{"id":33137,"date":"2026-05-20T09:29:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T13:29:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/today.wilkes.edu\/?p=33137"},"modified":"2026-05-20T09:29:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T13:29:58","slug":"odi-nepdec-workshop-leading-through-tension-tools-for-supporting-professionals-in-a-changing-landscape-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/today.wilkes.edu\/index.php\/2026\/05\/20\/odi-nepdec-workshop-leading-through-tension-tools-for-supporting-professionals-in-a-changing-landscape-7\/","title":{"rendered":"ODI: NEPDEC workshop \u2013 Leading Through Tension: Tools for Supporting Professionals in a Changing Landscape"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>ODI: NEPDEC workshop \u2013 Leading Through Tension: Tools for Supporting Professionals in a Changing Landscape<\/b><\/p>\n<p>NEPDEC is hosting a workshop titled\u00a0<i>Leading Through Tension: Tools for Supporting Professionals in a Changing Landscape<\/i>. This interactive session will be facilitated by Dr. Antonio Henley on May 28, 2026, from 2:00\u20133:00 PM via Zoom.<\/p>\n<p><b>Purpose:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The purpose of this workshop is to equip participants with practical tools that support e\ufb00ective stress management and navigation of social tensions related to the backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.<\/p>\n<p><b>Objectives<\/b><b>:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Increase understanding of the stressors faced by \ufb01rst-generation college students.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Facilitate insight into the lived experiences of diverse educators and professionals.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Provide actionable strategies to support \ufb01rst-generation individuals.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Equip participants with tools to manage personal stress and emotional labor.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Develop skills to de-escalate di\ufb00icult conversations and social tensions related to DEI.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Strengthen participants\u2019 con\ufb01dence communicating the value and impact of inclusive practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The interactive workshop will use trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally responsive approaches, emphasizing psychological safety, practical application and real-world relevance.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Dr. Antonio Henley Biography:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>With over thirty years of experience in organizational strategy, team development, and culture transformation, Dr. Antonio Henley is a seasoned leadership consultant. Passionate about helping mission-driven organizations and businesses thrive, Antonio has worked with a wide range of clients, from startups to established institutions, providing tailored solutions that drive both performance and purpose.<\/p>\n<div class=\"nv-content-wrap entry-content\">\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong>\u00a0Free\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>RSVP:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=NHtdrAdfNkql86-8OP7Ksromr6VVca9AttO2Vwab4_1UNkc2SzFCQzFXM0JNQzkxTDlHQ1dIMjRONS4u&amp;origin=QRCode&amp;route=shorturl\">https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=NHtdrAdfNkql86-8OP7Ksromr6VVca9AttO2Vwab4_1UNkc2SzFCQzFXM0JNQzkxTDlHQ1dIMjRONS4u&amp;origin=QRCode&amp;route=shorturl<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ODI: NEPDEC workshop \u2013 Leading Through Tension: Tools for Supporting Professionals in a Changing Landscape NEPDEC is hosting a workshop titled\u00a0Leading Through Tension: Tools for Supporting Professionals in a Changing Landscape. This interactive session will be facilitated by Dr. Antonio Henley on May 28, 2026, from 2:00\u20133:00 PM via Zoom. 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