A long-term Trajectory requires at least a few people to be Committed to the long haul work. -- Tom
Recognize that "things come up" along the way. Be ready to adapt, to learn from, or to deal with such emergent things, and to hold your plans lightly. -- Tom
Whatever you do next along the way, be guided by feedback about what you've already done. Plan to collect it and learn from it. -- Tom
At each step on the path, consider what is possible then/now, and allow that to guide you. -- Tom
Keep the group informed of developments as you go. -- Tom
As you proceed "live into" your group's inquiries -- from "What are we trying to accomplish here?" to "What is possible now?" to "What makes sense to do next?" -- Tom
This is the bridge between the event and what comes afterwards and should be carefully planned to adequately serve the larger purpose. (I agree. See also Harvesting. -- Tom)
the Big Process that is going on is people talking with each other. The process event, itself, can be seen as part of this larger process, and such conversations encouraged before, during and after the event.
Sense when to do what. --Tree
Especially over time it becomes necessary to Share Leadership and Roles in order to be effective. There's only so much an individual planner/facilitator or small group can do. -- Tom
Every long and short term Trajectory should include actions that engage the Whole Group and other actions that are for breakouts, committees, working groups, interest groups, etc. -- Tom
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