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From: Rob Sandelin (floriferousmsn.com) | |
Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2007 09:00:27 -0700 (PDT) |
Becky M. Pulito Asked, among other things: How to smooth the communication pathways and figure out. whatever we need to figure out?? At Sharingwood we have two processes which might be of use. One is the sharing circle. This is nothing like a business meeting, instead it is a place to connect and talk about any topic that those present want to bring up. It is personal, the expectation is to listen and support not to get your way or decide anything. Often there are candles, and we use a ceremonial talking stick, whomever holds the stick has everyone's complete attention. The stick is passed when the speaker is done. Whomever shows up participates, anyone can call a talking circle at anytime to help them get through something or understand something. Another thing we do is called open space, where we allot about 30 minutes of time in the business meeting for discussion of any topic that comes up. The facilitator makes available half sheets of paper and people who have a topic write it on the sheet. They then explain what that topic is about (if needed) and each topic claims a space to have a small circle in and people break up into small groups and talk. The ground rules are simple, you can move from topic to topic if you like, whomever shows up into the circle are the right people. In this way, many things have been talked about, ideas exchanged, and courses of action begun which might show up later for agreement at a future meeting. Rob Sandelin Sharingwood Community Snohomish County, WA
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Inter-generational Integration efforts Becky M. Pulito, April 11 2007
- Communication efforts Rob Sandelin, April 12 2007
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Re: Inter-generational Integration efforts dahako, April 15 2007
- Re: Inter-generational Integration efforts Sharon Villines, April 16 2007
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Re: Inter-generational Integration efforts Tree Bressen, May 3 2007
- Opening up business meetings to other topics for discussion Rob Sandelin, May 3 2007
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