Workplaces today are more diverse than ever. Generational, racial, gender, cultural, and ideological differences are part of a thriving workforce and yet, those differences can also be a source of conflict if we don’t create an inclusive space where everyone feels valued, respected, and understood.

The National Conflict Resolution Center’s (NCRC) workshop, The ART of Inclusive Communication, blends fun exercises with opportunities for self-reflection. Participants explore their own personal and cultural identities and learn how those things can inform communication styles and sometimes, be at the root of a communication breakdown. Importantly, they gain skills to recognize when a breakdown is unfolding, taking action to prevent it.

Along with helping participants understand their own identity better, The ART of Inclusive Communication provides invaluable context for becoming an inclusive communicator. The material is presented in a way that helps people move forward together in a learning environment that is safe and respectful.