Dialogues
BFI Dialogues offers our staff the opportunity to engage in facilitated conversation aimed at advancing shared equity leadership and creating a more inclusive work environment. The program holds several structured dialogues during the year. Staff interested in developing interpersonal skills in dialogue may apply to serve as dialogue facilitators.
BFI Dialogues started in 2020 as a partnership with the School of Education. The program was born out of the desire to hold intentional conversations that invite participants to share their own experiences and listen to others with curiosity.
Organizational Dialogues
Business, Finance and Infrastructure (BFI) organizes regular employee dialogues throughout the year. These dialogues are open for participation to all BFI staff and center on advancing community, equity, learning, engagement, and action across the organization. The dialogues program also supports requests for dialogue planning and facilitation for BFI departments.
If you’re interested in learning more, please email bfi@colorado.edu.
Dialogue Facilitator Training
Dialogues Facilitator Training program:
Dialogue facilitation training is being restructured; New facilitation training will not be available until Fall 2026
Interpersonal dialogue skills support so many aspects of our work in BFI, and advancing intersectional equity is imperative if we are truly to become a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Those selected to participate in the training program will gain the confidence and ability to create inclusive spaces for meaningful conversations, navigate difficult and often uncomfortable topics, and promote understanding and collaboration.
Commitments:
- Complete seven (7) two-hour virtual training sessions
- Support facilitation of Dialogue events
- Read and reflect on provided articles and other materials
- Center intersectional equity in the practice of dialogue