Format

Format of the Event

Some notes on how the event will work. Note that this format is up for discussion and can change as the group attending sees fit


TOPICS

We will identify a number of top level topics from which we will pick a smaller number - probably three - to be discussed. Remember that we can't cover everything!

At each break-out session (2 Saturday morning, 1 Saturday afternoon) each group will take the topic for that session and discuss it as they wish. Note that all groups will be addressing the same topic but the outcomes from the groups will be quite different. It is the synthesis of these different approaches to the same topic that will give the richness we seek.

NUMBER OF BREAKOUT SESSIONS

We aim to have three breakout sessions with four groups of 5 or 6 people. Past experience has shown that  any more than that is too much.  People tire as the day goes on. 

 
LET THE CONVERSATION GO WHERE IT WILL

The breakout sessions are for free flow of conversation. Do not worry that people are off topic - within reason. Let the spirit move the group to go where they want with the conversation

ACTION!

While the breakout sessions are for free flow of conversation at some point we have to focus on what actions we need to take after the week-end.  The last session on the Saturday will be a relaxed view of what actions might be taken and Sunday is for detailing those actions i.e. what will be done, when  and by whom.