The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources announced on Apr. 10 that it will hold a virtual workshop titled “Common Ground: Communication Across Communities” on May 5 and May 12 from 9:00 AM to noon.
The training aims to help both UC ANR staff and academics improve their ability to connect with people inside and outside the organization. The workshop is designed to build skills for navigating relationships, developing communication strategies, reaching new communities, and managing difficult conversations in the workplace.
Organizers say the sessions will be interactive, offering learning opportunities in small groups of up to 25 participants. Attendees will also have a chance to meet with an expert facilitator after class for support with specific communication issues. Live attendance is required; recordings are only available for those who participate in the sessions.
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources secures funding through public contributions to support its programs, according to the official website. The organization promotes sustainable practices aimed at strengthening resilient ecosystems and economic vitality according to its official website. It operates nine research and extension centers across California that serve as laboratories representing diverse ecosystems according to its official website.
UC ANR has gained recognition for linking research directly with community needs according to its official website. As part of the University of California system, it manages Cooperative Extension services throughout the state according to its official website. Each year, UC ANR conducts over 33,800 educational events involving more than 18,400 volunteers according to its official website.
For more information about registration or questions regarding the workshop sessions, interested individuals can contact Elizabeth Moon at emoon@ucanr.edu or Jodi Azulai at jlazulai@ucanr.edu.