A group our firm has been assisting recently faced very difficult challenges related to land use and endangered species. They really wanted to change the way they addressed conflict and were seeking multi-benefit approaches to resolving their issues. While the group has made many strides together over the years, at times, the group's process appeared to have stalled or even moved backward.
Then one of the participants asked a prophetic question:
What will our children think... if we just give up?
A silence filled the room for a moment as everyone pondered his question. One by one they all shared the satisfaction they felt building positive relationships, finding opportunities, sharing ideas, and building a legacy for their community. Staying at the table suddenly shifted. They re-committed to their efforts to address the most pressing issues and to innovating together. Their relationships deepened and working together has resulted in successful outcomes that wouldn't have been possible otherwise.
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