Part 1 of 4
INTRODUCTION
notes from Rob and Scott:
• Invite/ Introduce group activity notes: Allow flow of ideas, Listen Reign in group w/power statement, vision providing some context to the personal survey. “Goal tonight is to set one for yourself ...and to dream a little.” -RP
The reason for conducting this personal survey is to discover personal (and thus possibly group) goals and motivations.
Personal survey/discussion to resolve;
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3 possible time motivators. (short term, mid-term, long term)
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2 possible points of view. (Idealistic, realistic)
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5 possible use motivators. (Recreation, Investment, Production/Business, Retirement, Charitable/Educational)
These are all rated on a scale from ‘not important’ to ‘very important’ in the survey
Part 2 of 4 Survey: Discover if and what a common ‘group’ goals and expectations are.
Part 3 of 4 Visions:‘Painting a picture’
Part 4 of 4 Homework goals for next meeting
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Choose or envision three potential goals you would participate in, describe briefly.
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Choose one of the three goals and expand and research details to present to the group next meet•ing.
i.e. statistics, reviews, appraisals, history, etc.
FEAR (false assumptions appearing real) Seven people walk into a barn. One person asks “How much did we pay for this dump”, the second replies “too much”, the third chimes “we have the rest of our lives to fix it”, the forth says “we’ll have money as soon as we refinance”, the fifth says “cool”, the sixth says “I’m pregnant” the seventh says “I’m leaving”.
Part One Of Group Survey
Survey Purpose:
To discover personal, and possibly group goals and motivations.
Hopefully we all will discover where group goals and individual goals are compelling us to take action on intentional group activities.
This survey assumes certain underlying conditions, some of which are listed below:
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a desire to participate in a group activity
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a desire for supportive and diverse community
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a desire fora desire for- a desire for smart investment of time and money
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a desire to have fun, learn something and dream a little
This personal survey will convey:
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3 possible time motivations short-term, mid-term, & long term
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2 possible points of view
idealistic and realistic
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6 possible use motivators-Recreation
-Investment
-Production/Business
-Retirement
-Educational
-Charitable
The questions are all rated on a scale from “not important” to “very important”.
-Seven friends walk into a barn. One person asks “how much did we pay for this dump?”, the second replies “too much!”, the third chimes “we have the rest of our lives to •x it”, the forth says “we’ll have money as soon as we re•nance”, the •fth says “cool dude”, the sixth says “I’m pregnant”, the sev •enth says “I’m leaving”.
Basic Questions
Can you immediately commit time and effort to a group activity? Y / N
If not, when?
Do you feel a group venture can be productive? Y / N
Do you feel a group venture can be pro•table? Y / N
Do you feel a group venture can become a business? Y / N
Do you feel a group venture can be educational? Y / N
Do you feel a group venture can be charitable? Y / N
Rank in importance from 1 to 4
Procuctive Pro•table Educational Charitable
Do you feel a group venture can be sucessful...
As an idealistic investment? Y / N / maybe
As an realistic investment? Y / N / maybe
As an idealistic recreational activity? Y / N / maybe
As an realistic recreational activity? Y / N / maybe
As an idealistic retirement plan? Y / N / maybe
As an realistic retirement plan? Y / N / maybe
or a idealistic combination I____% / R____% / R____%
or a realistic combination I____% / R____% / R____%
Why do you personally want to participate in a group venture? Pro•t____% / Fun____% / Security___%
What do you feel you can add to the group?
What do you expect from the group? (i.e security, resources, social support)
What can you provide or learn to provide? (i.e. financial, technical, social support)
Unique skills
Common skills
Looking a little deeper...
Community goals
