..and almost always send it out to the folks via email - reading your question Evan (-: Cheers Thomas 2 okt 2013 kl. 00:25 skrev Thomas Herrmann <[email protected]>:
> I always offer my client to decide and I try to share ups and downs with > different methods. > Where we usually end up is that we hand small papers on a "note-board" for > making notes during the session and then we have a "newsroom" with some > tables, central in the location, where it is written on flip charts. That is > particularly useful when a larger group is to read it on the wall. On the > other hand I have also used computers and put several copies in different > spaces (if it's a large group). > People like writing by hand, it's exotic - here in Sweden anyway (-: and get > a bit more personal as they may write and draw, using different colors. > On the other hand when going directly to action planning the reports may not > even be so important…(-: and I mostly work with 2 day OSTs. Then there is > time enough to do whatever. > Cheers - just coached a couple of folks who will open space here tomorrow - > am participating in a AoH training in Sigtuna here in Sweden > Thomas Herrmann > > 1 okt 2013 kl. 13:54 skrev Diane Gibeault <[email protected]>: > >> Hi Evan, >> >> I send out both a Text (Word) version and a PDF version so people can take >> extracts of the Book of reports to work on in the follow-ups after the >> event. It makes it more of a living document. The PDF may contain extras >> such as photos and ensures that format is maintained for those who want to >> circulate an official document or just print the whole thing. >> >> As for flip chart reports, they can be faster but they do have downsides. >> >> Some handwriting may be hard to read and result in participants overlooking >> the report, which in turn can lead some participants feeling their issue was >> not given fair consideration. This can be particularly serious when the >> stakes are high because of the issues or the participants. In those >> circumstances, having the outcome of the whole event put into question at >> the end is not worth the apparent simplicity of this method of reporting. >> This has happened to me. >> >> The content of the report is often of less quality since it is neither >> synthesized nor reformulated for clarity, both of which occur when people >> have to write a report. It takes away from the initiator, the opportunity >> to offer more thought out report. It also limits an opportunity for the >> development of responsibility, passion and leadership, which is an intended >> outcome of initiators preparing the report on their topic. Initiators have >> often said that they discovered how lucky they were to have this opportunity >> to clarify their issue even more for themselves and for the readers. >> >> If the flip chart pages have to be redone at the end of the discussions >> because in the heat of the action scribbles would have too little meaning, >> doing it by hand takes as much time if not more than doing it on the >> computer. From experience, recorders are less frustrated using the computer >> because erasing and adding is much easier than doing so on hard paper. >> >> But depending on circumstances, reports on flip chart is certainly an option >> to keep up our sleeves. >> >> Diane >> >> From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> >> To: World wide Open Space Technology email list >> <[email protected]>; World wide Open Space Technology email >> list <[email protected]> >> Sent: Tuesday, October 1, 2013 12:18:47 AM >> Subject: [OSList] Ang.: Saving Paper versus Printing Reports >> >> Hi Evan, I never print reports because I use flipcharts for the reports in >> the meeting, then take pictures and put them into a document that is sent >> out by email. The flipcharts are big enough for people to read on the wall, >> even with a big crowd of people. Another thing with flipcharts, they take >> less time to write because they are created during the session while >> computer reports are done after, which means a need for longer sessions. >> Eiwor >> >> Genuine Contact Professional >> A holistic approach to organizational success >> Gateway Creation Tools >> 070 2622946 >> >> ----- Reply message ----- >> Från: [email protected] >> Till: "World wide Open Space Technology email list" >> <[email protected]> >> Rubrik: [OSList] Saving Paper versus Printing Reports >> Datum: tis, okt 1, 2013 01:19 >> >> >> I have recently been asking people to sign up for either printed copies or a >> pdf which they can read on their various digital devices. >> >> Alternatively in places with low technology take up, we do a gallery walk of >> summaries, printed or written on large pieces of paper, so people can peruse >> what was discussed. >> >> Obviously many approaches abound, and context is important. I would advise >> this as a great planning question to consider for the team you are working >> with in the design sessions... >> >> Chris >> >> >> On 2013-09-30, at 2:26 PM, Evan Walsh <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Hi all, >>> >>> A straightforward question with what I anticipate may not be a >>> straightforward response. >>> >>> How do each of you approach printing reports at the end of open space >>> meetings from the perspective of being friendly to the environment? >>> >>> Do we place everything online and hope people will check it out? Do we >>> print everything, despite the immense use of paper, because we value people >>> having something tangible and real in their hands? >>> >>> What is your approach? 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