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Dialogue Sessions on Social Safety

Social safety dialogues create spaces where people can speak honestly, listen deeply, and engage in conversations about differences, without fear of dismissal, attack, or silencing. In this way, dialogues deepen connections and stimulate participatory leadership. This contributes to the health and well-being of colleagues and students, thereby improving the quality of education and research.

Which questions do we address? 

  • How do we start meaningful conversations?
  • How can we build a community where everyone feels respected?
  • How can we remain open to different perspectives, even when we disagree?
  • How do we talk about difficult topics? 

How can we support you or your team? 

  • We design and facilitate tailor-made dialogue sessions on social safety and related themes. 
  • We organise dialogue sessions on various topics for anyone who wants to develop their dialogue skills.

What are our unique qualities?

  • We have a broad expertise and representation.
  • We promote a positive and appreciative approach to social safety.
  • We offer a wide variety of participatory tools and methods.
  • We contribute to concrete cultural change.
  • We focus on joint solutions and collective wisdom.
  • We see the big picture, yet we simultaneously zoom into small aspects.

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The Art of Hosting training is an international method that provides insights and tools for creating a safe and welcoming work and learning environment, where people can create space for dialogue, co-creation, and innovation.

Thirty-five colleagues completed the Art of Hosting training in November 2025. They now form a community to continue learning from each other. The UG will offer the training again in November 2026. 

Would you like to learn more about how we can support your team? Send us an email at socialsafety rug.nl, and we will get in touch with you. Would you like to participate in a dialogue or to take part in the Art of Hosting Training? Check our calendar for dates and registration information.

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