Civil Discord: Disagreeing Without Being Disagreeable

Meeting Agenda

7:45-8:15 Members Start Arriving

8:15-8:20 Announcements

8:20-8:30 Sponsors

8:30-8:45 Table Discussion

8:45-9:45 Presenter

Overview

Civil Discord™ is a fast-paced, practical session that equips HR professionals and business leaders to navigate tough conversations with clarity, respect, and confidence.

Participants will learn how values, emotions, and differing perspectives shape reactions, and how to respond in ways that lower defensiveness and elevate dialogue. Through real examples and simple, repeatable techniques, this session shows how to stay grounded, curious, and professional — even when conversations get tense.

• Identify what triggers unproductive conflict and why even small disagreements escalate.
• Apply quick perspective-taking tools to shift from arguing to understanding.

Speaker Bio

Paulette Milewski is the founder of ConnectED Solutions Training, inspiring organizational leaders to transform everyday interactions into lasting impact. Known for her interactive, story-driven keynotes and workshops, she delivers practical strategies grounded in compassion, communication, and emotional intelligence—skills that build trust.