Notes from the Phase II workshop in Jakarta

As we design the Jakarta workshop, the challenge in front of us is daunting. How to set up a process where we first inform…then capture ideas on where the problem lies, get feedback on ways forward and then ask the question: what can we do together as agencies to make it better? Fortunately this is a pretty darn talented team, including a board member of major NGOs, a former executive from Save, the author of 2 books on alliances and collaboration and a experienced emergency field staff member who also processes excellent skills as fund raiser and writer. And none of them is me!


Fortunately most of the jet lag has worn off and minds are working. Adriaan Ferf conceptualizes, Jordan Lewis challenges and keeps the team honest , Spee Braun helps us focus on realities and objectives and Julian Srodecki makes sure we are positive in messaging and language. The level of energy here is very high … folk in the room are committed and willing to speak out based on real desire to get this right…there is no “ok if that’s the way you think stuff”. And its just as well. Tomorrow we will ask 25 odd experienced humanitarian professionals, most working in the field …how can we come together and practically improve our capacities to deliver humanitarian services.


One of the reasons its so exciting to be here is we have a real feeling we are here not because we forced it but because the folk here want their day to tell us what this project should and can do for the humanitarian community. In the next few posts, I'll tell you what they have to say.


Best Regards


Greg
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