Belonging

= Belonging =

**Explanation**:
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__**Beginning**__
Fully dependant on the leader or the imposed structure. Not yet willing to take ownership,unaware of purpose or not deeply connected to the purpose. Participant is not fully there present in body, but not in mind. Going through the paces.......Potential Resentment .......
 * "I'm here, maybe under duress."
 * "I'll play it safe because I don't know what's expected of me." OR "I'll take a risk and just be me and see what happened..."
 * contrived
 * unsure
 * uncertain
 * anxious
 * "done to me"

__**Emerging**__
"I think I'm in the right group but I need direction from the leader and maybe others.""Can I be honest?""Will my contributions be valued, even if different?"looking for answers Still rely on the leader or the imposed structure (forms, agendas ....) to guide and direct the learning, but are moving toward becoming more self directed in this context. Willing to take on simple roles Rarely vocalizes differances of opinion.

__**Applying**__
"I belong here, this is my group and I need to and will tell you what I think and how I feel so we can do our best work."Becoming more present in discussions Making connections Aware of the purpose and contributing

__**Integrating**__
"I trust myself and these people.We can go "toe to toe" with each other, with respect and candor." happyParticipants have confidence in the group and themselves as contributor to the group.Willing to take risks Sees self as an equal?? or has a firm understanding of their roles and value to the community

__**Innovating**__
"I take this experience with me as an exemplar of community, model and recreate in other networks and groups." Fully present in body and mind. Trust that the group can accomplish meaningful learning "Knowing" No doubt that the collaboration is meaning full Differences of opinion are recognized as part of the diversity and strength of the community.

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