Banathy Conversations originating in the 1980s centered on multi-day residential engagements. Teams of 5 to 8 people establish share time together in mutual learning.
Initiating a Conversation with CSRP Institute first occurs through:
The collaborative experience is expressed by CSRP Institute as five stages:
With the Internet having become a ubiquitous technology in the 21st century, the in-person learning is complemented by online communications, particularly in the early and late stages of engagement.