Register Now for the Summer 2024 Coach Training! Deadline is Sunday, May 5th Dear collaborative discussion friends, We would like to share with you some exciting information about upcoming events. If you enjoy the collaborative discussion activities that we...
Working together to set achievable goals using an adapted SMART process Dear collaborative discussion friends, This week we are highlighting one of the new activities added to the updated toolkit. This activity helps participants work together to set practical and...
Who is democracy for? In this discussion series, together we will explore who belongs as a full participant in American democracy – and who gets excluded. We’ll explore our questions and concerns about people who are excluded and we’ll discuss how we can respond to...
Exploring the various definitions of community Dear collaborative discussion friends, This week we are highlighting an activity that helps participants gain a deeper understanding of the many different meanings associated with the term community. Participants...
Helpful phrases and strategies for participating in group discussions Dear collaborative discussion friends, This week we are highlighting an activity that helps participants develop strategies that enable them to share their thoughts in a group discussion with...
Exploring choices around sharing our identities Dear collaborative discussion friends, This week we are highlighting a fun activity that helps participants reflect on their identity. This activity encourages participants to think about which parts of their identity...
Using play to unleash new ways of thinking Dear collaborative discussion friends, This week we are highlighting a fun activity that helps participants suspend their seriousness and analytical thinking. Participants are encouraged to play with ideas, using their...
Playing with words to spark ideas Dear collaborative discussion friends, This week we are highlighting an activity that helps participants practice innovative thinking. It encourages participants to move beyond the constraints of their current ideas or thinking...
Developing a Paradox Mindset Dear collaborative discussion friends, This week we are highlighting an activity that helps participants develop a “paradox mindset” by engaging with, rather than avoiding, the contradictions inherent in many problems, situations, and...
Curiosity Prompts and Questions Dear collaborative discussion friends, This week we are highlighting an activity that helps participants develop the mental skill of curiosity and turn it into a regular practice by using curiosity prompts. These prompts can be used...
