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Next Action Steps

Evaluation of Prototype and Evaluation Process

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The following steps seem most valuable:

1. Clear definition of intended message(s) for specific audience(s)

2. Evaluation of strengths and weaknesses of current prototype

3. Development of themes for specific presentations

4. Volunteers for assistance in production of production media(writer, voice over talent, graphic artist, multimedia developer, editor...)

5. Creation of multimedia presentations

6. Establish maintenance / enhancement process for future revisions

Email / Comments

Techniques for collaborative discussion include:

· Comments on each page (Public and shared approach_

· Send comments to the author of these pages: Email: Arthur Murphy

· Actual meetings in homes / coffee shops!

Note: The current formative idea is available at: http://aeoliansolutions.com/reference/beta_Intro_Search.mov

Consultation

Bahá'í consultation is based on the following principles:

  • Information should be gathered from the widest possible range of sources, seeking a diversity of points of view. This may mean making special efforts to seek the views of specialists--such as lawyers, doctors, or scientists. It may also mean looking for information outside traditional specialties or making a special effort to consider the views of community members from diverse backgrounds.
  • During discussion, participants must make every effort to be as frank and candid as possible, while maintaining a courteous interest in the views of others. Personal attacks, blanket ultimatums and prejudicial statements are to be avoided.
  • When an idea is put forth it becomes at once the property of the group. Although this notion sounds simple, it is perhaps the most profound principle of consultation. For in this rule, all ideas cease to be the property of any individual, sub-group, or constituency. When followed, this principle encourages those ideas that spring forth from a sincere desire to serve, as opposed to ideas that emanate from a desire for personal aggrandizement or constituency-building.
  • The group strives for unanimity, but a majority vote can be taken to bring about a conclusion and make the decision. An important aspect to this principle is the understanding that once a decision is made, it is incumbent on the entire group to act on it with unity--regardless of how many supported the measure.

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