The document discusses various forms of dialogue, such as reflective and generative dialogue, emphasizing the importance of skillful conversation, active listening, and inquiry. It highlights the distinctions between self-reflective dialogue and non-reflective discussions, advocating for a focus on shared understanding rather than blame. The text presents a framework for engaging in constructive conversations that lead to new insights and deeper understanding.

2. Conversation
Deliberation
Suspend
Defend
Reflective
Dialogue
Skillful
Discussion
Controlled
Discussion
Generative
Dialogue
Dialectic
Debate
Talk – explore
causes and
assumptions
Listen – without
resistance
Focused
thought and talk
Power talk
Talk – new insights
flow
Analysis and talk
Talk – protect
a position
(+)
(-)
Talk – tensions and
synthesis
Talk – different
opinions
- William Isaacs

21. Self-Reflective
Primacy
of the
Parts
Primacy
of the
Whole
Blaming and
Nonreflective
Flow
Generative Dialogue
Inquiry
Reflective Dialogue
Politeness
(Shared) Monologues
Breakdown
Controlled or Skillful
Conversation

25. Self-Reflective
Primacy
of the
Parts
Primacy
of the
Whole
Blaming and
Nonreflective
Flow
Generative Dialogue
Inquiry
Reflective Dialogue
Politeness
(Shared) Monologues
Breakdown
Controlled or Skillful
Conversation

32. Self-Reflective
Primacy
of the
Parts
Primacy
of the
Whole
Blaming and
Nonreflective
Flow
Generative Dialogue
Inquiry
Reflective Dialogue
Politeness
(Shared) Monologues
Breakdown
Controlled or Skillful
Conversation

44. Self-Reflective
Primacy
of the
Parts
Primacy
of the
Whole
Blaming and
Nonreflective
Flow
Generative Dialogue
Inquiry
Reflective Dialogue
Politeness
(Shared) Monologues
Breakdown
Controlled or Skillful
Conversation

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