What is Civility? - Institute for Civility Civility is about more than just politeness, although politeness is a necessary first step It is about disagreeing without disrespect, seeking common ground as a starting point for dialogue about differences, understanding biases and personal preconceptions, and teaching others to do the same Traditional applications of civility that emphasize manners and behavior over meaningful engagement
Civility in the Workplace: Why It Matters More Than Ever Civility isn’t just about holding doors or saying “please” and “thank you”—it’s about how we show respect, value others’ perspectives, and foster collaboration, especially in the workplace With hybrid teams, diverse workforces, and fast-paced demands, maintaining a civil environment can make or break a company’s culture
Home - Institute for Civility Reclaiming civility Since 1997, the Institute for Civility has been working to promote civility—in government, workplaces, schools, and anywhere people gather to live, learn, work, and play In 2023, we updated our name from the Institute for Civility in Government to better reflect the broad scope of our reach About us Our goal is a
Civility Training - Institute for Civility Civility Training The Institute for Civility’s training curriculum emphasizes the need for a new understanding of civility The training opens the door to a new imperative around civility by teaching participants how to challenge their own biases and check their own defenses before forming an opinion or taking a position The result of the training
References Citations - Institute for Civility The Definition The Institute for Civility’s description of civility is broadly recognized as a leading definition Below is a non-comprehensive list of recent citations and references in academic literature and other print sources
Civility Reading List - Institute for Civility The Institute has reviewed a civility-related book in our quarterly newsletter since 1998 Our goal is to keep our subscribers aware of resources available to them for further reference Listed below are the books we have read and reviewed These books represent a wide range of information on civility, politics, history and national culture Some
Civility Leadership - Institute for Civility Our People Executive Leadership Cassandra Dahnke Co-Founder President As nationally recognized civility experts, Cassandra and Tomas have been featured in national media coverage including PBS, CSPAN, National Public Radio, and Roll Call Their book, Reclaiming Civility in the Public Square, calls attention to the value of civil discourse, serves as a blueprint for action, and provides
Building Bridges: How Civility Training is Transforming Workplaces and . . . In today’s polarized climate, civility training is becoming increasingly crucial for fostering respectful and effective communication in diverse settings The Institute for Civility is seeing a surge in requests for our programs as political, racial, gender, religious, and generational differences continue to spill over into the workplace Organizations across various sectors—businesses
Letter to the Editor re: “Civility Is a Fantasy” Our definition of civility is “claiming and caring for one’s identity, needs, and beliefs without degrading someone else’s in the process It is hard work, and requires practice, care, and commitment We are not under the illusion that everyone wants civility as a cultural norm within our country, but without it we are doomed
Reclaiming Civility: The Book - Institute for Civility Reclaiming Civility in the Public Square 10 Rules that Work A landmark guide from the co-founders of the Institute for Civility, Reclaiming Civility is a modern civility handbook Whether for yourself, your team, your students, or others, everyone can benefit from the relationship-building tools taught in this guide to civic life Emerging from an era