areyoureadytotalk

  You Are

A person who wants to have or lead a conversation about different identities, experiences, or viewpoints

  The Problem

Conversations about how we differ can be stressful

  The Solution

Four brief activities prepare you to discuss differences

  The Result

The ability not only to explore differences with people in your own life, but also to facilitate conversations among others and lead activities such as Beyond the Line and Fishbowl Discussions

How to Do This Activity (1 hour)

1. Assess the strengths you already have

2. Map your identities

3. Identify your “hot buttons”

4. Learn the LARA method for tense talks

5. Have or lead a discussion about difference

6. Share your story (optional)

OPTIONAL: If you want to evaluate the impact of this toolkit, complete the Pre-toolkit Survey before doing the toolkit activities and the Post-toolkit Survey after doing the activities.

Content Developers

Danny Alvarez

Alana Conner, Ph.D.

M. Amedeo Tumolillo

Lily Zheng

Dereca Blackmon

Sarah Lyons-Padilla, Ph.D.

Design Lead

Juli Sherry

Funders

Stanford Diversity Cabinet

Stanford Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning

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