"Scotland Leading: Possibility of Breakthrough Results?

Introductions, Conversations, Training workshops, Support Network Building

A Deeper Democracy is possible

Introducing: Dynamic Self Governance

Tools for building effective democracy 2 days of Foundation Building Events:

23rd October in Edinburgh / 24th October in Glasgow

For leaders and active citizens, for educators and policy makers. For co-operative businesses, for organisations of organisations.

The world is changing fast. Scotland has a chance to lead the way. Amid economic inequality and instability, the worlds most successful businesses are governed by economic democracy. Amid worker disengagement and political alienation, some places enjoy committed citizens who work together to make a difference. Read more here, be inspired, enjoy audio and video links: http://www.dsgscotlandevents2013.co.uk

IF... our so-called Democracy was to evolve into Deeper Democracy -- what would this look like?

What can Dynamic Self Governance do?

DSG will be introduced to you by John Buck, author of : "We the people - consenting to a deeper democracy. Principles and Practises "
A Certified Sociocratic Organizational Consultant, John serves as CEO of the Sociocracy Consulting Group. The SCG is a division of an international consulting firm headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands. John also heads operations in the SCGs Washington, DC region.

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THE EVENTS:

Dynamic Self Governance Intro Modules, Edinburgh

Wednesday, 23 October 2013 from 09:30 to 21:00 (BST) Edinburgh, Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace, EH1 2JL PROGRAM OVERVIEW: 3 MODULES DSG Intro Training Modules with John Buck 10am - 1pm: 'The Principles' Venue: Quaker Meeting House 1pm - 5pm: 'Decision Making' Venue: Quaker Meeting House 6.30 pm - 9pm: General DSG Intro and Conversations at Edinburgh Uni, Chrystal MacMillan building. DAY Event price - 35 per session/ or apply for concessions. EVENING Event price - 20/ or apply for concessions.

Morning Session: 10am - 1pm 9.30am Refreshments and Registration. 10.00am Opening round (prompt start!) 10am - 1pm: THE PRINCIPLES Four principles of Dynamic Self Governance (DSG), How they can be applied in organisations, communities or other localities. Includes exercises and fish bowl consulting to give participants a real sense of how DSG can work in practice. Participants will gain specific tools in making their meetings and joint decisions both more effective as well as more enjoyable and innovative. Space will be given for your questions to be worked with.

Afternoon Session: 2pm - 5pm 1.30pm Refreshments and Registration. 2.00pm Opening round (prompt start!) 2.00 - 5.00pm Afternoon: DECISION-MAKING Participants act out a collaborative decision-making simulation where they first meet and debate the way they usually would, with a debrief to discuss why this can be counterproductive Followed by the same simulation enacted but using sociocratic meeting tools. This comparison gives participants a real sense and experience of DSG in action. Participants will gain experiential insight into what works and what doesnt work in collaborative decision-making. Space will be given for your questions to be worked with. Evening Session: 6.30pm for 7pm start - 9pm Edinburgh Uni, Chrystal MacMillan building, George Square EH8 9LD GENERAL DSG INTRO AND CREATIVE CONVERSATION S + small elements of the day workshops

Dynamic Self Governance Intro Day, Glasgow

Thursday, 24 October 2013 from 09:30 to 21:00 (BST) Morning Session (10 1pm) Albany Centre, 44 Ashley Street, G3 6DS Afternoon Session (2 - 5.30pm) The Theosophical Society, 17 Queens Crescent, G4 9BL Evening Session (7 9pm) @ The Old Schoolhouse, 311 Woodlands Road, G3 6NG PROGRAM OVERVIEW: 1 full day DSG Intro Training with John Buck 9.30am - 5.00pm; o BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH 1 evening session DSG General Intro with DSG trainees and tbc DSG Trainer 6.30pm for 7pm start - 9pm DAY Event price - 70/ or apply for concessions. EVENING Event price - 20/ or apply for concessions.

Full day DSG Intro Training with John Buck

10am - 1pm (BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH) The Principles (a.m) & Decision making (p.m.) See specs for the 2 modules from the Edinburgh sessions

Evening Session: DSG General Intro

with DSG Scotland Team and special guests The Old Schoolhouse, G3 6NG 6.30pm for 7pm start - 9pm GENERAL DSG INTRO AND CREATIVE CONVERSATION S + small elements of the day workshops. Discounts and concessions are available. Please contact DSG Scotland to discuss.

DSG Scotland is a small group of people inspired by the ideas and potential that Dynamic Self Governance presents. We have been very heartened as we have connected with more people across the globe using this method of governance. Each member of the team are volunteers working their day jobs and then finding the time to organise this unique event in October. Each member brings their own unique skills, passion and determination. Whether it be event organisation, creative ideas, knowledge, contacts, PR connections and team spirit. For more details please visit our website and crowd funding site. Please support Dynamic Self Governance Scotland

WEBSITE: http://www.dsgscotlandevents2013.co.uk/index.html OUR BLOG HAS INSPIRATION TO SHARE CROWD FUNDING SITE: support the DSG training of people in Scotland via Indiegogo Twitter: @dsgscotland Facebook: facebook.com/DSGScotlandEvent could be handy to use to promote Dynamic Self Governance Scotland Email: dsg.scotlandevent@gmail.com phone contacts: 07818 061918 (Ruth); 07805 841535 (Mark); 07837741815 (Kim)