The Balancing Act

Webinar Description

Progress doesn’t have to cost connection. In today’s fast-moving workplace, “getting it done” can accidentally sideline trust, belonging, and boundaries. This webinar delivers simple, practical scripts so employees can move work forward and keep relationships strong—without burnout or drama. Led by facilitators in leadership development and team dynamics, this interactive session teaches the three needs present in every workplace interaction—Objective, Relationship, Self-Respect—and how to apply DEAR, GIVE, FAST to ask clearly, preserve connection, and hold healthy boundaries across roles, levels, and work modes. Key Learning Objectives • Identify the three needs in any moment: Objective (move the work), Relationship (protect trust), Self-Respect (honor values & boundaries) • Use DEAR to make clear, respectful requests: Describe → Express → Assert → Reinforce • Use GIVE to de-escalate and strengthen rapport: Gentle tone → Interested listening → Validate → Easy manner • Use FAST to hold boundaries with integrity: Fair → (no) Apologies → Stick to values → Truthful • Practice “micro-rituals” (check-ins, recap language, follow-ups) that keep momentum and connection • Understand how managers shape team norms and apply the three needs + scripts in 1:1s and meetings Perfect For: • Distributed & hybrid teams • Corporate learning & development • HR, DEI & culture initiatives • Leadership development & new-manager programs • Cross-functional collaboration & project teams • Onboarding cohorts and internal networking events Why Corporate Teams Love this Webinar: • Inclusive, science-informed, and 100% real-world practical • Gives everyone a shared language (DEAR/GIVE/FAST) for quicker, cleaner decisions • Equips managers to foster visibility, psychological safety, and healthy boundaries • Reduces rework and conflict while speeding up alignment • Designed for modern hybrid realities—works in meetings, chat, and async What’s Included: • 60-minute live or recorded webinar with examples, practice prompts, and Q&A • DEAR/GIVE/FAST cheat-sheet and conversation templates • Optional team discussion guide or post-webinar coaching add-on • Access to Dragonhood’s self-study resources • Optional webinar replay license (for internal LMS or resource library) Format: Webinar / Workshop | Duration: 60 mins