Schedule
2026
Saturday, November 7th
8:30 AM

Why Division Feels Personal at Work and How Organizations Can Respond

Morela Hernandez, The University Of Michigan

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
9:45 AM

“But I Know I’m Right”: The Psychology of Misinformation and Workplace Division

Ailyn Sanchez Corral, Appalachian State University
Shawn Bergman, Appalachian State University

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

From Polarization to Partnership: Developing a Trust-Repair Model for Cross-Partisan Work Relationships

Edward C. Tomlinson, University of South Florida

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
2:00 PM

Relationships Across the Aisle: How Political Climates Impact Friendships and Relationships with People of Different Political Affiliations

Jason M. Miller, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Hayden Akins, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Using Learning Teams as an Organizational Assessment & Improvement Tool

Brian P. Baskette

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
3:15 PM

Talking politics in the workplace: effective practices for leaders

Matthew Kohut

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM