On September 10th, 2024, Mothers in Science hosted an interactive workshop focused on assertiveness and boundary-setting in the workplace. In this hands-on session, attendees learned effective strategies for establishing constructive boundaries and improving their interpersonal communication skills.

Participants conducted individual and group exercises in breakout rooms and had the opportunity to connect and share insights with like-minded people in a supportive and safe space. 

Workshop Key Takeaways:

  • Understanding the competency of assertiveness and its origins

  • Learning to formulate ‘I’ messages

  • Identifying ways to set boundaries

  • Describing the Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Model

  • Learning to assert yourself without being perceived as aggressive

The workshop was facilitated by Catherine Delisle, Senior Conflict Resolution Practitioner at the Ombud Office at the National Research Council (NRC) in Canada. Catherine has over ten years of experience in the field of conflict resolution in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.

 
 
 
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