>Systemically it is also the simplest tool people will have for communally valuing the dynamics of Conflict, Change and Chaos.
I'm not sure what "communally valuing de dynamics..." can mean to the folks you are targeting. Believe they would find it scary. If a few of us perceive conflicts as rich and positive opportunities for growth and creativity, I believe it is important to remember that for most, those terms actually describe painful experiences that are to be avoided if possible - or to be used to maintain power. Most people I meet seem to believe that the "word" IS the "thing" it describes. So better put ourselves in their shoes when using words... I would propose: " ...for transforming the dynamics of conflict, change and chaos into productive processes stimulating participation, individual and group commitment, and collaborative solution-building behaviors." >ps trying to open space the readers of this European Union web in 2004 (crossing a lot of fingers) As an old friend of mine would say: "If you are trying, it is very possible you are not doing". What if the European policy makers and other professionals you are talking about are not the best open minds? What if their very status depend on minimal participation and involvement? As a European myself, I can't wait to see the people make Europe themselves. Wouldn't it be good not to depend on some dignitaries and other deciders to make things happen in an open way? Question is: how to do it and where to start? Best of luck in your efforts and keep us posted! Dominique Proudhon Dampierre 38470 Notre Dame de l'Osier France 04 76 36 71 34 06 78 91 48 77 * * ========================================================== [email protected] ------------------------------ To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of [email protected], Visit: http://listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html
