With continuing conflict and division within organizations in the United States and the world, both/and thinking addresses big, complex issues without being overwhelmed.  In this highly interactive workshop, participants will take a deep dive into the mechanics of polarity thinking so you can bring this strategic process back to your respective community leadership organization. Polarities are pairs of values, competencies, or strategic objectives that seem to oppose one another but are actually interdependent. Common leadership polarities are Accountability and Support, Individual and Team, Get the Job Done and Build Relationships, Continuity (Stability) and Transformation (Change), Justice and Mercy, Intent and Impact, and Direct and Empower. Also, polarity work supplements approaches to DEI and organizational strategic planning. 

LEARNING OUTCOMES
You will become competent in identifying, mapping out, and leveraging common polarities in the community.  You will

• See - Understand what polarities are and how they work. You will identify polarities that have the greatest impact on whether they achieve their preferred future;
• Map - Build polarity maps for each of the key polarities; 
• Leverage - Identify those action steps and early warnings that will ensure that the polarity achieves desired results and sustains success;
• Examine how to integrate polarity thinking in various areas of your personal and professional life.

WHO IT’S FOR
This course is open to all interested participants, even if you're not attending the full ALP National Conference.