Learning in Public 101

HOW WE INVITE LEARNING IN PUBLIC 101
STEP ONE: We invite anonymity. Is it the idea that matters or the ego of the person saying it?* We learn to divorce the idea from the ego and anonymity helps a lot.
*Yes the messenger matters, and so does their safety.
STEP TWO: We honor time and place. Yes, we need to heal and that space deserves dedication. We differentiate between time and place for productivity and healing spaces. How? Plan for healing spaces like our monthly listening circles and don't allow your productivity to cause harm.
STEP THREE: We take multiple breaks! Is it more than an hour? Take a break. Learning, especially very new material or ideas, requires quiet time to process and for the brain to rewire. And yes, quiet time can be a form of productivity. Slow down.
STEP FOUR: We invite questions at any time! It's not difficult to keep a public list of emerging questions without the need to interrupt that moment. It's good enough to know they will be answered at the right time. Corporate translator: "Let's park it in the lot." Equity translator: "Don't forget you parked it."
STEP FIVE: We maintain a compassionate order. Challenging subjects or content (such as resolution systems and the harm they cause) yearns for a witness, validation, resolution. At the right time find simple, humane, and equal opportunity to share stories, feedback, ideas, thoughts without risking a dominating participant.
STEP SIX: We give good notes. By reducing the need to feel compelled to take notes all the time, we can focus on being present. And, continue our learning on our own time. Provide recordings when appropriate, share slides and notes. 
That's it.