October 1 2011 Class Group Intelligence Notes

1. Possible characteristics of an emergent situation.

  a. Fire, "Virginal" Ground, or Little to No Resistance

  b. A shared or universal need in a community.

  c. An opportunity for community inquiry (so actions will be of,
     by, and for the people).

  d. During Mid-Emergence, awareness and support from an external
     group, that somehow benefits from what is emerging.

  e. Leadership and Organization.

  f. Documentation and symbolic reminders.

2. Non required characteristics of an emergent situation.

  a. Diversity?
  b. ?