Abstract Current models draw a broad distinction between communication as dialogue and communication as monologue. The two kinds of models have different implications for who influences whom in a group discussion. If the discussion is like interactive dialogue, group members should be influenced most by those with whom they interact in the discussion; if it … Continue reading Group Discussion as Interactive Dialogue or as Serial Monologue: the Influence of Group Size Nicolas Fay, Simon Garrod and Jean Carletta (2000)
In the book Overcoming Hate Through Dialogue: Confronting Prejudice, Racism, and Bigotry with Conversation―and Coffee by Özlem Cekic, the author explores the transformative power of dialogue in bridging divides and challenging deeply held biases. Cekic, a former Danish parliamentarian of Kurdish descent, shares her journey of engaging in difficult conversations with individuals with prejudiced views. … Continue reading Overcoming Hate Through Dialogue: Confronting Prejudice, Racism, and Bigotry with Conversation―and Coffee By Özlem Cekic (2020)
When I was teaching at Columbia University, techno-prophet Marshall McLuhan came down from Toronto to lecture there. He talked about how the linear pattern of information resulting from print technology limited the thought patterns of people who learned from printed books. Word follows word, line follows line, paragraph follows paragraph, page follows page, chapter follows … Continue reading The Book Medium Is a Stronger Message Than Its Content Marshall McLuhan
Peter Boghossian is an American philosopher and an assistant professor of philosophy at Portland State University. WebsitePeter BoghossianWikipediaPeter BoghossianTwitter@peterboghossianYouTubePeter BoghossianGooglePeter Boghossian Twitter Tweets by Peter Boghossian Posts: Peter BoghossianImpossible Conversations Navigating conversations across ideological dividesBooks: Peter BoghossianHow to Have Impossible Conversations: A Very Practical Guide by Peter Boghossian and James Lindsay (2019)Impossible Conversations Peter Boghossian … Continue reading Peter Boghossian American philosopher
Gurteen Knowledge Blog September 4, 2022, 10:35I am working on a post on so-called steelmanning for my blook. You may be familiar with the concept of a strawman argument, often referred to as a straw man. In such arguments, we are more concerned with winning the fight than getting at the truth, and we construct a … Continue reading Construct Steel Arguments Not Straw Ones We need to learn to argue more effectively
Gurteen Knowledge Blog March 24, 2025, 12:50 I’ve been thinking about what it means to lead through conversation, especially in divided times. Nelson Mandela remains one of the clearest examples. He didn’t just speak—he listened, even to those who saw him as an enemy. His patience, humility, and willingness to talk made change possible. In my … Continue reading Beyond Words How Mandela’s conversations changed a nation
Most conversations are simply monologues delivered in the presence of witnesses. Credit: Margaret Millar Posts where this quotation is embedded Artificial and Natural Intelligence Exploring the essential difference between natural and artificial forms of intelligence Artificial Intelligence and the Quest for Knowledge Exploring the parallels between Plato’s Phaedrus and the challenges of GenAI Avoid Anonymity Anonymity kills the … Continue reading Most Conversations Are Simply Monologues Margaret Millar
Our society is dangerously polarised. We don’t listen to each other. Too many of us are separating into ideological tribes. This has to stop. The future of our democracy depends on it. This is what the Munk Debates is all about. Opening minds to different points of view. Challenging groupthink. Debating controversial issues with rigour … Continue reading Our Society Is Dangerously Polarised Munk Debates
Thinking and spoken discourse are the same thing, except that what we call thinking is, precisely, the inward dialogue carried on by the mind with itself without spoken sound. Credit: Plato Posts where this quotation is embedded Artificial and Natural Intelligence Exploring the essential difference between natural and artificial forms of intelligence Artificial Intelligence and the Quest … Continue reading Thinking and Spoken Discourse Plato
Conversational leadership replaces the simplicity of monologue with the unpredictable vitality of dialogue. Conversation is open and fluid rather than closed and directive. To make it work, leaders need to cultivate the art of listening to people at all levels, and speaking with them directly and authentically. Credit: Boris Groysberg and Michael Slind Source: HBR: … Continue reading Conversational Leadership Replaces Monologue with Dialogue Boris Groysberg and Michael Slind, 2012
David Bohm was an American scientist described as one of the most significant theoretical physicists of the 20th century and contributed unorthodox ideas to quantum theory, neuropsychology, and the philosophy of mind. David Bohm was the originator of Bohm Dialogue – a freely flowing group conversation in which participants attempt to reach a common understanding, … Continue reading David Bohm Physicist & Author
Unfortunately we are so steeped in debate, proving one’s point and challenging others, that alternative possibilities for interaction are often eclipsed from our view. It is interesting to notice that even when we say we want to dialogue we commonly end up in debate. We appear to have a longing to do something different but … Continue reading We Are So Steeped in Debate Theodore Zeldin
Gurteen Knowledge Blog June 30, 2023, 10:15I sometimes have conversations with people who don’t know much about a topic I’ve studied in depth. However, they still hold strong opinions about it and have a clear narrative to support their viewpoint. We are all susceptible to this phenomenon, but what is its underlying mechanism? We often encounter … Continue reading How We Construct Our Unfounded Beliefs And false narratives
Nancy Dixon is a researcher and consultant who focuses on the people side of knowledge management. Nancy is a good friend and we are working closely together along with John Hovell to develop the concept of Conversational Leadership. Sharing Tacit Knowledge – the story about Xerox Copy Repair Technicians | Nancy Dixon WebsiteCommon Knowledge AssociatesLinkedinNancy DixonBlogConversation … Continue reading Nancy Dixon Researcher and consultant
Gurteen Knowledge Blog April 7, 2021, 13:57Many people find it difficult to give a speech, and it is not always easy to listen to one, but we are all pretty good at holding a conversation. Why is this? Surely, delivering a monologue or listening to one should be easier than dialogue? If you are interested in … Continue reading Why Is Conversation So Easy? Surely it should be harder than giving a speech?
Gurteen Knowledge Blog May 21, 2023, 14:56In this video, Irshad Manji highlights the importance of harnessing diversity to unite society. She shares five critical skills for constructive conversations: deep breathing for rational thinking finding common ground genuinely exploring others’ perspectives active listening to learn encouraging further dialogue She proposes that adopting these skills fosters healthier outcomes … Continue reading The Importance of Harnessing Diversity to Unite Society Five critical skills for constructive conversations
John Hovell is a practitioner, speaker, and author in OD/KM strategies. John is a good friend; we are working closely to develop . LinkedinJohn HovellTwitter@klowey22YouTubeJohn HovellGoogleJohn Hovell Twitter Tweets by John Hovell Posts: John HovellC-group Develop your interpersonal and conversational skillsThree Questions for Meaningful Conversations Clarify focus, approach, and community-building in discussionsBooks: John HovellC-group Develop … Continue reading John Hovell Practitioner, speaker, and author in OD/KM strategies
I have to tell it again and again: I have no doctrine. I only point out something. I point out reality, I point out something in reality which has not or too little been seen. I take him who listens to me at his hand and lead him to the window. I push open the … Continue reading I Have No Doctrine, I Carry on a Dialogue Martin Buber
Gurteen Knowledge Blog October 3, 2023, 11:50I attended a Henley Forum meeting last week where, among other things, we briefly discussed why Knowledge Management had not been more widely adopted. One of the issues raised was that KMers have perhaps not been effective at presenting the case for KM. During the discussion, I asked if anyone … Continue reading Do You Know What Oracy Is? Oracy is the ability to speak persuasively
Juanita Brown is the founder of Whole Systems Associates, an international consortium of professionals dedicated to strategic inquiry and the renewal of complex systems. With her partner, David Isaacs, she is also the co-originator of The World Café An introduction to the World Café | Juanita Brown. LinkedinJuanita BrownYouTubeJuanita BrownGoogleJuanita BrownPosts: Juanita BrownThe Differences Between … Continue reading Juanita Brown Co-originator of The World Café
We don’t have a good word for engaging in a non-hostile disagreement with the shared aim of moving the participants towards a new understanding, better decision or new idea. Debate implies a competition with winners and losers. Argument comes tinged with animosity. Dialogue is too bland. Dialectic is too obscure. We talk about argument as … Continue reading We Don’t Have a Good Word for Engaging in a Non-hostile Disagreement Ian Leslie
Gurteen Knowledge Blog February 28, 2024, 19:38Watch this brief video, which is under 2 minutes long. It shows a young woman asking a question of Allen West (an American politician) in an aggressive manner. I wonder where she learned this confrontational style. She likely picked it up from observing professional interviewers and politicians exhibiting similar behavior. … Continue reading The Importance of Teaching Respectful Conversation A necessity for a healthy society
Bob Marshak is Distinguished Scholar in Residence for Organization Development Programs in the School of Public Affairs at American University, Washington, DC. Dialogic OD Approach to Transformation and Change | Bob Marshak & Gervase Bushe WebsiteBiographyYouTubeBob Marshak, Gervase BusheGoogleBob Marshak, Gervase BusheBooks: Bob Marshak, Gervase BusheBob Marshak Distinguished Scholar, American University School of Public AffairsTags: Bob … Continue reading Bob Marshak Distinguished Scholar, American University School of Public Affairs
Abstract In this paper, a new role for managers is advocated to create conditions for genuine collaborative engagement in Twenty-First Century organizations. The new role is as a facilitator of emancipatory dialogue, a discourse among parties that can lead to mutual learning, deep understanding and insight, and collaborative consciousness and action. The facilitator role is … Continue reading The Manager as Facilitator of Dialogue Joseph A. Raelin
What is complex leadership? It starts by understanding the strengths and vulnerabilities of group dialogue. It uses this knowledge to leverage cognitive diversity within a group. Credit: Ted Cadsby Posts where this quotation is embedded Artificial and Natural Intelligence Exploring the essential difference between natural and artificial forms of intelligence Artificial Intelligence and the Quest for Knowledge … Continue reading What Is Complex Leadership? Ted Cadsby
Megan Reitz is a Professor of Leadership and Dialogue at Ashridge where she speaks, researches, consults and supervises on the intersection of leadership, change, dialogue and mindfulness. WebsiteMegan ReitzLinkedinMegan ReitzBlogMegan ReitzRSS FeedMegan ReitzTwitter@meganreitz1YouTubeMegan ReitzGoogleMegan Reitz Twitter Tweets by Megan Reitz RSS FeedBooks: Megan ReitzBeing Silenced and Silencing Others: Developing the Capacity to Speak Truth to … Continue reading Megan Reitz Facilitator, teacher, speaker, executive coach, researcher and author
Gurteen Knowledge Blog July 22, 2022, 14:36You may enjoy these three talks by Rory Stewart from the BBC Radio 4 Seriously series of audio documentaries and podcasts. In the talks, Rory looks at the history of argument and explores its importance and the fact that it is the foundation of our democracies and how we make … Continue reading The Long History of Argument A series of talks by Rory Stewart
Without dialogue, we extinguish ideas, we cover up wrongdoing, the quality of our decision-making deteriorates and our engagement plummets. Credit: Megan Reitz Source: Megan Reitz website homepage 31 Oct 2019Posts where this quotation is embedded Artificial and Natural Intelligence Exploring the essential difference between natural and artificial forms of intelligence Artificial Intelligence and the Quest for Knowledge … Continue reading Without Dialogue Megan Reitz
The Oracy Lab is an experimental space for exploring the power and possibilities of spoken communication for conveying meaning and co-creating a deeper understanding of the complexity and dynamics of the world. Credit: David Gurteen Posts where this quotation is embedded Artificial and Natural Intelligence Exploring the essential difference between natural and artificial forms of intelligence Artificial … Continue reading What Is an Oracy Lab? David Gurteen
The models and processes in this book emerged from Mike Burrows’ frustrating, all too common experience of being asked to help a group become more Agile or Lean, only to discover that many in the room had no idea why they were there. To them, he was there not to help but to impose. Trying … Continue reading Organizing Conversations: Preparing Groups to Take on Adaptive Challenges By Mike Burrows (2024)
Why is conversation so easy? Abstract Traditional accounts of language processing suggest that monologue – presenting and listening to speeches – should be more straightforward than dialogue – holding a conversation. This is clearly not the case. We argue that conversation is easy because of an interactive processing mechanism that leads to the alignment of … Continue reading Why Is Conversation So Easy? Simon Garrod and Martin J. Pickering
Dialogue is a disciplined form of conversation. It is an emerging process that has tremendous potential for transforming the way that people communicate and share tacit knowledge in everyday conversation. Fundamentally, when two people engage each other in dialogue they enter a conversation with a view to learn from each other rather than impose their … Continue reading Dialogue Is a Disciplined Form of Conversation David Bohm
Gurteen Knowledge Blog October 2, 2022, 18:41I recently discovered Munk Debates and the Munk Debate website. They have some excellent debates, and I love their mission. Interestingly, they also have Munk Dialogues though I find them a little disappointing as they are not dialogues (conversations between equals) but soft interviews – in other words, the interviewer … Continue reading Munk Debates and Dialogues Excellent debates and dialogues
AustraliaAustriaBrazilCanadaChinaCzech RepublicEgyptFranceGermanyGlobalIndiaItalyJapanMexicoNetherlandsPolandSaudia ArabiaSingaporeSpainTurkeyUAEUnited KingdomUnited States As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission when you purchase a book via this site. Posts where this book is embedded Artificial and Natural Intelligence Exploring the essential difference between natural and artificial forms of intelligence Artificial Intelligence and the Quest for Knowledge Exploring the parallels between Plato’s … Continue reading From Debate to Dialogue: Using the Understanding Process to Transform Our Conversations by Deborah L. Flick (1998)
AustraliaAustriaBrazilCanadaChinaCzech RepublicEgyptFranceGermanyGlobalIndiaItalyJapanMexicoNetherlandsPolandSaudia ArabiaSingaporeSpainTurkeyUAEUnited KingdomUnited States As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission when you purchase a book via this site. Posts where this book is embedded Artificial and Natural Intelligence Exploring the essential difference between natural and artificial forms of intelligence Artificial Intelligence and the Quest for Knowledge Exploring the parallels between Plato’s … Continue reading The Magic of Dialogue: Transforming Conflict Into Cooperation by Daniel Yankelovich
AustraliaAustriaBrazilCanadaChinaCzech RepublicEgyptFranceGermanyGlobalIndiaItalyJapanMexicoNetherlandsPolandSaudia ArabiaSingaporeSpainTurkeyUAEUnited KingdomUnited States As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission when you purchase a book via this site. Posts where this book is embedded Artificial and Natural Intelligence Exploring the essential difference between natural and artificial forms of intelligence Artificial Intelligence and the Quest for Knowledge Exploring the parallels between Plato’s … Continue reading On Dialogue – an Essay in Free Thought by Robert Grudin (1996)
AustraliaAustriaBrazilCanadaChinaCzech RepublicEgyptFranceGermanyGlobalIndiaItalyJapanMexicoNetherlandsPolandSaudia ArabiaSingaporeSpainTurkeyUAEUnited KingdomUnited States As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission when you purchase a book via this site. Posts where this book is embedded Artificial and Natural Intelligence Exploring the essential difference between natural and artificial forms of intelligence Artificial Intelligence and the Quest for Knowledge Exploring the parallels between Plato’s … Continue reading Learning to Listen, Learning to Teach: the Power of Dialogue in Educating Adults by Jane Kathryn Vella
Never before has there been a greater need for deeper listening and more open communication to cope with the complex problems facing our organizations, businesses, and societies. In this book, On Dialogue, scientist David Bohm believed there was a better way for humanity to discover meaning and achieve harmony. He identified creative dialogue, a sharing … Continue reading On Dialogue by David Bohm (2004)
First Int’l Conference on Dialogic Organization Development | Gervase Bushe & Robert Marshak AustraliaAustriaBrazilCanadaChinaCzech RepublicEgyptFranceGermanyGlobalIndiaItalyJapanMexicoNetherlandsPolandSaudia ArabiaSingaporeSpainTurkeyUAEUnited KingdomUnited States As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission when you purchase a book via this site. Posts where this book is embedded Artificial and Natural Intelligence Exploring the essential difference between natural and artificial forms … Continue reading Dialogic Organization Development: the Theory and Practice of Transformational Change by Gervase R. Bushe, Robert J. Marshak (2015)
AustraliaAustriaBrazilCanadaChinaCzech RepublicEgyptFranceGermanyGlobalIndiaItalyJapanMexicoNetherlandsPolandSaudia ArabiaSingaporeSpainTurkeyUAEUnited KingdomUnited States As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission when you purchase a book via this site. Posts where this book is embedded Artificial and Natural Intelligence Exploring the essential difference between natural and artificial forms of intelligence Artificial Intelligence and the Quest for Knowledge Exploring the parallels between Plato’s … Continue reading Dialogue: Rediscover the Transforming Power of Conversation by Linda Ellinor, Glenna Gerard
Introduction: Conversational Stories Changing Minds Through Conversation Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Özlem Cekic received hate-filled messages due to her background as a Muslim immigrant. By engaging in honest dialogue with her critics, she demonstrated how open conversation can transform hostility into empathy and build meaningful connections. Özlem Cekic, a former Danish Member … Continue reading The Power of Talking with Enemies Özlem Cekic’s story of transforming hostility through conversation
AustraliaAustriaBrazilCanadaChinaCzech RepublicEgyptFranceGermanyGlobalIndiaItalyJapanMexicoNetherlandsPolandSaudia ArabiaSingaporeSpainTurkeyUAEUnited KingdomUnited States As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission when you purchase a book via this site. Posts where this book is embedded Artificial and Natural Intelligence Exploring the essential difference between natural and artificial forms of intelligence Artificial Intelligence and the Quest for Knowledge Exploring the parallels between Plato’s … Continue reading Dialogue and the Art of Thinking Together: A Pioneering Approach to Communicating in Business and in Life by William Isaacs
Suppose we were able to share meanings freely without a compulsive urge to impose our view or conform to those of others and without distortion and self-deception. Would this not constitute a real revolution in culture? Credit: David Bohm Comment: What a wonderful thought. One of my favorite quotations.Source: Changing ConsciousnessPosts where this quotation is … Continue reading A Real Revolution in Culture David Bohm
This blook is not just about me. Numerous people, some living, some not, have understood the power of conversation, appreciated the complexity of the world, and have influenced my thinking. You will find the profiles of a few of these people here. The list below is a subset of these people, whose prime focus is … Continue reading Conversation Thinkers It’s the fringe thinkers who change the world
The Socratic Method The Socratic Elenchus Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Critical thinking and effective communication are crucial for addressing pressing issues in a complex world. The Socratic method, a dialogue-based approach to fostering inquiry and understanding, has evolved to meet these challenges. By exploring its history and modern applications, we discover valuable … Continue reading The History of the Socratic Method The evolution and impact of Socratic dialogue
History of Conversation Etymology of Conversation Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter The philosophy of conversation investigates the intricate dynamics of human interaction by exploring how we exchange ideas, share experiences, and build relationships through dialogue. By philosophically examining conversation, we gain a deeper understanding of our conversational practices to appreciate dialogue as core … Continue reading Philosophy of Conversation Conversation is fundamental to the human experience
The Conversational Enlightenment ** The Conversible World ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter The Great Conversation has spanned millennia, shaping human thought and understanding. Tracing its development and exploring the works of influential thinkers provides a foundation for active participation in this ongoing intellectual dialogue. The Great Conversation, a term popularized in the … Continue reading The Great Conversation – the Evolving Dialogue of Ideas Exploring the exchange of ideas across cultures and eras
Introduction: Discourse and Narrative ** Stories and Narratives Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Discourse profoundly shapes our perceptions and interactions. Exploring different forms of oral discourse—such as debates, interviews, and conversations—reveals how we convey ideas and navigate conflicts. Examining these genres gives us a richer understanding of the subtleties and complexities that characterize … Continue reading Oral Public Discourse Verbal expression aimed at a public audience
What Is a Real Conversation? The Value of Conversation ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Numerous words or phrases describe the varied forms of conversation and speech. This page lists some of the more common ones in alphabetic order. Posts that link to this post The Language of Conversation and Speech Digging into their … Continue reading The Language of Conversation and Speech Meanings of words describing conversation and speech
Levels of Conversation ** Conversation Is a Dance ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Debate Dialogue Assumes there is a right answer and you have it. Assumes many people have pieces of the answer and that together they can craft a solution. Combative: participants attempt to prove the other side wrong. Collaborative: participants … Continue reading Dialogue Vs Debate ** Exploring together vs winning
How Could We Be Wrong? Conclusion: Two Pillars of Truth Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter The pursuit of truth is a fundamental human endeavor. However, arriving at the truth can be challenging, as our beliefs and ideas may be based on flawed assumptions or lack sufficient evidence. The scientific method and the Socratic … Continue reading The Two Pillars of Truth How the scientific method and Socratic elenchus underpin civilization
Introduction: Small Group Conversations Groupthink Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Deciding the optimum group size for a conversation or decision-making is critical in small group work. What is the optimum size? Over the years, in running my Knowledge Cafes, I have discovered through trial and error and observation that the ideal size of … Continue reading What Is the Optimum Group Size for a Conversation? More than five people and it is not a conversation
Conversation Is More Than Communication The Jazz of Conversations Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter We often say we need to debate something – especially in the political world – when what we really need is a dialogue. But what is the difference between dialogue and debate? Dialogue is collaborative: two or more sides … Continue reading The Difference Between Dialogue and Debate ** In dialogue, finding common ground is the goal while in debate, winning is the goal
The Perils of Binary Bias ** Introduction: Practicing Conversational Leadership Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter We often see those with different beliefs as adversaries, which limits our ability to recognize the potential for friendship and understanding. Conversational Leadership encourages open dialogue across diverse perspectives, helping us build empathy and shared insights to navigate … Continue reading We Are Not Enemies but Friends—mostly Finding understanding by conversing with those who think differently
Introduction: Knowledge Café Principles Knowledge Café Principle: Everyone Has an Equal Voice Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Principle: Conversation is Sovereign. The Knowledge Café aims to facilitate meaningful conversations. To do this, it is important to eliminate anything that could hinder open communication. Creating a welcoming space for dialogue and shared learning is … Continue reading Knowledge Café Principle: Conversation Is Sovereign It’s all about the conversation
Knowledge Café Principle: Engage in Small Groups Introduction: Knowledge Café Principles Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter 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 … Continue reading Knowledge Café Principle: Dialogue Not Debate Be prepared to emerge a slightly different person
Conversare Events The Dérive Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Debates are an essential part of communication, allowing for the exchange of differing viewpoints. However, understanding their various forms and purposes can be challenging. By exploring the structure and significance of debates, we can better appreciate their role in public discourse and critical thinking. … Continue reading Understanding Debates Argument is meant to reveal the truth, not to create it
The Myth of Thamus and Theuth Connecting Minds Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Many of us find it difficult to give a speech, and it is not always easy to listen to one, but we are all pretty good at holding a conversation. Why is this? Surely, delivering a monologue or listening to … Continue reading Our Brains Are Designed for Conversation That is why we find conversation so easy
Thinking Together Let’s Have More Interesting Conversations Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Conversation in business is frequently seen as soft and wooly. Is it? I’m afraid the senior managers in my organisation have got no interest in conversation. They see it as far too soft. How many times have I heard that comment … Continue reading Hard Conversation Conversation is anything but soft and wooly
The Dérive Dialogic Organization Development Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter The meaning of dialogue The word dialogue has several meanings depending on the context in which it is used. If you look up the word in most dictionaries, you will find definitions like this. A conversation between two or more persons. e.g. A … Continue reading Dialogue Dialogue is a disciplined form of conversation
Speak in Plain Language Take Responsibility for the Conversation ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Turn monologues into dialogues: Turn one-way communication into two-way conversations. Talk with people rather than at them. A monologue is a speech delivered by one person or a long one-sided conversation. However, a one-sided conversation cannot be considered … Continue reading Turn Monologues Into Dialogues Talk with people rather than talk at them
Speak with Less Conviction Reduce Emailing and Texting ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Disagree constructively: Disagreement is an inevitable part of life. Most of the time, we do it poorly. We need to learn to disagree constructively. How do we go about it? A simple disagreement hierarchy provides guidance. Disagreement is an … Continue reading Disagree Constructively How to disagree well
Peer Instruction Vs. Peer Learning Learn by Talking Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter How can we effectively share knowledge, particularly tacit knowledge, which cannot be easily encoded into information or implicit knowledge that is not consciously known? The Nature of Knowledge Knowledge is etched into our minds in long-term memory from experience, years … Continue reading Sharing Knowledge Through Conversation Knowledge isn’t there the way ore is buried
Difficult Conversations Introduction: Conversational Leadership Skills Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter An impossible conversation may feel futile as it occurs between individuals who possess radically different ideas, beliefs, morals, politics, or worldviews. Such conversations are likely to lead to arguments and even physical altercations. So, how can we engage in impossible conversations? To … Continue reading Impossible Conversations Navigating conversations across ideological divides
Rhetoric Introduction: the Power of Conversation Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter On the face of it, rhetoric and oracy would seem the same, but although they have much in common, they have some significant differences. What is the difference between rhetoric and oracy? At first thought, the two ideas may seem the same … Continue reading What Is the Difference Between Rhetoric and Oracy? Rhetoric is monologue, oracy is dialogue
