CircleUp® Trainings

CircleUp®’s unique training style, inspired by restorative justice circle practices, blends leading educational content with 14 years of experience in training facilitation to create a memorable impact for participants that feels customized, relevant and easy to absorb. We design trainings on topics related to DEI, Restorative Justice, Conflict Resolution, Leadership Development, Cultural Competency and much more and provide training services and tools to people in 49 states.

Choose a training topic

Each option below takes you to a focused page with examples, formats, and the next best steps.

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Conflict Resolution

Best for teams who need a clear way to handle tension, repair working relationships, and move conversations toward next steps.

  • De-escalate tense moments without avoiding the issue

  • Use repeatable conversation tools staff can apply right away

  • Improve accountability, boundaries, and follow-through

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Implicit Bias

Best for teams who want to recognize bias in real time and reduce unintended impact in decisions, language, and relationships.

  • Understand how bias shows up in everyday interactions

  • Practice tools to slow down, question assumptions, and respond differently

  • Build shared language to discuss bias with less defensiveness

Best for organizations that want stronger belonging, healthier team dynamics, and clear norms for how people work together.

  • Strengthen culture, trust, and communication across differences

  • Build confidence discussing DEI topics with clarity and care

  • Support managers and teams with practical culture tools

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DEI and Workplace Culture

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Cultural Competency

Best for teams serving diverse communities who need stronger cross-cultural communication and fewer misunderstandings.

  • Increase cultural awareness without stereotyping

  • Practice conversation tools for real scenarios and real stakes

  • Improve clarity, respect, and service outcomes

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Leadership Training

Best for supervisors and managers who need practical tools to lead through conflict, feedback, and high-pressure moments.

  • Lead difficult conversations with clarity and respect

  • Give feedback and set boundaries without escalation

  • Address issues early to strengthen team culture and accountability

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Equity and Fairness

Best for teams who want to understand equity vs equality, identify different starting points, and assess what “fair” looks like in real decisions.

  • Clarify equity vs equality using real scenarios

  • Identify starting points, needs, and barriers without stereotyping

  • Apply a fairness lens to decisions, resources, and expectations

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Restorative Justice

Best for schools, agencies, and organizations that want structured, repair-focused responses to harm, conflict, and community breakdown.

  • Build skill for restorative conversations and de-escalation

  • Strengthen relationships and accountability, not punishment cycles

  • Use circle practices for connection and resolution

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