Researcher and trainer Tiina Soini discusses utilising dialogue in organisational changes. A successful process of change requires good collaboration from the employees and skilful leadership. How is change processed and supervised through dialogue? How can dialogue be included as part of an organisation’s actions?
At first it may sound surprising that dialogical practices from Finland are spreading around the world, as Finns do not usually consider themselves particularly skilled in conversation. However, this spread is no made-up advertisement nor even a completely new phenomenon.
Philosopher Joona Taipale introduces the topic for an evening in which we ponder the fundamentals of empathy. In an empathetic experience, understanding other people’s states of mind can be compared to listening to melody in music.
Trainer and process consultant Jarkko Soininen discusses how dialogue can be utilised in process consulting in different ways. One of the most powerful ways is the process consultant’s own active participation in dialogical discussions. At best, dialogue helps people to find together new creative solutions for the most complicated challenges in their work.
Theatre director Esa Leskinen opens up the creative process in which a script develops from an idea into a performance. To create a play, dialogue is needed in writing, rehearsals and performances with the audience.