When discussing and confronting “heated” racial and/or social justice issues within our communities, utilizing practical facilitation skills that are both culturally-responsive and sensitive to the needs and issues facing minority groups is imperative. In this workshop, Lee Mun Wah, Master Trainer at StirFry Seminars & Consulting, will make use of personal stories, diversity vignettes, and film clip scenarios to encourage participants to authentically address a variety of social justice issues.  Throughout the workshop, he will teach the group “Mindful Facilitation Techniques” and encourage participants to practice of culturally-responsive responses.  The group will work together to learn how to be stronger and more effective allies within their own communities and to one another.

In this workshop, participants will learn the following:

• 21 Ways to Stop a Diversity Conversation
• How to Resolve Conflicts About Social Justice Issues
• What is an Effective & Ineffective Ally
• Ways to Respond to Diversity Issues from a Culturally-Responsive and Cross-Cultural Lens
• Creating a Community Environment Where Minority Groups Feel Safe, Understood and Validated
• 21 Ways to Begin a Diversity Conversation on Social Issues and Concerns
• Advanced Mindful Facilitation Ally Interventions
• 9 Healthy Ways to Communicate About Social Justice Issues
• How to De-escalate Diversity Conflicts with Minutes
• The Art of Mindful Facilitation Advanced Empathetic Ally Responses