Dialogue models
“Without dialogue – no democracy.”
To create participation, we need dialogue. Here you will find dialogue models that promote courage, creativity, and joy, and that foster a different conversational climate than traditional meeting forums. These models can be used at:
- Training sessions
- Kick-offs
- Season finales
- Board meetings
- Leadership meetings
- Parent meetings
The purpose is to learn together with others and create a deeper understanding of one another.
Points to consider
- Conduct a playful introduction round if someone is new, or divide into small groups if there are many participants.
- Appoint a person to take notes so that you can follow up on what is discussed.
- Let everyone have their say, for example, by going around the room (it’s also okay to pass).
- Adapt the approach to the group and its size.
- Show respect for everyone’s thoughts – all opinions are of equal value.
- Ask open-ended questions (how, where, when, why) instead of offering advice.
- Encourage active participation, curiosity, and mutual support.
- Summarize and document the conclusions reached.
- Please send a brief summary and evaluation afterwards, for example via Google Forms or Mentimeter.
Examples of dialogue models – download here!
Keywords
The Ring / The Circle / Fish tank
Closest person provides feedback
