The world feels like quicksand.
Relationships are the bedrock.
Johnston Dialogue transforms complexity into collaboration through dialogue, wherever people gather.
In an increasingly disconnected world, we are confronted with many diverging perspectives and a shrinking shared sense of reality.
More discussions aren’t the answer. We need better conversations.
Johnston Dialogue provides the tools and support that people need to build understanding, recast relationships, and do meaningful work.
Our Approach
Through field-tested dialogue theory and structured practice, we change communication habits to make participants more resilient and collaborative.
Design
Better Habits
We design hands-on experiences to help participants create understanding, build relationships, and have meaningful conversations.
Deliver
Custom Training & Facilitation
With thousands of hours of experience in high-stakes conversations, our expert facilitators are equipped to adapt our curriculum to your unique context.
Develop
Pluralistic Cultures
We work with you to design a program that fits your community’s needs—training leaders, equipping staff, and building habits that last.
What is dialogue?
Dialogue is a structured human process that transforms conflict into understanding—creating the conditions for deepened relationships and collaborative action.
Our Team
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Cole Johnston
PRINCIPAL AND FACILITATOR
A graduate of Cornell University and rural Oregonian, Cole’s work is shaped by a personal need to bridge two worlds. He is a certified facilitator and bona fide listener. Cole’s approach to dialogue and connection reflect over a thousand hours of facilitation and teaching experience.