Workshop participation is limited to ensure an effective experience. Current procedures can accommodate approximately 25 people. All participants are assigned pre-reading on fundamentals, the workshop process, and relevant articles on the subject of focus. Participants also engage in evening group-homework activities two of the three workshop nights. Traveling participants are involved in a minimum of two workshops.
Hosts send a minimum of two participants to at least one other workshop.
Structured workshop procedures review relevant case articles, build a local metaphor model from one local practice, and develop a design model for a new strategy or practice with bold, preemptive characteristics. Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are welcome. Essays typically draw from knowledge developed in the workshops and attempt to interpret and explain fundamental concepts. Though they never expose information considered proprietary to workshop hosts, they often employ host examples to explain good practice and good application. Workshop participants will be able to maintain and further develop their knowledge through on-line publications and participative discussion forums.