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Dialogue Drivers: Engaging in Constructive Conversations

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Dialogue Drivers: Engaging in Constructive Conversations

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This activity will engage you in respectful and productive conversations, both online and in person.


Take part in workshops and debates where you’ll learn effective communication techniques, active listening, and conflict resolution. You’ll also get the chance to organise community dialogues that encourage diverse voices.


First, get inspired!

Watch the TED talk by Julia Dhar on how to disagree productively and find common ground at TED.


Watch the following videos explaining the EU Youth Dialogue:

What is the EU Youth Dialogue?


EU Youth Dialogue & EU Youth Conference: an Insider's Guide


How do the EU Youth Conferences work?



Now, take action!

You’ll be better equipped to engage in constructive conversations and resolve conflicts peacefully, making your community a more understanding place by taking part in the following activities in your city:
  • Take skills workshops: Develop your skills in debating, effective communication and active listening through participating in role-play scenarios and exercises, for example, “Volcano Eruption” 2.0.
  • Join a debate club or activity: Practise your dialogue skills in debates on topics that matter to you, with feedback to help you improve.
  • Participate in community dialogue events: Host and participate in events that bring together different perspectives in your community. Use the toolbox to learn how to organise the Dialogue activities to implement the Youth Goals together.


Get your badge.

Complete some of the activities from the list above and apply for a badge (=click the "Get this badge" button below) by sharing your experience and skills.


Who is behind this activity?

Cities of Learning Network partners invite you to learn and do something about the European Youth Goal #4 Information & Constructive Dialogue. We value your efforts and contributions and therefore want to reward you with badge recognition.

Contact us for more details about the Erasmus+ co-funded project "European Youth Goals for Cities of Learning":
  • System&G, Greece - the project lead partner
  • CODEC, Belgium
  • Badgecraft, Lithuania
  • System&G Finland

Disclaimer: We are grateful for the ideas generated by youth leaders and youth workers during the international study visits. To create this activity, humans collaborated with AI using the Youth Goals Hub GPT custom-built version, informed and inspired by the best youth work practices.


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Awarded for your ability to engage in constructive conversations, this badge recognises your competences in effective communication and conflict resolution. Through the "Dialogue Drivers: Engaging in Constructive Conversations" activity, you have shown leadership in fostering respectful dialogue.

Skills and Experiences Gained:
  • Effective communication (C10: Communicate Effectively): Improved ability to express ideas clearly, design and deliver tailored communication that fosters understanding and respectful dialogue.
  • Conflict resolution: Developed skills in resolving disagreements peacefully.
  • Leadership (C9: Build Relationships): Experience in organising and participating in community dialogue events, creating a welcoming environment and managing conflicts respectfully.

This badge demonstrates the earner's skills in debating and resolving different perspectives in a constructive way contributing to the European Youth Goal #4 Information & Constructive Dialogue. Cities of Learning Network partners value badge earner's efforts and contributions and issue this badge after reviewing the provided evidence.
You have to finish 2 tasks to get the badge
Tasks
Task no.1
Evidence verified by: one activity organiser
Conflict resolution role-play:
  • Task: Engage in a conflict resolution role-playing scenario. Demonstrate how you would handle a disagreement using peaceful solutions.
  • Evidence: Provide a video recording or written description of your role-play, highlighting the conflict resolution techniques you used.
Task no.2
Evidence verified by: one activity organiser
Constructive dialogue participation:
  • Task: Participate in a debate or dialogue session on a topic of your choice, applying the principles of respectful communication and active listening learned during the "Dialogue Champs: Engaging in Constructive Conversations" activity.
  • Evidence: Submit a summary of the debate or dialogue, including your role, the arguments presented, and the outcome of the discussion.
Task no.3
Evidence verified by: one activity organiser
Community dialogue event:
  • Task: Organise or contribute to a community dialogue event that encourages diverse voices to be heard.
  • Evidence: Submit a report or photos from the event, detailing your contributions and the impact of the dialogue on the community.
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Time to complete: 8 hours
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Engage and Communicate: Make Your Voices Heard
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