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Welcome to the CNVC GCC section of NVCwiki. The goal of this area is to enable CNVC GCC (formerly referred to as CNVC Board) members and others they might select, to edit official documents. It is our hope that two needs may be met in this way. First, the CNVC GCC will be able to collaborate on the creation of official documents by using this wiki interface. Second, anyone interested in better understanding CNVC decisions will be able to watch the documents evolve and add their own comments and suggestions in the Public Comment areas. Having GCC documents on wiki and implementing Sociocracy in meetings and GCC member selection are two strategies for improving communication and collaboration within the global NVC community.
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Welcome to the CNVC Leadership Team (LT) section of NVCwiki. The goal of this area is to enable CNVC LT members and others they might select, to edit official documents. It is our hope that two needs may be met in this way. First, the CNVC LT will be able to collaborate on the creation of official documents by using this wiki interface. Second, anyone interested in better understanding CNVC decisions will be able to watch the documents evolve and add their own comments and suggestions in the Public Comment areas. [[CNVC Board]] and LT sections of this wiki until recently were combined due to extensive overlap, but are now maintained separately.
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:'''Note:''' This section is now distinct from the '''[[CNVC Board]]''' and '''[[CNVC GCC]]''' sections.
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:''Tip:'' Click on "Recent changes" in the left column, or "history" above, to quickly see what's new or modified.
 
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==Announcement==
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To Members of the Center for Nonviolent Communication Network,
  
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=GCC Draft Agenda - September 2006 Meeting=
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We would like to catch you up on some recent changes being made in our administrative structure.
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<B>8am PDT / 5pm CET / 1500 Universal Time or GMT</b>
 
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==Celebrations==
 
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1500 Check-in:  Celebrating our organization.  What is working? (15 min)
 
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For sense of meaning, connection, and inspiration.
 
  
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==Consent agenda==
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1.    Jori Manske is no longer filling the position of Interim Executive Director. We are deeply grateful for how she has supported our organization.  She will now be able to put her efforts in her position of Coordinator of the GCC.<br>
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1525 (5 minutes) (i.e., propose to consent to these items with no dialogue)
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2.   Administrative work previously done within the position of Interim Executive Director will presently be coordinated by our new Office Manager, Margo Pair, supported by the Board and Leadership Team.
  
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*  '''Proposal to hire John Buck''' for facilitation support at the October meeting. (John W.)
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Warmly,<br>
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Board Members and Leadership Team<br>
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John Wiley (Board President), Stefan Wisbauer (Board Vice-President & Secretary), Katherine Singer (Treasurer emeritis), Marshall Rosenberg (Board Member & Leadership Team Functional Leader), Valentina Rosenberg (Board Member & Leadership team Functional Leader), Robert Gonzales (Board Member), Jori Manske (Board Member & Leadership Team - GCC), Jim Manske (Leadership Team - GCC), Anne Wiley (Leadership Team - Synergy), William Poehner (Leadership Team - IT), Danielle Beenders (Leadership Team - Office Representative)
  
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*  '''Proposal to post Draft GCC Minutes to wiki:''' The minutes from GCC meetings will be posted to the GCC wiki area within 12 hours of the meeting by the secretary for GCC review and revision before distribution. This new technology will enable more rapid posting of more accurate minutes, increase transparency, and increase the number of people able to contribute. After 72 hours on the wiki, the secretary will email the minutes to the the CNVC webmaster and director for posting on the CNVC website and for emailing to the network.  (John W.)
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==Leadership Team Extended Forum Meeting Mon Aug 18, 2008 - Open to Observers==
  
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*  '''Proposal to support connectivity between members in the Network:''' The GCC requests that members in the IT Committee post a prototype interactive website, including key functionalities it has already identified as 'desirable', by the end of November 2006.  (''Rationale:'' acknowledges urgency of needs for connection and ease expressed by members in the Network, supports members in the IT committee in obtaining acknowledgement and attention, discourages impression amongst members in the Network they 'must' either identify and/or build their own Internet resources or 'do without', reduces pressure on GCC members to delelop skills that would allow them to use tools such as the Wiki for purposes other than those for which they are designed.) (Liz)
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You are welcome as an observer to the upcoming Leadership Team Extended
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Forum meeting:
  
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*  '''Proposal to support implementation of regional strategy:'''  Circles aiming to establish strategic alignment in geographical regions are invited to nominate a representative to join the Scholarship Committee for any IIT taking place in that region.  (''Rationale:'' supports alignment between global and regional strategy.) (Liz)
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Date: Mon Aug 18 in North America and Europe
  
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==Regular Agenda Items==
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Time: 9 am in Hawaii, Noon Pacific time, 1 pm Mountain Time, 2 pm Central,
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3 pm Eastern, 4 pm Atlantic, 19:00 GMT / UTC, 8 pm in London, 9 pm in Paris,
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10 pm in Athens, Tues 3 am in Singapore, Tues 5 am in Sydney, Australia.
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The meeting is expected to last 1 hour.
  
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* 1530 '''Update on Transformation of Marshall's relationship with CNVC:''' Valentina and possibly Marshall will offer further information on their vision and answer some questions from the GCC (John Wiley 15 min.)
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* ???? '''Update on Contract Negotion:'''  John Wiley and/or Jori will update the GCC on their progress towards re-negotiating the interim Executive Directors Contract beyond October 2006.  (John Wiley/Jori 5 mins)
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Call-in Information:
  
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* ???? '''Face-to-face meeting in Atlanta'''
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US bridge line: (712) 432-1600
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Access Code: 680620#
  
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* ???? '''Proposal relating to CNVC's Cost of Governance:'''  As of September 2006, the GCC agrees to invest US$10,000 or 20% of CNVC's previous annual 'profit', whichever is greater, towards its overall cost of governance.  (''Rationale:''  Existing governance policies refer to an amount of 'up to US$10,000', which appears to leave space for us to 'forget to invest' in governance.  Setting aside a minimum amount that is no greater than the existing 'permisable' amount may contribute to a reduction in our overall cost of governance - e.g. the cost to our collective well-being when needs for connection and understanding aren't met.  Allowing a potentially larger amount - i.e. a percentage of a previous year's profit/income - allows space for membership in the GCC to grow without breaking the bank.) (Liz) 
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Local European Dial-in Numbers: (Access Code: 680620# )
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Austria: 0820 4000 1552
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Belgium: 070 35 9974
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France: 0826 100 256
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Germany: 01805 00 76 09
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Ireland: 0818 270 021
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Italy: 848 390 156
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Netherlands: 0870 001 920
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Spain: 902 886025
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Switzerland: 0848 560 179
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UK: 0870 35 204 74
  
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* ???? '''Proposal about acknowledgement of CNVC Projects.''' (Jiva or Dominic Barter) (10 minutes).
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To listen to a recording of the conference after it occurs:
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Playback Number: (712) 432-1281
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Access Code: 680620#
  
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* ???? '''The Costa Rican Peace Army is requesting to be a CNVC project.''' Descriptive file sent to GCC members. (Jori) (5 min)
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* ???? Endorsement: End War: Response to request for endorsement of 'End War in Iraq' campaign http://declarationofpeace.org (5 mins) (Marshall or Valentina)
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Mute / Unmute: *6
  
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* ???? Endorsement: Serious Peace: Request for endorsement of 'Serious Peace Alliance' (Integral Large Scale Conflict Transformation) (as time permits) (Stefan) (5 min)
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* ???? GCC review originally scheduled for July, of April decision electing John Wiley as GCC President.
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Observer Request
  
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* ???? Observer comments and check out (15 min)
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::  What did you like?
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::  How would you have liked it to be different?
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is sufficient time to listen to and address those comments.
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::  Anything else?
 
  
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* 1655 GCC member check out
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==OBSERVER REQUEST==
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Agenda:
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We ask non-GCC members to reserve any comments until the time we have set aside for Observer feedback (up to 15 minutes toward the end of the meeting) when we will have direct discussion with observers and others in attendance who have honored us with their presence.  We may also include other times for feedback, as our need for that arises and when there is sufficient time to listen to and address those comments.
 
  
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=Minutes August 2006 GCC Meeting=
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1) Check in
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[[August 2006 GCC Meeting Minutes]]
 
  
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=GCC Agenda - August 2006 Meeting=
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2) Team status reports - There will be an opportunity to hear brief
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updates from each CNVC Leadership Team on their activities over the past
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three months. The Leadership Teams are: Office & Bookstore, Information
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Technology, Educational Services, and the Global Community Circle, as well
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as the Admin Team. Update information will also be sent out in writing
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after the meeting to this egroup.
  
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=Minutes July 2006 Board Meeting=
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3) Check out
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[[July 2006 Board Meeting Minutes]]
 
  
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=Board Agenda - July 2006 Meeting=
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Click here to view and edit (protected) the [[Board Agenda - July 2006 Meeting]].
 
  
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=Board Agenda - June 2006 Meeting=
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Warmly,
  
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Click here to view and edit (protected) the [[June 2006 Agenda]].
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Margo Pair
  
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=Board Agenda - May 2006 Meeting=
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Administrative Director
  
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Click here to view and edit (protected) the [[May 2006 Agenda]].
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Center for Nonviolent Communication
  
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=Board Policies=
 
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=GCC Draft Proposal=
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Feedback on this Communication:
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This is a working document adopted by the CNVC Board May 2006 to create a global leadership group that is inclusive, responsive to, and representative of the entire global NVC community (for example by including sociocratically selected members) and linked into the CNVC board in a manner that allows for effective overall cooperation.
 
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The Global Coordinating Council (GCC) will include members nominated by councils of people from large geographic areas and populations made up of representatives of smaller more localized organizations and will thus provide linking of our community at the local level and to the global level providing the connections that can support our perspective and growth.
 
  
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http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=p6HBFi7KGIunxxRplWvjNeg&email=true -
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thank you for considering this request to help us manage our
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*  The [[GCC Draft Proposal]]
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Warmly,
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*  An [[Update on GCC Proposal]] (updated 18 August 2006)
 
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*  An [[Update on implementation of Sociocracy]]  (posted 10 June 2006)
 
  
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=Criteria For CEO Selection=
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Glenda Mattinson
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A draft outline of characteristics offered for consideration in generating a List of Criteria for selection of a CEO for CNVC.
 
  
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CNVC Communication Coordinator
  
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=Leadership & the NVC Mission=
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==30 March 2007 Report on Move==
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A draft for discussion purposes to assist members in the GCC in their dialogue around possible leadership configurations.
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From Jim Manske
  
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Click here to view and edit (open space) the [[Leadership & the NVC Mission]] document.
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Previously the LT cited the following reasons motivating the exploration of a move to Albuquerque (ABQ).  I  have commented briefly on what I have learned in the last 30 days, then added some considerations below.
  
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* Planned future programs, IITs and other training in Albuquerque.
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**There is ample capacity within ABQ to accomodate our needs.
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* People active in CNVC administration are living in Albuquerque.
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**Currently the list includes Marshall, Valentina, Jim and Jori.  Danielle and William intend to move to ABQ.  We have identified two strong candidates with nonprofit management experience for Office Manager living in Albuquerque. (45 Applicants applied.) Miguel and Dee continue to consider moving to ABQ, although at present they are not intending to move there.  Christina and Sol intend to stay in California.  I am not clear on Jenna's intentions in the moment.
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* Cost effective operations.
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**In May 2006, Forbes magazine ranked ABQ #1 in a list of "Best Places for Businesses and Careers".  For the cost of doing business, ABQ ranked 1st among about 200 of the USA's largest metropolotan areas.
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http://www.forbes.com/2006/05/03/06bestplaces_best-places-for-business_land.html
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**It is likely  that CNVC's operational expenses will be reduced in ABQ.  The location we will be occupying initially will likely be significantly less expensive than the office and storage facilities in La Crescenta.
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* Reduced cost of living for office staff.
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                                Composite index Groceries Housing Utilities    Transportation  Health care Misc. goods/services
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                Albuquerque, N.M. 103.3   100.2 107.9     122.3     100.0 96.8         96.8
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                Los Angeles, Calif. 153.1   120.2 245.4     121.3     116.5 114.2         111.7
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http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0883960.html
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* Friendlier regulatory environment for non-profit operation.
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* Easy access to international airport.
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**The ABQ "Sunport" is 15 minutes or less from virtually any part of ABQ.  It is serviced by major carriers including Southwest, Northwest, Delta, and USAirway/AmericaWest
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* Growing local NVC community that is receptive to hosting the CNVC office.
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**There are currently about 900-1000 people on the NM-NVC mail list.  NVC has a presence in local schools, government agencies, jails, mediation community, several businesses, the therapeutic community, the spiritual community etc.
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**Two of the candidates for the recent office manager position emerged from the NVC community.  Another was connected to the Nonviolent Peaceforce community which has been an ally of NVC for many years.
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* Volunteer community available.
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**We have already received several offers of volunteer service.
  
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*Financial Cost of Move. 
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**We won't know til we get there, but I would estimate this to be at least $20,000 and could be as high as $50,000. We have not yet received requests from employees who are not going to ABQ, and we do not have accurate estimates of the costs associated with moving the employees who are going.  Moving estimates for some office equipment, files, records, etc are approximately $14000.  One bidder may be able to save us 25%, but he will not give us the bid until next week.  Replacement cost of unmoved items (if we decide to leave office equipment behind) is likely to be at least several thousand dollars, and there is still some stuff (eg files, inventory, records, telephone system, computers, etc that still will be moved at some cost.)
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**We have two strong candidates for the office manager position who will be ready to go to work with 2 weeks notice to their current employers.
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**Preparation work has begun in the LA office, and we have a long way to go!
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**Minor problem with internet/telephone infrastructure. (Not a show stopper, according to William)
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I would recommend that the LT make a commitment to moving to Albuquerque as soon as possible with a target date of May 7.  The clarity of that decision will help to focus the staff on contributing the resources necessary to accomplish the move with as much ease and grace as possible.  It will also contribute to the staff members so that they can plan their next moves.  It will also contribute to creating stability as we will be enabled to commit to hiring a new office manager.
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Latest revision as of 23:31, 14 August 2008

Welcome to the CNVC Leadership Team (LT) section of NVCwiki. The goal of this area is to enable CNVC LT members and others they might select, to edit official documents. It is our hope that two needs may be met in this way. First, the CNVC LT will be able to collaborate on the creation of official documents by using this wiki interface. Second, anyone interested in better understanding CNVC decisions will be able to watch the documents evolve and add their own comments and suggestions in the Public Comment areas. CNVC Board and LT sections of this wiki until recently were combined due to extensive overlap, but are now maintained separately.

Note: This section is now distinct from the CNVC Board and CNVC GCC sections.
Tip: Click on "Recent changes" in the left column, or "history" above, to quickly see what's new or modified.

Announcement

To Members of the Center for Nonviolent Communication Network,

We would like to catch you up on some recent changes being made in our administrative structure.

1. Jori Manske is no longer filling the position of Interim Executive Director. We are deeply grateful for how she has supported our organization. She will now be able to put her efforts in her position of Coordinator of the GCC.
2. Administrative work previously done within the position of Interim Executive Director will presently be coordinated by our new Office Manager, Margo Pair, supported by the Board and Leadership Team.

Warmly,
Board Members and Leadership Team
John Wiley (Board President), Stefan Wisbauer (Board Vice-President & Secretary), Katherine Singer (Treasurer emeritis), Marshall Rosenberg (Board Member & Leadership Team Functional Leader), Valentina Rosenberg (Board Member & Leadership team Functional Leader), Robert Gonzales (Board Member), Jori Manske (Board Member & Leadership Team - GCC), Jim Manske (Leadership Team - GCC), Anne Wiley (Leadership Team - Synergy), William Poehner (Leadership Team - IT), Danielle Beenders (Leadership Team - Office Representative)

Leadership Team Extended Forum Meeting Mon Aug 18, 2008 - Open to Observers

You are welcome as an observer to the upcoming Leadership Team Extended Forum meeting:

Date: Mon Aug 18 in North America and Europe

Time: 9 am in Hawaii, Noon Pacific time, 1 pm Mountain Time, 2 pm Central, 3 pm Eastern, 4 pm Atlantic, 19:00 GMT / UTC, 8 pm in London, 9 pm in Paris, 10 pm in Athens, Tues 3 am in Singapore, Tues 5 am in Sydney, Australia. The meeting is expected to last 1 hour.

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Call-in Information:

US bridge line: (712) 432-1600 Access Code: 680620#

Local European Dial-in Numbers: (Access Code: 680620# ) Austria: 0820 4000 1552 Belgium: 070 35 9974 France: 0826 100 256 Germany: 01805 00 76 09 Ireland: 0818 270 021 Italy: 848 390 156 Netherlands: 0870 001 920 Spain: 902 886025 Switzerland: 0848 560 179 UK: 0870 35 204 74

To listen to a recording of the conference after it occurs: Playback Number: (712) 432-1281 Access Code: 680620#

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Mute / Unmute: *6

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Observer Request

We ask observers to reserve any comments until the time we have set aside for feedback (up to 10 minutes toward the end of the meeting). We may also include other times for feedback, as our need for that arises and when there is sufficient time to listen to and address those comments.

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Agenda:

1) Check in

2) Team status reports - There will be an opportunity to hear brief updates from each CNVC Leadership Team on their activities over the past three months. The Leadership Teams are: Office & Bookstore, Information Technology, Educational Services, and the Global Community Circle, as well as the Admin Team. Update information will also be sent out in writing after the meeting to this egroup.

3) Check out

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Warmly,

Margo Pair

Administrative Director

Center for Nonviolent Communication


Feedback on this Communication:

If you would like to provide feedback on this communication, please complete the following form: http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=p6HBFi7KGIunxxRplWvjNeg&email=true - thank you for considering this request to help us manage our communication workload.

Warmly,

Glenda Mattinson

CNVC Communication Coordinator

30 March 2007 Report on Move

From Jim Manske

Previously the LT cited the following reasons motivating the exploration of a move to Albuquerque (ABQ). I have commented briefly on what I have learned in the last 30 days, then added some considerations below.

  • Planned future programs, IITs and other training in Albuquerque.
    • There is ample capacity within ABQ to accomodate our needs.
  • People active in CNVC administration are living in Albuquerque.
    • Currently the list includes Marshall, Valentina, Jim and Jori. Danielle and William intend to move to ABQ. We have identified two strong candidates with nonprofit management experience for Office Manager living in Albuquerque. (45 Applicants applied.) Miguel and Dee continue to consider moving to ABQ, although at present they are not intending to move there. Christina and Sol intend to stay in California. I am not clear on Jenna's intentions in the moment.
  • Cost effective operations.
    • In May 2006, Forbes magazine ranked ABQ #1 in a list of "Best Places for Businesses and Careers". For the cost of doing business, ABQ ranked 1st among about 200 of the USA's largest metropolotan areas.

http://www.forbes.com/2006/05/03/06bestplaces_best-places-for-business_land.html

    • It is likely that CNVC's operational expenses will be reduced in ABQ. The location we will be occupying initially will likely be significantly less expensive than the office and storage facilities in La Crescenta.
  • Reduced cost of living for office staff.
                                Composite index Groceries	Housing	 Utilities    Transportation  Health care	Misc. goods/services
                Albuquerque, N.M.	103.3	   100.2	107.9	    122.3	    100.0	96.8	         96.8
                Los Angeles, Calif.	153.1	   120.2	245.4	    121.3	    116.5	114.2	         111.7

http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0883960.html

  • Friendlier regulatory environment for non-profit operation.
  • Easy access to international airport.
    • The ABQ "Sunport" is 15 minutes or less from virtually any part of ABQ. It is serviced by major carriers including Southwest, Northwest, Delta, and USAirway/AmericaWest
  • Growing local NVC community that is receptive to hosting the CNVC office.
    • There are currently about 900-1000 people on the NM-NVC mail list. NVC has a presence in local schools, government agencies, jails, mediation community, several businesses, the therapeutic community, the spiritual community etc.
    • Two of the candidates for the recent office manager position emerged from the NVC community. Another was connected to the Nonviolent Peaceforce community which has been an ally of NVC for many years.
  • Volunteer community available.
    • We have already received several offers of volunteer service.

Remaining Considerations:

  • Financial Cost of Move.
    • We won't know til we get there, but I would estimate this to be at least $20,000 and could be as high as $50,000. We have not yet received requests from employees who are not going to ABQ, and we do not have accurate estimates of the costs associated with moving the employees who are going. Moving estimates for some office equipment, files, records, etc are approximately $14000. One bidder may be able to save us 25%, but he will not give us the bid until next week. Replacement cost of unmoved items (if we decide to leave office equipment behind) is likely to be at least several thousand dollars, and there is still some stuff (eg files, inventory, records, telephone system, computers, etc that still will be moved at some cost.)
  • Timing.
    • We have two strong candidates for the office manager position who will be ready to go to work with 2 weeks notice to their current employers.
    • Preparation work has begun in the LA office, and we have a long way to go!
    • Minor problem with internet/telephone infrastructure. (Not a show stopper, according to William)
    • Interruption of service to our community, especially book and material orders.
    • We need to strategize on how to inform previous customers of our new location, and implement ASAP.
  • Focus on moving distracts from other important projects, eg IT and GCC

Conclusions

I would recommend that the LT make a commitment to moving to Albuquerque as soon as possible with a target date of May 7. The clarity of that decision will help to focus the staff on contributing the resources necessary to accomplish the move with as much ease and grace as possible. It will also contribute to the staff members so that they can plan their next moves. It will also contribute to creating stability as we will be enabled to commit to hiring a new office manager.

LT Minutes & Agenda - February 5, 2007 Meeting

LT Minutes & Agenda - February 5, 2007 Meeting

LT Minutes & Agenda - January 19, 2007 Meeting

LT Minutes & Agenda - January 19, 2007 Meeting

LT Minutes & Agenda - January 5, 2007 Meeting

LT Minutes & Agenda - January 5, 2007 Meeting

LT Minutes - December 22 Meeting

LT Minutes - December 22, 2006

LT Minutes - December 8, 2006 Meeting

LT Minutes - December 8, 2006 Meeting

LT Agenda - December 8, 2006 Meeting

LT Agenda December 8, 2006 Meeting

LT Position Descriptions

LT Position Descriptions - 12/06

LT Minutes - November 15, 2006 Meeting

LT Minutes - November 15, 2006 Meeting

LT Agenda - November 15, 2006 Meeting

LT Agenda November 15, 2006 Meeting

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