We are pleased to share that our Leadership Training and Networking opportunity for all RPTF members and municipalities has been rescheduled to Monday, April 13th from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Please note the new location for this event is Warwick Public Library (600 Sandy Ln, Warwick, RI 02889).
The event theme is “Managing Challenging Group Dynamics and Conversations”, and it will be an all-day event (10:00 AM -3:00 PM) with lunch provided. Below you will find the training description and learning objectives.
Presenter: Dr. Richard Booth [richardboothphd.com]
Description:
This interactive training is designed to support coalition members, supervisors, and community leaders in navigating difficult group dynamics that arise in collaborative, community-based, and multi-sector environments. The interactive session will focus on practical tools for addressing interpersonal conflict, managing varying perspectives, and fostering respectful dialogue around sensitive community issues. Participants will explore restorative approaches to conflict, strategies for supervising and addressing staff-to-staff tensions, and methods for engaging community members—including youth—across differing viewpoints, values, and communication styles. Emphasis will be placed on real-world application, reflective practice, and shared leadership to strengthen trust, collaboration, and effectiveness within coalitions.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Participants will improve abilities to identify common sources of conflict within coalitions, workplaces, and community groups and apply restorative, relationship-centered approaches to address them.
2. Members will strengthen communication skills for navigating difficult conversations, including managing gossip, interpersonal tensions, and differing expectations among staff and partners.
3. Staff will learn real-world strategies for engaging a range of perspectives while promoting shared decision-making and effective participation.
4. Participants will practice engaging in respectful discussion around sensitive or polarizing community topics (e.g., community opinions on marijuana) without escalating conflict or alienating stakeholders.
5. Members will explore ethical leadership practices and effective approaches for engaging youth through multiple communication platforms and media.
Please complete registration [docs.google.com] by Thursday, April 2nd.
We hope to see you there!
Best,
The RIPRC Team
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RI Prevention Resource Center (RIPRC) Staff
Shannon Spurlock, MA, CPS, Project Co-Director
Rachel Morse, MSHS, CPS, Project Co-Director
Lizzy Jones, BA, Project Coordinator
Rachel Warner, BA, APS, Program Coordinator
