Learning & development practitioners and leaders must navigate complex conversations, competing perspectives, and diverse experiences. Multipartiality—the practice of holding space for multiple viewpoints while advancing inclusive environments —is a critical skill for fostering engagement, trust, and psychological safety in learning environments.
This session will explore what multipartiality is, why it matters, and how it differs from neutrality. You will gain practical strategies to apply multipartiality in their facilitation, coaching, and leadership, ensuring that all voices are heard while maintaining a strong, values-driven learning culture. Through interactive discussions and real-world scenarios, you will leave with a deeper understanding of how to balance complexity, foster meaningful dialogue, and lead with integrity in their learning spaces.
In this session, you will::
Explain the concept of multipartiality and how it differs from neutrality in facilitation and leadership.
Identify strategies to practice multipartiality when designing, facilitating, or leading learning experiences to foster trust, engagement, and inclusion.
Develop skills to hold space for multiple perspectives while advancing equity and psychological safety in learning environments.
