Building Collaborative Teams to Engage in Complex Discussions

Community is the magic ingredient for navigating challenging conversations. In this episode of Off Syllabus with Manny, we explore how structured group work can promote active listening, perspective-taking, and collaborative problem-solving. Our guest, Rachel Piontak, shares strategies for designing group activities that feel safe, productive, and inclusive. Whether you’re forming teams for a project or facilitating a discussion on a complex topic, this episode offers practical tips to turn group work into a powerful tool for civil discourse.