The Alaska Humanities Forum invites experienced facilitators, community members, and leaders of all kinds to a new skill-building workshop for anyone who hosts conversations where people don’t always agree.
Across Alaska, conversations are getting harder - whether the topic is local development, school decisions, public health, identity, resources, or values. Most of us are feeling the strain. But we also know that disagreement doesn’t have to break relationships. With the right tools, it can lead to better problem-solving, stronger trust, and clearer understanding.
Facilitating Through Conflict
Date: Dec 11th
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm (includes breakfast and lunch)
A practical workshop for people who want to guide groups through tough moments with confidence and respect.
Participants will:
Reflect on their own relationship with conflict and disagreement
Learn strategies that prevent conversations from escalating
Practice asking questions that open discussion instead of shutting it down
Explore how shared agreements create space for many viewpoints
Work through real scenarios and get feedback on intervention approaches
Who Should Attend
This workshop is for people who:
Already facilitate meetings, discussions, or community gatherings
Want to strengthen their ability to handle tension, disagreement, or emotional moments
Believe that conversations can stay productive even when people see the world differently
Are already familiar with the process of developing community agreements
Are alum of Leading Conversations that Build Community
Whether you work in government, nonprofit, business, education, faith settings, or community groups, this workshop is designed to help you hold discussions where people feel heard - even when they don’t agree.
