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To call out. To state directly what is perceived.
Description
NASCENT PLACEHOLDER FOR FUTURE PATTERN WRITING . . .
saying what is,
speaking what has not yet been spoken,
naming issues & dynamics,
voice on behalf of the whole (helps create safe space)
Naming the stakes
Acknowledgement (for example, acknowledge power differences in the room)
Sometimes Naming is saying what the group knows is true but isn't talking about
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Other patterns that mention or point to Alchemy of Naming
Resources
Roger Schwarz, The Skillful Facilitator, 2nd edition, and particularly his work on Ground Rules for Effective Groups, which are designed to provoke and support more authentic commuication. www.schwarzassociates.com
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"Tell the truth without blame or judgement" —Angeles Arrien
Stage
Stories
In each of these cards is a story about group dynamics that relates to "Patterns+*tform" (add your own stories on Anonymous+Stories):
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