1. Local Matters WA Key Models for Effective Convening
Lisa Fisher
Ted Lord

4. Technical vs Adaptive

5. 4 Traditions of Giving

6. Theory U

8. Ladder of Inference

9. Conversation or Meeting

10. Conversation Distinctions
Serial Monologues
Debate
Discussion
Learning
Conversation
Generative
& Strategic
Dialogue
Explore underlying assumptions
Find and surface core questions
Root: meaning
moving through
Results: new insights and compulsion to act
Inquire, bring out
many views
Explicit reasoning
Hard data
Listen to understand
Root: to turn together
Results: both- and
thinking & informed, fresh solutions
Examine pros & cons
Implicit reasoning
Soft data & hearsay
Listen for when I can make my point
Root: to shake apart
Results: either or thinking & understand already formed views
Contention in words
Reasoned argument
Intention to convince
Listen to find weakness
Root: to beat down
Results:
Win-lose
Polarization
Solo advocacy
Making speeches
No inquiry
Advocacy
Listening / Inquiry
© 2005 Collaborative ChangeWorks 10
Adapted from Dialogos

12. Small Group Session Instructions
10:20—Noon Breakouts (30 minutes with 5 minutes switchover time in between) 10:20—10:50 1st session 10:55—11:25 2nd Session 11:30—Noon 3rd Session You are invited to pick 3 of the 6 sessions

13. Six Sessions
1. Listening Strategies to Support Generative Conversation (Ted & Anjana)
2. Convening With and In Non-dominant Culture Communities (Sindhu & Jeff)
3. Reflective Practice Using Poems, Art, & 3rd Objects (Shin Yu & Kristen)
4. Philanthropic History/Traditions & Models of Working with Community (Jon, Ann, Anne)
Designing a Convening Using Theory U Frame
(Lisa, Paul)
Hospitality Matters: Setting the Table & Frame
(Audrey, Lyn)