Meeting/Event Information

The New Norm: Navigating Difficult Conversations While Working Remotely

With Lorie Reichel-Howe of Conversations in the Workplace

A BAHREC Program

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Zoom Program

5:30 – Networking, catch up with your colleague

6:00 – Program begins

7:15 – Adjourn

About the Program

As people transitioned to working virtually, communication complications increased, technology challenges multiplied, and working relationships became strained. How people communicate during these difficult times determines their success or failure.

Now, more than ever before, it’s critical to effectively address issues of concern in addition to behaviors that negatively impact you or others.

Whether facing challenging team dynamics, mismanaged expectations or good old-fashioned bad behavior, implementing a Safe Conversations communication framework will foster greater innovation, inclusion and collaboration within your team and organization.

Attendees Will Learn

• Strategies for effectively talking, listening, and collaborating in situations where opinions differ.
• Become equipped to step up and address sensitive issues such as racism, sexism, etc.
• Build more productive working relationships.
• Increase employee performance and team productivity.
• Create a workplace culture in which teams love to work

Registration is free for Members and $10.00 for Non-Members

To Register – click on the “Register Now” button.  

About the Presenter:

Lorie Reichel-Howe is founder of Conversations in the Workplace. She equips administrators, managers, and teams 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