How to Interrupt Professionally

How to Interrupt Professionally is a workshop developed by an interdisciplinary team of faculty at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah. The goal of this workshop is to learn how to interrupt unhelpful assumptions and redirect crucial moments in workplace settings using techniques based on Forum Theatre.

Healthy, constructive dialogue is hard to achieve but critical for team growth and innovation. Research has shown that when an individual interrupts assumptions in crucial moments, there are opportunities for learning by that individual and bystanders. Interrupting productively, especially in a professional setting, does not always come naturally; however, it can be learned.

Using Forum Theatre techniques, facilitators of How to Interrupt Professionally provide participants the opportunity to practice identifying when and how to interrupt in a safe and collaborative environment.

Trainings can be held virtually or in-person for groups up to 50 in size and typically range from 60-90 minutes in duration, though timing can be adapted to participant needs. Trainings are conducted by 2-3 facilitators.  Facilitators are equipped to conduct workshops geared towards faculty, trainees, and students of all disciplines.

Cost depends on the session duration, number of participants, and number of facilitators required. Scholarships may also be available depending on circumstance – please email the Center for Health Ethics, Arts, and Humanities for further information.