Log:
Again with the meetings! I can say that CCAT certainly is good at being prepared for meetings. If they only have one shot with a person, they prepare so well for that opportunity. Today we met with our project manager to discuss what we learned at the pre-charrette meeting. We also sent out the Spring 2005 AT Transfer (CCAT publication).
I’m beginning to see tension develop in meetings. It seems as if the intensity of living/working together may be wearing on folks. From my experience it’s that very tension that leads to real conversations full of growth. Human relations are such a huge part of organizations, although they are often overlooked. I’d like to learn more about conflict resolution and community living. Only now, after seriously working at both of the above for more than a year, do I feel like I understand the importance of relationship building (to the extent that I do).
I interviewed Sean Armstrong, a former co-director who spent a good amount of time compiling the CCAT history. I appreciated the enthusiasm and advice he offered. I am so glad that I get to see CCAT from all of these perspectives. There’s a lot that SENS can gain from CCAT’s knowledge.
Also noteworthy today, I received an e-mail from an old friend. Always a refreshing thing!

Questions:
-How effective is the CCAT steering committee?
-At what point are people comfortable enough to have honest conversations about communication styles?
-Could SENS get more labor positions? If so, how many would be a manageable number?

Feelings:
After my conversation tonight I feel excited about returning to SENS with all of the ideas from CCAT. I feel like I could hit the ground running now (which is good because that’s almost what will happen when I get home).

• Read past AT Transfers