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Here you can see all of UMTIA's upcoming events. Make sure you scroll down so you don't miss any! Also, at the bottom of this page, you can find all of UMTIA's past events from 2010 on. We hope to see you soon at one of our workshops!

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our sponsor, LanguageLine Solutions, for their generous support in sponsoring UMTIA's 2024 Mississippi River Cruise. Your partnership and commitment have made a significant impact, and we are deeply thankful.


Upcoming events

    • 06 Nov 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Sorenson. 2550 University Ave W. St Paul, MN 55114
    • 30
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    Conflict in the Workplace: minimize workplace conflict while maintaining one's professional role as an interpreter

    DESCRIPTION:

    Interpreters navigate linguistic and cultural conflict everyday. Misunderstandings, incompatible needs and interests, and workplace stressors are prevalent in our work. Effectively navigating these workplace conflicts is an essential part of our role and our ability to skillfully intervene is a necessary part of our professional repertoire. 

    During this workshop we will participate in large and small group discussions to learn more about our own responses to conflict - including how one’s values and culture shape one’s responses - and how conflict theory can support ethical decision making that is both in-line with our professional code of conduct and supports constructive, cooperative, and collegial relationships. 

    Theories discussed in this workshop include Robyn K. Dean and Robert Q. Pollard Jr’s Demand Control Schema, Kenneth W. Thomas and Ralph H. Kilmann’s Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument, and Morton Deutsch’s Cooperative vs. Competitive Theory of Conflict. 

    LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

    In this workshop, participants will:

    • Identify one's own conflict management style. 
    • Understand how one's own conflict management style impacts workplace conflict.
    • Understand prominent theories of conflict. 
    • Incorporate our professional code of conduct while managing workplace conflict.

      PRESENTER: MARGARET I MONTGOMERY

      Margaret Montgomery, NIC Master & QMHI, is a nationally certified sign language interpreter with over 15 years of experience. She received her Qualified Mental Health Interpreter certification in 2017 and specializes in medical and mental health settings. She excels in complicated situations where language dysfluency, power imbalance, or labyrinth systems are involved in cases. In 2023 they graduated with their Master’s in Organizational Leadership from St. Catherine University where they studied Conflict Management. Beyond her interpreting work, Margaret works as an interpreter mentor, human resource consultant, interpreter coordinator, and volunteers her time as a Rule 114 Qualified Neutral for Hennepin County’s Harassment court.


      Date:
               
      Thursday, November 6th, 2025
                           6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 


      Location:  Sorenson 

                            2550 University Ave. W, St. Paul, MN, 55114    

                           Suite: 440 South (4th floor, Breakroom/Conference room)                                                                                             


      Cost:          $ 20 for members

                         $ 40 for non-members    

      CEUS:       2 hours IMIA                   
                         2 hours CCHI                    
                         2 hours ATA

                         
               

      Additional information:

      • At UMTIA, we are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment, free from discrimination and bias, where all participants are treated with dignity and fairness.

      • Accommodations: if you require special accommodations, please email info@umtia.org by October 31st, 2025.

      • Attendance at this event presumes acceptance of the use of photographs and video of the event for UMTIA promotional material.
       Attendees MUST be present for the entire duration of the event to receive a CEU Certificate. We will be taking attendance. 

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