Core concept
One method. Many tools.
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
The Dialogue Arc
Structured conversations for public engagement — Story, Tension, Understanding, Action.
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The Restorative Circle
Deep, facilitated healing conversations rooted in restorative justice.
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The Public Forum
Accessible, community-facing dialogue for panels, town halls, and recorded forums.
Read moreThe 5-phase Dialogue Arc
The teachable, repeatable foundation.
- 01
Context & Grounding
Establish safety and shared understanding before any dialogue begins.
- 02
Lived Experience
Humanize both sides through personal story exchange.
- 03
The Tension
Surface real issues that most conversations actively avoid.
- 04
Reflection
Shift perspective and identify unexpected common ground.
- 05
Forward Movement
Create tangible commitments and next steps.