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DISCUSSION GUIDES
Agenda for a New Economy: From Phantom Wealth to Real Wealth
The Discussion Guide for Agenda for a New Economy provides an adaptable four-session, two-hour series of discussions, aligned with the four parts of the book. Each session includes a synopsis of the major ideas presented and discussion questions.
This Guide provides a framework for meaningful conversations about the prevailing economic system and the new story of tranformation and possibilities. A major intention of the Guide is to encourage the practice and art of telling our stories, expressing our ideas, and asking the tough questions of ourselves and each other to help accelerate the Great Turning.
More Compelling Conversations about Agenda
Read about three different approaches to a book study/discussion about Agenda for a New Economy.
YES! Magazine Discussion Guide for the Summer 2009 Issue - The New Economy
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The Great Turning: From Empire to Earth Community
Discussion Guide for "The Great Turning: From Empire to Earth Community"
There are many ways to facilitate a deeper discussion of the ideas presented in The Great Turning. Our hope is that your discussions not only plumb the intellectual understanding of the ideas in The Great Turning, but also connect participants to their personal experiences of the larger influences of Empire, and create new stories based on the principles of Earth Community.
The discussion guide is designed for a five-meeting, two-hour session format. The sessions are aligned with each of the five parts in the book. Each session includes: a synopsis of the major ideas within the chapters, whole group discussion questions to explore intellectually, and questions for dyads (groups of two) to explore more personally.
Discussion Guide for YES! Magazine Summer Issue: 5,000 Years of Empire: Ready for a Change?
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Discussion Guide from Praxis Peace Institute
Korten visited Sonoma in May 2006. Prior to his visit, several members from Praxis Peace Institute engaged in deep discussion of how The Great Turning could serve individuals and communities using a discussion format. Contributors: Dean Elilas, Ph.D., Peter Dunlap, Ph.D, Jacque Lefler, MSW, Dick Kirk, M.D., Rita George, Anne Petersen, and Georgia Kelly.
Northwest Earth Institute
NWEI's hallmark program is a series of four to eight-week discussion courses, held in homes, workplaces and community centers in all 50 states, Canada, Puerto Rico, Sweden and New Zealand; to date, cumulative enrollment has reached over 85,000 participants! The Courses, which include: Global Warming: Changing Course; Choices for Sustainable Living; Exploring Deep Ecology; and Voluntary Simplicity, "are excellent tools for building community, generate a powerful sense of connection within the group, and serve as an outreach tool for organizations or initiatives seeking to build support around local issues." Anyone can start a discussion circle, using the resources provided, and become part of the North American Earth Institute Network. These self-guided discussion courses are a wonderful tool for building community, and for fostering personal growth and reflection around environmental issues. As a result of taking part in the discussions, individuals and communities can become inspired to action on behalf of the Earth.