VIRTUAL: Generation Dayton - Tough Conversations in the (Virtual) Workplace

Description

Tough conversations are just that – tough. Add in the stressors of working in an ongoing pandemic and an already sensitive conversation can become amplified. In this session, local leader Carrie Scarff will give tips on how to navigate typical workplace situations, such as annual reviews or the interview process, as well as COVID-specific situations to best advocate for yourself in a professional manner. Before the session, it is recommended to read this article and watch this 15 minute video. The session will also include a Q&A.

About the speaker:
Carrie Scarff is Chief of Planning and Projects at Five Rivers MetroParks, overseeing all planning, capital development, and special projects for the agency. After receiving her degree in landscape architecture from Ohio State, she practiced privately in Columbus and San Diego for ten years. She started with MetroParks in 1997, managing the development of RiverScape MetroPark in downtown Dayton. Carrie led the effort to complete key components of the regional bikeway system, MetroParks’ outdoor recreation initiative, and the Dayton Riverfront Master Plan. In addition, she is an instructor in Crucial Conversations, strategies for improving communication and relationships when the stakes are high.