Re: Very small OS

[Joan Smith]

Ros I recently had a group of eight in Tasmania and the feedback received was "it's the most creative meeting we have had"  and  " even though we think we know each other this experience showed that we still have lots to learn and listen to".   As the agenda started to emerge I wondered whether everyone would go to every session !!  However at times there were three groups going on.  Also I found that the group freely adapted times to suit "whatever happens...." and when it is over...While this experience was "meant" to look at priorities the outcomes in this area were minimal - a couple of focus areas clearly emerged .  However the group felt they needed more OS experiences to tap into the real talents, wisdom, ideas  of the group itself  if the priorities were to be real and ongoing and addressed in a meaningful way. 
The usual way of acting in this group was to have a very structured agenda, very little deviation "so that the work will get done".  The OS experience has opened them up to new ways of being i the group as well as knowing that the "work will get done".
All the best.  Joan

Ros Crompton wrote:

Hi everyone,

 

I recall some comments on the list a while back about small OS meetings but I trace them.  I'm about to conduct such a meeting for about eight people.  We will have about five hours, maybe six and the purpose is to plan the priorities for this work team for the next nine months. 

 

I wonder whether there are any comments about OS for such a small group - advantages, cautionary words, variations on the usual process that will assist.  Thanks.

 

Cheers, Ros.

 

Ros Crompton
Momentum Learning, Australia
Life Coach, Facilitator, Speaker Trainer
Phone: +61 3 9808 4202.  Fax:  +61 3 9808 2674
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