The
Structured Dialogue Process (SDP) is a technique that seeks to provide
solutions to questions through the use of a sequence of generating
observations, clarifying observations, grouping observations and importance
voting. This process is accomplished
through the use of facilitation techniques and collaboration software developed
over the course of 35 years. One of the
final goals of this technique is the creation of an influence tree which is a
visual representation of conclusions that have been reached and leverage points
to show interrelationships and dependencies.
Throughout this process a roundtable discussion supplies responses to
trigger question which are shared with the rest of the group. This method has been known to be applied to
many complex social, economic and cultural problems. Specifically, SDP is very successful in cases
when strong personalities and other barriers of effective group collaboration
and dialogue have the potential to hinder the democratic process. The SDP process can be used to seek out
solutions to difficult ethical and societal issues – such as organ growing
technology.
Despite the obvious concerns of abusing our
own organs in the cases where another one can be readily available to replace
them is hot spot for discussion. In such
cases, the trigger question may be – how do we prevent the abuse of organ
growing technology but at the same time promote and encourage its best
uses. SDP can be more effective at
discovering effective ways of using organ growing technology techniques to
enhance the human condition. The
architecture of SDP calls for the development of a common language so that the
problem can be better understood by the whole group so that each individual can
‘see’ the problem expressed through their own experience and understanding and
not through someone else’s perspective.
A structured use of inquiry will be used to clarify and refine the
question in context which will be marshaled through the use of root cause
mapping software to aid the group to generate solutions.
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