Oh everyone, this has been such a delight! I will not be demure or reserved. I just simply have to say how much I love and appreciate this community. Each morsel of advice I will treasure and re-read knowing that "whatever happens happens" which I really already knew but to be reminded of it here and to hear about your experiences, tips, tools and insights, well what a gift. Thank you not just for me but most especially for this group of scientists and others who I hope will soon meet in Open Space to engage and connect on their passion and what brought them to science in the first place: to create, discover and make a difference!
And yes Andrew (and everyone else), yes indeed it all helps! Suzanne On Thu, Aug 5, 2010 at 6:07 PM, Andrew Rixon <and...@babelfishgroup.com>wrote: > 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: and...@babelfishgroup.com > URL: http://www.babelfishgroup.com/ > > Interested in Story? Join us for the next "Celebrating Story: Bringing > People and Work to > Life"<http://www.babelfishgroup.com/CelebratingStoryConference>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 > -- 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
