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Welcome to the CNVC Leadership Team (LT) section of NVCwiki. The goal of this area is to enable CNVC LT & 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 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.
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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.
:'''Note:''' This section is now distinct from the '''[[CNVC GCC]]''' section.
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:'''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.
 
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=Proposed LT Agenda - January 19 Meeting=
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==Announcement==
:'''US PT:''' 12 noon, Friday, Jan. 19, 2007 - '''US MT:''' 1pm  - '''London (GMT):''' 8pm
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To Members of the Center for Nonviolent Communication Network,
:'''Seoul:''' 5am, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007
 
:: Conference Dial-in Number: (712) 580-0600
 
:: Participant Access Code: 432094#
 
:: 6 for MUTE caller controlled muting
 
====Observer Request====
 
The LT appreciates the presence of Observers at our meetings, because we value inclusion and diversity of perspectives. To conserve meeting time, we request that Observers "mute" their phone to reduce background noise, and withold any comments until the time we have set aside for feedback (up to 15 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 receive and address those comments.
 
:'''Please press 6 to mute and unmute''' your line during the call.
 
===Agenda===
 
:'''Note:''' Due to an urgent need, Valentina and Marshall will not be attending. Proposed changes to the proposed agenda and timing are indicated below.
 
*12:00 PT - Check-in (10 minutes).
 
*12:10 - Adjustments to agenda, Announcements (5 min.).
 
*12:15 - Relocation of Feb. Conference to Retreat Center (Jori, 10 min.).
 
*12:25 - Whether to have LT Meeting before Conference (John, 10 min.).
 
*12:35 - Role definitions and recruitment options for LT Positions (Jori, 20 min.).
 
*12:55 - Check-out (15 min.).
 
:Tabled agenda items:
 
* - Observer Policy for LT meetings (John, 15 min.).
 
* - Jori & Jim compensation package review and decision (Jim, 15 min.).
 
* - Update on organization restructuring review (Marshall & Valentina, 15 min.).
 
* - What kind of special consulting we need and how to fund it (Marshall, 10 min.).
 
* - Role and funding of Sociocracy and John Buck in CNVC (Valentina, 10 min.).
 
* - Role and funding of Barbara & Sartaj in CNVC (Valentina, 10 min.).
 
  
=LT Position Descriptions=
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We would like to catch you up on some recent changes being made in our administrative structure.
[[LT Position Descriptions - 12/06]]
 
  
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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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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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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)
  
=Board Agenda - January 10 Meeting=
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==Leadership Team Extended Forum Meeting Mon Aug 18, 2008 - Open to Observers==
:'''PT:''' Jan. 10, 2007 at noon US PT -1pm US MT - 8pm London (GMT),
 
:'''Seoul:''' Jan.11 at 5am
 
:: Conference Dial-in Number: (712) 580-0600
 
:: Participant Access Code: 432094#
 
:: 6 for MUTE caller controlled muting
 
====Observer Request====
 
We ask non-Board members to reserve any comments until the time we have set aside for feedback (up to 15 minutes toward the end of the meeting) from Observers 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. 
 
:'''Please press 6 to mute and unmute''' your line during the call.
 
===Agenda===
 
*12:00PT Check-in (15 min.)
 
*12:15PT Logistics & Announcements (John, 5 min.)
 
*12:20PT Set February physical meeting [2/25-3/1 Albq.?] (all - 20 min.).
 
*12:40PT Clarify definition of Board and LT (Valentina, Marshall, John Buck, 30 min.).
 
*Tabled for LT meeting - Jori & Jim compensation package review and decision (Jim 20, min.).
 
*1:10PT Observer Check-out (10 min.)
 
*1:20PT Board Check-out (5 min.)
 
  
=LT Minutes - January 5 Meeting=
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You are welcome as an observer to the upcoming Leadership Team Extended
Members present: Marshall and Valentine Rosenberg, John Wiley, Jori and
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Forum meeting:
Jim Manske, Katherine Singer, Danielle Beenders and William Poehner.<BR>
 
Members not present: Anne Wiley and Stephen Wisbauer.
 
  
The LT will meet again on Friday January 19, 12PM PST, 1AM MT.
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Date: Mon Aug 18 in North America and Europe
  
Next board meeting January 10, 8PM GMT (London), 2PM EST (New York),  
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Time: 9 am in Hawaii, Noon Pacific time, 1 pm Mountain Time, 2 pm Central,
11AM PST (Los Angeles).<BR>
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3 pm Eastern, 4 pm Atlantic, 19:00 GMT / UTC, 8 pm in London, 9 pm in Paris,
January 11, 5AM (Seoul).
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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.
  
'''Announcement:'''<BR>
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Jori is putting together an entrepreneurial application that is open for
 
comments. Contact her if you are willing.
 
  
'''Update on origination restructuring review:'''<BR>
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Call-in Information:
Valentina and Marshall would like to see us focus on Global transformation
 
(Social Change), beyond a focus on personal healing.
 
  
There are 5 main program areas we offer within this overall focus on Social
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US bridge line: (712) 432-1600
Change: Restorative Justice, Education, Government, Personal Liberation and
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Access Code: 680620#
Health, and Economics & Business.  Media might be considered both a 6th
 
program area for Social Change, and a tool in support of all the other
 
program areas.  We need some synergy connections for all of these programs.
 
We could request all trainers to clarify which program they want to focus
 
their contributions on.
 
  
The concept of Social change is now being presented earlier in trainings
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Local European Dial-in Numbers: (Access Code: 680620# )
Marshall gives around the world, and has been more fully integrated in ways
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Austria: 0820 4000 1552
that participants have embraced.  This explicit introduction to and
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Belgium: 070 35 9974
inclusion of Social Change in NVC training has proven helpful in more
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France: 0826 100 256
quickly stimulating giraffe consciousness in participants.
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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
  
Marshall wants to make sure that we get clarity and collaboration within and
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To listen to a recording of the conference after it occurs:
between media groups and synergy groups.  He would like clarity with the
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Playback Number: (712) 432-1281
circles regarding our common goals.  He would like to set up structures.  He
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Access Code: 680620#
would like for Circles that want to get involved to be clear with the LT
 
that they are not conflicting with other groups. So there could be a contact
 
person to coordinate this.  Trainers would coordinate with local circles
 
before they set up a training. Some of this is already in the trainer
 
renewal.
 
  
'''Discussion of GCC circle organization:'''<BR>
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The set up is now that there are language groups and the geographic groups
 
within each of those language groups.  Marshall wondered whether it would
 
work well to reverse that, so geographic areas would be divided by language.
 
Jori reported that this had been discussed in the GCC, and a term was set to
 
experiment with the current organizing principle.  The
 
main advantage seen is that people seem to connect first by language, and
 
then collaborate between languages within geographic areas.
 
  
'''Leadership positions:'''<BR>
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Mute / Unmute: *6
Media coordinator: Marshall mentioned Pierre Pirot as a possibility, and
 
would like him to be part of a team. Others agreed that a team approach to
 
this might be effective, and further discussion is needed.  Jori mentioned
 
someone
 
who was suggested by Gary Baran.  We may need help with north America media.
 
Europe and USA (and other regions) would probably need different strategies
 
and leaders.  There was some discussion of considering a media agent and/or
 
publicist, particularly for North America. The question arose of whether any
 
or all of these would be paid or volunteer positions.
 
  
Decision: we review the responsibilities of the positions and have further
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discussion in ABQ and revisit this item in the next meeting.
 
  
'''GCC participant on LT:'''<BR>
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Observer Request
The LT team is not ready to have a GCC link nominated to join the LT. Maybe
 
later.  We would like to have more clarity on the nominee selection process
 
and role(s) of such a "double-linking" participant on the LT.  We discussed
 
the differences between an elected or selected "representative" and
 
nomination of a "participant."  The latter might better serve the needs of
 
double-linking, since that person's focus would be on contributing to the
 
work of and meeting the needs of the LT rather than representing the needs of the GCC.
 
  
'''Check out:'''<BR>
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We ask observers to reserve any comments until the time we have set aside
John: Happy about the clarity we all got, and looking forward to moving
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for feedback (up to 10 minutes toward the end of the meeting). We may also
forward together in developing strategies and expanding the LT team.
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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.
  
Jori: Feel amused, with all the acronyms we used. Thankful for getting more
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clarity it is very invigoration.
 
  
Jim: Content, I was missing connection, glad to have it back. Nurses me to
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Agenda:
get connected. My need for connection and community is met.
 
  
Valentina: Feeling alive, empathic connection with all our hearts, I feel
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1) Check in
the divine connection guiding us. Celebrating the connection, I missed you
 
all. I appreciate the feedback and support. Happy new year.
 
  
Marshall: Still "confused" as to were I am (Switzerland or ABQ because of
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2) Team status reports - There will be an opportunity to hear brief
the 18 inches of snow), I enjoyed the meeting.
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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.
  
Danielle: Happy new year, glad to be back, connecting with you is
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3) Check out
important to me.
 
  
William: Tired, really enjoyed the connection and clarity.  This was my
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first meeting as an LT member.  I enjoyed it.
 
  
Katherine: Enjoying the community growth in Korea. More people want to
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Warmly,
get certification, like to get more clarity. Some sadness around not
 
having more time with friends in USA.
 
  
'''HAPPY NEW YEAR'''
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Margo Pair
  
==Agenda items carried forward==
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Administrative Director
*Leadership positions (Jori)
 
*Consultants (Valentina)
 
*Certification (Katherine)
 
*Planning February Board Conference
 
*Valentina proposal
 
*Clarifying differences between board and LT
 
*Jim and Jori reimbursement proposal
 
*Who will be at the February Board Conference
 
  
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Center for Nonviolent Communication
  
=LT Agenda - January 5 Meeting=
 
:'''PT:''' Jan. 5, 2007 at noon US PT -1pm US MT - 8pm London (GMT),
 
:'''Seoul:''' Jan.6 at 5am
 
:: Conference Dial-in Number: (712) 580-0600
 
:: Participant Access Code: 432094#
 
:: 6 for MUTE caller controlled muting
 
*Update on organization restructuring review (M&V).
 
*Nominations for LT positions (Jori).
 
*Invitation for GCC to nominate a participant to the LT (Jim).
 
  
Carried forward for next meeting:
 
*We will explore role definitions and possible recruitment options for LT Positions.
 
*Role of Sociocracy and John Buck in CNVC (Valentina).
 
*Role and funding of Barbara & Sartaj (Valentina).
 
*What kind of special consulting we need (MBR).
 
  
=LT Minutes - December 22 Meeting=
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Feedback on this Communication:
[[LT Minutes - December 22, 2006]]
 
  
=Board Minutes - December 2006 Meeting=
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If you would like to provide feedback on this communication, please complete
[[Board Minutes - December 2006 Meeting]]
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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.
  
=[[Board Agenda - December 2006 Meeting]]=
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Warmly,
===&nbsp; Jim and Jori’s [[Report as Coordinators of the GCC]]===
 
===&nbsp; John Wiley's [[Initial Report on "E.D." Role Analysis]]===
 
  
=Marshall's Statement to the NVC network=
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Glenda Mattinson
My wife, Valentina, and I would like to share our celebrations with you stimulated by the October CNVC Conference. We celebrated that CNVC now has NVC groups working in 65 countries on every continent and about 1/4 million people per year are receiving our training.  We then shared our vision that within the next 10 years we would like to have NVC teams in every country and NVC reaching millions of people through mainstream media outlets.
 
  
We want to share with you how touched and celebratory we are feeling at the response of everyone present to this vision.  To achieve these two visions we are radically transforming our organization.
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CNVC Communication Coordinator
  
* Valentina and I will be leading a Leadership Team, (LT) formalizing what has been our unofficial role.
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==30 March 2007 Report on Move==
* We are encouraging all trainers to operate, not on their own, but in association with local NVC circles so that they work together to support the NVC mission. To support this organizing effort, Jim and Jori Manske will focus on building the Global Coordinating Council (GCC).
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From Jim Manske
* We are also taking steps to synergize with other organizations who are also working for a transformation in consciousness.
 
* We will expand the number of NVC trainers on the CNVC staff to better meet the number of requests for training and ensure continuity of CNVC’s services.
 
* We are also creating means of making our training available through the media.
 
  
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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.
  
With Love and Gratitude,
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* Planned future programs, IITs and other training in Albuquerque.
Marshall and Valentina Rosenberg
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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.
  
:::''Note: this letter was edited slightly for clarity and wiki formatting by John Wiley, CNVC President. The original unedited version will be posted elsewhere.''
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'''Remaining Considerations:'''
  
==Deutsch: Nachricht an das Netzwerk von Marshall==
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*Financial Cost of Move. 
Meine Frau, Valentina und ich möchten gerne unser Feiern mit Euch teilen, das vom kürzlichen Boardmeeting des CNVC in der Nähe von Atanta, Georgia, angeregt wurde. Das Center for Nonviolent Communication hat nun GFK-Gruppen,
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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.)
die in 65 Ländern und in jedem Kontinent der Erde arbeiten mit über 1/4 Mio. TeilnehmerInnen an den Trainings, die dort gegeben werden. Beim diesem Boardmeeting haben wir über unsere Visionen gesprochen: dass wir innerhalb der nächsten 10 Jahre GFK-Teams in jedem Land der Erde haben und dass die Gewaltfreie Kommunikation Millionen Menschen durch die Haupt-Medien (mainstream media outlets) erreicht.
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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
  
Wir möchten mit Euch teilen, wie berührt und voller Dankbarkeit wir uns fühlen durch die Reaktionen von allen, die diese Vision teilen. Um diese beiden Visionen erreichen zu können, werden wir unsere Orgnaisation grundsätzlich verändern.
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'''Conclusions'''
  
Valentina und ich werden ein Leading Team (LT) führen, dadurch werden wir nun formell das tun, was bisher unsere inoffizielle Rolle war.
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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.
  
Wir ermutigen alle TrainerInnen, nicht mehr alleine zu wirken, sondern zusammen mit den lokalen GFK-Kreisen, damit sie zuammenarbeiten, um die Mission der Gewaltfreien Kommunikation zu unterstützen.
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=LT Minutes & Agenda - February 5, 2007 Meeting=
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[[LT Minutes & Agenda - February 5, 2007 Meeting]]
  
Damit die organisatorischen Bemühungen vorangehen, werden sich Jori und Jim Manske darauf konzentrieren, das Global Coordinating Council (GCC) aufzubauen.
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=LT Minutes & Agenda - January 19, 2007 Meeting=
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[[LT Minutes & Agenda - January 19, 2007 Meeting]]
  
Wir werden auch Schritte unternehmen, um Synergien mit anderen Organisationen zu erreichen, die auch auf eine Bewusstseinsänderung hinarbeiten.
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=LT Minutes & Agenda - January 5, 2007 Meeting=
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[[LT Minutes & Agenda - January 5, 2007 Meeting]]
  
Wir werden die Anzahl der GFK-TrainerInnen in der CNVC-Belegschaft erhöhen, um den vielen Anfragen nach Trainings besser nachkommen zu können und um den Fortbestand der CNVC-Dienste abzusichern.
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=LT Minutes - December 22 Meeting=
 
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[[LT Minutes - December 22, 2006]]
Wir werden außerdem Wege finden, unsere Trainings durch die Medien verfügbar zu machen.
 
 
 
:In Liebe und Dankbarkeit
 
:Marshall und Valentina Rosenberg
 
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=LT Position Descriptions=
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[[LT Position Descriptions - 12/06]]
  
 
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[[LT Agenda November 15, 2006 Meeting]]
 
=Minutes October 21-25, 2006 CNVC LT/Board Conference=
 
[[Minutes October 21-25 CNVC GCC/Board Conference]]
 
:Note: A major decision at this meeting was redefining LT, Board and GCC.
 
 
=Older Documents - GCC Before LT Creation=
 
[[GCC Before LT Creation]]
 
  
 
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Latest revision as of 00:31, 15 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.

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