Dialogue or discussion?

Dialogue or discussion?

Question # 1 Dialogue

Discussion

Will you spend Will you spend more time asking more time giving questions? answers?

Hi, what are you curious about today?

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Question # 2 Dialogue

Discussion

Will you listen more than you talk?

Will you talk more than you listen?

We often try to persuade others through argument.

But arguing does not change minds. Listening is far more persuasive than speaking.

Next time you disagree with someone, try to listen. https://hbr.org/2015/05/if-you-want-people-to-listen-stop-talking

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Question # 3 Dialogue

Discussion

Do you want to learn from the other person?

Do you want to be right, win and not move?

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Question # 4 Dialogue

Discussion

Will you build on what Will you argue against you hear – and the other person - and work with people? defend your view?

The roots of discussion are the same as the roots of percussion and concussion. All 3 connote a fragmenting or shattering. Also, “discus� connotes a disc being thrown against a wall and breaking apart.

Are you sure you want to have that kind of conversation? https://www.ohrd.wisc.edu/fullypreparedtoengage/Portals/0/FP2E%20readings/WhatIsDialogue.pdf

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Question # 5 Dialogue

Discussion

Will you search for Will you search for common values differences and and places of places of agreement disagreement

To refocus on agreement say, for example, this: Can I pause for a moment and point out what we both agree on?

Then try to find values you share. https://hbr.org/2016/03/what-to-do-if-a-conversation-is-turning-loud-and-aggressive

The Greek roots of dialogue are  dia (through) and  logos (meaning).

https://www.ohrd.wisc.edu/fullypreparedtoengage/Portals/0/FP2E%20readings/WhatIsDialogue.pdf

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Question # 6 Dialogue

Discussion

Will you welcome the Will you prefer that showing of emotions to focus is on content and deepen understanding? that emotions are not shown?

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Question # 7 Dialogue

Discussion

Will you focus on Will you focus on process? personal concerns?

To direct the conversation away from personal concerns towards focus on process, try saying this: We seem to agree on the what but are having some difficulty with the how.

In this way, you cut the problem in half. The focus is now on only one aspect. https://hbr.org/2016/05/7-things-to-say-when-a-conversation-turns-negative

Question # 8 Dialogue

Discussion

Will you solve conflicts by listening, understanding, developing and testing ideas?

Will you solve conflicts by fighting?

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Other sources of inspiration https://www.emich.edu/facdev/docs/Dialogue,Debate,Discussion.pdf http://www.greatplacetowork.com/publications-and-events/blogs-and-news/1064 http://www.greece.k12.ny.us/academics.cfm?subpage=1557 http://www.hendersongroup.com/articles/tips-for-effective-dialogue-dialogue-vs-discussion.asp http://oregonstate.edu/oei/sites/default/files/comparing_debate_discussions_dialogue.pdf http://www.pkwy.k12.mo.us/inside/staffDev/certified/File/Administrator/DOC112508.pdf http://www.slideshare.net/frankcalberg/facilitationmoderation-of-meetings