Lorie Reichel-Howe is founder of Conversations in the Workplace. She equips managers and teams to have “safe conversations” – transformative dialogue that uncovers hidden workplace issues. Whether challenging team dynamics, mismanaged expectations or 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 has supported organizations such as SHRM, NCHRA, Human Capital Institute, WITI (Women in Technology International), Association for Dispute Resolution Northern California, Workforce Institute, Rimini Street Incorporation, San Jose State University and Santa Clara County Office of Education.
Lorie mediates for Santa Clara Superior Court and Santa Clara Department of Human Relations.
The way managers interact with employees influences engagement, retention, team productivity and whether a safe or unsafe culture exists. Managers and HR professionals who implement a Safe Conversations Communication Framework, safely and respectfully address behaviors that negatively impact working relationships. When organizations transforms the way managers and teams communicate, they foster greater innovation, inclusion and collaboration.
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