Posted on behalf of Jean Ramacciotti.

Workshop on 
Courageous Public Conversations:  Thursday, October 29, 2009, 9:00 am -5:00 pm, San Jose

Interfaith, governmental, civic and non-profit leaders are invited to join us for this day-long workshop on the skills for carrying out courageous public conversations around difficult topics and issues. Workshop leader is Dr. Shawn Spano, who is an instructor at San Jose State in the Communications Department, a seasoned consultant, and a consultant for the Public Dialogue Consortium as well as the Public Conversations Project in Boston. These are skills which all of us in community oriented work need to develop and hone to become more effective leaders and community builders. The workshop will be an all day event which will include lunch. Location: YWCA of Silicon Valley, 375 S. Third St., San Jose. Cost: $75, including lunch; special discount for Interfaith Leaders. For more information, and to reserve your place, contact Bruce Bramlett at bbramlett@svfaces.org, or call 408-286-9663, xt. 328.