TACTics

October 29, 1999

WITH SINCERE SYMPATHY

From Kay Buckner-Seal and Cheryl A. Edwards
It is with much sadness that we share the news that Kathy Suerken's father passed away this past Friday. The entire TOC for Education family send our deepest sympathy to Kathy and her family and may the memory of their loved one be a source of strength for them during these difficult times. Words of condolence may be sent to Kathy at: suerken@nwfl.net

CONNECTIONS

The Michigan Counselors Association's Annual State Conference: Resolving Conflicts Using Theory of Constraints

From Doug Roby
Hi Cheryl. Have you seen snow yet? Get ready! I wanted to update you on the presentation Mary Ellen and I did and the Michigan Counselors Association annual state conference on Tuesday October 16, 1999. We presented from 8:15 am to 9:15 am. The room was set up for 50 people. The title of our presentation was Resolving Conflicts Using Theory of Constraints. We are excited to report that there was standing room only for the presentation. Our presentation was similar to the one we did at the Michigan Reading Conference last April. Basically we present the cloud as a way to resolve conflicts in a win win result. We give three examples of how we have used the cloud including raising assumptions which lead to injections. With the amount of attendees and questions, we could of have gone on for two hours easily. Interest was high in learning more so let us know if you get any e-mail. About 90% of the evaluations filled out by attendees rated us a 5 out of a possible 5 in all categories. We were psyched. I will keep you posted as other things progress. See you!

What a Guy!

From Cheryl Edwards
Jeff Rideout is in Texas where he is donating his time and expertise to teaching educational administrators TACT. More to come later!

POOGI POOL
Rami Question #6

(Need)- B - Get from point Y to point X
(Want)- D - Take the family car

Are the following statements suitable assumptions for B -D?
-There is no public transportation available to Y.
-I can't borrow a car from my friends.

An Answer to Rami Question #6
Yes, I can't borrow a car from my friends is a suitable assumption. I was confused with the wording in the first assumption but if it means that there is no public transportation in the area where Y is located then it is a suitable assumption. -Doug Roby

You've read Doug's answer. Would you like to try it? We welcome contributions from the entire TOCFE family. Send them to:
Cheryl A. Edwards
2253 S. Hill Island Rd.
Cedarville, MI 49719 USA
or
Kay Buckner-Seal
10230 Dartmouth
Oak Park, MI 48237 USA

Send hyperlink mail to: cherylaedwards@aol.com or bucknek@resa.net.

"QUOTE..."

"Our mind is capable of passing beyond the dividing line we have drawn for it. Beyond the pairs of opposites of which the world consists, other, new insights begin." -Herman Hesse

EDITORS' NOTE

From Cheryl A. Edwards
The following are the clarifications from last week's TACTics; CONNECTIONS, "Headed for Mexico."
Kathy is meeting with the following educators:
-Mr. Jose Martinez, Secretary of Education in Monterrey, Mexico, who was just named by the President of Mexico to be the National Advisor of Education. -Alejandrina de Garza the Director of TOC for Education in Mexico. -Marina Rodriguez the TOC for Ed Coordinator in the Secretariat's Office in Monterrey.