Knowledge Café Principle: No Preconceived Outcomes The outcomes are emergent

Principle: No preconceived outcomes.  When organizing a Knowledge Café, it’s essential to set a clear purpose and theme to provide context. But there should be no predetermined outcomes, as the conversation should unfold organically. When organizing a Knowledge Café, it’s essential to set the theme and pose a question to define the context and scope … Continue reading Knowledge Café Principle: No Preconceived Outcomes The outcomes are emergent

Knowledge Café Principle: Dialogue Not Debate Be prepared to emerge a slightly different person

Principle: Dialogue, not debate. Knowledge Café conversations are about making sense of a situation, sharing information, better understanding each other, and building relationships — in other words, they are about dialogue — not debate. This is not an argument against debate — dialogue and debate both have their places. It is just that in the … Continue reading Knowledge Café Principle: Dialogue Not Debate Be prepared to emerge a slightly different person