In the web lecture, Dr. Coopman introduces five democracy models, one being the dialogic democracy that "provides an especially useful basis for small group functioning with an emphasis on collaborative inquiry, active participation, and dialogue." To implement the approach, dialogue is one of the key elements emphasized, and "dialogue requires a balance between expressing ourselves and understanding the perspectives that others bring to an issue." I think this concept facilitates our communication in the center of the globalized world because we interact with people around us (at least in the Bay Area) not only who have diverse backgrounds but also who think and feel differently. To achieve successful organizational communication through the dialogic democracy, individuals should be mindful listeners toward others and mindful speakers to express oneself, because organizations consist of individuals.
This is my last blog. Thank you all very much for reading and commenting to my blogs! This has been fun and I wish I could keep on doing this activity even after the session ends. Be mindful! Msensei
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