Hi Rob, I have not used open space as you intend to, but I did use OS with Masters students last year. Our course co-ordinator asked me to hold space for my fellow students at the end of first semester in the final year of the program.
The theme was the question " What do I need to do to successfully complete my thesis by the end of semester"? The givens were of an academic nature, such as submission dates etc. I was concerned about the time available - a three-hour session. Being somewhat obsessive / compulsive I was concerned that we would not cover the issues in detail. As it turns out, the three hours allotted became one and a half hours due to other academic commitments. My concerns were not realised and the outcomes reinforced the tenet that we should "trust the process". Of the twenty five students, eleven attended. Twenty one issues were posted in the marketplace and twelve were resolved to the satisfaction of students and co-ordinator. The only principles I compromised were 'when it starts.... when it's over...' Because of the short timeframe available I decided to become the time keeper - something which caused me some angst at the time but in retrospect it actually worked. I am something of a purist when it comes to OS (if there is such a thing) but I realised that sometimes things can be changed - whatever happens? Ideally I would not hold space as I have described, which reflects my personal preference and agenda for holding space. However, I cannot argue with the results. The most pleasing comment expressed on closing the space was " I thought this would be far more complex". I am not sure if this helps. If you would like more in-depth information then you may contact me at [email protected]. Best of luck Mick Walsh ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rob Stroober" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, 23 May 2001 7:43 PM Subject: Soft Skills and OS > Soft skills and OS > I am running a soft skills program for MBA students. Up to know the program > covers some theory but is mostly experiental. As closing of this semester I > a thinking of an OpenSpace as course wrap up. Who did this before? > > * > * > ========================================================== > [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
