Daring Dialogue Resources

Gamma Phi Beta is committed to building a sisterhood educated and empowered to engage thoughtfully with others to further belonging, equity, diversity and inclusion (BEDI) within chapters and communities. Use the resources here as starting points to support your engagement in daring dialogues. Gamma Phi Beta does not have a partnership or agreement with the following organizations. We cannot guarantee that the positions taken by these organizations align with the values of Gamma Phi Beta. These organizations are being shared as educational resources.

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Daring dialogue is a conversation in which Gamma Phi Beta members choose to engage with honesty, empathy and a genuine commitment to listening and learning. Daring dialogues can be held on a wide range of topics where differing opinions, beliefs or perspectives are present, including topics related to belonging, equity, diversity and inclusion (BEDI).

• Learn science backed strategies for navigating difficult conversations with the Constructive Dialogue Institute. Practice difficult conversations through the interactive Conversation Simulator.
• Explore the free resources and webinars for workplace leaders from the National Conflict Resolution Center. These resources will help you learn how to navigate and lead challenging conversations in a professional environment.
• Watch the video series “Bridging Differences” from the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley. These videos explore how to build connections across political and ideological divides.
• Read “Preparing Your Team for a Year of Intense Political Polarization” from Harvard Business Review. The authors explore strategies to establish and maintain a productive environment in the face of political disagreement and tension.
• Review the Respectful Dialogues Guide from the University of British Columbia to learn how to prepare for, engage in and follow up after a difficult conversation.
• Explore Key Principles and Best Practices for Engaging Differences from the National Institute for Civil Discourse.
• Explore Insight into Diversity's article, Let’s Talk About Race: Difficult Conversations Lead to Courageous Leadership.
• Explore how the better engage in conversations about and fighting ageism with Age Without Limits resource: Challenging Ageism Through Everyday Conversations.
• Engage with National Public Radio (NPR)’s article “How to Talk About Disability Sensitively and Avoid Ableist Tropes” to prepare for dialogues on disability.
• Explore how social class (socioeconomic status) can show up and impact the workplace with this Smith Business Insight article, “Does Anyone Want to Talk About Social Class?”.
• To prepare for conversations on the intersection of race and sexuality, explore the Trevor Project’s resource: “Black and LGBTQ+: Approaching Intersectional Conversations”.
• Download and explore the Egale Difficult Conversations Guide. This guide is designed to empower you with the knowledge you need to have difficult conversations about 2SLGBTQI experiences in Canada.