December 10th 2014:
For this term we have had some tremendous achievements because we actually effectively planned and event and executed it marginally well. Looking back, I feel like the largest contributor to this success has been an ensemble like setting in T-GO, as while we have leaders we aren’t specifically leading the session have a fair amount of time dedicated to discussions as a group. In order to further diminish any authoritative powers that leaders could potentially possess, we asked the members of the CAS to do a bit of reflection and list some concerns/ areas of improvement or any other thoughts they have on T-GO. There has also been a new system developed-technology box- in order to keep everyone focused on the task at hand, as many were getting distracted by phones and iPads. The technology box has worked quite well as we are able to get more done in the same time with a lot more people engaged.
We have also altered the schedule fairly and have been quite flexible with it, so if there isn't a need to continue CAS until 3:45, then we end it early and the leaders stay back to plan out the next session. However, if more time is needed to complete a session then we take that time and don't cut sessions short. The flexibility helps us design effective sessions and makes CAS more than just boxes to tick, but rather a structured form of community action. In all entirety the flexible schedule doesn't confine us to a method of execution that is perceived to be effective, but rather allows our CAS to structure a session in a way that suits their needs.
After each session the leaders stay back to plan the next session and create to-do lists so that we know were we stand and things that need to be done for the next time we meet. Spending about 15 mins after each session has enabled us to create structures sessions and get things done in time, leading to a better run community action. The time spent of planning is quite small however the session have improved significantly, reflecting the importance of planning and putting in the extra effort to make a better journey in which ideas and thoughts become action.
For this term we have had some tremendous achievements because we actually effectively planned and event and executed it marginally well. Looking back, I feel like the largest contributor to this success has been an ensemble like setting in T-GO, as while we have leaders we aren’t specifically leading the session have a fair amount of time dedicated to discussions as a group. In order to further diminish any authoritative powers that leaders could potentially possess, we asked the members of the CAS to do a bit of reflection and list some concerns/ areas of improvement or any other thoughts they have on T-GO. There has also been a new system developed-technology box- in order to keep everyone focused on the task at hand, as many were getting distracted by phones and iPads. The technology box has worked quite well as we are able to get more done in the same time with a lot more people engaged.
We have also altered the schedule fairly and have been quite flexible with it, so if there isn't a need to continue CAS until 3:45, then we end it early and the leaders stay back to plan out the next session. However, if more time is needed to complete a session then we take that time and don't cut sessions short. The flexibility helps us design effective sessions and makes CAS more than just boxes to tick, but rather a structured form of community action. In all entirety the flexible schedule doesn't confine us to a method of execution that is perceived to be effective, but rather allows our CAS to structure a session in a way that suits their needs.
After each session the leaders stay back to plan the next session and create to-do lists so that we know were we stand and things that need to be done for the next time we meet. Spending about 15 mins after each session has enabled us to create structures sessions and get things done in time, leading to a better run community action. The time spent of planning is quite small however the session have improved significantly, reflecting the importance of planning and putting in the extra effort to make a better journey in which ideas and thoughts become action.