perhaps the invitation can evoke something of the beauty of the place the group will convene in to help entice participation
Can you (honestly) frame the obvious uninvitation in a way that is an invitation of a different sort? What is the opportunity for them in not participating? --John...................................Membership questions always relate to the Invitation. - wiki
Sets the tone for it. --Tree
If someone says, "i will be there," that's the initial commitment. --Tree (ditto, Sue)
To be most effective invitations need to reflect a group's culture. --Sue
A question is a form of invitation, there is wisdom there. --Tree
A question can set the tone of an Opening and Welcome, frame its Purpose, and constitute an Invitation to the group. -- wiki
Preparedness includes Trajectory, Invitation and Setting Intention. - Wiki
Appreciation of purpose can be achieved through Invitation and Questioning (the Purpose may even be stated as a question to be answered). - Wiki
If you want Spirit, it helps to invite it. --Tree
The breaking of a group into subgroups, and reuniting as a whole group, require skilled Invitation. -- wiki
Invite them to speak. --Tree
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