Dialog: The skillful exchange or interaction between people that develops shared under¬standing as the basis for building trust, fostering a sense of ownership, facilitating genuine agree¬ment, and enabling creative problem solving.

Adapted from: http://www.cdc.gov/od/ocphp/nphpsp/PDF/Glossary.pdf

Stakeholders: All persons, agencies and organizations with an investment or “stake” in the health of the community and the public health system. This broad definition includes persons and organizations that benefit from and/or participate in the delivery of services that promote the public’s health and overall well-being.

Adapted from: http://www.cdc.gov/od/ocphp/nphpsp/PDF/Glossary.pdf