Brave Dialogues™

Equip Your Team to Navigate the Conversations That Matter

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Brave Dialogues™

Organizations are becoming more inclusive and values-driven, but our research shows that many struggle to engage in open conversations, especially abound issues of identity. We also know that high-performing organizations are feedback-rich, encourage authenticity among all employees, and leverage inclusion to achieve business goals. To bridge this gap, we created a session where participants learn to navigate difficult conversations related to identity, roles, and functions. The Brave Dialogues™ framework emphasizes feedback as a gift to build trust, demonstrate vulnerability, and enhance psychological safety. This session helps participants develop a key leadership skill that fosters inclusive, innovative, and high-impact teams.

Read Brave Dialogues - An Essential Leadership Practice to Foster Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Organizations, an excerpt featured in the book Leading with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Approaches, Practices, and Cases for Integral Leadership Strategy. The article explores the impact of Brave Dialogues™ and highlights the work of Dr. Yaro Fong-Olivares, Executive Director of the Center for Women and Business.

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This program can be customized in content and length to meet your organization's needs. It is available in person, virtually, or in a hybrid format. For more information and to connect with one of our representatives to design your program, please fill out the form below.

Make Diversity and Inclusion a Priority

The Gloria Cordes Larson Center for Women and Business (CWB) anchors all women+ programming at Bentley University, championing women+ leaders as catalysts for innovation and business success. We deliver dynamic, research-driven corporate programs that empower women+ leaders and help organizations foster inclusive cultures that enhance high-performing teams.

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