PSC Ground Rules

1. OBJECTIVES/GOALS

1.1. Establish Decision-Making Process

1.2. Create a Safe Space for:

1.2.1. Ideas

1.2.2. People

1.2.3. Emotion

1.3. Encourage Input from ALL Members

1.4. Prevent or Reduce

1.4.1. Misunderstandings

1.4.2. Confusion

1.4.3. Disruption

1.4.4. Conflict

1.5. To Navigate the Group

1.5.1. through Stormy Weather

1.5.1.1. Trouble

1.5.1.2. Devastation

1.5.1.3. Off-kilter

1.5.1.4. Danger

1.5.1.5. Blind Leading Deaf

1.5.1.6. Fight?

1.5.1.7. Chaos

1.5.1.8. Precarious

1.5.1.9. Risk

1.5.1.10. Boredom

1.5.1.11. What Happens with Exceptions?

1.5.2. to Safe Waters

1.5.2.1. Hope

1.5.2.2. Vision

1.5.2.3. Harmony

1.5.2.4. Comfort

1.5.2.5. Wonder & Amazement

1.5.2.5.1. "A-HA" Moments

1.5.2.6. Finality

1.5.2.6.1. Certainty

1.5.2.6.2. From Fog to Clarity

2. Solution Finding & Community Building Through

2.1. Creativity

2.1.1. Diversity

2.1.1.1. Endless possibilities

2.1.1.2. Variety

2.1.1.3. Young & Old

2.1.1.4. Contrast

2.1.1.5. Black & White

2.1.1.6. Blending Diversity

2.1.1.7. Blending Ideas

2.1.1.8. Abundance

2.1.1.9. Inspiration

2.1.1.10. Infinite Possibilities from Basic Building Blocks

2.1.2. Fun & Play

2.1.2.1. Monkey Around

2.1.2.2. Safe Venting

2.1.2.3. Energy Release

2.1.2.4. Spontaneity

2.1.2.5. Colourful

2.1.2.6. "A-HA!" Moments

2.2. Participation

2.2.1. Self Expression

2.2.1.1. Respectful, Compassionate Sharing

2.2.1.1.1. Ideas

2.2.1.1.2. Concerns, Risks, Fears

2.2.1.1.3. Interests

2.2.2. Everyone Contributes

2.3. Mindfulness

2.3.1. Community Focus "WE/ME"

2.3.1.1. Abundance

2.3.1.2. Harmony

2.3.1.3. In Sync

2.3.1.4. Teamwork

2.3.1.5. Working Together

2.3.1.6. Balancing Act

2.3.1.7. Interdependence

2.3.1.8. Interconnectedness

2.3.1.9. Overlap

2.3.1.10. Unity of Purpose

2.3.1.11. Look at the Big Picture

2.3.1.11.1. Grand

2.3.1.11.2. Community Built to Last

2.3.1.11.3. Vision

2.3.1.11.4. Values

2.3.2. Active Listening

2.3.2.1. Be Present

2.3.2.2. Pay Attention

2.3.2.3. Support

2.3.2.4. Care

2.3.2.5. Be Gentle

2.3.2.6. Calm

2.3.3. Open Mind

2.3.3.1. Open to New Ideas

2.3.3.2. Adjustable

2.3.3.3. Flexibility

2.4. Preparedness

2.4.1. Structure

2.4.1.1. Consensus-Based Decision Making

2.4.2. Use the Right Tool

2.4.2.1. Agenda

2.4.2.1.1. Discussions

2.4.2.1.2. Decisions

2.4.2.1.3. Breaks & Rest

2.4.2.1.4. Community Builders

2.4.2.1.5. Food

2.4.2.2. GM and Committee Minutes

2.4.2.3. Wiggio

2.4.2.4. Calendar/Schedule/RSVP

2.4.2.5. Facilitator

2.4.2.6. Scribe

2.4.2.7. Vibe Watcher or Advocate

2.4.2.8. Time Keeper

2.4.2.8.1. Taking Time

2.4.2.8.2. Time Constraint

2.4.2.8.3. Respectful of Other People's Time

2.4.2.8.4. Timely

2.4.2.9. Colour Cards

2.4.2.10. Technology

2.4.2.11. etc.

2.4.3. Practice

2.4.3.1. Take a Measured Approach

2.4.3.2. Know Your Limits

2.4.3.2.1. Be Willing to Stretch

2.4.3.2.2. Build Up Mastery of Tools

2.4.3.3. Measure Twice, Cut Once

2.4.3.4. Rhythm

2.4.3.5. Persistence, perseverance