>From my learning about the method, Future Search focusses on identifying
common ground rather than resolving conflicts. I have text book
knowledge, but no experience in how it actually works. After reading some
of the postings in this list on the nature of conflict resolution, I now
have doubts about the promise Future Search offers about avoiding problem
solving and conflicts.
Future Search as a technique has promise. Christopher Schoch has reported
its use in India. But successful "using" is not the same as the questions
I have?
Meetings can get bogged down by conflicting views. Apparently the tasks
in the Future Search conference generates a productive group dynamic
overcoming the limitations in say Organisational Development. Is this
really true. How? What is your explanation for this phenomenon? What is
the role of conflicts here?
I would appreciate some reinforcing dialogue from any one who has also
experienced the conference on a definite theme.
Thomas P Benjamin
benjamin@anand.nddb.ernet.in
[Thomas P=B]
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