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John Abbe (aka Slow)The Group Works <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PatternOfTheDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PatternOfTheDay</a> is Divergence and Convergence Rhythm:'Diverging widens perspective, explores new terrain and opens up options. Converging coalesces collective wisdom in moving toward focused decisions, concrete outcomes, and the end of the session. Good group process naturally cycles between these two, so be thoughtful about which to engage when.' <a href="https://groupworksdeck.org/patterns/Divergence_and_Convergence_Rhythm" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://groupworksdeck.org/patterns/Divergence_and_Convergence_Rhythm</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GroupWorksDeck" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#GroupWorksDeck</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/divergence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#divergence</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/convergence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#convergence</a>Image ©20?? Randen Pedersen, more info: <a href="https://groupworksdeck.org/train-tracks" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://groupworksdeck.org/train-tracks</a>

John Abbe (aka Slow)The Group Works <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PatternOfTheDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PatternOfTheDay</a> is Moving Toward Alignment:'To act jointly, we journey from disparate places to a coherent, collective sense of what is real, what we desire, and what we will do to accomplish it. Group alignment emerges through conversations that generate shared stories, understandings, and decisions.' <a href="https://groupworksdeck.org/patterns/Moving_toward_Alignment" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://groupworksdeck.org/patterns/Moving_toward_Alignment</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GroupWorksDeck" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#GroupWorksDeck</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/alignment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#alignment</a>Image ©20?? Martin Bailey, more info: <a href="https://groupworksdeck.org/rowers-martin" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://groupworksdeck.org/rowers-martin</a>

John Abbe (aka Slow)The Group Works <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PatternOfTheDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PatternOfTheDay</a> is Priority Focus:'Guide the group's energies, pace, and trajectory appropriately to achieve the stated intention and purpose. Help the group set and stick to priorities, recognizing that what's most important to the group sometimes shifts.' <a href="https://groupworksdeck.org/patterns/Priority_Focus" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://groupworksdeck.org/patterns/Priority_Focus</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GroupWorksDeck" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#GroupWorksDeck</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/priorities" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#priorities</a> Image ©20?? Phillip Schroeder, more info: <a href="https://groupworksdeck.org/temporary-flipchart" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://groupworksdeck.org/temporary-flipchart</a>

John Abbe (aka Slow)The Group Works <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PatternOfTheDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PatternOfTheDay</a> is Celebration:'With joy and zest, publicly celebrate milestones and recurring events. Affirming shared history, we nourish community, crystallize a sense of accomplishment, and build group identity by unifying our stories and common goals. Can be planned and ritualized, or as spontaneous as a group cheer.' <a href="https://groupworksdeck.org/patterns/Celebration" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://groupworksdeck.org/patterns/Celebration</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GroupWorksDeck" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#GroupWorksDeck</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/celebration" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#celebration</a>Image ©2011 Sara Dent, more info: <a href="https://groupworksdeck.org/celebration-jump" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://groupworksdeck.org/celebration-jump</a>

John Abbe (aka Slow)The Group Works <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PatternOfTheDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PatternOfTheDay</a> is Time Shift:'Invite people to consider events and possibilities from the vantage point of either the past or the future, in order to change assumptions about what is possible in the present.' <a href="https://groupworksdeck.org/patterns/Time_Shift" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://groupworksdeck.org/patterns/Time_Shift</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GroupWorksDeck" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#GroupWorksDeck</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/time" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#time</a>Image ©20?? Randen Petersen, more info: <a href="https://groupworksdeck.org/girl-and-old-man" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://groupworksdeck.org/girl-and-old-man</a>

John Abbe (aka Slow)The Group Works <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PatternOfTheDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PatternOfTheDay</a> is Hosting:'Help the session feel like home. Making a place and arrangements comfortable for everyone supports accomplishment of the group's work. Attend to the well-being of each person and the whole.' <a href="https://groupworksdeck.org/patterns/Hosting" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://groupworksdeck.org/patterns/Hosting</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GroupWorksDeck" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#GroupWorksDeck</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/hosting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#hosting</a>Image ©2007 Linda Lane, more info: <a href="https://groupworksdeck.org/mc-buddhist" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://groupworksdeck.org/mc-buddhist</a>

John Abbe (aka Slow)The Group Works <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PatternOfTheDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PatternOfTheDay</a> is Feedback:'Feedback is offering and receiving information in various forms that enables adaptation and learning, both for individuals and the group as a whole. Feedback lets us know what's working and what's not, helping us stay on track for achieving our goals.' <a href="https://groupworksdeck.org/patterns/Feedback" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://groupworksdeck.org/patterns/Feedback</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GroupWorksDeck" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#GroupWorksDeck</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/feedback" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#feedback</a>Image ©2010 NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, more info: <a href="https://groupworksdeck.org/applause" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://groupworksdeck.org/applause</a>

John Abbe (aka Slow)The Group Works <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PatternOfTheDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PatternOfTheDay</a> is Story:'Stories, metaphors, and myths convey complex ideas, context, meaning and nuance that simple data cannot. By telling personal stories we build trust and connection, encourage imagination, and express the essence of who we are. By telling cultural stories we connect ourselves to others' experience and interact with whole systems.' <a href="https://groupworksdeck.org/patterns/Story" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://groupworksdeck.org/patterns/Story</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GroupWorksDeck" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#GroupWorksDeck</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/story" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#story</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/paradigm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#paradigm</a>Image ©2009 Peter Worsley, more info: <a href="https://groupworksdeck.org/painted-photo-looks-mexican" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://groupworksdeck.org/painted-photo-looks-mexican</a>

John Abbe (aka Slow)The Group Works <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PatternOfTheDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PatternOfTheDay</a> is Preparedness:'Anticipate what might happen and be ready for it. Do this both before the event, and in your ongoing alert attention. Think through how the agenda will unfold, and do what you can to ensure the right people and resources are present.' <a href="https://groupworksdeck.org/patterns/Preparedness" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://groupworksdeck.org/patterns/Preparedness</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GroupWorksDeck" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#GroupWorksDeck</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/preparedness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#preparedness</a>Image ©1987 Robert Taylor, more info: <a href="https://groupworksdeck.org/ballplayer-ready-2" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://groupworksdeck.org/ballplayer-ready-2</a>

John Abbe (aka Slow)The Group Works <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PatternOfTheDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PatternOfTheDay</a> is Good Faith Assumptions:'Assuming others' good intent increases trust and effectiveness. Instead of interpreting "negative" actions as attempts at manipulation, insult, or power-play, we choose to believe people are doing the best they can and look for underlying values or needs in common. Searching for a better story, we find or create one.' <a href="https://groupworksdeck.org/patterns/Good_Faith_Assumptions" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://groupworksdeck.org/patterns/Good_Faith_Assumptions</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GroupWorksDeck" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#GroupWorksDeck</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/assumptions" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#assumptions</a>Image ©2011 Sara Dent, more info: <a href="https://groupworksdeck.org/lap-sit" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://groupworksdeck.org/lap-sit</a>

John Abbe (aka Slow)The Group Works <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PatternOfTheDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PatternOfTheDay</a> is Appropriate Boundaries:'As stewards of the process, maintain safety and integrity of the container by drawing lines when needed. Compassionately acknowledge individual suffering to open the group heart, while reaffirming the group's purpose to keep it on track. Face membership questions with clarity and candour.' <a href="https://groupworksdeck.org/patterns/Self_Awareness" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://groupworksdeck.org/patterns/Self_Awareness</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GroupWorksDeck" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#GroupWorksDeck</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/appropriateboundaries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#appropriateboundaries</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/boundaries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#boundaries</a>Image ©2009 Paul Stephenson, more info: <a href="https://groupworksdeck.org/stile" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://groupworksdeck.org/stile</a>

John Abbe (aka Slow)The Group Works <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PatternOfTheDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PatternOfTheDay</a> is Self-Awareness:'The more you know who you and your group really are, the more effectively you can engage, make choices that are the right fit, and achieve your goals. Discover your values, feelings, dreams, needs, biases, and more.' <a href="https://groupworksdeck.org/patterns/Self_Awareness" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://groupworksdeck.org/patterns/Self_Awareness</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GroupWorksDeck" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#GroupWorksDeck</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/self" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#self</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/selfawareness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#selfawareness</a>Image ©2009 Ed Yourdon, more info: <a href="https://groupworksdeck.org/girl-reflection" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://groupworksdeck.org/girl-reflection</a>

John Abbe (aka Slow)The Group Works <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PatternOfTheDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PatternOfTheDay</a> is Letting Go:'Release preconceived notions, your ego and your fears, to be fully open without attachment to outcome. As a clear channel, you allow whatever needs to come through in order to be of service to yourself, your group, and the world.' <a href="https://groupworksdeck.org/patterns/Letting_Go" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://groupworksdeck.org/patterns/Letting_Go</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GroupWorksDeck" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#GroupWorksDeck</a>Image ©2006 Bird Eye, more info: <a href="https://groupworksdeck.org/dandelion" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://groupworksdeck.org/dandelion</a>

John Abbe (aka Slow)The Group Works <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PatternOfTheDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PatternOfTheDay</a> is Holding Space:'Be fully present, aware of what's happening in the whole gathering right now--physically, energetically, emotionally, and intellectually. Open and hold the psychological and spiritual space to provide a steady centre and container. Calmly maintain trust, safety, and focus.' <a href="https://groupworksdeck.org/patterns/Holding_Space" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://groupworksdeck.org/patterns/Holding_Space</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GroupWorksDeck" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#GroupWorksDeck</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/HoldingSpace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#HoldingSpace</a>Image ©2008 alegri, more info: <a href="https://groupworksdeck.org/bubble-hand" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://groupworksdeck.org/bubble-hand</a> and <a href="https://www.4freephotos.com/Hand-holding-a-soap-bubble-3.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.4freephotos.com/Hand-holding-a-soap-bubble-3.html</a>

John Abbe (aka Slow)The Group Works <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PatternOfTheDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PatternOfTheDay</a> is Opening and Welcome:'The beginning sets the tone. Start intentionally, in a manner that invites group members to connect with one another, enter their voice into the circle, and participate as their authentic selves. Attend to building enthusiasm, focus, and commitment for the work to come.' <a href="https://groupworksdeck.org/patterns/Opening_and_Welcome" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://groupworksdeck.org/patterns/Opening_and_Welcome</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GroupWorksDeck" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#GroupWorksDeck</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/opening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#opening</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/welcome" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#welcome</a>Image ©2009 Sara Dent, more info: <a href="https://groupworksdeck.org/sara-dent-welcome" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://groupworksdeck.org/sara-dent-welcome</a> and <a href="https://www.farmlove.org/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.farmlove.org/</a>

John Abbe (aka Slow)The Group Works <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PatternOfTheDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PatternOfTheDay</a> is Tend Relationships:'We take care of each other to reach the goals we are striving for--to get there in one piece, together. Balancing a focus on task and product with nurturing relations between people sustains organizations and movements for the long haul.' <a href="https://groupworksdeck.org/patterns/Tend_Relationships" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://groupworksdeck.org/patterns/Tend_Relationships</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GroupWorksDeck" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#GroupWorksDeck</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/relationships" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#relationships</a>Image ©200? Tom Atlee, more info: <a href="https://groupworksdeck.org/karenannesmiling" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://groupworksdeck.org/karenannesmiling</a>

John Abbe (aka Slow)The Group Works <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PatternOfTheDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PatternOfTheDay</a> is Power of Place:'The location, setting, and beauty of the site for an event have a major impact on the group's energy, attentiveness, and ability to connect. Do your best to choose a place that is the right fit and expression for your intention.' <a href="https://groupworksdeck.org/patterns/Power_of_Place" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://groupworksdeck.org/patterns/Power_of_Place</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GroupWorksDeck" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#GroupWorksDeck</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/place" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#place</a>Image ©2009 Sara Dent, more info: <a href="https://groupworksdeck.org/sara-dent-round-building" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://groupworksdeck.org/sara-dent-round-building</a> and <a href="https://www.farmlove.org/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.farmlove.org/</a>

John Abbe (aka Slow)The Group Works <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PatternOfTheDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PatternOfTheDay</a> is Go Deeper:'Recognize and attend to what calls out for more intensive exploration. Take the time to unpack comments, drill down into issues, peel back the layers, delve further into underlying dynamics or feelings--in search of the crux of what matters most.' <a href="https://groupworksdeck.org/patterns/Go_Deeper" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://groupworksdeck.org/patterns/Go_Deeper</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GroupWorksDeck" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#GroupWorksDeck</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/depth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#depth</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/roots" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#roots</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/layers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#layers</a>Image ©2008 Rohit Gowaikar, more info: <a href="https://groupworksdeck.org/path-enlightenment" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://groupworksdeck.org/path-enlightenment</a>

John Abbe (aka Slow)The Group Works <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PatternOfTheDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PatternOfTheDay</a> is Rest:'Create unscheduled times for rest, reflection, integration, and nurturing important social connections. Building sufficient "down time" into group process yields better overall results, as participants return to group sessions renewed and often with new insights and ideas.' <a href="https://groupworksdeck.org/patterns/Rest" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://groupworksdeck.org/patterns/Rest</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GroupWorksDeck" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#GroupWorksDeck</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/rest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#rest</a>Image ©2008 Ellen Reitman, more info: <a href="https://groupworksdeck.org/rest" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://groupworksdeck.org/rest</a>

John Abbe (aka Slow)The Group Works <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PatternOfTheDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PatternOfTheDay</a> is Yes, and:'Build on what someone just said to offer encouragement and carry it further. Affirm their ideas, then extend them to a deeper understanding or add a new twist. Create momentum by saying "Yes, and . . ."'<a href="https://groupworksdeck.org/patterns/Yes_and" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://groupworksdeck.org/patterns/Yes_and</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GroupWorksDeck" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#GroupWorksDeck</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/yes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#yes</a>Image ©2010 Charlie Vinz, more info: <a href="https://groupworksdeck.org/pyramid-crop" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://groupworksdeck.org/pyramid-crop</a>

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