How People Harness Their Collective Wisdom and Power (PB)

Description

We have all experienced the benefits of dialogue when we openly andthoughtfully confront issues. We have also experienced the frustrationof interminable discussion that does not lead to progress.Co-Laboratories of Democracy enable large, diverse groups to dialogueand generate positive results. Many group processes engenderenthusiasm and good feeling as people share their concerns and hopeswith each other. Co-Laboratories go beyond this initial euphoria to: Discover root causes; Adopt consensual action plans; Develop teamsdedicated to implementing those plans; and Generate lasting bonds ofrespect, trust, and cooperation