A Small Group–Civic Engagement Series–Peter Block Since 2004,  Eric and Elaine have been immersed in Peter Block’s community A Small Group, participating in, and facilitating, the six conversations in Peter’s Civic Engagement process. They served on the Growth and Nurture Team for A Small Group.

Appreciative Inquiry – David Cooperrider – introduced and equipped in AI by Joan Hoxsey of Relationship Resource, LLC

Art of Hosting – Toke Paludan Moeller, founder

Berkana Institute – Margaret Wheatly, founder

Conversation Café –Vicki Robin and Susan Partnow

Minds at Work –Bob Kegan and Lisa Laslow Lahey – attended their training and are licensed to conduct the Immunity to Change workshop

Open Space — Harrison Owen, founder

PeerSpirit – Christina Baldwin and Ann Linnea

Positive Deviance - Marian Zeitlin, Jerry and Monique Sternin

Story Catcher – Christina Baldwin – introduced to Christina when attending her workshop on Story as Leader at OSU.

Vital Smarts— Authors of several books on influencing change with language and conversation

World Café – Juanita Brown and David Isaacs