Great question, David. I agree with Doug, Lisa and Harrison. Offering
things that look like incentives or rewards doesn't seem like a good
idea.
But, a couple questions do come to mind. Who are the people doing the
inviting? As the hosts, is there a particular ambiance that you want
to create? I can imagine a situation where hosts, out of a genuine
appreciation for folks coming, graciously provide some food or drink.
We all know what a hit food and drink is.
So, then my question is, if you decide to provide something in this
spirit, do you want to be transparent and communicate this in the
letter of invitation?
Perhaps i've complicated things. We're constantly dealing with
questions like this in Haiti. Again, I completely agree with not
offering things that look like incentives or rewards for coming.
What do others think?
John
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Co-Director
Haiti Partners
Tel. US: 772-539-8521
Haiti: 011-509-3461-3067
www.haitipartners.org
On Aug 26, 2009, at 5:16 PM, Lisa Heft wrote:
Ah, David - I think you answered yourself...
Lisa
My univ is considering using Open Space for strategic planning. The
event probably will need to be held at a time when faculty are not
“officially” on campus – before a term, during a term break, or
after a term. The question has come up about offering an incentive
(e.g., nice meal, book purchase, door prizes) to encourage faculty
participation. A part of me wonders if bribing people to attend (or
rewarding them depending on your perspective) goes against the grain
of simply inviting faculty and staff to bring their passion to the
event because they care? I would greatly appreciate hearing what
folks on the listserv think. Thank you. David Cox
Lisa Heft
Consultant, Facilitator, Educator
Opening Space
[email protected]
www.openingspace.net
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December 9-11, San Francisco
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