Utilize the power of our communities in order to build a better Milwaukee for all citizens.
Part I: November 2, 2011, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church Creating Abundance Together
John McKnight and Peter Block, authors of "The Abundant Community: Awakening the Power of Families and Neighborhoods," along with Walter Brueggemann, renowned scripture scholar and author of "Journey to the Common Good," will teach us how associations, institutions and citizens can create relationships that allow us to share our gifts and create a better community. This process will allow us to move from a narrative of scarcity to one of abundance.
Conversation about challenges in our neighborhood, city, state or country often start from what we do not have, what we lack and what we need. The Cardinal Stritch University Leadership Center and Marquette University College of Professional Studies invite you to a different kind of conversation. Join us for a three-part event as we learn what it means to utilize the power of our communities in order to build a better Milwaukee for all citizens.
To help with logisitics, we ask that you RSVP if you plan to attend. Send an email to the Center at zeidlerdiscuss@gmail.com
Frank Zeidler Center for Public Discussion 631 N. 19th Street Milwaukee, WI 53233
(housed at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 19th and Wisconsin Ave. parking lot behind the building) Enter in front of the church at the back of the U-Drive at the door marked "Parish Hall".
The Power of Dialogue (POD) is a highly interactive workshop that combines teaching and experiential learning for practitioners and leaders. Participants will build upon and expand their facilitation skills, allowing them to more effectively create conversations that foster mutual understanding between groups and individuals.
Discuss:
the dynamics of polarization and conflict, and the ways that strong emotion affects our ability to communicate.
the ways of speaking, listening, and asking questions that open up conversation and relationships.
the difference between a speaker's intent and the impact on the listener.
Hurry! Registrations are limited. Contact us if you have questions regarding the workshop.
How many conversations on controversial subjects have you been in that end in hard feelings with little progress toward finding common ground?
Does your group (club, church, business) have difficult issues to discuss, but don't know how to get started?
Would you benefit from learning how to lead group discussions about tough subjects?
The Frank Zeidler Center for Public Discussion offers a series of workshops that prepare individuals to facilitate constructive conversations with the club, church, business or community group.
During the Crossing Barriers in Public Discussion workshops, you will experience and learn a discussion method using participatory learning and leading. You can apply the tools you acquire in varied situations including family discussions, neighborhood issues, community dialogue, congregation planning, and peer work relationships.
Session One: Orientation to the Public Conversations Project Method Date: TBD Time: 9:00 am to noon
This session of the two-part workshop is designed to introduce participants to the Public Conversations Project method.
Session Two: Basic Facilitator Training Date: TBD Time: 9:00 am to noon
The second session of the two-part workshop delves deeper into the role of the facilitator and the construction of the facilitated conversation.
Registration is limited to 20 participants. There is a $50.00 registration fee* for the workshop to cover the costs of materials. Please indicate your interest in attending by responding to email address: zeidlerdiscuss@gmail.com.
