"What IF...We Stopped Saying the House Is On Fire?" interactivityfoundation.substack.com/.../what-if... Sign up for our upcoming webinars, events, and coach trainings. www.interactivityfoundation.org/events/ #WhatIF #collaborativediscussion #CQ #collaborativeintelligence

Fellow Spotlight: Jessica Friedrichs from Carlow University in #Pittsburgh says that #collaborativediscussion is being “curious about what other people have to say and being willing to be contributed to by them.” Sign up for our free webinars! www.interactivityfoundation.org/events/ #WhatIF #CQ

Our newest post: "What IF... Leadership Was a Shared Practice? Five Collaborative Leadership Principles." interactivityfoundation.substack.com/p/what-iflea... #WhatIF #Dialogue

Our Fellow, Don Waisanen, explains how using improv's #YesAnd is vital to the work of dialogue. www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2q7... #WhatIF #Dialgogue

What IF we invested in the people strengthening #democracy through discussion? We're proud to highlight our 2026 Fellows! Read their bios, learn more about their contributions to fostering collaborative intelligence and #discussion. interactivityfoundation.substack.com/p/what-if-we... #WhatIF

What IF we invested in the people strengthening democracy through discussion? We are proud to highlight our 2026 Fellows! Read their bios and learn more: interactivityfoundation.substack.com/p/what-if-we... #WhatIF #collaborativeintelligence #CQ #democracy #collaborativediscussion

Join us for a FREE online webinar Friday, Feb. 13th, at Noon EST. This session will focus on practical tools for meaningful, collaborative discussion. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and engage with others. Register nos! www.interactivityfoundation.org/event/free-w... #WhatIF

Meet our 2026 Collaborative Discussion Fellows! Watch our launch video: youtu.be/qspiCbRxTKs -- and read more about our amazing Fellows and sign up for our free webinars and coach trainings! shannonwheatleyhartman.substack.com/p/meet-our-2... #WhatIF

As the Super Bowl and the Winter Olympics approach, we ask: "What IF...We Trained For Democracy Like it was a Sport?" Read our most recent Substack: interactivityfoundation.substack.com/p/what-ifwe-... #WhatIF #SuperBowl #WinterOlympics @bsky.app

What If Democracy Works Like Groundhog Day? Read our newest blog: www.interactivityfoundation.org/what-if-demo... #WhatIf #groundhogday #groundhog #dialogue

Honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy by engaging in civic discussion. Learn more and check out our valuable resources: interactivityfoundation.substack.com/p/dr-kings-u...

What does it take to build a more dialogic campus? At 4 North Carolina campuses, the answer came through student-led conversations, with the support of a custom certificate program. 🔗 iftalks.org/mo5QS #WhatIF #CollaborativeDiscussion @duke-university.bsky.social @queensuniv.bsky.social

Are you a teacher looking to build critical thinking and purpose into your classroom? The Path to Purpose from IF might be just what you need. ✅ Ideal for middle school advisory, SEL, or enrichment blocks ✅ Less prep work for you! Learn more: iftalks.org/Journal #WhatIF

As summer starts to wind down, many middle schoolers are starting to think about the year ahead—new classes, goals, and even new questions about who they want to be. That’s where The Path to Purpose Interactive Journal comes in. Learn more & download the free guide: iftalks.org/Journal #WhatIF

Join us on Aug 12 (12–1 PM ET) for a free, hands-on introduction to the free Collaborative Discussion Toolkit—a flexible, practical set of activities that help educators, civic leaders, & facilitators build the conditions for thoughtful, inclusive dialogue. 🔗 Register: iftalks.org/XRMRJ #WhatIF

✨ New! Explore our Impact Stories page ✨ People across sectors are using IF tools to make a real difference—and we’ve just launched a new page on our website to highlight this work. Get inspired: iftalks.org/Impact #WhatIF #CollaborativeDiscussion #FacilitativeLeadership #Impact

What happens when the training *is* the model? For Dr Hathaway, CDP Coach Training didn’t just teach #CollaborativeDiscussion skills, it embodied them. “They were showing us, not just telling us. That level of intentionality is rare—and powerful.” 🔗 Read: iftalks.org/1qTI8#CollaborativeDiscussion #WhatIF

What does it take to bridge divides & build a #democracy where everyone can thrive? CDP Director Kelly Siegel-Stechler joined the AASCU's "American Democracy Project Summit" plenary to explore just that. We're honored to be in collaboration with partners working to renew civic life. #WhatIF

Midway through summer and wondering how to keep your middle schooler engaged? The Path to Purpose Interactive Journal helps young people find their voice. By connecting ideas and experiences, they build critical thinking skills that serve them well beyond summer. More: iftalks.org/Journal #WhatIF

It’s official: September’s Collaborative Discussion Project Coach Training will be led by none other than IF’s Dr. Kelly Siegel-Stechler and Eric Schmucker! This is your chance to bring collaborative discussion practices into your classroom, campus, or community. Applications iftalks.org/6LXhq .

Are your listening habits helping—or hurting—your ability to collaborate? "Listen up" w listening activist Dr. John G. Igwebuike in a powerful online workshop on how better listening can transform your discussions, leadership, & civic life.

How do we honor freedom—not just as a word, but as a practice? By investing in the skills that sustain it: listening, collaboration, and civic imagination. 🎟️ Use code 4thJuly at checkout for 50% off (expires Sunday) 🔗 Register here: iftalks.org/Events #WhatIF #CollaborativeDiscussion

How do we honor freedom—not just as a word, but as a practice? By investing in the skills that sustain it: listening, collaboration, and civic imagination. 🎟️ Use code 4thJuly at checkout for 50% off (expires Sunday) 🔗 Register here: iftalks.org/Events #WhatIF #CollaborativeDiscussion

“That’s not inclusion—it’s extraction.” In our latest impact story, CDP Coach Danielle Marshall explores what it means to design *with* people, not just *for* them. 🔗 Read: iftalks.org/LDQik #WhatIF #EquityInPractice #FacilitativeLeadership #Belonging #CollaborativeDiscussion

Big social problems can feel overwhelming—but what if we could easily identify where change is most possible? That's one of the ideas behind systems thinking, and is at the heart of Dr. Lori Britt's new activity for the Collaborative Discussion Project Toolkit. 🔗 Read: iftalks.org/uz5Gc #WhatIF

Big social problems can feel overwhelming—but what if we could easily identify where change is most possible? That's one of the ideas behind systems thinking, and is at the heart of Dr. Lori Britt's new activity for the Collaborative Discussion Project Toolkit. 🔗 Read: iftalks.org/uz5Gc #WhatIF

🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨 Director of Communications & Marketing - Remote (US-based, some travel) - $95 - $120k + 25% benefits Senior Operations Manager - Remote (within 3 hours of Parkersburg, WV) - $85 - $95k + 25% benefits 🔗 Learn more: iftalks.org/Jobs #WhatIF #NonprofitJobs #RemoteWork

🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨 Director of Communications & Marketing - Remote (US-based, some travel) - $95 - $120k + 25% benefits Senior Operations Manager - Remote (within 3 hours of Parkersburg, WV) - $85 - $95k + 25% benefits 🔗 Learn more: iftalks.org/Jobs #WhatIF #NonprofitJobs #RemoteWork

As we approach Juneteenth, we honor the milestone it marks in the long struggle for freedom in the U.S. Our free Civil Rights facilitation guide invites you to explore civil rights & what new protections might be needed for a more just future. 🔗 iftalks.org/iJj16 #WhatIF #Juneteenth #CivilRights

“That’s not inclusion—it’s extraction.” In our latest impact story, CDP Coach Danielle Marshall explores what it means to design *with* people, not just *for* them. 🔗 Read: iftalks.org/LDQik #WhatIF #EquityInPractice #FacilitativeLeadership #Belonging #CollaborativeDiscussion

We're thrilled to welcome Greg Brauner to our Board of Trustees. Greg, VP of Marketing at Thinkific, is a seasoned marketing executive and strategic advisor with >20 years experience helping companies scale with purpose. He brings a commitment to inclusive dialogue and practical impact. #WhatIF

Do we have a listening problem? Dr. John Igwebuike is helping reimagine listening as the cornerstone of collaboration. 🔗 Learn more & sign up for John's upcoming workshop: iftalks.org/N8KZD #WhatIF #CollaborativeDiscussion #FacilitativeLeadership #ActiveListening

At IF, our mission is to bring people together in meaningful discussions that expand #imagination, build social #trust, and improve discussion skills necessary for everyday #democracy. Our website has free resources to help you host community discussions: www.interactivityfoundation.org/resources/

Do we have a listening problem? Dr. John Igwebuike is helping reimagine listening as the cornerstone of collaboration. 🔗 Learn more & sign up for John's upcoming workshop: iftalks.org/N8KZD #WhatIF #CollaborativeDiscussion #FacilitativeLeadership #ActiveListening

Do you have a favorite discussion activity that fosters real dialogue and collaboration? We’re updating the CDP Toolkit—including a new print edition—and we’re inviting you to contribute! Check out existing activities & submit your own ideas @ iftalks.org/Toolkit. #WhatIF #CallForSubmissions

We are delighted to welcome Jessica Ginther to IF's Board of Trustees. Jessi is a senior executive with a global career across international nonprofits and public-sector entities. She is currently Senior Director of Finance & Program Operations at the Digital Impact Alliance. #WhatIF

JUST PUBLISHED 🔥 Unpacking #deliberation as a practice-to-be-implemented & as a wider theory of #legitimacy, Marit Hammond argues for #deliberativedemocracy as a political culture oriented toward resisting domination ✊ OPEN ACCESS: delibdemjournal.org/article/id/1...

Deadline tomorrow! We're hiring for our Germany & US teams 🚨 ISD is looking for 2 Analyst & Editorial Manager hybrid roles to work with our Comms and Research teams. If you have expertise in extremism, hate, info ops or digital policy—and a sharp editorial eye—apply below.

This was my discussion project, and my first time facilitating in Spanish!

What if the city of Barcelona floated around the Mediterranean? What if businesses changed owners every five years? These are just a couple of the “what ifs” considered in this year's Sustained Discussion Program on Digital Nomadism and Future Belonging. Learn more at iftalks.org/SDP . #WhatIF

What if the city of Barcelona floated around the Mediterranean? What if businesses changed owners every five years? These are just a couple of the “what ifs” considered in this year's Sustained Discussion Program on Digital Nomadism and Future Belonging. Learn more at iftalks.org/SDP . #WhatIF

Today is the International Day of Living Together in Peace. We can all take part in creating a more inclusive and peaceful world. Don't know where to begin? The free Collaborative Discussion Toolkit is full of activities to support you and your community (iftalks.org/Toolkit) #WhatIF

Opportunity alert: Apply now for the Accelerators and Rising Stars Mentorships to grow your participatory democracy project. Deadline: July 1, 2025 Includes training, mentorship, and funding. With @nets4dem.eu and global partners. Apply here: www.peoplepowered.org/news-content...

By popular demand, we’ve opened TWO more Collaborative Discussion Coach Trainings, in July & Sept. Want to lead more inclusive, thoughtful conversations in your classroom, workplace, or community? This is your chance! 👉 Learn more: www.interactivityfoundation.... #WhatIF #CollaborativeDiscussion

"Something that's given me hope in the world right now is this work I'm doing around masculinity." Kenny Andejeski shares his Sustained Discussion Fellowship project on the ManKind Podcast. Listen here: iftalks.org/zmOD8 #SustainedDiscussion #Masculinity #WhatIF

What do pirate ships, improv, and civic dialogue have in common? One answer: CDP Visiting Fellow Don Waisanen, and the new tools he is creating for the free Collaborative Discussion Toolkit! 🔗 Read more & join Don's upcoming workshop: iftalks.org/A5w3y #WhatIF #CollaborativeDiscussion #Improv

What do pirate ships, improv, and civic dialogue have in common? One answer: CDP Visiting Fellow Don Waisanen, and the new tools he is creating for the free Collaborative Discussion Toolkit! 🔗 Read more & join Don's upcoming workshop: iftalks.org/A5w3y #WhatIF #CollaborativeDiscussion #Improv

“We’re in a crisis—but I believe you never let a crisis go to waste.” When uncertainty made it harder for one nonprofit to connect its day-to-day work with its commitment to DEI, CDP Coach Danielle Marshall invited the team to reframe the conversation. 🔗: iftalks.org/knTeb #WhatIF #DEI

“We’re in a crisis—but I believe you never let a crisis go to waste.” When uncertainty made it harder for one nonprofit to connect its day-to-day work with its commitment to DEI, CDP Coach Danielle Marshall invited the team to reframe the conversation. 🔗: iftalks.org/knTeb #WhatIF #DEI

"Something that's given me hope in the world right now is this work I'm doing around masculinity." Kenny Andejeski shares his Sustained Discussion Fellowship project on the ManKind Podcast. Listen here: iftalks.org/zmOD8 #SustainedDiscussion #Masculinity #WhatIF