New Dialogue Method Solves Complex Problems with Conflicting Interests
A method called Decision Structuring Dialogue helps groups make decisions together by talking through complex problems. It focuses on guiding conversations and organizing issues when there are different opinions. This method is useful for problems involving many people, different viewpoints, and conflicting interests. Decision Structuring Dialogue helps everyone see the problem in the same way and come up with possible solutions. It works well with other problem-solving methods and is often the first step in making decisions based on multiple criteria. This method was successfully used in a project about regulating a lake in Finland, where there was a lot of disagreement.