Foundations in Constructive Dialogue is a five-hour, highly interactive professional development workshop that equips faculty and staff with the skills to foster cultures of inquiry, dialogue, and free expression in classrooms and across campus.

Grounded in behavioral science research and CDI’s evidence-based framework, this workshop helps participants proactively build trust, strengthen engagement, and navigate disagreement constructively. Rather than reacting to moments of tension, faculty and staff learn how to prepare their communities for dialogue and respond with clarity and confidence when difficult conversations arise.

Participants leave with practical tools they can apply immediately in teaching, advising, and leadership contexts.

Program Format

Foundations in Constructive Dialogue is offered as an interactive professional development workshop for faculty and staff.

• Length: 5 hours; session runs from 11AM - 4PM ET
• Format: Live, in person, or virtual options
• Delivery: Offered as a private campus workshop or through a public virtual cohort

The workshop combines research insights, structured dialogue practice, and applied facilitation techniques.