Dialogue Essentials

 

Developing Trust and Empathy

How can we create nurturing and constructive

conversations despite conflicting values and world views?  

THE CHALLENGE

They naturally invite arguments for and against competing ideas.

Political debates are key for a functioning society.

OUR EXPERIENCE

Yet, polarisation can be one of the side effects.

Dialogue has a vital, if quieter, role to play in a resilient society:

it can build bridges across divisions within communities.

THE DIFFERENCE

WHAT DIALOGUE IS

Dialogues are open conversations

in which participants create meaningful connections and

grow deeper mutual understanding.

Dialogue is explicitly distinct from debate, discussion, or negotiation.


 

 

 

WHAT DIALOGUE IS NOT

DEBATE is usually an argument held with the     objective of one side winning.

DISCUSSION is generally a rational and analytical    investigation of a topic.

NEGOTIATION aims to overcome difference by

                           producing an agreement or treaty.

WHAT PARTICIPANTS DO

 

They listen and are listened to with care.

They speak and are spoken to with empathy.

They learn about other perspectives with respect.

They openly review their own perceptions.

 

WHAT PARTICIPANTS GAIN

Mutual Understanding

Communication Skills

Meaningful Connections

WHAT DIALOGUE TAKES

Constructive dialogue is supported by:

 

Curiosity & Openness

Deep Listening & Empathetic Speaking

Dialogue Agreements & Respect

“The most basic of all human needs
is the need to understand

and be understood.”

Ralph G. Nichols

DIALOGUE ESSENTIALS

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DIALOGUE ESSENTIALS

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