Participating in Dialogue

Bridging Divides
90 Minute Workshop
Course
Bridge USA

Badge recipient has been trained in the skills and strategies required for constructive dialogue across differences.

Learn more

How to Earn This Credential

Learning Objectives

Develop and enhance communication through fundamental dialogue skills across diverse perspectives.

  1. Understand and Practice Essential Dialogue Skills:
    Explore the meaning of dialogue, learn key listening and speaking skills (including active listening, perspective-taking, and communicating with empathy), and practice applying these skills in structured activities and discussions.
  2. Address Barriers and Misconceptions about Dialogue:
    Examine common critiques and concerns about dialogue, develop strategies for overcoming resistance, and foster a more receptive environment for engaging across differences.
  3. Integrate Dialogue Principles into Personal Practice:
    Participants will reflect on their personal communication styles, connect dialogue skills to their values, and identify opportunities to apply these skills in real-world situations.

Learning Experience, Activities

This interactive workshop provides a foundational understanding of dialogue and deep listening across differences. Participants will learn essential communication skills, practice applying them in real-time, and explore strategies for navigating challenging conversations. Participants will leave feeling equipped and inspired to engage in constructive dialogue in your work and everyday life.

Assessment

Rather than a summative assessment, this course concludes with a full-length practice dialogue session designed as an experiential learning component.

Skills

Tags

Heading 3

Heading 4

Heading 5
Heading 6

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.

Block quote

Ordered list

  1. Item 1
  2. Item 2
  3. Item 3

Unordered list

Text link

Bold text

Emphasis

Superscript

Subscript