Debate is a conversation stuck current reality. Debate may lead to civilized conversation. However, it will not do much more then tweak the issues or system.
Dialog is the envisioning of a reality that has not yet begun. It is the vision of a desired state. Between the desired state and current reality is gap.
Current reality……………………. gap ……………………. Desired state
How do we narrow the gap?
- Keep options open
- Develop ownership
- Live into our beliefs
- Fulfill our values
- Find what people want or are most passionate about
- Implement while envisioning
- Plan small experiments
- Give a taste not the whole thing
- Seduction – give a little bit then move back
