2025 Webinar - How to Lead Constructive, Connected Conversations

May 28, 2025 | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Zoom 

LeadingAge Kansas is proud to partner with LeadingAge Washington & LeadingAge Maryland to bring you this no-cost virtual workshop. This program is being offered as part of the Leadership Lite track under the LeadingAge Kansas Center for Leadership

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Description: 

In today's increasingly polarized world, the ability to navigate difficult conversations has become an essential skill. From political debates to workplace disagreements, the divide between differing viewpoints seems to grow wider each day. This free workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn valuable techniques for fostering understanding and connection, even in the face of strong disagreements.

Objectives:

In our changing and divided world, meaningful discussions that strengthen relationships, deepen mutual understanding, and build trust are more important than ever. In this free, interactive Essential Partners workshop, you’ll be introduced to proven skills and research-backed tools that can:

• Create a space where every person feels able to share the experiences, values, and identities that are important to them
• Facilitate conversations that invite all voices while setting the context for everyone to hear different perspectives
• Ask powerful questions that encourage people to deepen their understanding of themselves and one another
• Encourage a deep sense of belonging and connection among people with different perspectives and backgrounds

You’ll be able to apply what you learned to professional and personal relationships, small group conversations, and formal meeting design.

 By learning the art of constructive dialogue, you'll be equipped to create a more harmonious environment, turning potential conflicts into opportunities for growth and mutual respect. Don't miss this chance to gain practical tools that will empower you to teach others and set an example of better communication in these challenging times.

Faculty: Essential Partners

Founded in 1989, Essential Partners equips people with proven, research-backed tools to forge relationships across differences and address their communities’ most pressing challenges. EP has collaborated with thousands of companies, colleges, schools, faith-based institutions, and communities around the globe. Learn more at whatisessential.org.

Continuing Education
This educational event has been approved for up to 1.5 continuing education hours in the core of Administration for Licensed Adult Care Home Administrators, Adult Care Home Operators and Dietitians by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services. Health Occupations and Credentialing approved provider number (LTS A0009).

LeadingAge Kansas is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. This course offering is approved for 1.5 contact hours applicable for APRN, RN or LPN relicensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing provider number: LT0102-1116.

*Continuing education hours are subject to change.
*Dates and Times are subject to change.

LeadingAge Kansas Webinar/Workshop Registration Policy

This webinar is hosted by LeadingAge Washington, and is therefore subject to the policies and procedures of their organization. As such, registration for this webinar includes digital handouts and tools, one connection to the live webinar, and instructions for receiving CE credit/ attendance certificate for one person. A recording of this webinar is NOT included in the registration fee. 

LeadingAge Kansas Cancellation Policies

Substitutions for events are always welcome. These individuals can be anyone employed on your campus, board members, resident family members, or residents. Substitutes must be made for the whole event.

Virtual Event Cancellations: 

• Five or more business days prior to the event start, a 50% refund will be issued. 
• Four or fewer business days prior to the event start, no refund will be issued.