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Janko
Gambia
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 Posted - 04 Jun 2009 : 12:04:28
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“Dialogue” as a method
Dialogue is an ambiguous term, some examples of dictionary connotations; a conversation between characters in a movie, or in a narrative, or to converse, or to express oneself, or a book written in a dialog –form. Dialogue can also mean negotiation, where the aim is to reach agreement; ex. between employee/employer, buyer/seller etc.
Dialogue is not a one-way communication
What “dialogue” explicitly means here, its usage in this context, is “a method to reach the highest common denominator” different from for example a discussion where one seeks compromise or a debate where one seeks to convince the opponent. Sometimes, saying what a word or a meaning is not helps its explicitness. Dialogue is not a discussion - to instruct, inform, convince, persuade and mostly defend a given position. Dialogue is not debate- where the point of departure is limited and always has one winner
A Wiseman once said
“Dialogue is the opposite of war.”
To conduct dialogue, as a “method” presupposes certain directives, structures, roles and conditions – and to choose the right dialogue-form that suits the purpose is crucial for reaching a tangible result. Dialogue is a condition for understanding, for consensus but also a practical method to find tangible solutions with broad base. A company or an organization can use the “dialogue-method” to for example, compile new strategies or plans, or to identify new areas of development.
Dialogue is developing and educative
Dialogue is a sense of fellowship important for personal development, coherence and vital for democracy. Through dialogue we gain democracy everyday and the sense to participate as equals and free citizens and thereby avoid cynicism and democratic shortfall. In addition dialogue favours self-interest because the dialogue-technique teaches us to “think” independently and to find consensus in the end. An open exchange gives all parties insight and increased understanding. It strengthens self-esteem, confidence, inspiration for new ideas and thoughts. We learn from each others standpoints and point of views.
Every participant is an equal
The difference between Dialogue and other forms of communication is it does not depart from predetermined concepts about the result and has a “higher purpose” i.e. to reach consensus. Its point of departure is broad therefore it has its bases from the horizons, classes, ethnicities of all parties. In a dialogue no one person or party has more or less information than the other, rather constitutes of what is brought to the table.
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Janko
Gambia
1267 Posts |
Posted - 05 Jun 2009 : 18:49:11
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Dialogue is the remedy
Without which there would be no consensus
Without which there would be no unity
This consolidates autocracy
Dialogue breeds social equality
Without which there would be no common goal
Without which there is no national emotion
This strengthens division
There is need for dialogue
For a national common sense
Without which there would be no …..
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Janko
Gambia
1267 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jun 2009 : 16:20:21
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Obama's "A New Beginning" speech in Cairo, Egypt, puts perspective on dialogue
…There must be a sustained effort to listen to each other; to learn from each other; to respect one another; and to seek common ground…. …of the need to use diplomacy (dialogue) and build international consensus to resolve our problems whenever possible… …Suppressing ideas never succeeds in making them go away…
…you must place the interests of your people and the legitimate workings of the political process above your party…
…we can turn dialogue into Interfaith service, so bridges between peoples lead to action - whether it is combating malaria in Africa, or providing relief after a natural disaster…
…All of us share this world for but a brief moment in time. The question is whether we spend that time focused on what pushes us apart, or whether we commit ourselves to an effort - a sustained effort - to find common ground, to focus on the future we seek for our children, and to respect the dignity of all human beings…
…It is easier to blame others than to look inward; to see what is different about someone than to find the things we share. But we should choose the right path, not just the easy path………
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Janko
Gambia
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Posted - 11 Jun 2009 : 22:16:06
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Cheikh Amadou Bemba’s social mission is based on DIALOGUE.
Léopold Sédar Senghor did advocate for DIALOGUE.
So let’s have a dialogue,learn from each others standpoints and not intimidated by them.
What’s your say?
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Janko
Gambia
1267 Posts |
Posted - 14 Jun 2009 : 20:22:09
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EXAMPLE of THE DIALOGUE METHOD
Purpose of European Dialogue
European Dialogue Joint Meeting of CEBSD and CEECN on 9th and 10th May 2008
We all are interested to create a wider, Pan-European forum (European Citizens' Forum or European Future Forum) with a general aim of making space, creating the infrastructure, providing a common arena for dialogue and participation....
The call for projects on civil dialogue from European Commission over a year ago reflected the growing preoccupation with active citizenship and civil society among European institutions and national governments. There is an increasing recognition of the importance of local participation to the practice of human rights in a healthy democracy. CEBSD (Combined European Bureau for Social Development) responded to the call for projects with the intention of making links between participation at a local level, a national level and the European level.
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Edited by - Janko on 14 Jun 2009 20:30:11 |
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