This workshop combines Gracious Space (a collaborative leadership framework) with four steps for Courageous Collaboration. Participants will deepen their understanding of inclusive practices, courage, and patterns that impact a high-level of collaboration.  Previous knowledge of Gracious Space is not required.

As a result of in this workshop, participants will:

• Know the four Tenets of Gracious Space and at least two ways to create Gracious Space in teams
• Know four steps to enable more Courageous Collaboration in groups
• Gain skills for identifying and shifting patterns
• Create a plan to apply learnings in a specific context

Important information to read prior to registering:

• This is a two-part workshop. Registrants are expected to commit to both sessions: September 16 and 23, 2021, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm each day.

Will this Workshop be Recorded? No.

Intended Audience: This workshop is appropriate for library staff at any level or position.

About the Instructor: Pat Hughes is the owner of Trillium Leadership Consulting and provides customized leadership programs, training, coaching, community engagement, facilitation and strategic planning services. A co-founder of the nationally-recognized Gracious Space body of work, Pat is the author of "Gracious Space: A Practical Guide for Working Better Together" and "Courageous Collaboration with Gracious Space: From Small Openings to Profound Transformation." Pat is certified in Professional Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Racial Equity and Adaptive Leadership, Conflict Dynamics, Dependable Strengths, Communication Styles, and the Strategic Planning Models from the Institute for Cultural Affairs. Pat holds an M.A. in Organization Systems Renewal from Antioch University and a B.A. in Economics and International Relations from the University of New Hampshire. Watch Pat's TEDx talk: Creating Gracious Space.