Building Dialogue

Helping you plan and facilitate difficult dialogues

  • Back on Track

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    It’s been a busy few months.  Sarah’s daughter got married and, along with other matters, we have been working on a very interesting project with the Kettering Foundation involving the media and democracy. Sarah has also been working through a local nonprofit on dialogues about youth and education, using another Kettering sponsored guide. We sponsored…

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  • Navigating DIfficult Dialogues: Phrasing Is Key

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    As a culture, we easily fall into “power based” patterns in our discussions.  Don’t believe me? Try filling in the blanks in this simple test: “I’m right and you’re____.” “It’s my way or the _____.” “I’m going to talk and you’re going to sit there and ____.” “You’re with us or _____.” The ultimate question…

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  • Resources For Moving Forward And Best Wishes For The New Year

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    To peace-makers everywhere, we extend our best wishes for the new year. Here also, following up on our previous posts about Ferguson, MO, are some additional resources that may be of use to those who looking for ways to address, and ultimately heal, the racial divides in our community. John Backman wrote an excellent summary…

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  • Ferguson: Can We Move Forward? Will We?

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    Ferguson, MO is not unique.  Although Ferguson may be the site of the most recent flare-up, other communities have experienced similar unrest in the past, and other communities are at risk for the future. Many of our communities experience divides and inequities similar to those in the Saint Louis metropolitan area.  Our communities, and our country,…

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