On Apr 16, 2010, Annamarie Pluhar wrote: > I'm wondering if anyone has opened space for a 90-minute session? And if so, > how'd it go? I'm thinking it would take 20-30 minutes before groups started > talking, so there may be time for one session? Closing circle of 15 minutes? > It seems too short to me. I'm asking because I'm considering proposing OS > for a group that meets once a month of between 20-40 people. > > Harrison will say go for it. I'm wondering whether anyone has.
I'm not sure what Harrison would say, but I did it once, and I am reluctant to do it again. I know a lot of people here do it, but I say give me at least four hours. To me, in short sessions, the space just doesn't open. It's like they get a foot in the door and can hear what's going on inside, but they're not really at the party. People can certainly witness the technique this way, but I think they miss the magic of richer interaction, multiple choice and the feeling that time and is their own. Ralph Copleman * * ========================================================== [email protected] ------------------------------ To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of [email protected]: http://listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html To learn about OpenSpaceEmailLists and OSLIST FAQs: http://www.openspaceworld.org/oslist
