Welcome to the first of many reflective spaces that are an integral part of the Advanced Dialogue Facilitation Program.

We, Elizabeth and Glenna, are very excited that you will be joining us for this unique learning exploration starting in April 2008.

At this point in time it is assumed that we have spoken with you and that you have filled in and submitted your Registration Form with your initial payment.  If you have not done this please do so at this time.

 

In addition to the registration form we are asking all participants to respond in writing to the 6 questions listed below.  Your reflections will help us to better understand your experience to-date, your specific interests and a bit more about how you approach dialogue, facilitation and your own personal and professional development and growth. 

 

In addition to using the information to customize the design of the program, the questions and your reflections are one way we begin to weave the container for our work together during the program itself.   As we continue to move toward the program we will continue to create opportunities for self-reflection, practice and interactive sharing among participants.

 

Reflection  Questions

Note:  You may respond via e-mail by copying these questions into the body of an e-mail and inserting your answers. Please e-mail to eliz_fadell@earthlink.net. OR you may respond in writing and by mail. If you do the latter please mail to Elizabeth Fadell. Attn: Advanced Dialogue Facilitation Program, 4812 Hillview Terrace, Madison, WI  57111.  Thank you.

1)   Describe your learning experience with dialogue and/or group facilitation. Please include how you first became interested, the books, people, trainings, etc. that have influenced you and contributed to your learning.

2)   Within what contexts are you applying and facilitating dialogue?  Describe one positive experience you have had and what you believe contributed to it.  Describe one experience you with facilitating dialogue you would rather not repeat and what factors were involved.

3)   Describe your view of the role of the facilitator in dialogue.  What do you believe to be the most important attributes of a good dialogue facilitator?

4)   In your experience, what is the underlying purpose of dialogue?  How do you define a “successful dialogue”?

5)   What are you most interested in learning relative to the facilitation of dialogue?

6)   What personal practices do you engage in on a regular basis to further your development as a person and a facilitator?

 

We look forward to working with you in 2008 and thank you for your candid and thoughtful reflections.

Glenna and Elizabeth