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Future of Work and Upskilling

Building Empathy and Compassion in Planning Practice

Sunday, April 14, 2024
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM CT
Location: Room 101 DEFG
CM | 1.5
Division Endorsement: Women and Planning Division
In the evolving landscape of professional planning, alongside coping with rising social polarization, there is a notable shift towards prioritizing racial equity and justice. In this context, skills such as active listening, empathy, and compassion have emerged as crucial capabilities.

This learning lab will introduce you to key concepts around empathy and compassion, as well as exercises that you can use to begin building your capacities in this area. We will offer concrete tools that require intentionality and a lifelong commitment but ultimately will support planners in valuing the varied identities, stories, and experiences of the community and deepen their commitment to planning practices rooted in justice and belonging.

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Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the relationship between one's personal identities, thoughts, emotions, and physical self, particularly in the context of a career in public service.
  • Recognize the profound link between professional ethics and standards, with a special focus on equity and empathy.
  • Acquire skills and tools essential for planners to effectively serve the public in challenging environments.