“Democracy Talks” Discussion Guidelines

by | November 18, 2019 | Democracy Talks

Questions to Guide Discussion

  1. What did you learn? What stood out for you?
  2. What questions are you left with?
  3. How does this relate to your experience.
  4. How do you feel?
  5. How does this call you to action?

Ground Rules

  1. We will listen carefully to each other and not interrupt.
  2. We will respect each other’s points of view, even when we disagree.
  3. We will assume good intentions on the part of each of us.
  4. We will strive to give everyone the amount of time needed to make a point.
  5. We will make sure that everyone has a chance to speak and no one monopolizes the discussion.

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