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Minutes of Critical Physiotherapy Network Executive Committee
Tuesday 23rd December 2014 via Scopia videoconference
Attending: Dave Nicholls (Chair), Barbara Gibson, Simon Kirkegaard, Gwyn Owen, Jenny
Setchell
Absent: Nicky Wilson
Matters arising
1
Using Scopia
The group discussed the ongoing use of Scopia as our vehicle for face-to-face meetings and
whether it might be a tool others within the group could use. The consensus was that the
tool was working well for our small group, but may not be suitable for larger groups. Other
ways of keeping in touch (telephone, email, social media, etc.) should be considered too.
Action: Dave to create contact sheet for Exec members and distribute
2
Draft constitution
Discussion focused on some of the language used in the draft objectives for the Network.
While some members felt comfortable with the attempt to provoke and provide challenging
language, it was agreed that terms like ‘thinking against’ were problematic and that we
would look to say the same thing in a different way. The word ‘limits’ was discussed and
using ‘borders,’ ‘boundaries’ or ‘scope’ was considered preferable. It was agreed not to use
the term ‘persistent frustration.’
It was felt that the document provided an opportunity to facilitate learning through layered
levels of communication, offering accessibility of language to hook people in. We agreed
that a blog post, or similar, might be needed to help explain the language to people. We
agreed that the document should be more than just a statement of constitution. We
discussed whom the constitution was written for: members of the CPN or the broader
profession. We agreed that the constitution for the group should speak to both
constituencies.
Action: Exec members to review latest version of constitution and agree final version to go
to members at next meeting
3
Committee name
A number of options were discussed and it was agreed that Executive Committee was our
preferred name for the group.
4
Connectivity paper
We discussed progress to date on the paper and how the process reflected the principles of
connectivity. We agreed that it had been a very positive experience so far.
5
Migrating website
We discussed the possibility of moving the group’s web presence to a new website that was
less strongly associated with Dave’s original blog. We agreed that the website worked well
but needed a better platform for communication – something along the lines of
www.somasimple.com. We agreed to let the site evolve but that a link to a members-only
chat site would be a good idea. Drawing people through the main site and into subsidiary
services seemed a logical way forward.
Action: Jenny to look at Somasimple site to see how it works and explore possibility of
offering something similar through Critical Physiotherapy blog site.
Action: Dave to set up Twitter feed.
Action: Simon to set up Facebook group.
6.
Individual roles
We discussed taking on formal roles within the group. It was agreed that we would share
out roles and responsibilities for the work of the Executive.
Action: Exec members to think about roles they can adopt within the committee
7.
Marketing strategy
We discussed how we might promote the group in the future. We agreed that we wanted
the group to evolve more before we attempted any formal promotional work. We agreed
that having something tangible to offer people would be a pre-requisite of establishing
formal membership or making an official announcement about the group. It was agreed
that we would aim to formalise the group and review our promotion strategy in the middle
of 2015 (one year after the group’s inception).
Action: Add promotion to agenda for meeting in mid-2015
8.
Any other business:
ISIH conference plans: From the committee we know that Dave, Barb, Gwyn and Jenny will
be attending. We discussed having a meeting of the full Executive in Majorca to coincide
with the conference.
Action: Add discussion of this to agenda for next meeting
Date and time of next meeting
Friday 30 Jan 2014, 9am Auckland time
Action plan
Action required
Create contact sheet for Exec members
Exec members to review latest version of constitution and agree final
version to go to members at next meeting
Look at www.somasimple.com site to see how it works and explore
possibility of offering something similar through Critical Physiotherapy
blog site.
Set up Twitter feed.
Set up Facebook group.
Look at developing distinct roles within Executive
Add promotion to agenda for meeting in mid-2015
Add discussion of Majorca Exec meeting to next agenda
By whom?
Dave
All
Jenny
Dave
Simon
All
Dave
Dave