Monthly Archives: October 2007

Humor Freewrites

The MOST has been trying to write about our philosophy of “Humor in Art.” I thought that I might post some information here about our current process is for developing a “group” philosophy. We usually discuss first whether we are … Continue reading

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Desired Outcomes Workshop

Each consensus workshop is sort of “bookended” by something called a focused conversation. These conversations are meant to get people thinking about what they’re about to do, or where they’ve just been – focusing them on what the intents, outcomes … Continue reading

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Context for consensus workshop

Here’s an email I sent to the SP people prior to the consensus workshop. I spent a long time working on it, so I figured that instead of replicating it, I could put it here for those who are interested … Continue reading

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Consensus Workshops

I’ve spent the last week preparing for a Consensus Workshop with the Social Practice (SP) people. We are all working on a proposal for a public art opportunity available in the Tri-Valley area of Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore in California. … Continue reading

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Consensus

Earlier in the week, the SP group had a meeting in which Harrell asked whether we wanted to vote or to gain consensus. We then had to discuss what consensus means. I have a great packet from my facilitation class … Continue reading

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