What are Dialogue Groups?

Dialogue and deliberation groups are convenings whereby people with different life experiences and perspectives gather for the purposes of culture exchange, idea exchange, mutual appreciation, and/or reaching common understanding. There are a variety of dialogue group methods and training organizations, including the National Coalition for Dialogue and Deliberation, Art of Hosting and Harvesting, Authentic Relating Games, The Circle of Trust Approach, Essential Partners, Jefferson Dinners, One Table, Sacred Discourse, and Safe Conversations.