Limited to 50 people
November 19, 2019
6:30-8:30pm
UMC Aspen RooM, CU BOULDER
How to have difficult conversations with the people we love.
Limited to 50 people
November 19, 2019
6:30-8:30pm
UMC Aspen RooM, CU BOULDER
How to have difficult conversations with the people we love.
Navigating difficult conversations can often feel treacherous, especially with loved ones. Emotions are high, voices are raised, silence becomes awkward. Understanding conflict, and learning to manage it effectively, can significantly impact the course these conversations take. In this workshop, you will begin to conceptualize conflict as an opportunity for growth by learning the different “languages” we use to engage with conflict, the factors that contribute to escalation, and strategies for de-escalation. In doing so, we can better advocate for our own needs while recognizing and understanding the needs of others. By shining a light on conflict we can step a little more confidently into the domain of difficult conversations.
Colin Johnson is the Conflict Resolution Coordinator in the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution at the University of Colorado Boulder. Colin holds an MA in Conflict Resolution from the University of Denver and a BA in Public Relations from Marist College. Colin has led trainings for teachers and administrators on the implementation of Restorative Justice in schools, and facilitates conflict resolution and anger management courses for youth and adults in the Denver-metro area.
Tyler Keyworth is Assistant Director for Conflict Resolution and Restorative Justice in Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution at the University of Colorado Boulder. In this role, he oversees the university’s conflict resolution and restorative justice efforts. Tyler holds an MS from University of Baltimore in Conflict Negotiations and Conflict Management and attended St. Mary’s College of Maryland for a BA in Political Science. After beginning his career as an AmeriCorps Member in community mediation, Tyler has developed extensive experience training in restorative justice and conflict resolution. Tyler is currently the president of the Colorado Coalition of Restorative Justice Practices (CCRJP).
Navigating difficult conversations can often feel treacherous, especially with loved ones. Emotions are high, voices are raised, silence becomes awkward. Understanding conflict, and learning to manage it effectively, can significantly impact the course these conversations take. In this workshop, you will begin to conceptualize conflict as an opportunity for growth by learning the different “languages” we use to engage with conflict, the factors that contribute to escalation, and strategies for de-escalation. In doing so, we can better advocate for our own needs while recognizing and understanding the needs of others. By shining a light on conflict we can step a little more confidently into the domain of difficult conversations.
Colin Johnson is the Conflict Resolution Coordinator in the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution at the University of Colorado Boulder. Colin holds an MA in Conflict Resolution from the University of Denver and a BA in Public Relations from Marist College. Colin has led trainings for teachers and administrators on the implementation of Restorative Justice in schools, and facilitates conflict resolution and anger management courses for youth and adults in the Denver-metro area.
Tyler Keyworth is Assistant Director for Conflict Resolution and Restorative Justice in Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution at the University of Colorado Boulder. In this role, he oversees the university’s conflict resolution and restorative justice efforts. Tyler holds an MS from University of Baltimore in Conflict Negotiations and Conflict Management and attended St. Mary’s College of Maryland for a BA in Political Science. After beginning his career as an AmeriCorps Member in community mediation, Tyler has developed extensive experience training in restorative justice and conflict resolution. Tyler is currently the president of the Colorado Coalition of Restorative Justice Practices (CCRJP).
EXECUTIVE TEAM 2023-2024
TEDxCU is organized by CU Boulder students specializing in five teams:
Operations & Logistics, Finance, Creative, Speaker Experience, and Outreach & Partnerships.
Co-Curator
Co-Curator
Operations & Logistics Lead
Finance Lead
Creative Co-Lead
Creative Co-Lead
Speaker Experience Co-Lead
Speaker Experience Co-Lead
Outreach & Partnerships Lead
Faculty Advisor
TEAMS
CREATIVE TEAM
Responsible for the creation of all materials for TEDxCU. Experienced in graphic design, social media or videography/video editing to make our marketing campaign come to life. Includes creating video content, any promotional posters, stickers, shirts, flyers, social media posts. The goal is to create the content to promote the event. They will work closely with the other teams to bring to life and make sure there is a cohesive branding vision.
OPERATIONS TEAM
To oversee all aspects of the event logistics. From organizing speaker events to managing everything reset-up and take-down of the event itself. Coordinate with the venue’s lighting, sound, and set-up crews, in addition to working with videographers about expectations and logistics. Working with our event volunteers to create a TEDx environment to make the event run smoothly. Experience in event organizing is a plus but not required.
FINANCE TEAM
They will be responsible for a range of project budget development, management functions, and accounting responsibilities. The Finance team will work closely with the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) to identify on-campus funding sources, develop budgets with each director, and submit those budgets to CSI. They will carry out and record relevant financial transactions as well as coordinate the financial coding of these transactions with the TEDx Co-Leads and CSI. They will also be responsible for maintaining ledgers as well as budgeting/forecasting functions and audit related routines. It requires extreme attention to detail and an elaborate understanding of the infrastructure of the CUSG Bureaucracy. TEDxCU has a detailed timeline of everything that needs to happen, as well as specific guidelines that will greatly aid with the process so there is a specific structure associated with this team. (Small team up to 3 people)
SPEAKER EXPERIENCE
TEAM
The Speaker-Experience is in charge of all things related to selecting and coaching speakers. Responsible for reviewing speaker applications, selecting and interviewing finalists, and working with speakers throughout the process. Organize the speaker events, guide the speakers through the process of writing their speech, making sure they are on track, and providing general support.
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