These member discussion sessions are an important mechanism for participatory democracy in the Co-op between annual general meetings. Whatever the theme, the aim is always to get the input of a good mix of newer and more long-standing members - and all are welcomed.
Different facilitated formats have been used and useful information from the sessions has been captured and made available to the wider membership. A number of new initiatives have resulted directly from past Talkin' Co-ops.
Most Recent Talkin' Co-op:Where to from here? The financial implications of the decisions we make
Premises - Finances - Structures
These Talkin' Co-op sessions used open space technology - participants decided the topics and direction of discussion. Notes will be posted shortly.
Notes from past Talkin' Co-ops: (PDFs)
September/October 2010 - Beyond The New Space: What's Our Vision?
February 2010 - Decision Making Processes
December 2009 - Membership Matters
September 2009 - The Front Space
August 2009 - Values and Vision: Who do we want to be?
July 2009 - Products, Premises and Policies