“The Constitution of Peace” is a group talking process that guarantees no interruptions to the speaker and constant circular flow.
It uses a minimum of 3 ROUNDS with strict time limits. It deliberately allows speaking on ANY TOPIC.
The session begins and ends with GROUP SILENCE ... to settle the mind and to draw on internal ideas. (At least 1 minute silence is recommended.)
For advanced users, The Constitution Of Peace can be used for large formal conferences, or on the internet (via Skype and Google) and for media broadcasts (e.g. radio and TV).
Start small, in your loungeroom or workplace ... Try 1 minute silence and 2 minutes speaking per person. Use the stopwatch on a mobile phone.
A basic circle with 3 people takes 20 minutes ... (i.e. 3 people X 2 minutes X 3 rounds = 18 minutes. Add 1 minute silence at the start and finish. Total 20 minutes).
Recommended for groups of 2 to 20 .
A 1-page PDF guide can be downloaded. (It includes basic rules, tips and a checklist for the facilitator.)
www.ConstitutionOfPeace.com
--- MAKE HUMANITY GREATER ---
The Constitution Of Peace can help groups with :
PROBLEM SOLVING
ALLIANCE BUILDING
EGO & EMOTIONAL MANAGEMENT
In times of:
Crisis | Chaos
Creativity | Consolidation | Curiosity
It can be used for :
problem solving | political discussions
media broadcasts | dispute resolution
dinner parties | board meetings
creative workshops | emergency management
From lounge rooms to the White House … and back again!
DOWNLOAD
“Constitution of Peace”
Group Talking Method
1 page PDF Guide
for Participants
and Facilitator
(It includes the basic rules, tips and a checklist for the facilitator.)
IMAGINE the sort of people you would like to see in a group using the Constitution Of Peace.
PROMOTE the idea using the Facebook memes, Twitter, business cards and flyers (see images below). Challenge others to have a deeper dialogue.
BRING TOGETHER an experimental group, maybe around a loose topic or common interest.
(You will need to get familiar with the 1-page PDF guide ... especially the role of the facilitator.)
Start small, in your loungeroom or workplace ... Try 1 minute silence and 2 minutes speaking per person. Use the stopwatch on a mobile phone.
A basic circle with 3 people takes 20 minutes ... (i.e. 3 people X 2 minutes X 3 rounds = 18 minutes. Add 1 minute silence at the start and finish. Total 20 minutes).
Help work out the best ON-LINE SYSTEM … (e.g. using Skype, Google Hangouts, YouTube Live, etc.).
Reach out to people in COMMUNITY, MEDIA AND POLITICS who might benefit from the idea.
Sign up for the EMAIL LIST and keep in touch. Send your feedback and ideas.
Dream big.
Feel free to offer any suggestions and comments on the Constitution Of Peace:
www.facebook.com/PeaceConstitution
EMAIL : peaceconstitution13@gmail.com
(To join email list, use SUBJECT: "Sign-up")
Convener
Chris Poynton ... INFO
Victoria, Australia
1.
Copy and save the promotional images at the bottom of this page.
--- Drop the “meme” pictures into social media discussions. (Vertical meme for Facebook, horizontal meme for Twitter)
--- Circulate the flyers and business cards.
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2.
Consider using the following text on Twitter (125 characters).
www.ConstitutionOfPeace.com For groups! Equal speaking time, no interruptions and a minimum of 3 rounds. Online or in person.
(That leaves 15 characters for #hashtag or @handle.)
On other social media, consider using the longer description from the “Quick Summary” section.
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3.
Consider adopting the Facebook profile or cover photos at the bottom of the page … (even for a day).
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4.
Ask that other websites include ConstituionOfPeace.com in their LINKS. (This raises the profile in Google searches).