Training

CTA SEMINARS

A Day of Dialogue: 

An Exploration of Structured Group Dialogue Processes

June 8, 2012

9:00 am - 4:30 pm

$225/person

Overview

When a group has to hold a difficult conversation, facilitators and group leaders must provide a structure and process that supports a safe, candid and respectful exchange of ideas.   This workshop is designed to provide participants with a better understanding of the choices for structuring group dialogues on contentious, emotional, or values-based issues.   

Through discussions, demonstrations and participation in several dialogue processes, class members will learn ways to support effective dialogue among groups such as co-workers, stakeholder representatives, coalition members, neighbors, congregants, and family members.

Workshop attendees will

• Participate in three structured group dialogue processes
• Review a variety of additional processes for group dialogue
• Clarify key considerations in selecting and facilitating each process
• Identify practical applications for real-world conversations on difficult issues

Who Should Take This Workshop?

• Group facilitators
• Mediators
• Community and organizational leaders
• Congregational leaders
• Public involvement practitioners
• Human resource managers
• Conflict management professionals

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