## The Background and Nature of Skilled Dialogue In this video clip, Dr. Lucinda Kramer addresses the question “How did relationships come to be a core concept of skilled dialogue?” based on her observations of an early childhood educator who nurtured respect, reciprocity, and responsiveness in her classroom. Meanwhile, Dr. Isaura Barrera explains who has benefited from skilled dialogue training. [Read More](/content/resource-library/the-background-and-nature-of-skilled-dialogue/index.html) ## Skilled Dialogue: An Approach to Diversity In this interview, Dr. Barrera tells us her inspiration behind developing the skilled dialogue concept, while Dr. Kramer explains how skilled dialogue is distinct from other approaches to diversity. [Read More](/content/resource-library/skilled-dialogue-an-approach-to-diversity/index.html)