Martin greetings! Thanks for sharing this question on the list.
I've run two or three such events, 2 1/2 days each and had a great time, as did everyone else it seems (I still may have some photos from these events too). Two highlights from one such event: a man who had been in the construction supplies business came in search of new business ideas. He was so inspired at one moment that he exclaimed in a loud voice, "I'm having an orgasm!" He came the next day with an expensive bottle of cognac to share... In that same event two Indian men wandered in wanting to do photocopying (we were renting a copier center to run the event); the center was closed for copying, but they were so intrigued that they stayed for the event. As it turned out they were importers of welding equipment and within minutes had arranged a business deal with the construction supplies man. Just wanted to echo some of what people have said so far, I wouldn't even mention OST in the invitation but just be clear using 25 words or less (including perhaps a link to a description of the approach) as to what the approach is. I think it is important to be very clear what you hope to have as outcomes (in form, not in substance). Also, if it is possible to have a number of co-inviters (organizations or people) or a convening group, it could give more weight to the event. As for trust, I also wouldn't worry about it. Trust is something developed over time, it is a by-product. other possibilities to include in the space-- and not sure this is absolutely necessary-- is a co-created library and an arts space. Your initiative revives an age-old question: Is it possible that the only thing necessary to establish and grow a business is just to open space, including inviting clients (past, present, and future)? also, if you respond to gijs's invitation *and* would like to have a larger conference call to explore this issue, i'm in! skype: raffi_1970 I've been playing with the idea of creating a facilitation network where I am and your post inspires me. appreciatively from the southern suburb of Tehrangeles (aka san diego), raffi essenceworks.net * * ========================================================== osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu ------------------------------ To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu: http://listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html To learn about OpenSpaceEmailLists and OSLIST FAQs: http://www.openspaceworld.org/oslist
