This is Metta, with a question for you all: I am engaged in another on-line dialogue with an international group of consultants and facilitators, several whom have experience with a variety of facilitated processes, including Open Space.
In talking about OS on-line, one of the members of our group expressed some concerns and reservations about OS that I have heard voiced by OS participants in the past. I was wondering what sort of response / reaction you folks have to these issues and concerns: >My main problem with the Open Space is that it is not really as open as it >seems - it is biased towards extroverts! It also favours dominant American >type in the workplace - Activists. So, if you are reflective introvert - >no chance to be heard! Any thoughts? ideas? suggestions? reactions? I am especially interested in hearing from the "reflective introverts" in our group -- if there are any ;) -- to see how you feel about the ability of OS to address these needs and concerns..... I will be looking forward to hearing from you! Many thanks, Metta