We’ve all seen work conversations fall apart or veer off course. There’s a rambunctious attendee. A meeting is going in circles with no sense of closure. No one is contributing. And we all intuitively know what gets lost when that happens -- momentum slows, tension heightens, and at worst, trust deteriorates. And yet, especially in everyday work, we treat this like an inevitability. I am here to offer an alternative: everyday work conversations CAN feel energized, action-inspiring, and efficient. I developed a framework after consistent feedback about my own facilitation style and sought to “bottle up” the most repeatable aspects of my approach. I am excited to share the model and exchange ideas with this audience on how to elevate conversations.
ATD being quite an advanced audience in this respect, this workshop is meant to add another tool to the toolbox to help members add more rigor to how they design meetings or conversations related to work. It is also why I am prioritizing a part of the session called “the clinic” -- I want the group to consult each other LIVE using the framework. The structure of the session will have 3 parts:
Part 1: Introduce the framework
Part 2: Practice with scenarios
Part 3: Part 3: 2-3 “Live cases”
This will be the “centerpiece” of the engagement and a chance for ATD members to learn from each other while supporting other members. For this part of the session, I would like 2-3 people to PRESUBMIT either 1.) A meeting or session they have COMING up that they would welcome support with, or 2.) A consequential conversation they had in the past that the group can just use as an example. Using the framework, the group will riff on core objectives (mission), potential exercises (mountains), and traps to avoid (methods).
This event is hosted by the ATD Metro DC Chapter.
About the Presenter
Kashay Sanders
Kashay Sanders, LLC
Kashay deeply believes in the transformative power of great conversations. She first learned to facilitate as a college student, leading groups in planning events meant to foster understanding across differences. Since then, she has gotten to refine and deploy this skillset across myriad environments--from a girls' empowerment social enterprise in India to a Fortune 100 company.
After 14 years, she has an informed point of view about what makes conversations great vs. counterproductive and is ready to transform workplaces by sharing these insights.
Kashay holds a B.A. in Women’s & Gender Studies from Dartmouth College and an MBA from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.
Regional Webinar Series
The ATD Metro DC Chapter is proud to participate in the ATD Mid-Atlantic Regional Webinar Series. This monthly series is offered by the ATD Mid-Atlantic Chapters —Regional Programs Consortium.
ATD Recertification Credits
ATD Mid-Atlantic Regional Webinar Programs are pre-approved through the ATD Greater Philadelphia Chapter by the ATD Certification Institute for continuing education credits. These credits are based on the ATD Capability Model may be applied towards recertification by Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credential holders.
This webinar supports 1.25 credits in the capabilities Collaboration & Leadership and Communication under the domain Building Personal Capability.
The presentation and materials will be shared after the event. This webinar will be recorded.
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