Staff Retreat Flip Chart Notes 9/16/11

Held on September 9, 2011
The following is a transcript of the flipchart notes taken by the facilitators, Jeff and Linda Russell, Russell Consulting, Inc., during the WCH staff retreat.

Staff reactions to/questions about the vision, mission, and values proposed for the WCH:
1.Need more fun!
2.Flesh out the meanings of the values – they need more clarity
3.What happened to the idea of “convening?”
4.Are the values for internal and external use?
5.Is there a place to reference technology (and how we use it)?
6.Where is the policy focus/reference?
7.Like focus on being proactive and communication
8.So what exactly does the Clearinghouse do?
9.How will we actually use this in practical ways?

Staff reactions to/questions about the proposed organizational structure and design for WCH:
1.We need a better sense of where we are now before we can find this future
2.How will projects get onto the “dance floor” and how will projects be monitored and managed once on the dance floor?
3.Need to establish roles – clearly define them – ensures accountability
4.Concerns about being “split” across too many core teams and projects
5.Will there be check-ins on how this new structure is working?
6.How do we ensure that all voices are heard within core teams and on projects?
7.What happens to people who may not be comfortable with this model?
8.What does it mean to be a leader at WCH?
9.Where and when do we start?
10.How will co-leaders find the time to truly manage/guide this process (especially at the beginning)?
11.Co-leaders could set aside time each week in the creative suite in order to be accessible to staff