Hardina, Donna.
The Use of Dialogue in Community Organization Practice Using Theory, Values, and Skills to Guide Group Decision-Making / [electronic resource] : Donna Hardina. - pp. 365-384.
The ability to engage diverse community participants in group dialogue to resolve differences, establish common ground, identify problems, set goals, and plan actions is an essential part of community organization. However, there are limited resources in the social work literature about how social work skills can best be used to facilitate group dialogue in this context. In this article, the theories and values associated with the use of group dialogue are discussed. The manner in which these skills are applied in community organizing is described. The interpersonal skills needed for facilitating group dialogue in community organization practice are also examined.
Mode of access: Internet.
Community organization, community organizing, community practice, community/civic engagement, grassroots leadership, inclusive community, social inclusion
The Use of Dialogue in Community Organization Practice Using Theory, Values, and Skills to Guide Group Decision-Making / [electronic resource] : Donna Hardina. - pp. 365-384.
The ability to engage diverse community participants in group dialogue to resolve differences, establish common ground, identify problems, set goals, and plan actions is an essential part of community organization. However, there are limited resources in the social work literature about how social work skills can best be used to facilitate group dialogue in this context. In this article, the theories and values associated with the use of group dialogue are discussed. The manner in which these skills are applied in community organizing is described. The interpersonal skills needed for facilitating group dialogue in community organization practice are also examined.
Mode of access: Internet.
Community organization, community organizing, community practice, community/civic engagement, grassroots leadership, inclusive community, social inclusion
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