European Commission actively works on drafting a communication regarding the potential future of the Union.
The Schwebedialog method is a unique communication format designed to foster a deeper understanding of the human psyche and the factors that shape our reality[1]. It serves as a counterpoint to solution-oriented formats, offering an alternative approach when traditional consensus efforts fail.
This method, which is scheduled for release in a book titled "Schwebedialogs" by Britta Albegger and Geza Horvat in 2024, with an ISBN number 978-3-86980-759-1 and a price of 26.95 EURO (D), aims to rebuild trust and a sense of connection in fragmented contexts[1].
Unlike solution-oriented communication methods, the Schwebedialog method does not rush to solutions or immediate judgment. Instead, it holds different views in suspension, focusing on becoming more conscious of what we do when we think and believe something[1]. This approach seeks to sustain contact and understanding despite deep divisions, prioritizing rebuilding trust and connection over quick resolution.
In organizations and among individuals, the Schwebedialog method offers several benefits. It is particularly valuable when dialogue is blocked by mistrust or alienation, as it invests in the quality of communication and mutual recognition as a foundation for future collaboration[1]. This contrasts with the typically faster, goal-driven solution-oriented methods.
The method consists of two parts: a structured and compact communication format that can be applied in various concepts, and a practice of keeping things in suspense. This practice encourages a more conscious approach to our thoughts and beliefs, allowing us to understand our own and others' perspectives more deeply[1].
It's important to note that the Schwebedialog method does not pursue strict goals or set a thematic focus. Nor does it offer tangible results in the same way that goal-oriented dialogues and communication do. Instead, it provides an overview of all the topics that are currently moving, opening up a space for genuine exchange and allowing things to be exactly as they are[1].
While the Schwebedialog method does not provide quick solutions or immediate agreement, it offers a valuable alternative to traditional solution-oriented formats. It raises more questions than it answers, inviting us to explore the depths of our own thoughts and beliefs, and to engage in a genuine exchange with others[1].
The target groups for Schwebedialogs include organizations, professionals in coaching, consulting, and social work, and private individuals. The method is not an advertisement but a communication form, offering a new way to approach dialogue and understanding in our increasingly complex world.
[1] Albegger, Britta, and Geza Horvat. "Schwebedialogs." Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften, 2024. ISBN 978-3-86980-759-1.
This book titled "Schwebedialogs" introduces a unique communication format, which, in contrast to solution-oriented methods, focuses on rebuilding trust and understanding among individuals within organizations, and even among private individuals. By its nature, the Schwebedialog method invests in the quality of communication and mutual recognition, providing a more conscious approach to our thoughts and beliefs, deepening our understanding of our own and others' perspectives.
