Please notice: Extension of rebate date to December 20, 2001 Dear friends and colleagues, We are offering this training with author H. Owen, on Open Space, a unique approach to lead inclusively for a more engaged organization. Thank you for passing this message to colleagues and friends who may also be interested. Diane Gibeault
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Open Space Approach A new way of leading, organizing and of facilitating Harrison Owen, discoverer of Open Space Technology offers a Training Program in Ottawa, Canada, 2002 Leaders, managers, change agents and facilitators want to know about Open Space because it is a powerful approach for engaging people. OS is used around the world by thousands of organizations, from Fortune 500 companies to governments and community associations. Open Space can help organizations transform and become interactive and inspired, both essential qualities in our times. Part 1 - Training on the Open Space Approach: What it is - How to do it - In French in Ottawa: January 23-25, 2002 -In English in Ottawa: February 20-22, 2002 Complementary Learning Events Part 2. Organizational Transformation: discussions in an Open Space format With Harrison Owen, author of Open Space Technology and The Power of Spirit: How Organizations Transform - In Ottawa April 17-18, 2002 , in English with some French Part 3. Leadership: discussions in an Open Space format With Harrison Owen, author of Open Space Technology and The Spirit of Leadership. - In Ottawa April 19-20, 2002, in English with some French Opening to Exciting Possibilities Open Space Technology is a powerful approach for engaging people. Open Space can help organizations transform and become interactive and inspired. With Open Space, you can practice the values and processes that lead to vital and productive organizations in our interconnected world. Innovation is often hampered by control and by structures that inhibit rapid and unique responses on the ground. OS triggers individual enthusiasm and responsibility. It draws upon people’s inherent creativity to develop real practical approaches that maximize communication and synergy. It leads to strategic thinking and concrete action plans from all levels. The net result is an organization that is agile, responsive and far more effective. Part I – Training on the Open Space Approach · Experienced Open Space facilitators Diane Gibeault and Jacqueline Pelletier will lead the French “Introduction to Open Space” *. Then Diane Gibeault and Larry Peterson will lead the English version*. They have a combined experience of over 20 such training events. * Harrison Owen will participate thanks to technological links. · You will experience an Open Space, learn about the core principles, when to use it, preparing sponsors, the role of the facilitator, practical issues, priority setting, action planning and you will have practice in opening space. · Trainers will provide various facilitation materials including power point slide sets for communicating this approach to interested parties and bilingual forms that will assist you in planning for an effective OS process. A participant’s comment from the last Introductory workshop: "With the practice, the examples and all the support materials you gave us, I feel my learning curve for the Open Space approach has been shortened by several years." Part II: Organizational Transformation: discussions in an Open Space format This two-day learning journey led by Harrison Owen will be based on his recent book The Power of Spirit: How Organizations Transform. We will reflect on the transformative effect of Open Space in organizations and explore the challenges and opportunities for organizational transformation. Part III: Leadership: discussions in an Open Space format Our organizations are fast paced and connected. This interactivity requires us to transcend traditional command and control leadership approaches. All of us are learning to surf waves of transformative change. To be effective we have to learn to lead in different ways. We will explore the challenges and opportunities for enhancing the qualities of leadership that are required, within others and within ourselves. We will also reflect on the changes in ongoing leadership after an Open Space event. The Spirit of Leadership, Owen’s recent book will be a reference point for this learning event led by Harrison Owen. Session Leaders: Harrison Owen discovered Open Space Technology and is author of 8 books on OST, organizational transformation and leadership. He has initiated this three-part program, a new integrated and interactive learning journey, to be held in at least 8 cities around the world. He has worked with a variety of organizations including small West African villages, urban community organizations, the Peace Corps, the National Institutes of Health and Internal Revenue Services (USA), Procter & Gamble, Arthur Young, Shell Canada, Volvo and the American Society for Training and Development. For more information check http://www.mindspring.com/~owenhh Diane Gibeault: Diane is a bilingual consultant with over 25 years experience in group facilitation, training, management, and organizational transformation both with governments and non -governmental organizations. Using the Open Space process she has led conferences, public events and training workshops on organizational transformation, and enabled mergers and change management teams. Diane has written articles on OS and is an active member of the Open Space Institute of Canada. For more information see www.cyberus.ca/~dgp Larry Peterson: Larry brings 30 years of experience in facilitating meetings and transformational change in Canada and the US. He has been facilitating Open Space Technology meetings since 1990. He has led over 150 Open Space events ranging in scale from 600 to 6 participants. He is a founder of the Open Space Institute of Canada. He has led training events, conferences and published numerous articles on Open Space. For more information check www.spiritedorg.com Jacqueline Pelletier is a consultant in the field of conference and meeting design and facilitation. Fluently bilingual, she works with governments, non-profit organizations and the private sector, mostly organizing whole system interventions for large groups. An experienced interviewer, she frequently hosts panels, interviews and interactive televised meetings. Jacqueline is an active volunteer who is dedicated to participative approaches and creative decision - making. Investment Prerequisites: Part II or III require having taken Part I, or comparable workshops or having sponsored or facilitated a number of Open Space events. You need not have taken Part II to take Part III. Each part is grounded in required reading materials allowing the fullest possible integration for participants. For more information contact Diane Gibeault at (613) 744-2638, d...@cyberus.ca Taken separately (also see reduced packages and additional rebate *) · Part I $1250 CDN for Corporate & Government, $1000 CDN for others · Part II $ 850 CDN for Corporate & Government, $ 600 CDN for others · Part III $ 850 CDN for Corporate & Government, $ 600 CDN for others REDUCED PACKAGES Package 1: Total Package -All three parts of the program. $2500 CDN for Corporate & Government, $2000 CDN for others Package 2: Parts II & III Package - If not needing Part I “Introduction” and taking both Part I & II $1500 CDN Corporate & Government, $1000 CDN for others ADDITIONAL REBATE Registrations received by December 20, 2001 with full payment for any of Parts I, II or III or any of the packages (1or 2), will receive a $100 rebate. One rebate maximum per participant. FEES INCLUDE: participation, written materials, 2 continental breakfasts, breaks, 3 lunches Cancellation Policy Full refund (minus a 10% processing fee) up to 30 calendar days prior to a training event; after that, fees will be applied to next year’s training program. Organizers reserve the right to cancel a training activity if the number of participants is insufficient. Participants would have the option of receiving a credit or reimbursement. Registration Form OPEN SPACE Training 2002- Ottawa, Canada Name Title Dept Company/Organization Street / P.O. Box: City Province/State Country Postal Code/Zip Phone Fax Email address Special food instructions: Please indicate which Part or Package you are choosing: Parts chosen individually - Part I: Training on the Open Space Approach English______ French ______ $ ____ - Part II: Organizational Transformation $ ____ - Part III: Leadership $ ____ Packages 1. - All Three Parts $_____ 2 - Part II & III only $_____ Minus $100 rebate for payment by Dec. 20, 2001 of any Part (I, II or III) or any of the packages (1 or 2) offered (one rebate only per participant ) - $ 100 Subtotal: $_____ GST (7% tax) $_____ Total payment $_____ My check __ or money order ___ for the total payment due in the amount of $____(CDN) made payable to “Diane Gibeault & Associé.es – Associates” is included (hand delivery)__ or is in the mail___ or I will pay with a credit card (fax, mail or phone in card #)Visa__ or Master Card___ Card No___________________________________ Expiry Date_____ Name on card _________________ Signature_____________________ Deadline for full payment: The full fee must be paid at least three weeks before each training event to secure your place. Applications after that time will be accepted subject to availability. Copy of brochure: FRENCH & ENGLISH at www.cyberus.ca/~dgp To REGISTER or for information: Diane Gibeault, Diane Gibeault & Associé.es – Associates, 191 Juliette Ave., Ottawa, ON Canada, K1K 2T5, Tel: (613-744-2638) Fax: (613) 744-3347, d...@cyberus.ca www.cyberus.ca/~dgp
