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Positive Connection Initiative helps organizations initiate culture shifts through bespoke workshops and consultation.

Our workshops help stakeholders gain the necessary skills (communication, empathy, listening, de-escalation, etc.) and strategies to navigate conflict and prioritize collaboration.

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Case studies

Waynesboro Area Senior High School

“I was privileged to participate in a recent professional development session run by Mr. Bill Groner of the Positive Connection Initiative. It was hands-down the most impactful presentation I have heard in my 25 years as an educator!

I sincerely believe that Mr. Groner's approach to developing relationships through connection has the capability of transforming the education model that has been "stuck in neutral" for years.”

– Former Administrator

We developed and delivered an interactive workshop equipping 80 educators with practical tools for building connections and defusing conflict in the classroom.

Through roleplay, real-life scenarios, and guided reflection, teachers practiced new approaches to communication that prioritize empathy, curiosity, and remaining calm under pressure.

Binghamton University (SUNY)

“My parents and I have very different political standpoints on many topics that we converse about at the dinner table from time to time. These conversations often became heated, and I couldn't understand why they continued arguing for something that I thought was wrong and immoral. After this program, I went home for winter break and have not escalated the explosive arguments we have, but asked insightful questions about why they think that way and if their way of thinking could ever change.”

– first year student

PCI co-founders Bill Groner and Trevor Fornara started the Civil Dialogue Project at Binghamton University in March 2023. We ran workshops for 1,400 first-year students.

Or listen to Bill and Trevor on the
Binghamton Alumni Podcast.