“Dialogue is balancing advocacy with inquiry.”
—Author Unknown
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In his book, Dialogue: The Art of Thinking Together, William Isaac describes this critical skill as the intention to reach new levels of mutual understanding.
Doing so, he indicates we can form a totally new basis from which to think and act.
He further states that this capacity for talking together constitutes the foundation for democracy.
EXERCISE:
Where are you observing and participating in true dialogue in your various communities?
How could a better balance between advocacy and inquiry improve communities throughout the world?
Hi David –
Thank you for your very thoughtful and supportive comments. I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective.
Best wishes and happy holidays.
Barry
Barry,
Thank you so much on your quote today on Dialogue. As a big proponent of using Dialogue as a decison-making tool, I appreciate any mention of its use. I also appreciate your link to the author’s book which I will be purchasing on line. As an OD Consultant and process facilitator I have used dialogue successfully with many clients with success. This book will help me continue to develop my skills in this area.