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Explore our perspectives on constructive dialogue, the science behind divisiveness, and the tools we create to help people connect across differences.
What It Takes to Scale Civil Discourse Across a University System
CDI Team|May 12, 2026Read how CDI and UNC launched a coordinated effort to strengthen constructive dialogue across all 16 of UNC's public higher education institutions.
Why Dialogue Skills Matter for Career Readiness: Four Takeaways from our May Webinar
CDI Team|May 6, 2026Employers want graduates who can communicate across differences. Learn why dialogue skills are becoming essential for career readiness in today’s workplace.
Why Dialogue Skills Matter More Than Ever for Career Readiness
Sam Moulton, PhD|April 17, 2026Employers value communication and teamwork—but need graduates who can navigate disagreement. Why dialogue skills are essential to career readiness.
Career Readiness Starts with Dialogue: A Conversation with Leadership Researcher and Author Ron Carucci
CDI Team|April 13, 2026Dialogue skills are a must-have in the modern workplace. Read CDI's interview with Ron Carucci about how to build and use these skills for career readiness.
Can AI Teach Dialogue Skills to College Students?
Ryan Carlson, PhD|March 25, 2026New CDI white paper on how generative AI can support—and complicate—dialogue skills in higher education. Explore the evidence and implications.
Teaching Through Dialogue: Five Lessons From the Classroom
CDI Team|March 11, 2026Five lessons from faculty using dialogue in their classrooms - practical strategies for fostering discussion, perspective-taking, and student engagement.
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