Alan-- I want to add something to what I sent earlier that I remembered as a result of Joelle's comments. While I almost always include the theme in the invitation, and the main question I ask in the opening is the theme with, perhaps, some elaboration, I often ask after stating the theme/main question, "Is this what seems most important for you to be working on today?" I remember one time, when the group said, "No." And so we spent time crafting the theme/question that had more meaning for them, and went on with the process. Some really profound and deep discussions emerged. --BJ
Joelle Lyons Everett wrote:
Alan-- I usually have clients include the general theme of the OS in the invitation they send out. And I sometimes include a couple of questions which help to establish the territory we will cover--but not usually the main question which is asked in the opening, as I know that we may change our minds about the exact focus as the time comes closer. I might try to find a couple of sample questions which expand the territory a bit beyond what people expect. I can appreciate your concern about how to encourage spontaneity. My observation is that people who want to post a session are not much deterred by how I have framed the question; the issues which want to come forward will come forward, whatever I say is the theme. Not sure how much this helps, but I am sure you will be able to find what is appropriate. Joelle * * ========================================================== [email protected] ------------------------------ To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of [email protected], Visit: http://listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html
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