Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: the importance of clearly defined process

[Maggi Rohde (maggi]

I asked:
> > Would you recommend having a professional come in at the beginning and
> > doing a workshop with all participants?

On Sun, 3 Feb 2002, Mac & Sandy Thomson wrote:
> YES!  We required all members to take a weekend workshop on
> communication and consensus decision making.  I think it really helped
> get everyone on the same page with regard to feedback, conflict
> resolution, listening, meetings, and consensus.

Were there any people who were reluctant to have this training?  (I'm
thinking of spouses of people who may not be as interested in the
decision-making process, but are going along with the community's work
because their spouse is in it.)

It sounds like a very sensible idea.

-Maggi

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