Five Reasons for
Fostering Dialogue
1. SOCIAL CLIMATE
The challenges of our times are urging
us to learn the skills to overcome divisions.
2. HUMAN NATURE
One of the reason for our struggles to collaborate beyond differences is the wiring of our human brains.
3. PERSPECTIVE CHANGE
Humans have the capacity to see issues
in fresh lightthrough transformative learning experiences.
4. THE OPPORTUNITY OF DIVERSITY
Intentional and constructive interactions are
windows to insight, community and transformation.
5. THE POWER OF DIALOGUE
Dialogue skills are concrete steps to deepen mutual understanding and overcome the agony of isolation.
"Conversational Competence might be
the single most overlooked skill we fail to teach."
Paul Barnwell, Educator, The Atlantic
