Key Elements of a Courageous Conversation

•A courageous conversation, is a reflective process, in which two or more people seek to understand each other’s viewpoints and deeply held assumptions.

•Incorporate active listening skills

•Build trust, respect, and develop a safe space to communicate and be heard.

•Create dialogue as a tool for collective exploration of meaning-not just a search for the right answer, but that also allows space for a decision or agreement to be reached.

•Inclusiveness; understanding how racial biases, and your lived experiences may impact a courageous conversation.