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Facilitating Dialogue

Facilitating Dialogue
Badge recipient has been trained in constructive dialogue facilitation skills and strategies.

Issued on 08 Oct 2025 by

Civics Credentialing

Civics Credentialing

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Civics Credentialing

info@teamdemocracy.org

The Civics Credentialing System provides a system of credentials that represent pro-democracy commitments, education, actions, and recognition.

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Learning Objectives

Basic training on facilitating dialogue, focusing on moderation skills and managing diverse conversational dynamics.

  1. Understand the Fundamentals of Dialogue Facilitation:
    Grasp the core principles of dialogue, the role of a facilitator, and key traits for effective moderation (leadership, active listening, empathy).
  2. Acquire Practical Facilitation Strategies:
    Learn how to establish ground rules, foster a welcoming environment, and employ techniques to initiate dialogue, maintain focus, and navigate challenging conversations with respect and skill.

Learning Experience, Activities

This workshop equips participants with the essential skills and knowledge to facilitate constructive dialogues across differences. Participants will explore the core principles of dialogue, the role and traits of an effective facilitator, and practical strategies for creating inclusive spaces where diverse perspectives can be shared. The workshop will conclude with the opportunity for participants to plan their own discussion and craft a conversation guide.

Assessment

Rather than a summative assessment, this course concludes with a practice dialogue session that gives participants the opportunity to practice moderation and facilitation strategies. Further, participants have the opportunity to create their own conversation guide they can use in their community.

Learning effort

90 Minute Workshop


About BridgeUSA

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BridgeUSA is a multi-partisan student movement that champions viewpoint diversity, responsible discourse, and a solution-oriented political culture.

Our suite of workshops equips students and young people with the skills necessary to engage constructively across diverse viewpoints.

Through interactive and collaborative workshops, participants learn to navigate complex discussions, foster stronger communities, and enhance dialogue capabilities, both as participants and facilitators, to effectively address contemporary challenges.