WHAT AND WHY:

Have you ever wondered what qualities enable certain people, organizations or communities to thrive despite unexpected challenges? D4R is a full-day exploration of resilience as a strategy for thriving in an uncertain world. And a call to action to prepare for the crises and opportunities unfolding today. 

D4R will empower you to explore resilience through a combination of presentations and workshops (in Open Space format). As an Open Space participant, you’ll collaborate with innovators from the social enterprise, design thinking, transition town, network science, local economy, urban planning, green evangelical, open source, public media, and positive psychology communities to create a unique, cross-sector learning experience.

At D4R, you’ll:

• Add resilience thinking to your strategy toolbox
• Build relationships across sectors by learning with diverse participants
• Take home valuable insights to apply in your life and work.  

D4R is designed for those managing dramatic change in business and civil society, and are determined to thrive on the challenge.

Oh, and the How:  Our speakers will talk about design thinking, resilience, and the commons in the morning to set the context. The afternoon will be Open Space. You’re encouraged to facilitate a session on a topic of choice rethinking it from a resilience perspective.

WHEN / WHERE:

WHEN:  April 10th, 2010, 8:30-5:00

WHERE:  D4R will be held at The Hub Berkeley, (2150 Allston Way, #400, Berkeley, CA.) a co-working and events center for social enterprise. D4R will be the first in a series of events culminating in a D4R presence at SOCAP10. This is your invitation to inaugurate the D4R community.

COST: $75 via the EventBrite site

in detail, the Schedule:

8:30 WELCOME: Neal Gorenflo, Shareable.net

8:40   Resilience Thinking, Harald Katzmair, Ph.d, CEO of FAS.research

8:55   Resilience & the Commons, Neal Gorenflo, Shareable.net

9:10   Design Thinking, Stephanie Smith, founder, WeCommune.com

9:30 Q & A

10:00 Structured networking faciliated by Jerry Michalski of Sociate.com and our MC for the day

10:30 BREAK

11:30 OPEN SPACE INTRODUCTION, Jerry Michalski 

All tracks are decided on by participants. You're strongly encouraged to facilitate a track on a topic that you're passionate about linking it to resilience. DELICIOUS BOX LUNCH PROVIDED to take into sessions.

12:30 - 1:20 Track 1

1:30   - 2:20 Track 2

2:30   - 3:20 Track 3

3:30 BREAK

4:00 RECONVENE ASSEMBLY FOR DISCUSSION, facilitated by Jerry Michalski

5:00 WRAP UP

5:30-7:00 CASH BAR RECEPTION (at a nearby restaurant, TBD)

WHO:

• Organizers:
• • Neal Gorenflo, neal at shareable dot net -  event management, including sponsorship
  • Rachel M. Murray, rachelmmurray at gmail.com - PR management.
  • Want to volunteer? Contact Neal or Rachel
  •  Your hosts: FAS.research, The Idea Hive, Sociate.com, The Hub Bay Area, SOCAP10, Shareable.net
• Campers/Attendees:
• • There's a full list at the EventBrite page - add your name here once you've registered.
• Sponsors:
• • The Green Arcade, Open Collaboration Encyclopedia, clear-bits, shapeshifters, Greater Good Science Center, The Sharing Solution, Independent Arts & Media, The Abundance League
  • If you’re interested in sponsoring D4R, please contact Neal Gorenflo, neal at shareable dot net.
  • Items to sponsor: sign up to sponsor something and contribute to the community!
  • • Coffee
    • Drinks and snacks - boxed lunch provided
    • Tech infrastructure (Wifi, powerstrips etc.) - The Hub - need to confirm?

LOGISTICS:

• Lost & Found - hopefully won't need - but hopefully The Hub can take care of this.
• Tech infrastructure (Wifi, powerstrips etc.) - The Hub - need to confirm?

ELSEWHERE:  Social Media

• Hashtag: #D4R
• Check the pre-event blogging and day-of livestream at http://shareable.net/tag/d4r
• Links go here! Add 'em as you find 'em.

ETC. :  Other related (or unrelated) events of significance that day:

• any events that affect parking and traffic? TBD