Sharon, my experience is that the Discovery phase of AI is especially well suited to helping people open their hearts as they tell their personal stories and then share the highlights with others. The themes that emerge create a sort of collective mindfulness that encourage even the quieter, shyer folks to bring their passion forward. Sometimes, the sponsors or participants, depending on the size of the group, will then use the AI themes to design the question for the Open Space Theme.
I have used this blend of AI and OST in different ways. A few examples: in a large full day public event called, "Reclaiming Heart, Soul and Spirit in the Workplace" with my colleague BJ Peters, another oslist member; in a system-wide cultural change project for an Episcopal Church, spanning 6 months; with a Rehab staff of a children's hospital in three, halfway sessions. In each case, AI was used first because one of the explicit reasons for the project/event was the desire to encourage a more appreciative, collaborative culture comprised of more awakened individuals. So far, I tend to spend about 1/4 of the allotted time in AI and 3/4 in OST. The results have always been incredible! I would be happy to send you a (long) report that captures the church project, if you are interested. Christine Whitney Sanchez Milagro Organizational Consulting, Inc. 480.759.0262 "Inviting miracles in our work!" Sharon Quarrington wrote: > > I am new to AI and am trying to learn more. I am curious about the > relationship between AI and OST. > > For those of you who use both processes - when would you use AI and > when would you use OST? > > Would you start and OST with an AI session or spend one day in AI and > then one or more in OS? > > Sharon > > * > * > ========================================================== > [email protected] > ------------------------------ > To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, > view the archives of [email protected], > Visit: > > http://listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html * * ========================================================== [email protected] ------------------------------ To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of [email protected], Visit: http://listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html
