1. ©2009 Ken Homer www.CollaborativeConversations.com Collaborative Conversations Include More Voices – Make Better Choices A Very Short Course in Online Collaboration Drawings by Nancy Margulies

2. ©2009 Ken Homer www.CollaborativeConversations.com Successful Online Collaboration Create Collective Rituals: • Eliminate distractions • Dedicated time to work – both alone and together • Enter mindfully – breathe deeply • Open more space around each other’s thoughts • Take the time to build relationships Drawings by Nancy Margulies

3. ©2009 Ken Homer www.CollaborativeConversations.com Successful Online Collaboration Create Collective Rituals: • Declare which conversation you are in at a given time • Capture important questions • Anticipate breakdowns – elicit support • Create a durable and accessible memory • Review next steps Drawings by Nancy Margulies

4. ©2009 Ken Homer www.CollaborativeConversations.com Exploring Possibilities Shared Meaning Coordinating Actions Learning & Reflecting Conversational Building Flow Topic or Issue Begin Here

5. ©2009 Ken Homer www.CollaborativeConversations.com Exploring Possibilities Shared Meaning Coordinating Actions Learning & Reflecting Conversational Breakdown Flow Topic or Issue