Thanks so much, Michael! Sage words from an experienced friend. I´ll take them much into account on next week OS. (The other 2 OS will be in some weeks. I would no way do 3 OS in a week, I think, I try to embody *the noble art of doing nothing, less is more spirit,... *even if some times happen to be more busy :-)!
Regards, Eleder > ... >> > In my experience the *"well defined subject" is of little importance.* *What > really makes a difference is in how the "subject" was developed and how > those that developed it communicate/spread it. This is always the task of > the Planning Group which includes the sponsor and, in my case, is led by me > without intervening in the content.* > > In my practice, it has proved *very effective when the sponsor and his > people are penetrated deep by the burning business issue or the subject. The > sponsor opens the event (in my book, the space is always open, so no need to > open it) by saying "Welcome", "a few sentences about the subject" and, most > important "what his most fervent wishes are for the event and its > outcome"...for this I suggest a total of 5 minutes or less. At the end of > the 5 minutes he invites me to introduce the process in which I always point > to the "subject" which is posted on the wall just above the bulletin board > and make it clear to myself that it is not my subject but that of the > sponsor.* > > >> *Regardless of what the subject is, people will follow their passion and > convene a group... sometimes this looks right on target to some and > sometimes it seems completely off target...I have never seen this as > unproductive or detrimental, just exactly the opposite.* > > * What is you practice and experience on this? >> > *Touching all bases before the event and letting go during the event has > always worked... in those instances where things worked less well, I have > almost always stumbled onto the reasons...and learned.* > > > >> I agree fully with you, questions around our practice are most productive > in developing our practice further. I am most interested to hear what will > happen to your energy and spirit facilitating three os events in a week. > > Greetings from Berlin > mmp >
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