Time: 12:30 – 14:00

Venue: Chen Kou Bun Building 109 (CKB 109), CUHK

Speaker: Dr. CHO Man-Kit Joseph, Lecturer, Gender Studies Programme, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Moderator: Prof. HAN Ling, Assistant Professor, Gender Studies Programme, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Abstract: 

In the workplace, connection and efficiency often find themselves in a classic showdown, with efficiency usually taking home the trophy. Yet, as the call for collaboration rings louder than ever, nurturing interpersonal connections among colleagues is vital to unlocking their full potential.

Collaboration enriches both our personal and professional lives, but let’s be honest—it’s easier said than done, especially when it comes to decision-making. Some NGOs champion the bottom-up approach to respect individual talents and uphold equality, dreaming of a space where everyone’s voice is heard and creativity flourishes.

However, we all know the reality: meetings can sometimes feel like a game of verbal tug-of-war, draining energy without making progress. Enter Miki Kashtan—a PhD in Sociology, feminist, visionary, and seasoned Nonviolent Communication trainer—who has developed Convergent Facilitation. This decision-making process promises to converge needs into solutions that work for everyone involved.

Join Dr. Joseph Cho as he will share his experiences facilitating Convergent Facilitation for local NGOs, blending connection with efficiency. This talk will delve into the nuts and bolts of the process, equipping you with a few practical tools to transform your decision-making, both personally and professionally.

Speaker’s Biography: 

Dr. Cho Man-Kit Joseph, lecturer of Gender Studies Programme, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He has been sharing Nonviolent Communication and group facilitation to the wider public since 2017, and supporting NGOs to turn conflict into learning opportunities, retrieve lost visions and develop systems that are more collaborative in order to keep moving in the long journey ahead. Dr. Joseph Cho is a candidate for Nonviolent Communication Trainer at the International Center for Nonviolent Communication.

Language: Cantonese and Mandarin

Registration: https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13698887