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From the Hosting toolbox: Deep Democracy

Sunday, August 1st, 2010

Deep Democracy Foundation Course
August 28-29, 2010 in Berlin

Developed in post-apartheid South Africa and practiced in over 20 countries around the world, Deep Democracy is a facilitation methodology particularly useful for resolving relationships and group dynamics that are emotionally charged or marked by diversity and difference.

The methodology reaches “deep” in that it goes far beyond the conventional methods of facilitating the exchange of ideas and instead surfaces values, beliefs, and attitudes, which inform and enrich the groupʼs process. It is “democratic” in that it emphasizes that every voice matters and that decision are wisest when majority and minority voices are both valued and included.

The introductory training introduces participants to the fundamental tools of Deep Democracy, enabling them to radically improve collaborative processes and resolve difference. No previous experience or education is necessary to enroll in this training.

Registration: martin.e@deep-democracy.net
More info: http://db.tt/n8RUU6

To read more about the impact of the training on Kenyan youth, click here (pdf)

New hosting space BREGENZER SALON

Sunday, August 1st, 2010

I am happy to announce the birth of the „Bregenzer Salon“ event and hosting space!

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After some careful renovation in my 500 year old family house we are now offering a unique space for events that need a special container… The physical space, our third skin can maybe help…And through hosting we create a fourth skin?

You might have a group you want to bring to a retreat place, or you would like to co-create with us and the locals here?

Bregenz is the capital of the most Western and most innovative region of Austria, nestled between the Swiss mountains, the famous island of Lindau in Germany, Liechtenstein and Tyrol. The huge lake Constance gives the impression of reaching the end of the world especially during the sunsets, and the mountains, accessible in 8 minutes by cable car behind the house or an hour walk, make you reach the top of the world…

We will be here all summer, until the beginning of September for some networking, refinement of the place and recreation. If you feel like jumping down or up from where you are to explore and start co-create, you are very welcome!

Please tell us your impressions of the website, and how you feel we can improve it.

www.bregenzersalon.eu

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