Ground Rules
- Have a "kitchen table" conversation
- Everyone participates; no one dominates.
- There are no "right answers"
- Draw on your own experiences, views and beliefs — you do not need to be an expert.
- Keep an open mind
- Listen carefully and try hard to understand the views of those who disagree with you.
- Help keep the discussion on track
- Stick to the questions: try not to ramble.
- It is okay to disagree, but don’t be disagreeable
- Respond to others how you want to be responded to.
- Have fun!
This material was created by The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation
and made
available through a collaboration with the National Center for Media Engagement.










