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A problem defined is half-solved

Accountability

Action precedes understanding

Agendas with end times are efficient

Agreements stand until changed

Align purpose, technique, attitude

Answer the question

Changing the process is rarely the solution

Everyone’s job is no one’s job

Fast or Good?

Flat for planning, stacked for doing

Get a second

Group Process Guidelines (Ground Rules) by Larry Dansinger

Hands off

High ground

How to Determine Value

Is your idea worthy of group time?

Just enough

Know your lines

Know Your Lines

Let things die

Name leads

No one’s writing anything down!

Opt out

Orientation

Single-tasking

Stakeholders at the table

The Why and What of Positive Group Dynamics

Three Ways to Keep Your Plan Alive

Tips for Running Effective Meetings

Write stuff down

You decide how

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As good as your word
January 11th, 2021 by Craig Freshley

Four years ago (plus a few months) I was campaigning to elect Hillary Clinton, door to door in Lewiston. I found myself in a conversation with a new Mainer, perhaps his first vote, and he really wanted to know, “What’s the worse thing about Donald Trump? What’s the biggest reason you’re not voting for him?” …read more

Protest
January 4th, 2021 by Craig Freshley

A few months ago while on sabbatical I asked my daughter Dana a question. “I’m worried about so many things that our government is doing or not doing,” I explained. “What’s the best way to help? How should I make a difference? What should I do?” I was dreaming about maybe getting a job in …read more

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