
- Aware of the subject of the dialogue.
- Clear about why you are in dialogue.
- Clear about the aim of the dialogue.
- Getting to know the participants.
- What is expected and assumed of the dialogue, and its importance.
- Choosing the subject of the dialogue, one you propose and know in advance that they wish to discuss.
- Presenting a conscious agreement for a calm dialogue, a short dialogue and relevant contributions.
- Accepting opinions and not raising any objection to them.


