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heslopa [Which type of dialogue?]
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 A facilitated group dialogue is similar to a facilitated dialogue except that more people are involved. When working with a group the process tends to be more formal and greater time is spent upfront to develop the environment for success. A facilitated group dialogue is similar to a facilitated dialogue except that more people are involved. When working with a group the process tends to be more formal and greater time is spent upfront to develop the environment for success.
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 ====Creating a safe space==== ====Creating a safe space====
  
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 Setting a time and location for the dialogue that is convenient for all involved helps people have confidence that their needs are being considered. It is also important to choose a neutral location so that no-one is seen as being given preferential treatment. Setting a time and location for the dialogue that is convenient for all involved helps people have confidence that their needs are being considered. It is also important to choose a neutral location so that no-one is seen as being given preferential treatment.
 ===Setting expectations=== ===Setting expectations===
-Most people will not have experienced the dialogue process, so taking time work out how the process ​will work can help alleviate concerns. If the dialogue is to be facilitated,​ this is part of the role of the facilitator. The things that need to be considered are described in the page on [[helpful_approaches:​working_in_a_circle|working in a circle]] and in a facilitated dialogue include; +Most people will not have experienced the dialogue process, so taking time to plan the process ​helps alleviate concerns. If the dialogue is to be facilitated,​ this is part of the role of the facilitator. The things that need to be considered are described in the page on [[helpful_approaches:​working_in_a_circle|working in a circle]] and for a facilitated dialogue include; 
-  * Meeting the participants-to-one+  * Meeting the participants ​individually
   * Explaining the dialogue process   * Explaining the dialogue process
   * Exploring what values to bring to the dialogue   * Exploring what values to bring to the dialogue
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 ===Agreeing the guidelines=== ===Agreeing the guidelines===
-An important part the dialogue process is drawing up and agreeing a set of guidelines that form the foundation of the dialogue. These are usually based on common values such as openness, honesty and fairness. The guidelines articulate how participants will conduct themselves and treat one another. Initial drafting of guidelines can be done as part of the preparation or developed from scratch during the dialogue. The guidelines are not cast in stone and can be amended at any time. They also act as touchstone that can be revisited to test if a dialogue is operating as expected.+An important part the dialogue process is drawing up and agreeing a set of guidelines that form the foundation of the dialogue. These are usually based on common values such as openness, honesty and fairness. The guidelines articulate how participants will conduct themselves and treat one another. Initial drafting of guidelines can be done as part of the preparation or developed from scratch during the dialogue. The guidelines are not cast in stone and can be amended at any time. They also act as touchstone that can be revisited to test if a dialogue is operating as expected.
  
 Sample of Basic Guidelines Sample of Basic Guidelines