Approaching Conflict with Courage: Navigate Tension with Clarity and Care

Schedule

Thu Feb 26 2026 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

The NEW Center | Ann Arbor, MI

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Build the courage, clarity, and skills to navigate conflict while staying grounded in your values and purpose.
About this Event

Each day in the social sector can feel like stepping into the unknown. Rapid change, deepening divisions, and a normalization of fear are reshaping how we show up to our work. To keep moving toward our missions, we need more than resilience - we need the skills and courage to face conflict head-on. Conflict is inevitable, and avoiding it isn’t an option. What matters is how we respond: Can we stay grounded in our purpose under pressure? Can we speak with clarity through tension and disagreement, uphold strong boundaries, and lead with our values at the center?


In this workshop, you will:
  • Explore your unique conflict and communication styles—and how they’re shaped by your values, identities, and lived experiences.
  • Learn practical tools and strategies to build trust, navigate tough conversations, and strengthen your day-to-day working relationships.
  • Practice applying organizational approaches that center shared values, clarify decision-making, and create feedback loops to deepen your team’s ability to move through conflict together.

Who should attend?

Whether you're a seasoned leader or just stepping into your first leadership role, this half-day workshop is designed to help you grow your confidence and capacity to hold generative conflict. Join other mission-driven leaders from across Southeast Michigan and invest in the skills that make courageous collaboration possible.



Looking for more opportunities to learn and grow? Check out these upcoming workshops:

Friday, March 27, 2026 | 1:00–4:00pm | In-person at the NEW Center

Strategy That Matters

Friday, April 17, 2026 | 9:00am–12:00pm | In-person at the NEW Center (Register )

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 2:00–4:00pm | Virtual on Zoom (Register )

Friday, May 15, 2026 | 10:00am–12:00pm | In-person at the NEW Center


Explore all of NEW’s upcoming workshops through June 2026 .
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Where is it happening?

The NEW Center, 1100 N. Main St., Ann Arbor, United States

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Tickets

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