In the organizer's words:

Workshop with Johanna Schaeffer-Kehnert and Mackenzie Nelson

The number of participants is limited. We therefore ask you to register at www.offen-fuer-kultur.de.

Dialogue Warriors addresses one of the most pressing democratic challenges in Europe: the growing affective polarization and the loss of constructive dialogue. This interactive workshop supports participants in navigating polarization and promoting "good conflict" in their communities. Through case studies, interactive group work and role-playing, participants will explore practical tools for de-escalation, deep listening and constructive dialog - based on the Good Conflict Framework by US journalists Amanda Ripley and Hélène Biandudi Hofer.

Aims of the workshop:

• Recognize drivers of toxic conflicts and dynamics of difficult conversations
• Apply tools such as "looping" for deep listening and learn about models for constructively anchoring healthy conflict in dialogs about differences

By strengthening the capacity for "good conflict," Dialogue Warriors aims to contribute to a healthier political culture - one in which differences can be expressed productively.

About the trainers:
Johanna Schaeffer-Kehnert, a consultant, facilitator and facilitator in the public sector, and Mackenzie Nelson, a trainer and facilitator in the non-profit sector, are friends who share a common concern about the rise of polarization in Germany and around the world - as well as a belief that we can all model better ways of arguing and dealing with differences. Together, they want to support people in initiating change in their own communities and creating spaces for constructive debate.


You can find the full OFFEN FÜR KULTUR program at www.offen-fuer-kultur.de.


OFFEN FÜR KULTUR is funded by the LOTTO Foundation Berlin.