A 4-Program Series that includes facilitation guide, reproducible handouts, and PowerPoint slides for group presentations. Available on video, DVD, or streamed media. Programs Include:
Communicating in a Diverse World What Dialogue is and when to use it - contrasting debate and dialogue. The skills of Dialogue -
Suspension (judgment, decision making and status);
Listening (with empathy, for understanding, showing you care);
Discovery (uncovering and sharing hidden assumptions in yourself and others) Includes a dramatization of how dialogue helps us communicate across job functions, helping improve relations between people at different levels within the organization as well as between different departments or areas of expertise. 25 minutes
Preview Program 1 Dialogue for Cultural Understanding We apply the skills of dialogue outlined in Program 1 to challenges faced in culturally diverse work environments. We see a dramatization that demonstrates how a team has used dialogue to open communication, uncover hidden assumptions, break down stereotypes, and facilitate more productive relationships. 24 minutes.
Preview Program 2 Dialogue Between Genders A dramatized dialogue shows us how a team uses the skills learned in Program 1 to overcome misunderstandings, break down gender stereotypes, and improve communications between male and female team members. 21 minutes.
Preview Program 3 Dialogue Among Generations A team dialogue demonstrates how the skills of dialogue can be used to bridge the personal and professional style differences that exist between employees of different ages. 24 minutes
Preview Program 4