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Training programs that help government workers and community leaders have better conversations across different viewpoints. The main program is called Perspectives, which is an online course that teaches skills for talking through disagreements and finding solutions together. They also offer workshops and can create custom training for your organization. This helps public service groups work better together even when people disagree on politics or other issues.
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Public service professionals and organizations
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Houston, TX
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Constructive Dialogue Institute
We are a psychology-based nonprofit that builds educational tools to equip the next generation with the mindset and skill set to communicate across differences.
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