We had such an inspiring gathering with our Collaborative Discussion Fellows. Learn more about our plans to expand into new communities. shannonwheatleyhartman.substack.com/p/building-t... #WhatIf #CollaborativeDiscussion #CQ #dialogue

What IF... Higher Education Prepared us for Democracy? Also, check out our job post and a grant application closing soon on Friday May 15th. interactivityfoundation.substack.com/p/what-if-hi... #whatif #CollaborativeDiscussion #CQ #dialogue #HigherEd #democracy

What IF... We Could Discuss the Scale of Our Mental Health Challenges? Download our discussion resources, register for events, & apply for new job postings! interactivityfoundation.substack.com/p/what-if-we... #WhatIF #CQ #collaborativediscussion #dialogue

What IF... We Reimagined Our Energy Policies? Check out our free resources to help you explore broader ways of thinking about energy policies. interactivityfoundation.substack.com/p/what-if-we... #whatif #CQ #CollaborativeDiscussion #CQ #dialogue #energyefficiency

#Education has never been more important. This week we're providing tools and resources to discuss, "What IF... We Built an Educational System For All?" interactivityfoundation.substack.com/p/what-if-we... #WhatIfWednesday #CQ #CollaborativeIntelligence #dialogue

We're excited to announce that Jes Friedrichs is joining IF as our new Director of Education! To hear more about her vision, check out this recent interview. www.interactivityfoundation.org/profiling-je... www.interactivityfoundation.org/profiling-je... #WhatIF #CollaborativeDiscussion #CQ

How do we govern together if we lose our commitment to truth? We have free discussion resources to explore this important topic. interactivityfoundation.substack.com/p/what-if-tr... #WhatIF #dialogue #CQ #collaborativeintelligence #dialogue

Are you interested in exploring #CollaborativeIntelligence? Check out our video! www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeXH... We have multiple opportunities to join the Collaborative Discussion Project. Sign up for Coach Training now! www.interactivityfoundation.org/new-summer.../ #WhatIF #CQ #dialogue

One of the defining issues of our modern era: our loneliness epidemic and disconnection from each other. We have resources and ideas to discuss and reflect on it. interactivityfoundation.substack.com/p/what-if-lo... #WhatIF #dialogue #CQ #collaborativeintelligence #loneliness

What IF… Group Identity Is the Missing Ingredient for Positive Change? open.substack.com/pub/interact... #WhatIF #CQ #collaborativeintelligence #dialogue

We are so pleased to highlight Lydia Smith, one of our Collaborative Discussion Project Fellows! www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYXS... “Our Collaborative Discussion toolkit allows people to think deeper about creativity and active listening.” #WhatIF #dialogue #collaborativediscussion #CQ

Right now, we really need to discuss national security and think about all the dimensions, values, and trade-offs within the issue. Here is a good resource to help. interactivityfoundation.substack.com/.../what-if... #whatif #dialogue #CQ #CollaborativeDiscussion #CollaborativeIntelligence

We are thrilled to spotlight our Collaborative Discussion Fellow, Dimitra Dimitrakopoulou : “We invite people to lead with their stories and show up with their values.” www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMeH... #WhatIF #CQ #collaborativeintelligence #dialogue

What IF... the News As We Know It Disappeared? Here are some resources to have a sustained discussion about it. interactivityfoundation.substack.com/p/what-if-th... #WhatIF #dialogue #collaborativediscussion #CQ #collaborativeintelligence #News

Fellow Spotlight Martín Carcasson: one of the most amazing thinkers in collaborative discussion & #dialogue field. youtube.com/watch?v=sMBW... #WhatIF #collaborativediscussion #collaborativeintelligence #CQ #deliberation

Read our new #WhatIF newsletter- definitely consider applying for this great opportunity and training! interactivityfoundation.substack.com/p/what-ifyou... #CollaborativeIntelligence #whatif #dialogue #CollaborativeDiscussion #CQ

Our Fellow, Kim Allonce: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDFc... “In Haiti people have talked (about gang violence) for a long time...They feel like the decisions are being made, or things are happening to them as opposed to things are happening with them." #WhatIF #collaborativediscussion #CQ #dialogue

Our newest edition of #WhatIF Wednesday celebrates #MarchMadness for #collaborativediscussion interactivityfoundation.substack.com/.../what... See our upcoming events such this Thurs 3/12 FREE resource webinar! www.interactivityfoundation.org/events/ #dialogue #CollaborativeIntelligence

We are proud to highlight our IF Fellow, Timothy Shaffer. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC2o... “One of the strengths of IF is it’s approach to exploration, openness, and collaboration, which are not necessarily the words that a lot of other people are using right now.” #WhatIF #CQ #dialogue

"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