Preparing for a Community Dialogue: ___You focus your issue (e.g., safe water, living wages, diversity) ___You build a dialogue team to host the event ___You determine your goals for the dialogue (e.g., to reach common ground, launch new initiatives, generate media coverage, etc.) and design the session to support them ___You decide who will participate ___You select and prepare your facilitator ___You set a place, date and time for your dialogue ___You designate someone to record the dialogue ___You create an inviting environment ___You invite participants Conducting the Dialogue: ___You greet participants and introduce the facilitator ___You establish ground rules for the dialogue as well as a relaxed atmosphere ___You use the seven questions to foster dialogue ___You monitor the group process ___You allow time for closing dialogue and any follow-up steps ___You engage the media and document the event if consistent with your goals Making Your Dialogue Count: ___You record your findings and get results to participants and relevant organizations within ten days ___You follow up with the group on its interests ___You keep the conversation going
