Have a Conversation about Conversation

Gather a group of colleagues to talk about the state ofdialogue in your workplace. Have each person complete this brief assessmentindividually, then talk about the five items one by one, with people sharingtheir ratings and explaining why they feel that way. Reach a consensus rating,then shift gears and start talking about possibilities. What can people do,individually and collectively, to foster healthy dialogue in the workplace?Narrow the list of potential ideas to three or four action-oriented commitments,and sketch out a plan for making them happen. Be sure to get back together as agroup to check your progress.