ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses three major principles that inform intergroup dialogue facilitation. Facilitators use content from readings, experiences of activities, or the group dynamics as a foundation to stimulate dialogue or a reference point for examining emergent issues and deepening the dialogue. Discussion may vary in terms of following the procedures of maximizing participation and the processes of deepening the discussion. The power of intergroup dialogue is in deepening the reflection and dialogue process through interaction and inquiry. Examples of facilitative inquiry may include the following: As a communication process, alliance building involves more than just taking action; it also involves working through conflicts and deepening trust by intentionally examining individual and group issues related to collaboration. Honest dialogues stimulated by these questions are important in deepening the relations between groups and developing understanding about the important individual and collective needs in collaborative efforts.
