This workshop is designed to help participants develop awareness, empathy, and understanding when communicating across differences in perspectives, experiences, and communication styles. Participants will learn strategies for engaging in effective and appropriate communication, facilitating supportive discussions, appreciating unique viewpoints, and recognizing how individual differences influence verbal and nonverbal communication. The workshop will also cover techniques for building rapport and understanding within various teams to enhance productivity, cohesion, and mutual respect. Participants will gain the knowledge, motivation, and skills needed to collaborate effectively in increasingly complex and varied environments.
The workshop is part of the Effective Communication Microcredential in the EXPAND Professional Development Program. All students and postdocs are eligible to enroll in this and other microcredential programs. Note that enrollment is not required to attend.