Hi Suzanne,
With scientists being such creative people, I've found that they really get into Open Space... Here's one article I've written describing more about one experience... http://www.babelfishgroup.com/files/Measuring%20a%20successful%20meeting.pdf And... In terms of hurdles and client/sponsor trepidation... Here's a little tool that was topped off with a great discussion with Viv McWaters... It provides an entry point into some different conversations... http://www.babelfishgroup.com/blog/?p=254 Hope this helps! Warm regards, Andrew -- Andrew Rixon PhD Director Babel Fish Group Pty Ltd Skype: AndrewJRixon Mobile: 0400 352 809 Fax: (03) 8610 0162 Email: <mailto:and...@babelfishgroup.com> and...@babelfishgroup.com URL: <http://www.babelfishgroup.com/> http://www.babelfishgroup.com/ Interested in Story? Join us for the next <http://www.babelfishgroup.com/CelebratingStoryConference> "Celebrating Story: Bringing People and Work to Life" conference. Oct 7th and 8th. From: OSLIST [mailto:osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu] On Behalf Of Suzanne Daigle Sent: Friday, 6 August 2010 3:42 AM To: osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu Subject: [OSLIST] Scientists in Open Space 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 * * ========================================================== 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
