Beyond Civility

Beyond Civility is a conflict management workshop that teaches you how to have respectful conversations with people who think differently. You will leave with simple, real-world tools for the hard talks that matter most.

Have you ever faced a hard conversation and not known what to say? Maybe it was about race. Maybe politics. Maybe something at work — a lost client, or tension between coworkers. You wanted to speak up, but didn’t know how to do it without hurting someone or making things worse.

You’re not alone.

Many people (and many teams) try to avoid hard talks. They hope the problem will just go away. But it almost never does. Small issues grow. Trust breaks down. Hurt feelings turn into larger struggles.

Why Difficult Conversations Matter

Real change starts with brave, honest talks. When we lead them well, people feel closer, not further apart.

The Beyond Civility workshop helps you:

  • Practice talking about tough topics in a safe, guided space
  • Learn the basics of civil discourse: how to listen, speak up, and stay calm
  • Build spaces where everyone feels heard, no matter their background
  • Grow stronger teams built on trust and respect
  • Solve problems sooner, with less drama and more understanding

By the end, you’ll be ready to lead healthier conversations at work, with your team, and in your community.



“Mutual understanding and respect between people is something we have to keep working for.”

Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller

Workshop Pricing

WorkshopNumber of Participants*Workshop LengthPrice**
Beyond Civility10-505 hours$1,125 for up to 15 participants,
$50 for each additional
*Larger groups can be accommodated upon request.
**Off-site workshops will require a $350 travel fee. Travel distance may impact the final price.

Impressions from Attendees

This was an experience that none of those young men nor I will ever forget. By noon the day after we returned, those five young men had told most of the school about their trip to the ‘Mountain.’ This conflict management workshop provided these young men something many people never see … you provided two days of peace. You showed them life outside of Pine Bluff. You introduced them to people not like them and let them know that different is OK.”  

Interested in a Workshop?

If you’re ready to create more respectful, productive dialogue in your organization or community, this Beyond Civility Workshop can help you build the skills and confidence needed to move forward.

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