Monday, November 7, 2011, 6:00 PM
The NonProfit Center

89 South Street, Boston, MA 

fee: $10.00/-$20.00 (sliding scale)
RSVP: http://www.sojust.org - Newcomers always welcome!!
Do you have trouble negotiating so your needs are met? Whether it's conflict in your relationship, on the job or in your neighborhood, you can learn new ways to respond. Join Socializing for Justice for our next skillshare on Constructive Communication on November 7, 6:00 - 8:30 PM.

SoJust hosts events that draw progressives of all stripes that share common values but may work on different issues. We host monthly socials that allow for the possibility of cross-issue connections and run a monthly Skillshare Series, hosted by The NonProfit Center*, which increases our individual capacity for movement building.

SCHEDULE 

6:00-6:30 Socializing -  bring your own dinner 

6:30-8:30 Training and Q&A 

Constructive Communication: dealing with conflict

Enhance your negotiation skills using approaches that support collaborative problem solving and facilitate “win-win” results. This session will introduce some constructive communication techniques that can move negotiations forward positively, including Non-Violent Communication and mediation. Negotiations are a part of life, why not make them more successful for everyone involved? 

ABOUT OUR PRESENTERS

Sandy Anderson: A fan of collaborative problem solving, Sandy is interested in helping people explore alternative ways to mitigate, manage and resolve conflict. She is a mediator, coach, consultant and business owner at Sandy Anderson & Associates, building on her experience in bringing people together and working to find common ground, resolving conflict and stalemates.
Libby Mahaffy: Whether teaching bike mechanics to Boston youth, conducting qualitative research, or competing in Toastmasters speech contests, Libby is constantly honing her communication skills. She is an avid community builder and enjoys helping others communicate more clearly and effectively. Libby earned her MA in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning from Tufts University and is trained in negotiation, mediation, facilitation, and non-violent communication. 

*  DIRECTIONS (http://bit.ly/ieXreK) - The NonProfit Center is located one block from South Station at 89 South Street. The Center is physically accessible through the main lobby. 

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Socializing for Justice - http://sojust.org 

Since 2006, we've been building this great sandbox where we can bring progressives of all stripes together and try out new ideas in this "Movement Moment". Spaces like this are crucial as we start to reframe and build new visions for our movement(s).

With 1800+ members and 5 years of creating a diverse cross-issue community in Boston (100+ events!), Socializing for Justice is the best place to find the great people, organizations and community you're looking for while putting the SOCIAL back in social justice.

YES, WE MEAN YOU. We've got members of all ages, races, genders, sexual orientations, levels of activism and professions. We hope you see someone like yourself and meet someone you otherwise wouldn't have.

Want to know more about SoJust? Check out our  Frequently Asked Questions and  past event photos at http://sojust.org!