Beyond Startup: From Friction to Flow - Managing Workplace Conflict

Bounce Innovation Hub is the region’s first open innovation hub serving northeast Ohio’s entrepreneurial and innovation community. Located in downtown Akron in the former B.F. Goodrich plant, we are more than 300,000 square feet and nine floors filled with tech startups, small businesses, creative organizations and coworking and event space.Through our programs, facilities and partners, Bounce encourages open collaboration fostering connections, collisions and catalysts among diverse groups. We look to engage innovators — startup founders, small businesses, large corporations, investors, makers, artists and universities. By becoming a sponsor of Bounce, you are contributing to and participating in an exciting initiative that will have a positive impact on our community through increased economic development and opportunity.

Bounce Innovation Hub

Beyond Startup Workshop Series

A hands-on workshop experience helping entrepreneurs achieve their next level of growth.

OVERVIEW:Learn how to navigate workplace conflicts with confidence. This interactive session will help you identify your natural conflict style, understand its strengths and limitations, and adapt when others approach disagreements differently. Gain tools to turn tense situations into productive conversations that strengthen relationships and move your startup forward.

YOUR FACILITATOR:Dr. Tameka Taylor is President of Compass Consulting Services and a nationally recognized expert in leadership, communication, and conflict management. With over 20 years’ experience guiding leaders through high-stakes conversations, she helps teams navigate differences to achieve stronger collaboration and results. She has coached entrepreneurs, executives, and organizations nationwide to turn conflict into a catalyst for growth.

PARKING:Please ensure you are parking in the designated Bounce Parking areas, reference the "Bounce member, tenant and visitor parking" areas listed below. Any parking outside of this area is not under the designation of Bounce and subject to private ticketing/fines. There is ADA accessible parking spots directly in front of the Bounce main entrance, labeled as "Bounce short-term visitor parking" on the supplied map.

WORKSHOPS REQUIRE ADVANCE REGISTRATION AND ARE FREE TO BOUNCE CLIENTS AND $5 FOR NON-CLIENTSThis event is open to all entrepreneurs looking to take their business beyond the startup phase. Bounce clients, including tenants, remote tenants and monthly Generator members, can attend for free, but are still required to register. All other entrepreneurs are asked to pay a $5 fee. Seating is limited. All participants are welcomed to enjoy free coworking at Bounce for the entire day.

<h3>Notice of Filming &amp; Photography</h3>This event will be used to photograph and record video to be used to promote Bounce Innovation Hub. By your presence at this event, you consent to be photographed, filmed and/or otherwise recorded. You also grant your permission for your likeness to be included without compensation, credit or other consideration. Please contact us with any concerns.