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Rachel Lyn Rumson presents on the work of Community Conversations Project at Sound Connections Forum in Seattle, WA. CCP used World Cafe, Open Space and other large scale change methodologies in a public workshop for unemployed and those experiencing a decline in business. Contact Rachel Lyn at http://leadershipcultivation.blogspot.com
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Community Conversation
Projecthttp://socialactionmothership.pbworks.co
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Katharine Wismer
Kat Myers
Rachel Lyn Rumson
Iris Lemmer
A Collaborative Learning Community
Community Conversation Projecthttp://socialactionmothership.pbworks.com
OCT. 2009“Late Monday, after the market closed of course, Washington Mutual announced that, in an attempt to raise cash, it will conduct a $2.5 billion convertible preferred stock offering. It will also close 190 of its 336 loan centers and sales offices, lay off more than 3,000 employees and set aside up to $1.6 billion for loan losses in the fourth quarter.”
– Mortgage News Daily,
What makes an organization sustainable?
Why do certain organizations decline?
What are the causes of decline?
Nov. 2009PNODN explored the role of management, and talked about some adjustments that need to occur within organizations.
– pnodn.pbworks.com
“Wouldn’t it be great if we could get 200 – 300 WaMuvians in a room?”
“Yes. And let’s see how many of our colleagues want to talk about that.”
…a collaboration was born
CORE VALUES
Community
Collaboration
Learning
A Small Group with shared values
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.
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.
…and, we could not have done it with out the help of others contributions along the way.
Jennifer Kiest Scott Melanson
Mike KatLucy Garrick
Clayton GridleyJames Lemmer
Katharyn Bergman
“The Board was just telling me they wanted to do something like this.”
- Constance PerenyiOur sponsor
Conversation Design
Silent reflection
Small Groups
Growing Groups
Asset Map
Introductions
Open Space
The right people came.
We asked them…
What is the crossroads that you find yourself at?
What did you wish you had the time to do when you didn’t have time?
What are the stories you’ve heard here?
What needs do you see in your community?
What assets exist to meet those needs?
They talked.
We gave them space.
What happened was the only thing that could have.
When it was over, it was over.
The record is onlinehttp://lfpbridges.pbworks.com
What Participants said…
"I am energized about community. The potential here is ridiculous.“
"I am grateful for the facilitators. This is such and offering.“
"I am less fearful.“
"I feel more connected, aware of community resources. I loved hearing stories.“
"Great forum! Not knowing was good! This was a chapel of synchronicity“
"Great conversation. A ripple in the water that will keep rolling out.“
"Delighted--riding the wave of creativity."
"Feeling positive. Glad for what is.“
At Sound Connecti ons Community Forum on Socia l Innovat ion
We found the language to describe our work
When you are laid off there are usually only three doors you can go though:
Training Start a businessNew job
What if there was a fourth door?
Where would it go?
Provided movement forward in partnership
Sound Connecti ons Community Forum on Socia l Innovat ion
