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Conversation Pod Appendix B

“ACQUITS”

Conversation Techniques*

  • A – AGREE

We agree to the following to promote an inclusive dialogue:

  • A – AFFIRM

To affirm others and their ideas and experiences.

  • C – CONTRIBUTE

To contribute to the conversation in order to move it forward.

  • Q – QUESTION

To ask open-ended questions to elicit deeper understanding.

  • U – UNITE

To unite or connect with others and their experiences by being considerate.

  • I – INCLUDE

To include others by bringing them into the circle.

  • T – THANK

To thank others and extend our gratitude to them.

  • S – SHARE and STOP

To share one point, breathe, and stop.

  • S – SELF-REGULATE

To self-regulate by being aware of and adapting how long we talk.

  • S – SET PARAMETERS

To respectfully set—and accept—parameters to create an optimal learning environment for everyone.

* Prepared by Immogene Drummond for the Deeptime Leadership Program, http://www.dtnetwork.org (2021).