PARTNERSHIP IN A THINKING
ENVIRONMENT Christopher Spence, National Centre for Volunteering, England;
Nancy Kline, Time to Think Inc.,
England Session Description: The first step in building
effective partnership is creating a safe structure in which all the
players can think for themselves. This workshop introduces you to a
process which makes the first step dependably successful, which provides a structure for effective collaboration and
which makes the most of every
interaction. Learning Objectives: Level: All
Thursday, October 10, 2002, 10:00 – 11:30
a.m.
1. Learn 4 (out of
10) components of the Thinking Environment™
2. Practice Part 1 of
the Thinking Session
3. Understand the power of Incisive Questions
in overcoming limiting assumptions
4. Experience the effectiveness
in meetings of equal turns and rounds
5. Hear examples of the
application of the Thinking Environment™ to manage paid staff and volunteers
and work collaboratively within and between
organizations
Conference Theme(s): Balance, Community, Opportunity,
Reflection