Wouldn't there some overriding theme for whatever gathering is taking place? You might be able to state that the agenda will be developed during the beginning of the meeting/conference and that all attendees will have input into that agenda. Jaymee Keith Ombudsman's Office Washington State Dept. of Transportation 705-7438
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. -Margaret Mead >---------- >From: Peggy Holman[SMTP:[email protected]] >Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 1998 11:00 AM >To: [email protected] >Subject: Handling invitations to those who want specifics, >details,agendas... > >Kevin has provided another question for us to help him understand. > >Peg Holman > >-----Original Message----- >From: Kevin O'Brien <[email protected]> >To: Peggy Holman, Open Space Institute <[email protected]> >Date: Monday, July 13, 1998 2:03 PM >Subject: Re: Open Space Technology > > >>Dear Peggy, >> >>Thanks so much for your response. It was really helpful. Hope your >>vacation was relaxing. I'm sure it was well deserved. >> >>Are you familiar with Myers-Briggs Type Indicator? My preference is >>iNtuitive so something like Open Space makes sense to me and I can easily >>see the applications for its use. But for my friends who are Sensing, they >>want to know details and specifics. They wonder why anyone would show up >>to an event where they didn't know what was going to be covered on the >>agenda. How could I respond to such questions? To tell them that if they >>are passionate about a particular issue/opportunity and that they will have >>the chance to address that issue isn't quite enough for them to get too >>enthusiastic. Get my drift? >> >>Kevin >> >
