BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Leading Age New Jersey & Delaware - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Leading Age New Jersey & Delaware X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://leadingagenjde.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Leading Age New Jersey & Delaware REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T143000 DTSTAMP:20260502T092818 CREATED:20250430T141458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T141531Z UID:10000907-1748437200-1748442600@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:How to Lead Constructive\, Connected Conversations DESCRIPTION:In today’s increasingly polarized world\, the ability to navigate difficult conversations has become an essential skill. From political debates to workplace disagreements\, the divide between differing viewpoints seems to grow wider each day. This free workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn valuable techniques for fostering understanding and connection\, even in the face of strong disagreements. \nWho will benefit from this webinar: \n\nNurses\, social workers\, and activities staff within long-term care and senior housing\nHuman Resource managers & frontline managers\nInfluential resident leaders\n\nWant to print a flyer for this program to promote within your community? Click here! \nRegistration Required By May 21! Click here to Register.  \nHow to Lead Constructive\, Connected Conversations\n \nMay 28\, 2025 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET / 10:00 am – 11:30 am PT \nIn our changing and divided world\, meaningful discussions that strengthen relationships\, deepen mutual understanding\, and build trust are more important than ever. In this free\, interactive Essential Partners workshop\, you’ll be introduced to proven skills and research-backed tools that can: \n\nCreate a space where every person feels able to share the experiences\, values\, and identities that are important to them\nFacilitate conversations that invite all voices while setting the context for everyone to hear different perspectives\nAsk powerful questions that encourage people to deepen their understanding of themselves and one another\nEncourage a deep sense of belonging and connection among people with different perspectives and backgrounds\n\nYou’ll be able to apply what you learned to professional and personal relationships\, small group conversations\, and formal meeting design. \nBy learning the art of constructive dialogue\, you’ll be equipped to create a more harmonious environment\, turning potential conflicts into opportunities for growth and mutual respect. Don’t miss this chance to gain practical tools that will empower you to teach others and set an example of better communication in these challenging times. \nFounded in 1989\, Essential Partners equips people with proven\, research-backed tools to forge relationships across differences and address their communities’ most pressing challenges. EP has collaborated with thousands of companies\, colleges\, schools\, faith-based institutions\, and communities around the globe. Learn more at whatisessential.org. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/how-to-lead-constructive-connected-conversations/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T160000 DTSTAMP:20260502T092818 CREATED:20250512T174733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T174733Z UID:10000908-1748444400-1748448000@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:May Virtual Meeting: Leaders of Color & Allies Network DESCRIPTION:Provider members are invited to join our May virtual meeting of the Leaders of Color & Allies Network. Taking place on Wednesday\, May 28th\, 2025 from 3:00 – 4:00 pm\, we will be joined by two leaders of our National Network for an overview of the networks history\, our goals\, purpose\, and current initiatives. \nRegistration is required\, register here.\nGuest Speakers:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nAdrienne Ruffin\nVice President and Head of LTSS Strategic Initiatives and Operations at the LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nNatasha Bryant\nSenior Director of Workforce Research & Development at the LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a great opportunity to connect with fellow Leaders of Color and Allies in aging services! We encourage you to join us and spread the word to colleagues in your organization who may be interested in joining as well.\nThe LeadingAge NJ & DE (LANJDE) LoC Network is a professional networking group for senior\, mid-level\, and emerging leaders of color and allies employed by LANJDE member organizations. \nOur Network Is Growing! \nHave you officially joined the network yet? Sign up here to stay in the loop and be counted as an official member of the Leaders of Color & Allies network. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/may-virtual-meeting-leaders-of-color-allies-network/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR