{"id":102,"date":"2015-07-04T03:17:24","date_gmt":"2015-07-04T11:17:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theworldcafe.com\/wordpress\/?page_id=102"},"modified":"2023-05-24T09:42:23","modified_gmt":"2023-05-24T16:42:23","slug":"wiser-together","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/theworldcafe.com\/services-programs\/wiser-together\/","title":{"rendered":"Wiser Together"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#f5f5f5&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,2_3&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/theworldcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/world_cafe_27.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;world_cafe_27&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;4vh||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||on||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#00A6E0&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;3vh|3vw|||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<p>\u201cGood conversations are about identity. They reveal who we are to others. And for that reason, they depend on bedrock human qualities: authenticity, character, integrity. In the end, conversation comes down to trust.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>~ Alan Webber<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _dynamic_attributes=&#8221;content&#8221; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#00A6E0&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;3vh|3vw||3vw|false|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; header_text_color=&#8221;#00A6E0&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;3vh|3vw|3vh|3vw|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<p><strong>Wiser Together is a pioneering venture of conversational experiences, learning programs and consultation services designed to develop and sustain multi-generational collaboration<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>on the most critical issues of today. Multi-generational World Caf\u00e9 practitioners are poised to work within communities and organizations to tap into the collective wisdom and co-creativity that shows up when we intentionally invite the voices and unique contributions of all generations to participate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wiser Together Guiding Principles<br \/><\/strong>(download this<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theworldcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Principles-and-Practices.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">expanded PDF<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>of these principles and their applications)\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Invite and Honor Unique Contributions<\/li>\n<li>Foster Real Partnerships<\/li>\n<li>Design Innovative Experiments<\/li>\n<li>Create Safe &amp; Inclusive Spaces<\/li>\n<li>Use Creative Ways of Learning and Working Together<\/li>\n<li>Cultivate Meaningful Friendships<\/li>\n<li>Learn Together, Harvest Insights and Share Discoveries<\/li>\n<li>Share the Stories of our Past; Develop the Stories of our Future<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Shifting the Paradigm<\/strong><br \/>Download<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theworldcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Shifting-the-Paradigm.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this PDF<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>outlining new perspectives on generational relationships.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Wiser Together Collaboratory<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>is a working group of different generations who collectively have decades of experience designing and hosting meaningful conversations. We have each directly experienced the power of sharing and collaborating across generations, and our passion lives in the endless opportunities that emerge from these connections.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wiser Together events<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>bring wiser action into our organizations and communities by engaging new demographics and leveraging the unique gifts and contributions of every generation:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wiser Together Caf\u00e9s<\/strong><br \/>Our multi-generational team designs and hosts powerful conversations \u2013 intentionally inviting people across generations to participate. These events serve as a \u201cpoint of entry\u201d for people to experience the power of multi-generational interaction and act as a catalyst for new thinking and inspired, collaborative action. These Caf\u00e9s can be customized to fit the needs of any setting; in an organization, conference workshop, or larger community gathering.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Learning Programs<br \/><\/strong>We offer multi-day learning programs that provide additional tools, models and practices for effective multi-generational conversations and collaboration. These programs support individuals, communities and organizations who want to become multi-generational hosts and leaders, recognizing the possibilities of convening all the generations in strategic and authentic ways.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about Wiser Together and Wiser Together Learning Programs, to collaborate on a Wiser Together World Caf\u00e9, or bring us in to your project as consultants or hosts, please see our<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wiser-together.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>or<span>\u00a0<\/span><a data-enc-email=\"jvfregbtrgure[at]gurjbeyqpnsr.pbz\" class=\"mail-link\" data-wpel-link=\"ignore\">contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You are also warmly invited to visit our\u00a0<a title=\"Wiser Together\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/wiser2gether\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FaceBook Page<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>and<span>\u00a0<\/span><a title=\"Wiser Together\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/434542299992610\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FaceBook Group<\/a>, and<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/visitor.r20.constantcontact.com\/d.jsp?llr=dq4emtbab&amp;p=oi&amp;m=1101235650051\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">join our mailing list<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/a>for updates.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on the World Cafe\u2019s Wiser Together initiative, please download the following PDFs:<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2.9em&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#00A6E0&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;3vh|3vw|3vh|3vw|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<a href=\"\/\/theworldcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Shifting-the-Paradigm.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shifting the Paradigm<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/theworldcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Shifting-the-Paradigm.pdf\" target=\"_blank&quot;\" class=\"file-download\" rel=\"noopener\">Download<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/theworldcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Principles-and-Practices.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Principles-and-Practices<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/theworldcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Principles-and-Practices.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"file-download\">Download<\/a>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cGood conversations are about identity. 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