutic techniques that can help teams manage conflict as it’s happening. As leaders, it often feels easiest to avoid conflict around diversity. We will help you practice skills to navigate that conflict and use it for good.


Participant Feedback
“This is the best DEI training I’ve ever participated in.”


“The opportunity to be vulnerable with the group. It’s rare that I’ve had a chance to experience this level of trust and openness in a work environment. It was different than what I expected but fantastic.”


“This was fantastic and not a cookie-cutter training where you’re spoken at. Extremely interactive and thought-provoking. It was powerful to hear stories directly from our colleagues during the session. This helped me unders