Good preparation increases confidence, makes it easier to deepen the discussion and deal with possible emotional outbursts and conflicts. The leader should both know how to lead a dialogue and…
Good preparation increases confidence, makes it easier to deepen the discussion and deal with possible emotional outbursts and conflicts. The leader should both know how to lead a dialogue and be familiar with the content of the discussion. Think about the below questions when you are preparing to lead a dialogue. You will find more instructions for each situation from the following tools.
Leading a discussion
- How do I create an atmosphere of equality and trust?
- What are my most important aids in leading the dialogue?
- What will I do if strong emotional outbursts begin to dominate the discussion?
- What will I do if the discussion gets stuck in a deadlock situation?
- What will I do if the discussion does not flow or people agree on things too much?
- What will I do if the discussion becomes too intense?
The issue under discussion
- What has been said about the topic recently? Why?
- What are the points of view among the participants?
- What do people agree on?
- What do they disagree on?
- How can you express everything using everyday language and avoid specialist vocabulary?
