Yep there are ground rules and they are important
Staying on course
1. Color-Coded Communication: Utilize the colored cards provided—Green for Yes, Red for No, Light Blue for Questions, and Dark Blue for Comments.
2. Keep It Concise: Ensure comments and questions are brief and to the point. We're aiming for a fusion of TED Talk and Sabbath School—keeping it engaging and insightful.
3. Respectful Exchange: Embrace disagreements as diverse perspectives, not as demands for agreement or expressions of frustration. Maintain an atmosphere of respect.
4. Kindness and Courtesy: Avoid any misuse of respect, kindness, or gentleness. Such behavior will not be tolerated and may result in a warning or exclusion from participation.
5. Active Listening Priority: Prioritize active listening—let others express their thoughts fully before responding. Remember, our language is imperfect, and we may use different words to convey similar ideas.
6. Stay Aligned with the Topic: Keep discussions focused on the current topic to maintain the flow of the conversation.
7. No Immediate Interruptions: When you raise a card, be patient. The presenter will signal when ready for questions or comments. In certain situations, due to time constraints or conversation dynamics, the presenter may choose to bypass calling on a response.
8. Embrace Diversity: Recognize diverse perspectives and thought processes. Consider how different ideas fit into the conversation rather than dismissing them outright.
9. Respect Privacy: Keep personal information shared during discussions confidential unless explicit consent is given.
10. Voluntary Participation: Feel free to pass on raising your card if you're not comfortable participating at any point. "ConvoCraft" welcomes various levels of engagement.
11. Tech Use with Purpose: Online participants, use the designated platform for color-coded responses. Minimize side conversations to avoid distractions.
12. Constructive Feedback Encouraged: Express feedback constructively, aiming for a positive and inclusive environment. Utilize comment cards to provide both positive and constructive feedback. "TruthQuest" values your input.
13. Respectful Interactions: To ensure respectful interactions it is essential that all responses and comments are addressed to the presenter and not to any single participant.
14. Keeping it other centered: There are always individuals who naturally have a lot to say and can tend to dominate a conversation. TruthQuest strongly encourages participants to refrain from dominating a conversation and limit questions and comments to 1 to 2 minutes. Giving others a chance to participate and a chance to process what it being said.
Remember, "TruthQuest" is designed for thoughtful dialogue and exploration, creating a space where everyone feels valued and respected. This is not an opportunity to press opinions, create arguments,