Safe Conversations:
Connecting in a Disconnected World
presented by Lorie Reichel-Howe
Workplace disconnection occurs when employees do not feel valued, included, supported, or understood by their leaders and peers. Unless people and teams can get to what’s at the root of the disconnection, they will experience decreased productivity, strained relationships, and work dissatisfaction.
Whether working remotely, hybrid, or in-person, when people are trained to engage in “Safe Conversations” - transformative dialogue that uncovers hidden workplace issues, they effectively dialogue, identify what’s at the root of problems while promoting positive change and reestablishing trust.
Implement a “Safe Conversations” communication framework that fosters greater innovation, inclusion, and collaboration within your team and organization.
Learning Objectives include:
- Impact of digital communication on trust, a sense of being valued and understood, communication, and engagement
- Communication strategies for getting to the root of problems and for collaborating in situations where opinions differ
- How to skillfully address sensitive issues and challenging behaviors
- Create safety while decreasing workplace tension and disconnect
Lorie Reichel-Howe, Founder, Conversations in the Workplace
Lorie Reichel-Howe is founder of Conversations in the Workplace. She equips managers, teams and business professionals to have “Safe Conversations” – transformative dialogue that uncovers hidden workplace issues. Whether addressing challenging team dynamics, cultural insensitivity, mismanaged expectations or good old-fashioned bad behavior, “Safe Conversations” foster greater innovation, inclusion and collaboration within organizations. With over 20 years of experience in communications and relationship management, training and development, Lorie is passionate about supporting organizations in creating a culture where people love where they work and love the people they work with.
Lorie is a professional mediator and conflict coach. She has supported organizations such as Pinterest, SHRM, PIHRA, Women in Technology International, County of Los Angeles Women’s Leadership Conference, Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles, Santa Clara Superior Court, Rimini Street Incorporation, San Jose State University and Santa Clara County Office of Education. Learn more about Lorie’s impact at www.ConversationsInTheWorkplace.com