ABSTRACT
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. To create a brighter future, people must come together to address today’s big challenges. Picture one variety of working together as a pyramid with those individuals at the top coming up with a master plan. In contrast, the student and campus representatives could set up a meeting with community members to brainstorm ideas for the new park. Fostering healthy, mostly positive relationships using collaborative communication isn’t a onetime endeavor. Communication processes that work at one time in the relationship will undoubtedly change as the people involved and the circumstances change. It could be used in professional development workshops held at academic conferences, through continuing education, or in a community setting. The chapter also presents an overview on the key concepts discussed in this book.
