ditto!
Commitments should advance the group purpose. (Tom)
Depending on the purpose of the group, and its duration as a group, Going Meta will be seen as a learning experience or a distraction. - Tom
The purpose of the event should be extremely clear and central in the invitation. -- Tom
Magic much more likely when there is strong focus and grounding in Purpose. --Tree
Purpose is a necessary, but not sufficient, condition for Magic. -- wiki
Stress the purpose of the gathering, letting them know that everything that happens during it should serve that purpose one way or another. -- Tom
Will this site serve our purpose well? There is no factor in your decision that is more important than your answer to this question. -- Tom
Are you and the group really on the same page regarding why you are doing all this in the first place? The more solidly that is in place, the better it will all be. -- Tom
This basically defines the Priority Focus. -- Tom ................. Pace and trajectory are considerations when aligning and focusing priorities on activities and discussions consistent with intention and purpose. - Wiki
The Purpose governs the Intention for the whole activity. The Intention is Set to further the Purpose. -- Tom .................... Purpose is closely related--needs further editing to discern the relationship & boundaries between these two. - Wiki
The ability of a group to self-organize itself through shared leadership is intimately related to the larger alignment they already share through their shared purpose. A facilitator can often help by reminding them of that purpose.... (I agree. - Tom)
Here is the simplicity which contains all the complexity of what we are trying to do together. -- Tom
The Purpose governs the entire Trajectory. -- Tom
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