Grewe: The English was great. I think that the creation of "trust" is more based on what the sponsoring leadership does before the open space than what the facilitator does in the opening and holding. If the sponsor states the theme, givens and parameters in an honest and clear way, then trust builds. If there has been some history of trust in the sponsoring leadership this is certainly enhanced. At a recent event where the VP was genuine in stating his vision for the future and his openness to involvement at all levels of the organization---even thought there had been problems in the past. The level of energy and trust in Open Space was phenomenal. Some people spoke who had seldom said but a few words on the job to those in more formal power.
I also believe that the facilitator also has a critical role is connecting to the spirit in the room and intentionally opening and holding space. However, when that clarity and trust exibited by the sponsors is not there then I experience the outcomes to be different and I've led those kind of events as well. Larry Larry Peterson Associates in Transformation 41 Appleton Ave., Toronto, ON, Canada, M6E 3A4 Tel:/Fax: 416-653-4829 [email protected] http://www.inforamp.net/~lpasoc
