No Offence But - How To Have Difficult Conversations for Meaningful Change

Build A Better Future: Conversations for Change (Workshop)

Inspired by Gina Martin's "No Offence But..."

It's more important than to ever speak out for the things we believe in! But how do we continue to speak calmly and compassionately with people we disagree with, or worse, seem to be actively trying to antagonise us? How about challenging those closest to us? In this practical workshop chock full of case studies, group discussion and opportunities to literally practice and practicing what you preach, we will share and co-create skills and strategies to keep the conversation from being de-railed on some of societies most urgent topics.

Inspired by Gina Martin's brilliant book "No Offence But..." How to Have Difficult Conversations for Meaningful Change, we will tackle some of the most enduring conversation stoppers, (think "not all men" or "I don't see colour", equipping participants with knowledge, tools and context to respond with confidence. The book is an empowering roadmap for changing the conversation on social justice issues, packed full of excellent texts, tools and case studies from other trailblazing writers, educators and advocates including Aja Barber, Cathy Reay, Charlie Craggs, Azadeh Hosseini, Nova Reid and Salma El-Wardany. Together we will share experiences and ideas to unpick some of these insidious phrases to address their harm and feel empowered to continue and change the tone of the conversation rather than letting it be disrupted.