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STONNINGTON 2040 PEOPLE’S PANEL WORKING AGREEMENTSWorking Agreements • June 17th, 2015
AGREEMENT WAYS WE WANT TO WORK TOGETHER Listen to understand, not to judge • Listen to each other’s ideas and perspectives on each issue/initiative• Use small group discussions to ensure we listen to everyone• Listen to ideas and share opinions in order to understand each other and the group • Listening to understand not to judge – have a growth mindset• Ask for clarification. If you disagree, repeat their idea back to them so they agree that you’re being fair to their idea - don’t create strawmen Have respectful conversations that support differences of opinion and testing ideas • We respect diversity and difference – Be respectful of each other’s differences, opinions and perspectives• Be respectful, kind and polite - debate the idea and not the person• Explain your motivations and values• Let people finish their point before speaking and show respect and consideration for other participants and their perspectives • Communication style is inclusive and not aggressive• Construc
