Collaborative Tools
to Use with the Blueprint of WE

In every relationship there are at least 3 entities, You, Me and a third entity called Us. In building Collaborative Awareness it is important to address all 3 entities for maximum growth and energy. There are many tools available which address different aspects of the 3 entities or the relationship between them. Unfortunately, many of us learn the tools but fail to consistently use them. The Blueprint of WE Collaboration Process, along with having the ability to address all 3 entities at once, creates a structure to make use of the tools you already know on a regular basis. Take a look at the tools listed below for a sample of the different ways you can enhance your Collaborative Awareness.

Tools to Help Develop and Increase Self Awareness
The Work of Byron Katie - a method of identifying and questioning the thoughts that cause stress in order to create healthy neural pathways
Insights - a Jungian based tool for self and group awareness
Enneagram - Personality assessment tool
Cultural Transformation Tools - Barrett Values Centre
Heartmath - Biological feedback tool to reduce stress
Meditation and Yoga

Tools to Improve Communication and Negotiate/Prevent Conflict
Non-Violent Communication
Difficult Conversations

Tools for Team Building, Small Group Meeting Facilitation
Dynamic Governance (Sociocracy)
Appreciative Inquiry
Insights - a Jungian based tool for self and group awareness
Spiral Dynamics
NextGen Ecovillage Handbook
Graphic Facilitation - Using images to record your meetings and events

Tools for Decision Making and Strategic Planning
WorldBlu - A movement championing the growth of democratic organizations worldwide. Programs and services that enable business leaders to design, develop, and lead the most successful democratic organizations in the world. Become a WorldBlu certified democratic organization.
Future Search
Dynamic Governance (Sociocracy)
Appreciative Inquiry
NextGen Ecovillage Handbook

Tools to Develop Self Awareness and Group Awareness
Genuine Contact Program
Cultural Transformation Tools - Barrett Values Centre

Large Group Dialogue/Development Tools
Open Space
The World Cafe
Graphic Facilitation - Using images to record your meetings and events
The Co-Intelligence Institute