Approaching Conflict with Courage: Navigate Tension with Clarity and Care

Approaching Conflict with Courage: Navigate Tension with Clarity and Care

Build the courage, clarity, and skills to navigate conflict while staying grounded in your values and purpose.

By NEW (Nonprofit Enterprise at Work)

Date and time

Location

The NEW Center

1100 N. Main St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event.

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours
  • Free venue parking

Each day in the social sector can feel like stepping into the unknown. Rapid change, deepening divisions, and a normalization of fear are reshaping how we show up to our work. To keep moving toward our missions, we need more than resilience - we need the skills and courage to face conflict head-on. Conflict is inevitable, and avoiding it isn’t an option. What matters is how we respond: Can we stay grounded in our purpose under pressure? Can we speak with clarity through tension and disagreement, uphold strong boundaries, and lead with our values at the center?

In this workshop, you will:

  • Explore your unique conflict and communication styles—and how they’re shaped by your values, identities, and lived experiences.
  • Learn practical tools and strategies to build trust, navigate tough conversations, and strengthen your day-to-day working relationships.
  • Practice applying organizational approaches that center shared values, clarify decision-making, and create feedback loops to deepen your team’s ability to move through conflict together.

Who should attend?

Whether you're a seasoned leader or just stepping into your first leadership role, this half-day workshop is designed to help you grow your confidence and capacity to hold generative conflict. Join other mission-driven leaders from across Southeast Michigan and invest in the skills that make courageous collaboration possible.

Looking for more opportunities to learn and grow? Check out these upcoming workshops:

Visioning for Change: Imagining a Just and Thriving Future

Friday, March 27, 2026 | 1:00–4:00pm | In-person at the NEW Center

Strategy That Matters

Friday, April 17, 2026 | 9:00am–12:00pm | In-person at the NEW Center (Register here)

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 2:00–4:00pm | Virtual on Zoom (Register here)

Say it LOUD! Staying Connected Through Storytelling

Friday, May 15, 2026 | 10:00am–12:00pm | In-person at the NEW Center

Explore all of NEW’s upcoming workshops through June 2026 here.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cost?

We are offering tiered ticket pricing ($50-$200) to ensure accessibility, so you can choose the rate that works best for you or your organization. If you want to participate and need a reduced ticket price below $50, please reach out and let us know. We want anyone interested to be able to join us!

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NEW inspires and equips mission-driven people, organizations, and communities to realize their visions of a just and thriving society.

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Feb 26 · 1:00 PM EST