What should I be paying attention to?

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Permalink Reply by Michael F. Nothdurft on March 17, 2011 at 7:49am

Hi Raffi,

My answer would be:

• fully understand the challenge, the problem - what is the real purpose
• be open, be prepared for surprises - listen carefully - my task is to serve the participants (leadership)
• to have a clear oicture of the situation after the WC (vision)
• be as open minded as possible, love the participants (communications)
• ask open questions that really will touch their hearts; prepare the room, have nice settings, select a room full of light, bring some nature in it and have a smile on your face (management9

I would use the medicine wheel from GC - a wonderful tool for preparation (as you know)

have a great day

Michael from germany

Permalink Reply by Raffi Aftandelian on March 17, 2011 at 6:29pm

Liebe michael,

thanks much for responding.

As for using the Medicine Wheel tool as elaborated in the Genuine Contact Program, I'd love to hear more how you use it in the preparation for a World Cafe!

warmly,

raffi

Permalink Reply by Judith Litke on January 18, 2012 at 7:21am

Hi Raffi & Michael,

I'm behind the times in connecting here, but very interested in your conversation and for information about the Genuine Contact Program and Medicine Wheel tool used.

Raffi - I'm a volunteer facilitator with the Alternatives to Violence Project in Alberta, Canada and wondering if you are the same Raffi I remember on an AVP discussion list many years ago?

Judy

Permalink Reply by Raffi Aftandelian on January 18, 2012 at 10:20am

Judy, greetings!

Yes, that same Raffi. Good to see you here!

You can learn more about the Genuine Contact Program (GCP) at the website.

I think GCP, like a lot of approaches/social technologies are hard to describe in words and are better experienced. And the same goes for the Medicine Wheel Tool (MWT). Briefly, MWT is a tool for working with, uncovering wholeness. It has many applications, including in project planning, collaboration, coaching, mentoring, and more. I find it a very useful thing before taking on any initiative.

This excerpt (pp.23-27) from the e-book, Genuine Contact Way I think gives a lot of context, history for understanding GCP.

I'd be happy to talk more over skype, if you'd like to learn more re: GCP.

appreciatively,

raffi

Permalink Reply by Judith Litke on January 18, 2012 at 1:19pm

Thank you so much Raffi, and I'm delighted to reconnect after so many years. I remember feeling inspired after reading each of your messages...I'll take some time and catch up on reading about GCP. I've had some exposure to Medicine Wheel teachings, and very interested to see about using it in the ways you mention. I'm technically not up to speed as haven't used skype before but have friend who can give me some information about how to do that.

Thank you again so much, what a great day,

Judy

Permalink Reply by Todd Ramage Wolf on January 22, 2012 at 8:44am

Everything is significant. It is our challenge to discover the relevance, all the while being conscious of the relevance paradox. Work on expanding your receptive capabilities, your senses, and your sense of experiencing the experiences of the inexperienced as well as the experienced.