Core concept
The Greenwood Method is a set of structured dialogue tools designed to meet different community needs while driving toward the same outcomes: understanding, trust, and forward progress.
Format 01
Structured conversations for public engagement — Story, Tension, Understanding, Action.
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Deep, facilitated healing conversations rooted in restorative justice.
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Accessible, community-facing dialogue for panels, town halls, and recorded forums.
Read moreThe 5-phase Dialogue Arc
Context & Grounding
Establish safety and shared understanding before any dialogue begins.
Lived Experience
Humanize both sides through personal story exchange.
The Tension
Surface real issues that most conversations actively avoid.
Reflection
Shift perspective and identify unexpected common ground.
Forward Movement
Create tangible commitments and next steps.
Format 03
The community's open door — bringing multiple perspectives into one space and translating complex issues for broader audiences. Designed to lower barriers to participation.