Olive Branch Conversations empowers groups and individuals to have civil conversations across differences in the places where we live, work and gather. The result? People take steps toward understanding, inspired action and positive change
One Conversation has the Power to change your community.
- Are differences of opinion dividing your community?
- Could your members benefit from learning communication skills to have respectful, honest conversations?
- Are you yearning for deeper connections among your group?
Our Services
Let us help you talk about the things that matter.
Design And Facilitation
Working with a diverse group of representatives
from your community, we design and lead facilitated
conversations about the things that matter to people
in your organization. These small group conversations
are carefully structured to ensure equity and create a
safe, respectful space for civil discourse.
Let’s talk about a customized program for your organization.
Communications Workshops
Art of Conversation workshops are customized to the needs of each organization. They arm people with skills and tools to have courageous conversations, ask thoughtful questions, listen with curiosity, de-escalate divisive language, debunk stereotypes and build understanding and resiliency.
Let’s talk about a customized program for your organization.
Recommendations
“Olive Branch Conversations came at a perfect time when our leadership was seeking a way to encourage respectful interactions on political issues. Kim Lande and Scott Silk provided insightful, usable, and hopeful guidance throughout the formal and informal aspects of all three stages of the program. Ongoing feedback has been exceedingly positive, and we are looking to host another community conversation later this year.”
“I never knew a healthy conversation around divisive topics like this was even possible. Now that I know, I want more, more, more."