While we can spontaneously start conversations, debates, discussions or monologues, dialogue requires a specific space. How does this space look like?
Peacebuilding happens through dialogue. The Global Dialogue Collective (GDC) regularly organises dialogue meetings to think together about peacebuilding. This article is about what I found happening in such meetings and what you might take away from hearing other peoples’ perspectives.
Authenticity is key in quality communication if you remain true to yourself while reacting to what is going on. It is key for collective intelligence and teamcommunication.
The ability to engage in dialogue is a language skill that enables people to enter into conversation, to stay in conversation and, when used skillfully, works as a core competence for cooperation and problem solving.
What an idiot! Calling another person that name stops communication and ends our readiness to cooperate.
Are you talking TO or WITH people? Recognising the difference in your conversation style is key.