Culture on the tray | Good Conversation Training

Is it possible to learn to talk? How to address difficult topics? How to strengthen communication skills?

We invite you to the Good Conversation Training, led by Agata Pietrzyk-Sławińska and Joanna Zięba, using a technique developed by the New Community Foundation.

At the beginning, we choose a controversial topic on which we will practice a good conversation. Then we begin practical exercises in pairs and/or in a group, which will prepare the participants for conversations with loved ones, friends and work colleagues. During TDR we practice, among other things, how to speak so that others understand us; how to ask questions to better understand others; how to listen to what others are trying to convey; how to talk so as not to lead to arguments, how to include diverse perspectives on a given topic.

Within the framework of the workshop, worldview topics that can move or evoke emotions will be addressed. There will be several topics to choose from, so that participants can decide which topic is engaging for them, but not overwhelming.

- to employees of institutions and non-governmental organizations - to creators, artists and artists - to people working in diverse social environments - to people related to: education, animation, creative activities, art - to practitioners working in a multicultural context - to teachers, representatives of universities - to those seeking support in building inclusive dialogue

There are no places for the event.

The number of places is limited, the order of applications decides.

10:30 - 11:00 | Welcome coffee, registration of participants

11:00 - 14:00 | Good Conversation Training — workshop led by representatives of the New Community Foundation Agata Pietrzyk-Sławińska and Joanna Zięba

14:00 - 14:15 | Closing of the workshop part, evaluation part - Jagiellonian University

14:15 | Lunch for the participants of the meeting

The event is free, registration is valid through the form (posted on 24.09).

Agata Pietrzyk-Sławińska — a member of the New Community Foundation, facilitator and trainer of good conversation, president of the FNW Council until 2026. A graduate of the Institute of Polish Culture at the University of Warsaw and the School of Psychological Training and Workshop at the INTRA Center. She also completed the qualification course “Art Therapy. Culture against exclusion.” Since 2010 he has been engaged in museum education. Currently, at the Royal Łazienki Museum in Warsaw, she carries out projects for the benefit of the local community. As a tutor and expert, she cooperates with cultural institutions and non-governmental organizations throughout Poland.

dr Joanna Zięba - cultural scientist, trainer and facilitator. She works at the Institute of Polish Culture of the University of Warsaw, where she teaches cultural studies and social arts. It combines academic interest in cultural participation with expert, animation and social activities in the cultural sector. Co-founder of the New Community Foundation, where she is involved in facilitating dialogues and designing cooperation with the social and cultural sectors.

The New Community Foundation is a community organization whose mission is to reduce social divisions and promote good conversation skills. The New Community Foundation organizes good conversation trainings and community dialogues on socially important topics available to all, online and in local environments. At these meetings, people of different views discuss controversial topics in an atmosphere of respect, openness and mutual curiosity. More information, communication tips and research reports can be found at www.fnw.org.pl and www.polskidialog.pl.

Important information

1. During the event, we will be accompanied by female researchers from the Jagiellonian University, who will conduct research in the form of non-participating observations during the workshop and a short survey (paper or electronic) conducted immediately after its completion. Participation in the research is voluntary and all data collected will be fully anonymized and used for scientific purposes only.

2. Research is for the sole scientific purposes of the project. Participation in them is voluntary and all insights are collected with respect for the privacy and comfort of all those present.

“Funded by the European Union. However, the views and opinions expressed are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the position of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.”