Experiments in Dialogue

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Communication continues to be one of the most serious problems facing Extension people. Why aren't community agencies better able to work together? Why is there mistrust among agencies? The author reports on a three-day communication laboratory conducted by the Extension Service for representatives from various community agencies. Several sensitivity exercises were used to identify communication problems and strengthen interpersonal communication skills. Providing leadership for community dialogue may be one of the new roles for Extension.