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
4 days ago
Dialogic democracy is an interesting concept because you can see how it is used in all types of organizations, but especially by those in the communication field. Being cognizant of how other speak and interact is an important factor for those of us in PR, marketing or other similar fields and dialogue is the most common way for us to investigate people and their interactions. I agree with Msensei that it is especially relevant in the Bay Area where so many of us come from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
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