NVC Trainings and Workshops for Civic and Public Organizations

Comprehensive 10-week Nonviolent Communication Training for Civic/Public Organizations

• 8 weeks of virtual/online

• 2 weeks in person 

• 10% deposit due to reserve

Establish the foundation using NVC by Marshall B. Rosenberg.

• Understanding and utilizing observations, feelings, needs, and requests to connect.

1 on 1 sessions for leadership for up to 15 leaders ($3000 value)

• Private space that builds trust to increase willingness to collaborate 

• Builds trust to get to transparency 

• Additional 1 on 1 sessions are available

Daily staff meetings

• Address Teams experiencing competition and lack of trust

3 In-Person Workshops ($6000 value)

• Collaborative Feedback or Empathy

• Power Dynamics / Diversity

• Enemy Images or Role Playing

More than 40 people?

Karen Starz: Communication Coach / Consultant / Strategist 

How does Nonviolent Communication coaching help Civic Organizations?

Having an experience communication trainer/facilitator helps to establish goals and create a plan to reach them. Just like elite athletes have coaches and trainers. Having a certified coach your organization’s corner ensures the trainings stays focused and progress effectively.

Several NVC techniques can be beneficial for civic organizations. One crucial technique is active listening, which involves genuinely hearing what the other person is saying and acknowledging their emotions and needs. This helps build trust and understanding between members, preventing misunderstandings or conflicts from escalating.

Another technique is using "I" statements instead of accusatory language, which can help to express your feelings and needs without blaming or attacking others. By using NVC techniques like these, civic organizations can create a more empathetic and collaborative culture that benefits everyone involved.

I help all types of civic groups and organizations

I customize trainings and conflict resolution for all types of Civic groups (e.g., Girl Scouts, Kiwanis, Rotary, PTA) or informal groups (e.g., book clubs, bird-watching clubs). Any group focused on educational, recreational, or social welfare purposes can benefit from clear collaborative communication.

Nonviolent Communication Training for Public Organizations

NVC training can help any municipal government, public authority, state agency, or other governmental unit.

I’ve worked with New Mexico State Departments, middle schools administration departments, state human resources departments, and more. I know firsthand how challenging it can be to serve the public while working on a team with constant budget constraints.

How can collaborative communication coaching help public organizations?

In a government setting, there may be disagreements or tensions between different departments or stakeholders. By using NVC techniques, individuals can learn to express their needs and concerns in a non-confrontational way while also being receptive to the needs of others. This can help to prevent misunderstandings from escalating into more serious conflicts.

Nonviolent Communication Workshops For Civic and Public Organizations

Virtual workshops designed for groups covering a variety of topics and issues.

Effective Communication Courses for Civic Leaders and Teams

By leveraging NVC training to build bridges between people of different backgrounds and ideas, organizations can create an environment that fosters greater understanding and collaboration, ultimately empowering people to realize their collective potential.

Empower Your Organization

To fully comprehend the potential impact of NVC training on organizations, one must consider the power of bridging diverse perspectives and fostering greater understanding among individuals from different backgrounds and ideologies. By doing so, these organizations can cultivate a more peaceful, harmonious, and empathetic community, thus aligning themselves with their fundamental values and mission.

Collaborative Communication Coaching

Start communicating effectively in person and virtual settings!