After ten years of work with diverse groups and individuals, graphic facilitator Nusa Maal founded SenseSmart in order to provide experiences, processes and products to engage a broader bandwidth of natural human intelligence. We are here to enhance creativity, deepen connections, broaden perspective and raise the standard for meaningful results. SenseSmart associates are creative, dynamic humans who do the impossible on a regular basis. We help clients access and mobilize their own unique blend of naturally compassionate intelligence and visionary genius. (continue)

This listserv is focused on creating a community of dialogic practice based on the Principles of the World Cafe. (continue)

Evolutionary Salons are gatherings in which people share and explore how individuals, groups, and societies can evolve more consciously and wisely. The first Evolutionary Salon was held in May 2005. It was the brainchild of Michael Dowd, but quickly became a co-creation with a community of leaders in collective intelligence and evolutionary action. (continue)

This "mini-manual" gives an introduction to the 2004 dialogue project "Let's Talk America," as well as the process and agreements used. It's a great model of a simple, tiny handout that explains a dialogue process in a friendly, accessible way. (continue)

An unconference is a conference where the content of the sessions is driven and created by the participants, generally day-by-day during the course of the event, rather than by a single organizer, or small group of organizers, in advance. The term is primarily used for high-tech conferences for developers or bloggers. Open Space Technology is commonly used in unconferences, as are World Cafe and Appreciative Inquiry. (continue)

This concise 7-page guide to the World Café (2002) covers the basics of the process. It includes brief outlines of each principle, a description of Café Etiquette, an outline of key elements of the World Café conversations, and tips for creating Café ambiance. Download from www.theworldcafe.com/hosting.htm. (continue)