Managing Conflict with Grace
In our fast-paced and often demanding world, conflict is inevitable. However, how we handle it can shape our relationships, career trajectories, and overall well-being. Join our mentoring circle where we'll explore the art of managing conflict with grace. This session will provide valuable insights, practical strategies, and supportive discussions to help you:
- Understand the Nature of Conflict: Recognize the root causes and dynamics of conflicts in various settings.
- Develop Effective Communication Skills: Learn how to express yourself assertively and listen empathetically.
- Cultivate Emotional Intelligence: Enhance your ability to navigate emotions and build stronger connections.
- Turn Challenges into Opportunities: Transform conflicts into opportunities for growth and cooperation
Together, let's empower each other to rise above challenges and foster a more harmonious and supportive environment.
Secure your spot today and take the first step toward better conflict resolution.
Please also note that we are planning one more Mentoring Circle for Oct 9 at 11am PT on Key Allies (Sponsors/Mentors/Advocates/Coaches)

Moderator:
Gladys Lam, Principal & Co-Founder, Business Rule Solutions
Gladys S.W. Lam is a world-renowned authority on applied business rule techniques. She is Principal and Co-Founder of Business Rule Solutions, LLC (BRSolutions.com), the most recognized company world-wide for business rules and decision analysis. BRS provides methodology, publications, consulting services, and training. Ms. Lam is Co-Creator of Proteus®, the BRS methodology. She is Co-Founder of BRCommunity.com, a vertical community for professionals and home of Business Rules Journal. She co-authored Building Business Solutions, an IIBA® sponsored handbook on business analysis with business rules
Ms. Lam is widely known for her lively, pragmatic style. She speaks internationally at conferences and other professional events. She co-presents public seminars through AttainingEdge. She is also Executive Director of Building Business Capability (BBC) Conference, which includes the Business Rules Forum and the Business Analysis Forum.
Ms. Lam is most recognized for her ability to identify the source of business issues, and for her effectiveness in developing pragmatic approaches to resolve them. She has gained a world-class reputation for fostering positive professional relationships with principals and support staff in projects.

Lynn Almoro, Chief Architect and Founder, Lotus Beacon Consulting
Lynn is senior leader with 22 years progressive technology experience and significant achievements in high complexity digital transformation and modernization initiatives, involving cross-functional teams across business and technology organizations. An executive with a unique blend of business knowledge and technology acumen to create a vision and implement innovative solutions with long shelf life. Broad and deep experience in software engineering, solution architecture, data governance, business architecture, digital platforms, customer experience optimization, big data solutions, machine learning and next generation analytics platforms.Highly respected leader with a bias for speedy and informed decision making, role model for collaboration and communication, inspires through action, and prioritizes developing and coaching to build a large pipeline of successful leaders.

Discussion Leader:
Maureen Sheehan, Director, Regulatory Strategy and Government Relations, Technical Safety BC
Maureen is the Director of Regulatory Strategy and Government Relations with Technical Safety BC. She has a passion for enabling strong digital connections between organizations and their clients, employees and stakeholders, and believes simplicity and clarity in approach are keys to success. Maureen has undergraduate degrees in Economics and Communications from York University, an MBA from the IVEY Business School and over 20 years’ experience in senior leadership roles with both private and public sector organizations.
