Our Container

To establish an environment, conducive to both enjoyment and productivity during our shared reflections:

How can we make the experience great?

• What should we agree on to make this a productive space?

• What should we agree on to make this a safe-enough space to be vulnerable and express one-self?

Fundamental Agreements

• Being kind and respectful

• Participate Well

  • Prepare material

  • Show up on time

  • Remove distractions

  • Participate Actively

• Keep camera on (if possible)

• Privacy

  • Encouraged to talk about the content discussed while allowing the participants to remain anonymous

More Ideas...

• Constructive

  • Suggest Improvements

  • Be aware of time & dominating the conversation

  • Provide reasons & practical examples

  • Disagree with each other to stimulate reflection

  • Share opinions - even if they are 'weak'

• Inclusiveness

  • No pressure to comment

  • Encouraged to ask for clarifications

  • Clear & Basic Language

    • Explain technical or complex terms

    • Speak slowly & understandably

• Taking Ideas Seriously

  • If it is true, what does that imply I should be doing differently in my life?