Leading Courageous Conversations on Divisive Issues (Nov 2025)

Through this 3-hour session learn how to:

  • Recognize and Overcome Barriers: Identify the factors that lead to polarization and learn how to create environments that encourage open and honest dialogue.
  • Apply a Practical Framework: Use a step-by-step approach to confidently begin, sustain, and repair challenging conversations, even when tensions rise.
  • Strengthen Leadership Values: Cultivate humility, curiosity, empathy, and compassion to foster trust and credibility as a leader.
  • Build Organizational Resilience: Equip your board, team, and middle managers with the skills and tools to handle divisive issues constructively.
  • Drive Culture Change: Create an organizational culture where respect, trust, and psychological safety are foundational to how you operate.
  • Navigate Intent vs. Impact: Understand the difference between intentions and outcomes, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and mutual respect.

For Nova Scotia lawyers, consider including this course as a CPD learning activity in your mandatory annual Continuing Professional Development Plan as required by the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society.