Dialogue Across Difference—Increase Connection and Understanding

In light of recent current events, it is more important than ever to courageously engage in honest and meaningful conversations with those around us. We all have beliefs, values and a plethora of opinions and if we allow those opinions to close down our ability to hear, it is unlikely that any change can occur between two people. In this introductory, experiential workshop, McKenzie will show you how to improve your listening skills and ask powerful questions to help create courageous conversations.

You will learn:

• Four kinds of listening and how and when to use them,
• How to keep conversations open and flowing,
• How to honor differences and still stay in conversation, and
• How to create the conditions for groups of people to have effective conversations.

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Presented by: McKenzie Wren, NAWBO Atlanta

McKenzie Wren is a skilled facilitator who honors the power of community to solve its own problems. Her particular areas of focus are helping businesses and non-profits create cultures of collaboration and inclusion. Through her independent practice called Culture on Purpose, McKenzie helps groups and organizations increase their sense of community specifically by assisting with communication flow and increasing engagement. She brings an asset-based approach to all that she does and uses collaborative and participatory tools to make sure all voices are heard.  She excels in helping teams and coalitions thrive by supporting participants in creating shared vision and processes. Underlying all of her work is a commitment to social justice and racial equity. Her work around diversity, inclusion and equity is rooted in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s expression of the Beloved Community.

McKenzie earned her master’s degree from Emory University Rollins School of Public Health where she currently teaches students on leadership and community engagement. She is VP of membership of the Southeast Association of Facilitators and is passionate about her family, gluten-free chocolate chip cookies and her electric bicycle.