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