Summit on Homelessness

W E L C O ME T O T H E C O N V E R S A T I O N 2 Circle Up

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Opening the conversation The Open Space Principles Our Focused Question Key Themes Marketplace of Ideas Name your issue/question/topic Convene – Role and Results Sign-up for anything/everything/one thing Breakout Sessions Two sessions – 45 minutes each Closing the Conversation Document Take-Away 4 The process… FOUR ELEMENTS

Four Principles and One Law for the Afternoon – Whoever comes is the right people – Whatever happens is the only thing that could have – Whenever it starts is the right time – When its over, it’s over – Law of two feet 5

Law of Two Feet Head + Heart Go to as many or as few conversations as you desire You are either learning or contributing 6

Bumblebees and Butterflies

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The Four Principles and One Law – Whoever comes is the right people – Whatever happens is the only thing that could have – Whenever it starts is the right time – When its over, it’s over – Law of two feet Head + Heart Go to as many or as few conversations as you desire You are either learning or contributing 9

10 Opening The Focused Question What are the bold ideas or key questions to create a housing opportunity for each of the most vulnerable in our community? (chronic, veterans, family, youth)

Marketplace of Ideas Be Courageous with your ideas Grab a yellow sheet and a marker Write your topic and your name Write Big 3 to 7 words for your topic Come to the mike, announce your topic, and post it on the blue wall EVERYONE else: go to the wall and sign up for the topics you want to participate in 11 The Marketplace The Topic You Are Motivated to Talk About Your Name

12 Break-Outs CONVERSATION! 2 45-minute conversations Conveners kick off conversation; facilitate and chart conversation on flip chart Everyone engage Conveners summarize