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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.
 
 
=Proposed Agenda - October Conference Call=
 
<B>12 October, 8am US PDT / 5pm CET / 1500 Universal Time or GMT</b>
 
==Celebrations==
 
*1500 Check-in with celebrating our organization.  What are we doing that is working?
 
For meaning, connection, and inspiration. (15 min)
 
 
 
==Consent agenda==
 
*1515 Marshall Rosenberg is invited to re-join the GCC as a full member for six months (Through April 2007).  Rationale: recognizes his significant role in CNVC, ensures that his perspective is clearly understood in dialog, complements Valentina's GCC membership, and contributes to open communication within the organization. (John Wiley 5 min.)
 
 
 
==Regular Agenda==
 
*1520 Update on Eastern Europe's intention to participate in Conference.  (Monica 10 min.)
 
*1530 Update on S/NB nomination of Kirsten Kristensen to GCC.  (Jori, Kirsten, and/or Lars Granskog 15 min.)
 
*1545 Update on transformation of Marshall's role, Q&A.  (Valentina/Marshall 10 min.)
 
*1555 Requested initial format for all GCC agenda proposals:  (John Wiley 5 min.)
 
:* Proposals include rationale, time estimate, and rationale.
 
:* Proposals focus on general governance issues rather than specifics.
 
:* Proposals indicate who will be presenting the proposal.
 
:* Person presenting a proposal circulates relevant information before the meeting and gathers comments to include in the presentation.
 
*1600 The Mountain (near Atlanta) <B>Conference</B> formal meeting Schedule & Agenda (John Wiley 40 min):
 
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===&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Draft Conference Schedule===
 
:* 7-8:15am Breakfast is served.
 
:* 9am-noon - Session 1 (3 hrs.), includes 30 minutes for checkin, networking & empathy groups.
 
:* 10:30am Break 15 min.
 
:* 12:30-1:15 Lunch is served.
 
:* 2pm-5pm - Session 2 (3 hrs.), includes 30 minutes for networking & empathy groups.
 
:* 3:30pm Break 15 min.
 
:* 6-6:45 Dinner is served.
 
:* 7pm-9:30pm - optional night session (2.5 hrs.), w/30 minutes for networking & empathy groups.
 
:* 8:15pm Break 15 min.
 
:: Note: Liz' suggestion of Connection/Networking times within schedule for connecting with individuals and small groups and/or ad hoc subcommittee meetings has been formally incorporated in this schedule, and additional informal time will be available before/during/after meals.  Total time available if evening sessions are held is 7-3/4 hours daily in formal meetings.
 
 
 
===&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Draft Conference Agenda===
 
::Note: general informational items have been suggested for the first day, in order to gain an overview of major factors likely to strongly affect the first few days of meetings.  Subsequent days are deliberately left more vague in both time and topics.  Time allocations are in <I>Italics</I>.  <B>Request</b>: Please consider making changes or proposals for agenda items via the GCC list and wiki in advance of the meeting.
 
===&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>DAY 1 - Sun. 10/22</B>===
 
====&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Session 1====
 
:* Check-in - (all <I>1/4 hour</I>).
 
:* Financial report - (Jori <I>1/4 hour</I>).
 
:* Report and discussion on transformation of Marshall's role - (Marshall & Valentina <I>1/2 hour</I>).
 
:* Initial report and discussion of Organizational and Leadership Review - (Stefan <I>1/2 hour</I>).
 
:* BREAK <I>1/4 hour</I>
 
:* Empathy groups of three - (all <I>1/4 hour</I>).
 
:* Report and discussion of IT Committee dynamic website plan - (John Wiley <I>1/2 hour</I>).
 
:* Report and discussion of Sociocratic Circles and their relationship with CNVC - (Liz <I>1/2 hour</I>).
 
:* Empathy groups of three - (all <I>1/4 hour</I>).
 
====&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Session 2====
 
:* Check-in - (all <I>1/4 hour</I>).
 
:* Empathy groups of three - (all <I>1/4 hour</I>).
 
:* Report and discussion of CNVC projects - (Jori <I>3/4 hour</I>).
 
:* Empathy groups of three - (all <I>1/4 hour</I>).
 
:* BREAK <I>1/4 hour</I>
 
:* Empathy groups of three - (all <I>1/4 hour</I>).
 
:* Budgeting priorities, including governance (Jori <I>3/4 hour</I>).
 
:* Agenda planning - (John Wiley <I>1/4 hour</I>).
 
:* Check-out - (all <I>1/4 hour</I>).
 
====&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Session 3====
 
:* Empathy circles, networking, cleanup of leftover items from today, nothing new.
 
 
 
===&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>DAY 2 - Mon. 10/23</B>===
 
====&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Session 1====
 
:* Check-in - (all <I>1/4 hour</I>).
 
:* Empathy groups of three - (all <I>1/4 hour</I>).
 
:* Further discussion on transformation of Marshall's role - (Marshall & Valentina <I>3/4 hour</I>).
 
:* Empathy groups of three - (all <I>1/4 hour</I>).
 
:* BREAK <I>1/4 hour</I>
 
:* Review of the Aim of CNVC (Katherine <I>1/4 hour</I>).
 
:* Leadership and governance priorities (Jori <I>1/2 hour</I>).
 
:* Further report and discussion of Organizational and Leadership Review - (Stefan <I>1/4 hour</I>).
 
:* Empathy groups of three - (all <I>1/4 hour</I>).
 
====&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Session 2====
 
:* Check-in - (all <I>1/4 hour</I>).
 
:* Review of Sociocracy's role in CNVC.  (John Wiley <I>1/4 hour</I>).
 
:* Review of the GCC Proposal, consider change(s) - (Liz & Stefan <I>3/4 hour</I>).
 
:* Empathy groups of three - (all <I>1/4 hour</I>).
 
:* BREAK <I>1/4 hour</I>
 
:* Further discussion on transformation of Marshall's role - (Marshall & Valentina <I>3/4 hour</I>).
 
:* Further report and discussion of Organizational and Leadership Review - (Stefan <I>1/2 hour</I>).
 
====&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Session 3====
 
:* Empathy circles, networking, cleanup of leftover items from today, nothing new.
 
  
===&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other Potential Conference Agenda Items===
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:''Tip:'' Click on "Recent changes" in the left column, or "history" above, to quickly see what's new or modified.
:: <B>Note:</B> Above agenda items may be revisited in subsequent Sessions as the conference develops, and the following items will be integrated with items discussed during this phone meeting and scheduled for remaining conference Sessions.  A final proposed agenda will be circulated via email and on the wiki before the conference.
 
:* Monday, Oct. 23 10am ET call with Certification Candidates group (Jeff)
 
:* Monday, Oct. 23 8:30pm ET call with other international Certification Candidates (John)
 
:* Tuesday, Oct. 24 8:30am PT call with Information Technology Committee (John)
 
:* Two "phone-in" times on Wednesday to engage NVC groups (Circles, regions, etc.) in dialog with the GCC.  9am and 8:30pm ET suggested so as to facilitate ease for both Conference attendees and international participants (John)
 
:* 9am and 8:30pm ET calls on Thursday to engage Certified Trainers in dialog with the GCC.
 
:* Revision of the Board Governance Policies (Liz)
 
:** Establish a strategy to revise the current Board Governance Policies
 
:** Establish a timeline for the publication of revisions
 
:* Requests from S&EA/O that may or may not require GCC attention:
 
:** That CNVC appoints a ‘Regional Coordinator’ chosen by us with authority to use CNVC-conferred title in correspondence.  (''Rationale:'' moves S&EA/O towards a goal of establishing a more powerful regional identity, allowing contributing countries to develop national identities thereafter.  Provides S&EA/O with credibility in its negotiations with funding bodies.) (Liz)
 
:** That an agreement made between Jori and its members that allows inclusion of a representative elected by us in any scholarship committee that is considering applications for IITs scheduled to take place in our region be documented (in order to avoid confusion in the event CNVC's leadership configuration might change).  Also, we might like to notice this agreement being extended to include scholarship committee deliberations around Special Sessions.  (''Rationale:'' supports our execution of a regional development strategy that includes participation by key players learning opportunities for key players.) (Liz)
 
:** Inclusion of one or more trainers chosen by us at IITs taking place in our region, starting with Bali 2007.  (''Rationale:'' cements regional relationships and allows follow-through to happen.) (Liz)
 
:* Sociocratic agenda planning process:  (John Wiley)
 
:** What are the factors and steps for creating an agenda?
 
:** How to formulate proposals and consent agenda items.
 
 
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==Announcement==
 
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To Members of the Center for Nonviolent Communication Network,
==Check Out==
 
*1640 Observer comments and check out (15 min.)
 
:Comments might include:
 
::  What did you like?
 
::  How would you have liked it to be different?
 
::  Anything else?
 
 
 
*1655 GCC member check out  (5 min.)
 
 
 
 
 
==OBSERVER REQUEST==
 
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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=Documents from 2004 Board Meetings=
 
[[GCC Documents from Prior Meetings]]
 
 
 
=Minutes September 2006 GCC Meeting=
 
[[September 2006 GCC Meeting Minutes]]
 
 
 
=GCC Agenda - September 2006 Meeting=
 
Click here to view and edit (protected) the [[GCC Agenda - September 2006 Meeting]].
 
 
 
=Minutes August 2006 GCC Meeting=
 
[[August 2006 GCC Meeting Minutes]]
 
  
=GCC Agenda - August 2006 Meeting=
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We would like to catch you up on some recent changes being made in our administrative structure.
Click here to view and edit (protected) the [[GCC Agenda - August 2006 Meeting]].
 
  
=Minutes July 2006 Board Meeting=
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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>
[[July 2006 Board Meeting Minutes]]
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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.
  
=Board Agenda - July 2006 Meeting=
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Warmly,<br>
Click here to view and edit (protected) the [[Board Agenda - July 2006 Meeting]].
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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)
  
=Board Agenda - June 2006 Meeting=
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==Leadership Team Extended Forum Meeting Mon Aug 18, 2008 - Open to Observers==
  
Click here to view and edit (protected) the [[June 2006 Agenda]].
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You are welcome as an observer to the upcoming Leadership Team Extended
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Forum meeting:
  
=Board Agenda - May 2006 Meeting=
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Date: Mon Aug 18 in North America and Europe
  
Click here to view and edit (protected) the [[May 2006 Agenda]].
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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.
  
=Board Meeting Agenda Process Proposal=
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-- -- -- -- -- --
Click here to view and edit (protected) the [[Board Meeting Agenda Process]] proposal.
 
  
=Board Policies=
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Call-in Information:
Click here to view and edit (protected) the [[Board Policies]].
 
  
=GCC Draft Proposal=
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US bridge line: (712) 432-1600
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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Access Code: 680620#
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.
 
  
Click the dollowing links to view and edit (protected)  
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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
  
*  The [[GCC Draft Proposal]]
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To listen to a recording of the conference after it occurs:
*  An [[Update on GCC Proposal]] (updated 18 August 2006)
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Playback Number: (712) 432-1281
*  An [[Update on implementation of Sociocracy]]  (posted 10 June 2006)
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Access Code: 680620#
  
=Criteria For CEO Selection=
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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.
 
  
Click here to view and edit (protected) the [[Criteria For CEO Selection]].
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Mute / Unmute: *6
  
=Leadership & the NVC Mission=
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-- -- -- -- -- -- --
A draft for discussion purposes to assist members in the GCC in their dialogue around possible leadership configurations.
 
  
Click here to view and edit (open space) the [[Leadership & the NVC Mission]] document.
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Observer Request
  
=CNVC IT Committee=
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We ask observers to reserve any comments until the time we have set aside
Click here to visit the [[CNVC_IT_Committee| CNVC Information Technology]] (IT) page on NVCwiki.
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for feedback (up to 10 minutes toward the end of the meeting). We may also
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include other times for feedback, as our need for that arises and when there
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is sufficient time to listen to and address those comments.
  
=Sustainable Leadership Arrangements - Short Briefing & Process Update=
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Leading / Serving The Way
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Agenda:
  
Short summary of joint reflections on leadership and strategy
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1) Check in
  
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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.
  
The NVC network is looking to create a sustainable and effective leadership configuration. After Gary Baran left his ED role, Jori Manske has been Interim ED and, while Jori has been serving the organization well, she also wants clarity as to the long-term arrangements as do we all.
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3) Check out
  
Stefan Wisbauer has been asked to lead a process of reflection and implementation to move us towards a more permanent leadership configuration.
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-- -- -- -- -- -- --
  
Stefan has sought to clarify some key aspects of strategy going forward and outline options for leadership could be configured. This document is a brief summary of both those aspects and is intended to align the GCC and network in terms of outlook for the transition to a permanent configuration and inform any candidates for roles within this configuration.
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Warmly,
  
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Margo Pair
  
Spirit
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Administrative Director
  
The joint explorations have made clear CNVC wants to embrace a leadership philosophy that embraces the underlying consciousness of its work, creates leaders throughout the organization rather than manages top-down but also as brings structure and clear responsibilities where that is beneficial.
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Center for Nonviolent Communication
  
  
Assumptions
 
  
Before we get to these two key components (strategy & leadership configuration), we have made some pragmatic assumptions for giving a manageable scope to the exercise and bring more focus to the open questions, the assumptions made are as follows:
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Feedback on this Communication:
  
Presence: It is desirable for the NVC movement to maintain a US registered charity (amongst other things as a strategy for being able to process donations)
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If you would like to provide feedback on this communication, please complete
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the following form:
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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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communication workload.
  
Identifiable leadership: Any part of the global network with multiple employees in one location will benefit from a person or team taking responsibility for its functioning
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Warmly,
  
Connection to governance: Any such person or team would be linked into future global governance structure(s)
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Glenda Mattinson
  
Activities: We will continue to organize NVC training (amongst other thing) for the foreseeable future
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CNVC Communication Coordinator
  
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==30 March 2007 Report on Move==
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From Jim Manske
  
Strategy
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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.
  
In terms of strategy, while they may be reviewed in executional strategy or other aspects, we saw some areas of activity continuing as a ‘given’ for future leadership to continue guiding:
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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.
  
Training Provision: NVC will continue to organize IITs and other forms of NVC trainings, specifically larger trainings happening in locations around the world
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'''Remaining Considerations:'''
  
Training Certification: the process of initial and ongoing certification of NVC trainers
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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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*Timing.
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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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**Interruption of service to our community, especially book and material orders. 
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**We need to strategize on how to inform previous customers of our new location, and implement ASAP.
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*Focus on moving distracts from other important projects, eg IT and GCC
  
Materials Provision: NVC will offer and see to distribution of NVC materials being available through agreements as with Puddle Dancer
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'''Conclusions'''
  
Network Support Provision: being available to the network and those outside in connecting with those with the right expertise, similar interests etc. as per the requests received or needs identified
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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.
  
Other areas seemed less clear at the outset but the intention to address the following areas under the new leadership arrangement were expressed:
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=LT Minutes & Agenda - February 5, 2007 Meeting=
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[[LT Minutes & Agenda - February 5, 2007 Meeting]]
  
Projects: finding more efficient ways of supporting projects globally. Rather than relying on surplus training revenue, in addition to existing fundraising efforts, by turning to third-party fundraising (foundations etc.) for larger projects and leveraging the global network for the delivery of such projects. This can comprise both central fundraising with foundations / corporates etc. as well as supporting the network in such efforts by providing documentation of successful efforts, an institutional backing where beneficial, coaching etc. It will require building stronger capabilities in this area into the office and a leader with the right network / experience would be an effective strategy for kick-starting growth in this area.
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=LT Minutes & Agenda - January 19, 2007 Meeting=
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[[LT Minutes & Agenda - January 19, 2007 Meeting]]
  
Services: more clearly outline and systematically market/build other service offerings alongside training to the outside world, this is likely to include Mediation, but may also include Coaching or Consulting (e.g. on feedback/evaluation systems, strategy, organizational development, ...) services. The idea is to have a clearly defined offering such that also larger clients can be reached than trainers may on average do with ease on their own. Execution would happen through the network and value sharing principles etc. may be agreed per project.
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=LT Minutes & Agenda - January 5, 2007 Meeting=
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[[LT Minutes & Agenda - January 5, 2007 Meeting]]
  
Platform Provision: building effective online and other platforms for connection. CNVC makes a natural host for such applications to serve the entire network. Platforms can take the shape of online communities with
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=LT Minutes - December 22 Meeting=
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[[LT Minutes - December 22, 2006]]
  
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=LT Minutes - December 8, 2006 Meeting=
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[[LT Minutes - December 8, 2006 Meeting]]
  
Leadership Configuration
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=LT Agenda - December 8, 2006 Meeting=
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[[LT Agenda December 8, 2006 Meeting]]
  
It has become clear that a ‘team approach’ to leadership is the favored model of most members of the group. The GCC will aim to define more closely what this could look like in its October meeting.
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=LT Position Descriptions=
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[[LT Position Descriptions - 12/06]]
  
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=LT Minutes - November 15, 2006 Meeting=
Initial thoughts are that the team could comprise a CEO/ED, between 1 and 3 employee members (i.e. ‘senior management roles’), possibly 1 or 2 GCC members if they are willing to dedicate sufficient time and specialist members as needed (e.g. if a certain challenge like executing a new fundraising strategy with foundations implies specific needs). The team may evolve around issues salient in the organization at a given time but should also have stable, longer-term participation beyond the CEO. Role splits like that between a Network Services Leader and a Development/Fundraising-focused role could still be incorporated in this model as well.
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[[LT Minutes - November 15, 2006 Meeting]]
  
More details on all of the above aspects (spirit, assumptions, strategy and leadership configuration, can be found on
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=LT Agenda - November 15, 2006 Meeting=
http://www.cnvc.org/cnvc-board-minutes.htm
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[[LT Agenda November 15, 2006 Meeting]]
 
 
as downloadable files under Item 7 (a full length and shortened version).
 
 
 
After agreeing on an outline Leadership Configuration, a search process for candidates internally and externally will begin.
 
  
 
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Latest revision as of 23:31, 14 August 2008

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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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