After the Canadian Nurses Association issued a statement supporting mandatory influenza immunization for nurses, the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA) leadership knew it was a topic they needed to discuss with their members. The challenge? Finding a way to have a two-way dialogue with members spread out over a large geographical area on such a polarizing topic. Despite CARNA’s best efforts using traditional engagement methods like surveys and meetings, many members felt excluded. It was hard to get agreement on how to move forward. So, CARNA used Thoughtexchange to engage its membership. Thousands of people confidentially shared their thoughts and rated those of others, no matter their location. While people learned from each other in the exchange, lea

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