Hi everyone!
Over the past few months I have been working with a Sponsor connected with international scientists. She is passionate about inviting people to have new conversations around how we “do” science; how science is funded; the future of science and education; and the emerging trends leading into the next era of science. The goal is to experientially engage a highly diverse group of participants (scientists, policy makers and change agents) in ways that invite self-organization, collaboration and shared leadership – as opposed to how people interact in your typical conference. Nationally and internationally, science faces many urgent challenges not unlike the system breakdowns that we see in so many areas. Certainly there is a sense that the basic ingredients for an Open Space are there not the least of which real issues of concerns, high levels of complexity, diverse groups, great urgency. That said, the Sponsor feels a certain degree of trepidation about how independent-minded, self-directed scientists might respond to Open Space. Not a new question for any of us I know. It would be helpful if you could share any experiences you’ve had working with Scientists, globally or nationally. Which sectors? Themes? Context? Hurdles? How did it go overall? Any and all insights appreciated. Will send you buckets of smiles and sunshine from Florida in return. Suzanne -- Suzanne Daigle NuFocus Strategic Group 7159 Victoria Circle University Park, FL 34201 FL 941-359-8877; CT 203-722-2009 www.nufocusgroup.com s.dai...@nufocusgroup.com * * ========================================================== 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
