Judith holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Development and Change Management from the Weatherhead School of Business, Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, U.S.A.) and has many years of experience in organizational development, educational coaching and community engagement. Since 2021, Judith has been acting as a senior consultant with her firm JC conseils and associates and works with a wide variety of clients in the education, immigration, community services and post-secondary sector and offers management consulting, leadership training and program development services. She has recently joined the University of Hearst’s faculty as a business and management teacher.
Ponencia: Leading teams and building trust through Courageous Conversations
One of the most important functions of leadership is the capacity to engage team members in authentic, honest and sometimes difficult conversations. These conversations can be challenging and often uncomfortable, but they remain essential in the growth process as a team and as an individual. These conversations require empathy, active listening, and the willingness to understand different perspectives and explore new ways of thinking. It is less about speaking your mind than it is about creating safe spaces where everyone can express their thoughts and concerns. Through realplay exercises, this workshop will explore different tools and strategies that effective leaders use in order to host these difficult and courageous conversations.