The Six Essential Dialogues This month, I want to share a process tool from Ceasar McDowell, a professor at MIT and civic designer that I had the good fortune of hearing speak at the Frontiers of Democracy[...]
WATCH THE WEBINAR HERE Social Network Analyses (SNA) are often used to measure the progress of networks. Through the maps, you’re able to track how relationships propel the work and which relationships can be fostered[...]
What is the role of stillness in facilitating Consent? This month Michelle Smith will host our meet-up topic discussion on the role of stillness in facilitating Consent. This topic was inspired by Linda Kato who facilitates[...]
Come to an evening of exploration: why is it that some meetings bring life to your soul, while others leave you wishing you’d never stepped in the room? What makes groups productive, fulfilling, sometimes even[...]
Deepening the Art of Facilitating Consent October’s Topic: What Do You Think About the Power of Great Questions? “Usually people think a question is something to get an answer for, and that’s what we do.[...]
So many organizations are committed to relying on traditional operational structures to expand networks. Think governing boards, committees, and operations staff. However, these aren’t always the best fit as they typically lead to decreased involvement[...]
Are you working on an intractable problem? Come learn from Wasafiri Consulting‘s experience navigating complex issues in Africa. Our leadership team, Ian Randall, Hamish Wilson and Kate Simpson, will share a framework forged from Wasafiri’s work on issues[...]
Tracy remembers sitting on the floor as a young girl, watching her mother lay out patterns for a new outfit on the whole cloth. She would carefully cut out the shapes of the patterns, and[...]
Liberating Structures Study Group, Part 1 of 6 Tracy is always on the lookout for great process tools for groups to use to find consent. Well, she found a wonderful resource for formal and informal[...]
Last month June Holley presented on the importance of Network Governance and Structures. We were introduced to a plethora of examples, but did not have much time to dig into some of the models. Join[...]
Liberating Structures Study Group, Part 2 of 6 We are continuing our study group on Liberating Structures (LS) — an open source toolkit of 33 simple processes that anyone can learn. They promise to foster[...]
Liberating Structures Study Group, Part 3 of 6 We are continuing our study group on Liberating Structures (LS) — an open source toolkit of 33 simple processes that anyone can learn. They foster lively participation[...]
Liberating Structures Study Group, Part 4 of 6 We are continuing our study group on Liberating Structures (LS) — an open source toolkit of 33 simple processes that anyone can learn. They foster lively participation[...]
Liberating Structures Study Group, Part 5 of 6 We are continuing our study group on Liberating Structures (LS) — an open source toolkit of 33 simple processes that anyone can learn. They foster lively participation[...]
Pardon us as we are taking time off to make changes to our Collaboration Toolkit. We will be back next month!
Reflect a Diversity of Voices in Decision-making using the Principle of Consent by Michelle Smith, Circle Forward Partners If we are to create a world that works for all (including the Earth and non-human species)[...]
Be among the first to tour the NEW Collaborative Governance Toolkit!! After 5 years of testing on dozens of different organizations and networks, we’ve assembled a collection of the most essential tools we’ve found so[...]
June 21st Topic: The NEW Collaborative Governance Toolkit! After 5 years of testing on dozens of different organizations and networks, we’ve assembled a collection of the most essential tools we’ve found so far for transforming[...]
Aug 16 Topic: Where are we growing? Using the Group Works Deck to Explore our Learning Edges as Facilitators. We’ll use the Group Works deck that we explored in this group last year to reflect[...]
September’s Topic: Keystone Practices for a Principle of Consent: Creating Spaces for Reflection Over the past few years, we’ve observed dozens of groups practicing Consent as the basis for decisions. Among those, we’ve seen groups[...]
October’s Topic: Excavating the Layers of Consent in the Kavanaugh Hearings photo credit: backbonecampaign.org The Principle of Consent is woven through several layers of this story of the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme[...]
WAITLISTED: send an email to [email protected] to get on the waitlist. There is an alternative online class taught by Jerry Koch-Gonzalez for those who are more on an intermediary level. This 6-session training is designed for those[...]
Nov Topic: Keystone Practices for a Principle of Consent: Debate vs Dialogue Over the past few years, we’ve observed dozens of groups practicing Consent as the basis for decisions. Among those, we’ve seen groups that said[...]
Over the past few years, we’ve observed dozens of groups practicing Consent as the basis for decisions. Among those, we’ve seen groups that said they practiced Consent, but individual group members expressed frustration that their[...]
There will be NO call this month. Happy Holiday and enjoy the ringing in of the new year.
Presenter: Dee Washington, Circle Forward Partners Dee Washington Description: Trust is the primary currency for effective collaborative governance. Consent, as a basis for decisions, creates a foundation for trust. Consent is the antidote to abuse[...]
Tracy and Michelle join a convening of academics studying Sociocracy in workplaces, businesses implementing Sociocracy and consultants who work with organizations to implement consent-based governance** and management systems. **Circle Forward consent-based governance has its roots[...]
Tracy, Michelle, Dee and Ayanfe attending the 2019 Collective Impact Convening in Chicago. Circle Forward will present a workshop: Using the Principle of Consent to Make Equitable Governance Decisions Are there better options for collaborative decision-making[...]
We are excited to launch the pilot Collaborative Governance Accelerator with an introduction and information webinar!There is no cost to join this call.Please register hereThe Accelerator will provide teams of cohorts from networks and co-ops with[...]
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