Changes between Version 1 and Version 2 of ground_rules

Timestamp:

Aug 22, 2007, 9:06:31 PM (17 years ago)

Author:

Jamie McClelland

Comment:

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ground_rules

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 ==== No personal attacks ==== 
 
-Focus critiques on ideas not persons
+Help build an environment where ideas can be fiercely debated and critiqued while individuals feel safe and supported
 
 ==== Use I statements ==== 
 
-If you are having a reaction talk about what's happening
-with you, not about the person that might be triggering it
+If you are having a reaction talk about what's happening with you, not about the person that might be triggering it
 
 ==== Avoid interrupting others ====
 
+There's no reason to interrupt someone to make a counter point. If someone seems to be going off topic or derailing the conversation, interrupt with a question asking them how their point fits in with what is happening in the meeting.
+
 ==== No shouting ====
+
+No explanation needed.
 
 ==== Step up or step back ====
 
-Adjust your participation
+Adjust your participation. If you are dominating the conversation, make room for others to participate; if you are not participating step up or report that you are having trouble so we can address any problems in the group. 
 
 ==== Shared goal ====
 
+Despite all of our own individual agendas, we're here to build May First/People Link. Stay focus on the shared goal and what we agree on.
+
 ==== When in doubt, listen and ask constructive questions ====
 
-==== support the facilitator ====
+If you are not sure what to do, try asking a question. Don't make any assumptions that you know what anyone means, even with words that are commonly used.
 
-Let facilitator do facilitator's job
+==== Support the facilitator ====
+
+Let facilitator do the facilitator's job.
 
 ==== Stay on topic ====