On 2 July 2010 15:01, Jon Harvey <j...@jonharveyassociates.co.uk> wrote:
> Hallo all > > I thought I would share with you this website: > > http://bigsocietyopennight.eventbrite.com/ > > This is a meeting to discuss the new (coalition) government's approach to > the 'Big Society' which is one of our new Prime Minister's 'big ideas' to > engage more people in creating a better society. The advocates argue is all > about empowerment > (http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/media/407789/building-big-society.pdf) > while the detractors argue that it is about providing voluntary 'cover' as > the state is rolled back. Time will tell of course. > > Interestingly the meeting will "be facilitated using open space technology > which will enable all participants to shape the agenda". I have managed to > secure a place at this event with a view to seeing who is facilitating of > course! But also to use the opportunity to explore the wider use of OS in > creating this 'big society' which as we all know - would be an > extraordinary > good fit! > > I will report back - watch this space! > > Very best wishes > > Jon > > Hi Jon and All Will be fascinating indeed to hear from you what emerges from this gathering and what seeds you sow. Also to have your observations on how a group comprised seemingly of all 'chiefs' responds to being in open space. And how the facilitator does her/his 'stuff' in such a context. Good luck Alan * * ========================================================== 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
