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 …

Oct 14, 2025 · 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. …

Dec 22, 2025 · 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 …

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 …

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 …

Our People Executive Leadership Cassandra Dahnke Co-founder As nationally recognized civility experts, Cassandra and Tomas have been featured in national media coverage including PBS, …

Sep 9, 2013 · 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 …

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 …

May 5, 2025 · When we hear the words civility we often think of one being polite, having manners but it is somuch more than that. It’s about being open, receptive and showing consideration in …

The Institute for Civility is dedicated to reducing polarization by facilitating dialogue, teaching respect, and building civility in both public and private spheres. We focus on two key threats to civic life in the …