In the face of mystery and non-linearity, you have no choice, at least if you want to participate at all. -- Tom
If you as a participant see how a process problem or opportunity should be handled, speak up about it -- not with arrogance but as an offering, leaving it up to the facilitator and group to evaluate the wisdom of doing it. -- Tom
Often there's no way to know how people will take your effort to name what's going on, so if you're going to do it, you just have to dive in. -- Tom
Have the spirit of your opening be adventurous, an exciting Dive Into the question or issue they've all gathered to address. -- Tom
Are you thinking big enough, being audacious enough? --John
Although Seasoned Timing is extremely important, there are times when you just have to take the risk and Dive In. Sometimes it will work Magic. Other times it will be a total flop. Good luck! -- and learn as you go... -- Tom
These patterns mutually support each other: Diving In pre-empts the complexity which is often borne of too much preparation or explanation. -- wiki
Breaking into small groups can be the mechanism to dive in. --Sue. Agreed; going into small groups makes it much easier to Dive In--some people will never speak in front of a large audience. --Tree
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