Today the conference finished with a presentation by Peter Senge.  Here are some comments for consideration -- reflect to identify what they mean to you -- If you want to talk about them either email me <shirley.hansen@libraries.idaho.gov. or see me at the office.

• Identifying networks makes individuals and networks stronger
• Collaborating Across Boundaries
        Get the System in the Room  (convening)
        See Reality through others’ eyes (suspending)
        Putting our purpose together (commitment)
• When one human being tells another human being what is real, he/she is making a demand for obedience.
• React with reality and bring forth a reality
• Tell your story
• Free flow of information in multiple collaborative efforts.

Other Thoughts Gathered from the Conference

• Four quadrants – all viewpoints are correct – how can they work together?
• How to build the bridge between us and them?  Meet them where their need is!
• How can we rise above our obstacles and move forward
• Are you willing to leave what is comfortable for you?
• Build a community of practice.
• Trust, talk, observe, act quickly
• Reality it what you see -- everyone sees reality differently -- respect the diversity.
• What is keeping you awake at night?
• What are you willing to talk about?
• Conversations have the power to change the world.
• Knowledge is a reflection of who we are, in all our uniqueness.
• Knowledge is something you create inside yourself through your engagement with the world.
• Tension can be used to initiate change.