3. Job-Alike Indicate group name here

4. Session Goals: Provide an opportunity for those with like jobs to network across the region Create a solution-oriented forum for problem solving Gain multiple perspectives on key regional issues

5. Code of Cooperation Conversations are solution-oriented Input from all group members enriches the whole group conversation Respect the contributions of others: –One group member speaks at a time –Your voice should only be heard by your group

6. Issues for Discussion One issue in each corner with guiding questions is intended to start a conversation Another “un-named” topic in the center of the room for those who want to discuss a different topic Take a moment to decide which issue you’d like to discuss first. You will have an opportunity to discuss more than one topic.

7. Discussion Groups After you move, break into groups of 4-6 people who are interested in the same topic. Each group needs a recorder and facilitator –At the end of the conversation the recorder will capture 3 big ideas or questions that the group discussed on a Google form. –The facilitator will keep the conversation moving.

8. Signals Groups will be able to change topics every 15 minutes. This sound will be your signal that it’s time to switch groups. You have the option to stay in the same group.

9. Ready to Go Move to the corner of most interest to you Create groups of 4-6 Designate a recorder and facilitator. You’ll get a signal to move again in 15 minutes.

10. Code of Cooperation Conversations are solution-oriented Input from all group members enriches the whole group conversation Respect the contributions of others by: –One group member speaks at a time –Your voice should only be heard by your group

11. Recorders Use the laptop in your group’s area. Link here Write three big ideas or questions that were at the heart of your group’s conversation. Submit. The summary of conversations will be available at the end of the day.

12. Ticket Out the Door 1.Name one thing that you gained from this session that you would have missed by not attending? 2.What would have made the session more meaningful for you? 3.Who will you most likely connect with from this session after the Institute?

13. Thank you! You can find your group’s key ideas on the SI 14 Wiki You’ll be able to see the perspectives of others who discussed the same issues. Please return desks and chairs to their original place.