Oh no… a Plenum?
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Dear friends,
From personal experience, we know how hard it can be to attend an open meeting. Especially if you don’t have a familiar face there. To make it easier for you to get started, we want to share a few ideas that we’ve developed in our Plenum:
Feel free to write us a private message and describe your needs. We take this seriously and will respond. We’ll do our best to accommodate your needs so you feel comfortable joining. It’s important to us that you come.
We’re also considering organizing relaxed introductory meetings, so you’re not overwhelmed by the big group right away — because it’s made up of lots of different people and contributions.
We also want to explain the process and composition of our Plenum a bit, so you know what to expect in a session:
We are a mixed group with many different positions and opinions. That makes discussions exciting and diverse! Our common denominator is transformation (global development) towards a more progressive (inclusive) society, where exploitation and exclusion have no place. The perspectives within the group differ — but we connect through this common goal.
Our Plenum is not hierarchical, but rather consensus-based. That means everyone shares concerns and desires, and we make decisions together. If there’s disagreement, we try to find solutions that everyone can live with. The majority does not overrule the minority.
Anyone can bring in and contribute their own ideas. There are no hidden background structures — everything is transparent and open. So you’ll know what’s going on and how decisions are made.
Sometimes, it’s just one person moderating the Plenum. That’s no big deal, but it’s not a fixed leadership.
Please don’t bring alcohol or other drugs to the Plenum. We want a space where everyone feels safe and respected.
You can leave and return to the Plenum at any time.