Objective: To create a safe environment for open conversation
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No personal attacks
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Arrive on time
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Equal time for speakers
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Speak briefly, time is limited
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When others speak, listen—don’t prepare your remarks
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Listen with intent to understand
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Be open to others points of view; to outcome; to each person regardless of seniority
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Treat sessions as confidential
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Outside the retreat do not attribute comments to others
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Speak from your own experience
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Show up!
Adapted from Mark Gerzon, Director, Campaign for Common Ground, Boulder, CO