Oak Trees in a Storm:
Foundations in Generative Conflict
Generative: to open to creative possibilities; to give birth to something new
What is Oak Trees in a Storm?
Oak Trees in a Storm: Foundations in Generative Conflict is a learning and practice series that supports organizations to navigate tension and conflict in a healthy and generative way. Oak Trees in a Storm will build participants’ knowledge and skills to move beyond conflict avoidance and remain rooted and resilient in the face of any storm, just like a great oak tree. This series can be held organization-wide or for specific teams or committees within your organization.
Is Oak Trees In a STorm a fit for my organization?
Oak Trees in a Storm is a great fit for any organization that wants to move toward healthy conflict. Oak Trees in a Storm is designed based on the premise that conflict is a normal part of an organization’s experience. Learning to harness the power of skillful disagreement and generative conflict is key to sustaining powerful and successful organizations.
“Having both the language and shared understanding of generative conflict, principled struggle, and escalation improved my capacity personally and the capacity of the team to move through conflict together.”
— Oak Trees in a Storm Participant
What are the Learning Objectives?
By the end of the Oak Trees in a Storm Series, participants will be able to:
Define generative conflict and articulate the role of the nervous system and trauma in escalating conflict in their work and personal life
Use storytelling and reflection to explore their own reaction and approach to conflict through the lens of their racial and intersectional identities
Apply one or more of RRC's eight generative conflict practices to their organizational context
What is the time Commitment for this Series?
This foundational series is 6 hours of content that RRC recommends to be spread over 2-3 sessions. After the foundational series is completed, RRC offers multiple extension services, including:
Facilitated practice sessions
Targeted individual coaching
Consultation to assess the organization's conflict culture and develop a practice plan
Can this Series take place over Zoom?
Yes, all of Radicle Root Collective’s offerings can take place remotely over Zoom.
How do I Learn more?
Contact Us for an exploratory conversation! We are now accepting new partners for Fall 2025.
“Radicle Root Collective provided a supportive, trauma-informed space for reflection and deeper meaning-making”
— Oak Trees in a Storm Participant