[Dialogue] ICA-USA and TTN Nov 28th Mtg Summary

[Roger Alexander]

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In the spirit of transparency, I've been asked to forward this meeting summary to the OE and Dialogue lists: 

Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2007 17:43:30 -0500
From:  <sshankland at cox.net>
To: Global ToP Trainers  <globalToPTrainers at ica-topnet.org>,
    ustoptrainers <ustoptrainers at ica-topnet.org>,
    Nino Tillman <ntillman at ica-usa.org>,
    Doug Druckenmiller <dpat23 at msn.com>,
    Felisia Wesson <fwesson at ica-usa.org>,
    "czaleski at ica-usa.org" <czaleski at ica-usa.org>
Subject: Meeting Summary Statement 11-28-07

Greetings Friends, ICA Colleagues and ToP Trainers around the world.

On November 28, 2007, leaders of theToP Trainers Network and the ICA-USA Staff met in Chicago to initiate a co-planning effort to reconcile recent struggles and to guide our decision-making on the road ahead.
We had a great time meeting each other and reaching a few points of agreement to frame our dialogue. A one-page summary of our conversations is attached for you to read and to share with others who may be interested.

We are also looking forward to a great gathering  in Durham, NC on January 4-7, 2008, which will include members of the ToP Trainers Network, ICA-USA Board and Staff; ICAI representatives and ICA colleagues from the USA and Canada. We welcome your input toward the agenda of that event, and anticipate an inspiring time of interchange and planning. Come join us an help shape our new directions! For more information on the ToP Trainers Meeting in Durham, see the ICA-USA website: ica-usa.org. Registration deadline is December 20th.

Warm wishes for a fine Holiday Season

On behalf of the ToP Trainers Network,
Sherwood Shankland, Mentor Trainer and Co-chair

Sherwood Shankland, Senior Facilitator
Shankland & Associates
703-503-5457

ICA-USA Staff and ToP Trainers Network Leaders - Meeting Summary
On November 28, 2007, a meeting took place at 4750 N. Sheridan, Chicago, Illinois, between ICA-USA staff members (Nino Tillman, Felisia Wesson and Cheryl  Zaleski) and ToP Trainers Network leadership members (Marti Roach, Sherwood Shankland and Deb Burnight).  We started with extended personal introductions, followed by productive conversations on the journey of our relationship. Doug Druckenmiller was engaged to facilitate the four hour meeting. 
The misunderstandings and turbulence of the past eighteen months, and the disruptions to established relationships and ongoing business practices, were recognized and acknowledged by everyone present. We acknowledged responsibility for contributing to these difficulties and we also agreed that it is time to move on and take positive next steps.
We agreed upon the need to clarify the residual grey areas in the relationship between ICA-USA and the ToP Trainers Network and in the governance of ToP. The first step is to designate a small task team comprised of ICA-USA staff and leadership representatives of the ToP Trainers Network.  The purpose of this team will be to continue this co-planning effort to reach consensus on policies and operating patterns that will guide ICA-USA and the ToP Trainers Network in the advancement of ToP. 
We affirmed the following guiding principles for collaboration between ICA-USA and the ToP Trainers Network:
o     Meetings that involve decisions that impact both parties will effectively engage both parties.
o     We will practice a spirit of transparency in all matters relating to ToP (e.g. finances, staff roles, Network roles, etc.).
o     We commit to supporting more efficient and respectful communication patterns.
o     We commit to co-developing and implementing over the next year a shared governance model for ToP.  

The spirit of this meeting was open, respectful and professional. We feel that an important step forward has been taken to create a fresh start in this journey. We are all looking forward to being present at the gathering in Durham, NC on January 4-7, 2008, where we will continue our co-planning.

For ICA-USA:                         For the ToP Trainers Network:
          Nino Tillman                         Marti Roach
          Felisia Wesson                         Sherwood Shankland
          Cheryl Zaleski                         Deb Burnight



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