Collaborative Tools
At one time or another, we’ve either hosted workshops in these practices, used them in our businesses or attended their workshops. The tools exist to help us access the higher levels of thinking that it will take to solve the problems we face today. People just need opportunities to try them on. Part of our mission is to bring resources like these to the folks tackling the many challenges we face today.
Resources
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World Café: Facilitates open, creative conversations where diverse perspectives can surface and be explored, helping groups identify shared priorities and innovative solutions in a structured but informal setting. https://theworldcafe.com/
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Open Space Technologies: Empowers participants to self-organize around the issues they are most passionate about, fostering ownership, accountability, and collaborative problem-solving. https://openspaceworld.org/wp2/
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Conversations Worth Having - Appreciative Inquiry: Focuses on identifying the strengths and successes within a community or project, creating a positive foundation for generating innovative ideas and building momentum for change. https://www.conversationsworthhaving.today/
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Design Thinking: Encourages a user-centered approach to problem-solving, allowing teams to prototype, test, and refine ideas with an emphasis on empathy and practical implementation. https://designthinking.ideo.com/
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Dynamic Facilitation: Supports deep dialogue around complex or conflicting issues, helping groups reach creative breakthroughs by addressing underlying assumptions and fostering genuine collaboration. https://www.wisedemocracy.org/
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Consent-Based Decision-Making: Ensures that decisions are made inclusively, with all voices considered, leading to decisions that are both equitable and sustainable without requiring full consensus. https://www.governancealive.com/
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Nonviolent Communication (NVC): Enhances communication by encouraging empathy, clarity, and mutual respect, helping teams navigate conflict and create stronger interpersonal connections. https://www.cnvc.org/
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Wisdom Councils: Brings together diverse voices in a facilitated dialogue to tap into collective intelligence, generating shared wisdom and actionable insights for the common good. https://www.co-intelligence.org/
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Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD): Focuses on identifying and leveraging the existing skills, talents, and resources within a community, fostering collaboration and resilience by building on community strengths. https://abcdinstitute.clubexpress.com/
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Heart Circles: Creates a safe, empathetic space where participants can share openly and authentically, building trust and deeper emotional connection, which strengthens group cohesion and collective intention. https://www.we-powered.com/the-deep-dive-heart-circle
Contact
If you are looking for more information or have questions, please reach out to Amy Stamy or Kerry Lindsey.