Relational Programs
The Center for Relational Learning offers a diverse array of programs tailored to best suit you and your team’s needs.
Relational Programs
George Otero and associates have pioneered unique ways of putting the relationship first in classrooms, organizations, and personal development. They have emphasized relational ways of learning through such varied modalities as -play, games, story, dialog, art, and ceremony- in all programs, presentations, workshops, and training over the last 45 years.
This emphasis on relationships first has resulted in innovative, proven practices and initiatives that demonstrate how an intentional focus on who you are in relation to self and others results in increased joy, satisfaction, impact, and success in life and work.
Our programs are available online and in person in a variety of formats. Coaching and consulting are often done both virtually and in person. Experiential leadership and learning programs are also offered in a variety of formats including training sessions, seminars, and site-based travel.
This holistic approach to learning and leading is designed to nurture personal inquiry and develop new understandings and perspectives that promote transformative change in both individuals and systems.
RelationaLeadership and the Power of Presence
In this program, you will explore the core elements of leadership presence and relational leadership and why this is important to your ongoing development as an effective leader. You will be introduced to practices that strengthen your ability to be more present and relational, with yourself, your colleagues, and your community.
Throughout each of these conversations, we will be inquiring into our own experience, learning more about what nurtures us, and how we can live well in the complexity and uncertainty of the real world. We will draw on the power of vulnerability and the recognition of our authenticity to chart a path to greater presence and stronger relationships.
RelationaLeadership and the Power of Presence involves three guided conversations with Dr. George Otero and Maggie Farrar.
If you and or your team are interested in the program but would like a tailored or private session, use the signup sheet below to give us an idea of the size of your group and the times you would be available.
Learning Journeys
The Center for RelationaLearning hosts & provides exchange tours with partnering schools in Australia and the US. During these exchange journeys, Educational Leaders & Schools engage in immersive experiences that focus on the essential and resonant topic of relationships.
Goals:
- Help educational leaders skillfully place relationships first in every interaction.
- Provide an opportunity for selected schools to learn, connect, and collaborate utilizing practices that will improve wellbeing and achievement.
- Create an international collaboration network through video conferences and face-to-face exchanges.
The Center has a long-standing record of experience in conducting Learning Journeys between New Mexico and Australia. Over 75 New Mexico Educators have participated in study tours since 2006 and over 400 Australian educators have participated in over 30 tailored journeys since 1999.
Benefits of Participation Include:
- Experiential learning around mutual concerns and challenges of schools in the US and Australia.
- Ongoing Participation in sharing conferences thought gatherings, and on-site visits.
- Development of RelationaLearning and RelationaLeadership skills for personal growth and development.
The U.S.–Australian Learning Journey invites participants to reflect on the role of leadership in education, the connection between culture and learning, and to also consider deeper, personal reflection on life.
If you’d like information on a past learning journey, check out this resource.
If you or your school would be interested in an international exchange with Australian schools & communities – Fill out the form below.
RelationaLeadership Institutes
The Center for RelationaLearning can work with you and your team to build a unique and individualized institute to share the important content of RelationaLearning and RelationaLeadership with your staff.
The length of the institute can vary from a few days to five months – depending on the needs of your group. Before the institute, Dr.Otero will meet with you to plan and structure the event to your team’s personal and professional needs.
The content that has been built by Dr. Otero and the Center for RelationaLearning over the last 30 years provides a way through the daily struggles that come along with being an educator in our current system.
Within a Relational Institute, your team will gain the skills to carry out many relational tools and activities with their school community. There will be interactive and immersive sessions, engaging talks from Dr.Otero and other guest leaders, and an opportunity to develop professionally in a completely new and exciting way.
RelationaLearning offers a Way Through, The Center would be delighted to share its wisdom with you and your team.
Institute Outcomes:
As a result of Institute experience participants will:
- Understand the transformative principles of a Relationship-First Approach in teaching, leading, and living.
- Activate a relational mindset to inform family engagement practice.
- Better value their connections and relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and the wider community.
- Identify and utilize many practices, processes, and tools to increase their impact through building better relationships.
- Implement new knowledge and wisdom to become a more present and co-creative leader.
- Identify ways to improve the quality of their relationships, both personally and professionally.