Conversation Circle / Cercle sur les conversations

We are looking at using open space as one of several large group processes/methodologies at c2d2. Not sure yet at what point in the three-four day conference we will do this. Certainly not all day and every day as one of our objectives is to use several methodologies so that conference delegates be exposed to as many as reasonable.

Also, the deadline for responses to the call for proposals has been extended to August 1. What has not been extended is the early bird registration fee. It will be $375 + GST = $401.25, until June 30. You can register online at www.c2d2.ca.

This is so much fun. Sandra. 10/4

Hi all. This is a first for me. Great two days last week. As a matter of fact, I really wanted to come back to Montreal this week to attend Jessie’s public conversation on Reconciliation. Hope if goes well Jessie. Someone let me know how it goes if anyone goes.

I have been in touch with several conference organizer colleagues about my participation in the learning circle on public conversations last week. Eric and Joanne and others, there is an opportunity to bring the experience here to Ottawa and in advance of the conference. One of our committees is looking to outreach projects in the community and bring the learning to the conference. I think that this could be done by and with the National Capital Commission on a topic which could be determined in concert with them and our Outreach group. Eric or others at the Institute would need to coach the Ottawans in public conversations or University of the Streets Cafe…if anyone is interested, let me know and I will put you in touch with the appropriate person here in Ottawa.

Also, I am thinking of going to Herardo’s session in July if my timetable permits. I really want to see one of these in action.

Cheers all. Hope this works. This is a first. Sandra. 10/4