Harrison:
Thanks for the response. Your thought that grow out of experience are helpful. Oh yeah, is the second edition of yourThe Practice of Peace different from the first printing. I read the first, and it was excellent. I need to reread it. But instead, I might order the second, and use it as my reread. Can't seem to get enough of this stuff!!! Thanks, Craig Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2007 07:30:22 -0400 From: hho...@verizon.net Subject: Re: Craig To: osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu Hi Craig! 1. With approx. 110 people, is your experience best with one large circle or two concentric circles (keeps it smaller)? I always go for more space – so if you can make it with one circle, that would be my choice. However at that point people are a long way from each other so a mike is essential. A big circle with lots of space is truly awesome, but you do have to run about a bit in order to cover it. Are you in good shape? 2. A technical question--If we have to go with two concentric circles because of space, where I have a beginning number, does any one have experience as to an estimate as to the number of chairs for the inner and outer circles? I have done it, but it has been a while. Trying to remember at what number to begin the experiment as we set up the circles. Don’t have a clue. I would start with the outer circle and fill in as necessary. 3. In the past, I usually go with 1 hour and 15 minute sessions. This gathering, even though the group is more accustomed to 1 hour meetings, I am thinking about using the 1 and 1/12 time frame for the sessions—knowing that when it is over, it is over. Any thoughts on your experiences about time—when it is a longer gathering like this one it seems the 1 and ½ sessions could allow more freedom or space. For whatever it is worth I always go with 1½ hour sessions -- unless there is a REALY good reason for smaller time slots. It is a lot more relaxed, particularly if the breakout spaces are spread out all over the place. 4. With a group of this size, I plan to have Evening News at the end of each day and a closing news on the last morning. Often, I ask, What have you learned? Do you suggest staying with that question at the end of each day or do you suggest something different (In this gathering, I will have two evening news and one closing news. Generally, I find the closing news the deepest and longest.)? My other concern at times is the length of such news with this large number each evening and on the last morning, but I guess, if they get bored, they can engage the law of two feet. Any thoughts? I am a little curious about a “closing news?” First off I always try and keep my “News” times brief, especially in the morning as folks want to go to work. Do you mean a “closing session” – which comes at the end of everything? That for me is the time for reflection and sharing. The other news spots are more practical. Like lost watches and wallets, places to go to dinner, etc. Of course if something deeper wants to come out, it usually does, and you got to give it space/time. But don’t let it get away from you time wise else people get tired of it all. If things tend to go on too long, and I can see that folks are edgy and want to head for the door, I remind them that the law of two feet is always in operation – and those who need to – can put one ahead of the other. Have fun! Harrison Harrison Owen 7808 River Falls Drive Potomac, Maryland 20854 Phone 301-365-2093 Skype hhowen Open Space Training www.openspaceworld.com Open Space Institute www.openspaceworld.org Personal website www.ho-image.com OSLIST: To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives Visit: www.listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html -----Original Message----- From: OSLIST [mailto:osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu] On Behalf Of Craig Gilliam Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2007 9:22 PM To: osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu Subject: Craig I am getting ready to lead another Open Space. Please excuse the smallness of these questions, but I continue to evaluate how I do Open Space, what can I learn, and how can I do it better? This gathering will start mid-day, have one full day, then another half-day. My questions are: 1. With approx. 110 people, is your experience best with one large circle or two concentric circles (keeps it smaller)? 2. A technical question--If we have to go with two concentric circles because of space, where I have a beginning number, does any one have experience as to an estimate as to the number of chairs for the inner and outer circles? I have done it, but it has been a while. Trying to remember at what number to begin the experiment as we set up the circles. 3. In the past, I usually go with 1 hour and 15 minute sessions. This gathering, even though the group is more accustomed to 1 hour meetings, I am thinking about using the 1 and 1/12 time frame for the sessions—knowing that when it is over, it is over. Any thoughts on your experiences about time—when it is a longer gathering like this one it seems the 1 and ½ sessions could allow more freedom or space. 4. With a group of this size, I plan to have Evening News at the end of each day and a closing news on the last morning. Often, I ask, What have you learned? Do you suggest staying with that question at the end of each day or do you suggest something different (In this gathering, I will have two evening news and one closing news. Generally, I find the closing news the deepest and longest.)? My other concern at times is the length of such news with this large number each evening and on the last morning, but I guess, if they get bored, they can engage the law of two feet. Any thoughts? Always interested in learning from your experiences, and how I might do what I do better. Thanks, Craig Peek-a-boo FREE Tricks & Treats for You! 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