Health & Human Services Week 2026

9:30-10:45 a.m. 
McNeill Hall 1005

Can't join us in-person? Register to attend virtually here.

This interactive training is designed for all employees—from frontline staff to supervisors—with the goal of strengthening collaboration across roles, departments, and with external stakeholders and community members. In an era of rapid change, collaboration is essential for agility, innovation, and service excellence.

The training provides participants with the mindset and tools needed to work more effectively together, both within the organization and with the broader community. By the end of the session, you'll be able to define what collaboration looks like within their organization, apply strategies to foster psychological safety and mutual respect across all levels, use tools for active listening, understanding others’ perspectives, and navigating conflict constructively, and practice methods for effective collaboration across departments and with community partners. 

Presented by:

• L.S. “Bo” Dean Jr., Senior Human Resources Analyst, Learning and Development, New Hanover County