Chris wrote: How important is it for action groups to report back to the circle? What are the pros and cons of such reporting compared to simply a Talking Circle closing?
I had a couple of less than thrilling experiences with the report back process I was using (the group standing in front of the circle, reading out their report, and then answering questions) and came up with another way that seemed much more productive. Basically, after finishing their action plans, the champions put them up on the wall around the circle. They are then free to either look around at the other Action Plans, or better yet, bumble bee their way into another group or two. Before we do the closing circle we ask each of the champions to stand next to the action plan of their group with a marker pen. Others mill about and ask questions, make suggestions, offer support, etc. This goes on for as long as it takes, but so far it has always taken a little less than half an hour. Once that process is finished the Champions come one by one and place their plan in the center of the circle, and those that have been or are willing to be a part of the process to ensure this plans success are invited to stand. Once all of the plans are in the middle of the circle, we begin the closing circle. This has worked well when we have a good half day for Acion Planning. bo * * ========================================================== osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu Visit: http://listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html =========================================================== osl...@egroups.com To subscribe, 1. Visit: http://www.egroups.com/group/oslist 2. Sign up -- provide an email address, and choose a login ID and password 3. Click on "Subscribe" and follow the instructions To unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of osl...@egroups.com: 1. Visit: http://www.egroups.com/group/oslist 2. Sign in and Proceed
