Doug I did not answer all of your questions: ---- Why does it take them so deep?
And what parts of it are necessary? As my experience shows, the dyads may not be a necessary thing (one more thing to do without?). ------- I am not certain about the theory behind why it takes people deep. Perhaps Birgitt and others will add to this. My understanding is that it starts with the engagement of the whole brain. The step of choosing an object and then trying to link it to the theme of the meeting opens up creativity. The silent time for reflection...how much time do people take to do that... opens them up. My preference is to use objects from nature. That sometimes makes a deep connection...lots of ideas about this The dyads give a people a chance to find their voice and be truly heard to the degree that they are willing to share. As Peg pointed out, the chance to tell stories does shift the group positively. Not everyone feels comfortable speaking in a larger group. Even in a small group, there are often people who don't feel comfortable sharing thoughts with everyone. I find when I work with a small group, they often jump right in and skip the dyad step. While there is still a positive effect, I really try to encourage people to work through each step. I think the dyads support the transition from self, to another to the group and readies people for the group work by giving adequate time and space to engage. It pays attention to all learning styles/personality types. Those who take a little bit longer to think things through have a chance to catch up with the others and it levels the playing field. Michelle Michelle Cooper RN, MScN Integral Visions Consulting Inc. 200 Crestview Avenue Ancaster, ON L9G 1E2 Tel: (905) 648-4633 Fax: (905) 648-1763 Toll Free (North America): 1-877-405-9918 "Inviting Organizational Excellence and Health" Gratitude is one of the sweet shortcuts to finding peace of mind and happiness inside. No matter what's going on outside of us, there's always something we could be grateful for. -Barry Neil Kaufman * * ========================================================== [email protected] ------------------------------ To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of [email protected], Visit: http://listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html
