Approaching Conflict with Courage: Navigate Tension with Clarity and Care

Each day in the social sector can feel like stepping into the unknown. Rapid change, deepening divisions, and a normalization of fear are reshaping how we show up to our work. To keep moving toward our missions, we need more than resilience - we need the skills and courage to face conflict head-on. Conflict is inevitable, and avoiding it isn’t an option. What matters is how we respond: Can we stay grounded in our purpose under pressure? Can we speak with clarity through tension and disagreement, uphold strong boundaries, and lead with our values at the center?

• Explore your unique conflict and communication styles—and how they’re shaped by your values, identities, and lived experiences.
• Learn practical tools and strategies to build trust, navigate tough conversations, and strengthen your day-to-day working relationships.
• Practice applying organizational approaches that center shared values, clarify decision-making, and create feedback loops to deepen your team’s ability to move through conflict together.

Whether you're a seasoned leader or just stepping into your first leadership role, this half-day workshop is designed to help you grow your confidence and capacity to hold generative conflict. Join other mission-driven leaders from across Southeast Michigan and invest in the skills that make courageous collaboration possible.

Friday, March 27, 2026 | 1:00–4:00pm | In-person at the NEW Center

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Friday, April 17, 2026 | 9:00am–12:00pm | In-person at the NEW Center (Register )

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Friday, May 15, 2026 | 10:00am–12:00pm | In-person at the NEW Center

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