The Common Ground Network for Life and Choice Manual

Common Ground Concepts
Appendix 1.1 Common Ground Dialogue Handout
Appendix 1.2 Search for Common Ground Toolbox
CHAPTER TWO: GETTING STARTED
Beginning a Common Ground Effort
Appendix 2.1 Sample Local Group Purpose Statements
CHAPTER THREE: PLANNING FOR DIALOGUE
Planning Steps
Basic Dialogue Design
Appendix 3.1 Planning Meeting Agenda
Appendix 3.2 Planning Materials Checklist
Appendix 3.3 Sample Letter of Invitation and Registration Form
Appendix 3.4 Sample Letter to Facilitators
Appendix 3.5 Plan for 6 Hour Basic Dialogue Workshop
Appendix 3.6 Plan for 4 Hour Basic Dialogue Workshop
Appendix 3.7 Instructions for Using Common Ground Opinion Survey
Appendix 3.8 Common Ground Opinion Survey
Appendix 3.9 Common Ground Opinion Survey Results Form
Appendix 3.10 Stereotype Exercise
Appendix 3.11 Workshop Evaluation Forms
CHAPTER FOUR: FACILITATING DIALOGUE
Summary of Facilitation Role and Tasks
Appendix 4.1 General Guidelines for Dialogue Facilitation
Appendix 4.2 Dialogue Workshop Plan for Facilitators
Appendix 4.3 Guidelines for Small Group Sessions
Appendix 4.4 Facilitation Training Plan
Appendix 4.5 Role-Playing Materials for Facilitator Training
CHAPTER FIVE: WHAT NEXT?
Ongoing Dialogue and Action Projects
Nuts and Bolts of an Ongoing Effort
Appendix 5.1 Case Study: Buffalo Coalition for Common Ground
Appendix 5.2 Case Study: Quad Cities Common Ground