Engaging in Bold, Inclusive Conversations® Facilitator Certification Program
Engaging in Bold, Inclusive Conversations® Facilitator Certification Program
Get Certified.
A Three-Day Experience.
Get Certified.
A Three-Day Experience.
The Engaging in Bold, Inclusive Conversations® Facilitator Certification Program empowers organizations to build internal capacity for engaging in effective dialogue across differences.
Today more than ever, leaders and employees alike must have the skills and competencies to engage in dialogue on historically polarizing and “off-limits” topics. Whether leaders like it or not, employees are talking about and thinking about the issues of the day impacting employees’ level of productivity, engagement, and psychological safety.
This highly interactive,
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Registration is now open for our 2022 programs!
July 11, 12, and 14, 2022
Session Full!
September 19, 20, and 22, 2022
November 14, 15, and 17, 2022
Throughout this experience, you will…
- Learn the content, tools and competencies necessary to strengthen your capacity to facilitate and engage in Bold, Inclusive Conversations®.
- Understand the model for engaging in Bold, Inclusive Conversations® as outlined in We Can’t Talk About That at Work!
- Understand the sociopolitical climate and the impact on the workplace.
- Enhance facilitation skills necessary for cross-cultural conversations and polarizing topics.
- Enhance self-understanding and awareness of your potential blind spots.
- Connect the learning to organizational objectives (e.g. “bring your whole self to work,” empathy, creating an inclusive culture)
- Practice facilitating Bold, Inclusive Conversations® content.
Purpose of the Bold, Inclusive Conversations® Program….
This program is not a ‘check the box,’ ‘one-and-done’ training. It is not a ‘deep dive’ on specific areas of diversity or polarizing topics.
This program is a starting point in equipping you (or your organization) with the skills and competencies for engaging in Bold, Inclusive Conversations®. It is a blueprint and model for facilitating dialogue across cultural differences.
Additional Program Information:
- This program is approved for SHRM recertification credits.
- Individuals may attend this session for information purposes only (not intending on providing training to anyone else) or to be certified as a trainer/facilitator.
- Those trained as trainers/facilitators in this course may only train employees of the same organization.
- A licensing fee and agreement applies for those conducting training within their organization utilizing The Winters Group’s copyrighted content.
- Participants will be required to attend all 3 days in full to receive certification.
- Cancellations must be communicated by phone.
Additional Program Information:
- This program is approved for SHRM recertification credits.
- Individuals may attend this session for information purposes only (not intending on providing training to anyone else) or to be certified as a trainer/facilitator.
- Those trained as trainers/facilitators in this course may only train employees of the same organization.
- A licensing fee and agreement applies for those conducting training within their organization utilizing The Winters Group’s copyrighted content.
- Participants will be required to attend all 3 days in full to receive certification.
- Cancellations must be communicated by phone.
Who is this program for?
Who is this program for?
Day
1
What is a Bold, Inclusive Conversations® and How Do I Learn to Engage In and Facilitate Them?
- Learn the distinction between Bold, Inclusive Conversations® and other types of difficult conversations
- Explore the psychological, sociological and historical implications that make Bold, Inclusive Conversations® so difficult
- Examine other popular dialogue models and their applicability in conducting Bold, Inclusive Conversations®
- Enhance self-understanding and use of self in facilitating Bold, Inclusive Conversations®
Day 1
What is a Bold, Inclusive Conversations® and How Do I Learn to Engage In and Facilitate Them?
- Learn the distinction between Bold, Inclusive Conversations® and other types of difficult conversations
- Explore the psychological, sociological and historical implications that make Bold, Inclusive Conversations® so difficult
- Examine other popular dialogue models and their applicability in conducting Bold, Inclusive Conversations®
- Enhance self-understanding and use of self in facilitating Bold, Inclusive Conversations®
Day
2
Bold, Inclusive Conversations®: The Model
- Learn the theory behind the Bold, Inclusive Conversations® Model
- Understand the practical application of each stage of the Model
- Learn unique facilitation techniques for Bold, Inclusive Conversations®
- Explore your own readiness to facilitate Bold, Inclusive Conversations®
Day 2
Bold, Inclusive Conversations®: The Model
- Learn the theory behind the Bold, Inclusive Conversations® Model
- Understand the practical application of each stage of the Model
- Learn unique facilitation techniques for Bold, Inclusive Conversations®
- Explore your own readiness to facilitate Bold, Inclusive Conversations®
Day
3
Bold, Inclusive Conversations®: The Practicum
- Practice engaging in Bold, Inclusive Conversations® using case scenarios
- Participate in teach backs
- Get certified!
Day 3
Bold, Inclusive Conversations®: The Practicum
- Practice engaging in Bold, Inclusive Conversations® using case scenarios
- Participate in teach backs
- Get certified!
Additional Offerings to Bring to Your Organization
To strengthen your organization’s capacity to engage in Bold, Inclusive Conversations® we have the following offerings that we can deliver to your employees:
Keynote Session
This interactive, and thought-provoking session will provide learners with a blueprint for increasing one’s capacity to engage in and create ‘brave’ spaces for Bold, Inclusive Conversations®. Specific areas of focus will include:
- The role of fostering self- and ‘other-’ understanding
- Assessing individual and team readiness
- Preparing for the conversation
- Guidance for engaging in the conversation
- Strategies for sharpening inclusive habits
Learning Content and Sessions
We have identified three learning tracks that have been successful in yielding impactful and actionable learning opportunities based on the model for Engaging in Bold, Inclusive Conversations®. Each track can be tailored to the culture and readiness of the organization. These sessions have been delivered as virtual and in-person experiences. For virtual sessions, we recommend a class size of 50-100. For in-person sessions, we have successfully accommodated 30-75.
- A Leadership Practicum: This session is specifically tailored to executive and leadership audiences.
- Developmental Approach: This approach includes two sessions that build off each other, the first session introduces foundational concepts, the second session allows learners to take a ‘deeper dive’ into the model for Engaging in Bold, Inclusive Conversations®.
- Virtual Series: These ‘deep-dive’ learning experiences specifically address the considerations unique to talking about race, religion, and politics.
Private Train-the-Trainer and Certification Program
Core to The Winters Group’s learning experiences is our developmental approach—a commitment to understanding and meeting people where they are. The Bold, Inclusive Conversations® Certification and Licensing Program was developed to increase leaders’ and employees’ capacity to facilitate dialogue around difficult topics. During this three-day interactive, skill-building experience, learners will be provided with a blueprint for increasing one’s capacity to engage in, facilitate and create ‘brave’ spaces for Bold, Inclusive Conversations®.
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