community conversations project, bridges to the future, lake forest park, wa
DESCRIPTION
A small group of professional trainers and consultants have been working to find ways to make a difference in the lives of individuals impacted by the economic situation facing many of us. The concept is called Community Conversations Project. We have designed a two day event for the communities. This event was titled "Bridge to the Future: Communities in Transition" and was held in Lake Forest Park May 11 & 12.TRANSCRIPT
Welcome
We are:
a small group of professional trainers and consultants who have been working to find ways to make a difference in the lives of individuals impacted by the economic situation facing many of us.
Community Conversations Project
Community
Collaboration
Learning
Our Vision:We are addressing the needs of communities transition by fostering a shift from isolation to community.
Our Mission:We create space that allows people to share their stories and collectively pay attention to what emerges with a platform built on dialogue, community development tools and resources to support community development, change and innovation.
Logistics
• Break, only 1 • Take care of yourself
– Bio breaks– Food & beverages
• Start & stop on time• Focus on Future
Ground Rules…• Cell phones off• Tell someone if you
leave• Respect, curiosity, and
an open-mind• ?
Agenda
• Monday (8-12pm) – Registration– Introduction– Break – Dialogue– Debrief– Closing
• Tuesday (1 -5pm)– Assets Map– Break– Open Space– Newsroom– Closing
What is the crossroads that you find yourself at this stagein your life?
• Share crossroads – 3 min each.
• Listen to each other – record stories
What did you wish you had the time to do when you didn’t have time?
What are the stories you’ve heard?
What possibilities do you see?
What needs do you see in your community?
What assets exist to meet those needs?
What was your Experience?
• While driving here this morning?• During the day?• As you are leaving?
coming conversing going
Logistics
• Break, only 1 • Take care of yourself
– Bio breaks– Food & beverages
• Start & stop on time• Focus on Future
Ground Rules…• Cell phones off• Tell someone if you
leave• Respect, curiosity, and
an open-mind• …
Agenda
• Tuesday (1 -5pm)– Assets Map– Break– Open Space– Newsroom– Closing
Open Space Principles
• Whoever comes are the right people• Whatever happens is the only thing that
could have
Open Space Principles• When it starts is the right time• Whatever happens is the only thing that
could have
The Law of Two Feet
Your Participation is Your Responsibility
Be prepared to be Surprised!
What possibilities do you see?
The record is onlinehttp://lfpbridges.pbworks.com
Katharine Wismer
Kat Myers
Rachel Lyn Rumson
Iris Lemmer
Thanks for the
Conversation!
Community Conversation Projecthttp://socialactionmothership.pbworks.com