Congrats Harrison, that TED talk a great piece of work.
A thing of beauty!Now, I don't agree with much of Mao's stuff. Yet, that Mao guy seemed to really get "it":
*"Everything under heaven is in utter chaos; the situation is excellent." -- Mao Tse-tung*
On 11/21/13 12:48 AM, Christine Whitney Sanchez wrote:
Me too, Katie. Some of my favorite moments have been in Open Space, as both a participant and as a space holder.Chris, do you remember the conversation we had in Halifax about the middle school zone and alternative ways of learning? Your wisdom was so very helpful.Harrison, I've never told you this. One of my favorite open spaces was held in our home when our son was a teenager and we were living in the Father, Son, Mother triangle. His sisters had left home by then and it was just the three of us trying to negotiate the hormone-filled waters.We did the whole thing on a flip chart...the times/spaces, the bulletin board, the marketplace, the synthesis - the whole shebang, all right there in our living room.I don't remember what we talked about or even what we decided. What I do remember is that we all appreciated one another that day. The Goodwill Account was flush.There have been many open spaces since then.Just last week I opened the space for strategic planning with the Construction in Indian Country folks at Arizona State University. It's a collaborative, multidisciplinary program at the Del E. Webb School of Construction for "Native American/American Indian/Indigenous (they haven't settled on a moniker yet) students of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering and the School of Sustainable Engineering & the Built Environment. They felt right at home.With gratitude for all of you who are opening space, and a special bow and hug to you, dear Harrison,Christine Christine Whitney Sanchez, Partner Innovation Partners International Phoenix, AZ, USA +1.480.759.0262 www.innovationpartners.com <http://www.innovationpartners.com>On Nov 20, 2013, at 9:19 PM, Katie Boone <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:I really appreciate the all of this as well, but especially the bit about it being a violation of principles and practices of management - it made me smile :) This is a great video - shared it on my Facebook as well, and lit a candle on my desk in honor of the stories :)Some of my favorite moments have come from experiences in Open Space - it truly frees us. Thanks for spreading the light!Most Sincerely~ KatieOn Wed, Nov 20, 2013 at 4:14 PM, Lisa Berkley <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:Lovely response Chris! Beautiful Story HO! thanks for sharing :-) On Nov 20, 2013, at 1:44 PM, [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> wrote:That's beautiful. I have a similar story. About 20 years ago I was searching around for a way to do my work better, which was facilitating groups of people. The whole standing at the front of the room thing wasn't working for me and I was suspicious about how much wisdom was being left in the closed mouths of the groups I was working with. Through a fluke of timing and nature I found myself at an International Association of Public Participation Practitioners gathering in Whistler, Canada. On the last day of the three day gathering, we entered the meeting room to find that all 400 chairs had been arranged in a circle. There was a pile of paper and markers at the centre, laid around a single candle, which was burning in the exact centre of our space. A bank of Sun Microsystems PCs were humming in one corner. Three people stepped into the centre and introduced me to Open Space. Those three were Chris Carter, Angeles Arrien and Anne Stadler. I knew I had found what I was looking for. I later asked around and discovered that, powerful as it was, there was no way I could purchase it. But using several subsequent experiences as referents, I was able to get some of my own. It fits me perfectly and I've worn it ever since. And there is no other process in the world quite like it. Seriously. The moral? I reckon the truth is never too far from from the spot marked by the candle. Chris On Nov 20, 2013, at 2:02 PM, Harrison Owen <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:You got it all right Chris... but I'm afraid the hat is Texas. The Akubra disappeared in the overhead bin on a flight out of Hong Kong. But there is a story to the Texas Hat...always a story. 25 years ago I had a client in East Texas. I arrived for the gig wearing some sort of hat (probably from Wyoming) and my client took one look and said, "Boy, that ain't no hat." We got into his pickup, drove 150 miles to nowhere, and stopped at a crossroads. Wasn't much there save for a gas station, post office, general store and Manny's Texas Hatters. Went inside, and there wasn't a hat to be seen, but Many was there and the conversation started. We talked about everything: politics, religion, the soul, my life, his life... and after a while, Many said, "Well, I think I'll make you a hat." He took me into the next room which was filled with hats, all shapes and sizes, everyone Texas. But you couldn't buy a one. We talked for an hour or so about the sort of hat I might like, using all the available hats as referents. The conversation suddenly stopped and Many said, "I got it." Six weeks later, my hat arrived. There is no other hat in the world just like it. Seriously. I don't know where the truth might be in all this, but maybe it will show up. Harrison Harrison Owen 7808 River Falls Dr. Potomac, MD 20854 USA 189 Beaucaire Ave. (summer) Camden, Maine 04843 Phone 301-365-2093 <tel:301-365-2093> (summer) 207-763-3261 <tel:207-763-3261> www.openspaceworld.com www.ho-image.com(Personal Website) To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of OSLIST Go to:http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org *From:*[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]]*On Behalf Of*[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> *Sent:*Wednesday, November 20, 2013 2:44 PM *To:*World wide Open Space Technology email list *Subject:*Re: [OSList] Dancing with Shiva Indeed...so beautiful to see Harrison, his deep eyes shaded by his trademark Akubra (you are still wearing Akubras, are you not?) discussing the dance of our lives. And the opening, the traditional caveat about not letting facts get in the way of truth. I think in my life I've learned more from this one nugget of wisdom than almost anything else. Thanks HO. Chris (who is a Barmah man!) On Nov 20, 2013, at 10:55 AM, Christine Whitney Sanchez <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: It's terrific. Love seeing you and hearing your signature story. It's on my FB page. Warm wishes from a cooling Phoenix morning, Christine Christine Whitney Sanchez, Partner Innovation Partners International Phoenix, AZ, USA +1.480.759.0262 <tel:%2B1.480.759.0262> www.innovationpartners.com <http://www.innovationpartners.com/> <clip_image002.png> On Nov 19, 2013, at 3:29 PM, Harrison Owen <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: Glad you enjoyed! I think I have heard from every continent...Strange new world, and a world where we have a lot to contribute, I think. As I made the video I could not help but think of all the wonderful folks around the globe who have been part of this Open Space journey. Anybody who ever thinks that all of this is "just Harrison" is SO wrong. We've all "done it" and there is much more to do. ho Harrison Owen 7808 River Falls Dr. Potomac, MD 20854 USA 189 Beaucaire Ave. (summer) Camden, Maine 04843 Phone 301-365-2093 <tel:301-365-2093> (summer) 207-763-3261 <tel:207-763-3261> www.openspaceworld.com www.ho-image.com(Personal Website) To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of OSLIST Go to:http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org *From:*[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>[mailto:[email protected]]*On Behalf Of*Gail West *Sent:*Tuesday, November 19, 2013 3:42 AM *To:*World wide Open Space Technology email list *Subject:*Re: [OSList] Dancing with Shiva Great watching! We can get it translated into Chinese in Taiwan to make available widely. Gail On Mon, Nov 18, 2013 at 11:02 PM, Harrison Owen <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: Some of you may remember that I gave a TEDX talk in September. It all took place on the New Jersey shore which had recently been decimated by Hurricane Sandy. So it seemed reasonable to talk about living in Chaos...productively. Or as I titled it -- Dancing with Shiva. As you might expect, our collective experience in Open Space was pretty central to my piece. I have included the URL. I hope you enjoy it. I certainly had fun. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APD7oQ3xrSA Harrison Harrison Owen 7808 River Falls Dr. Potomac, MD 20854 USA 189 Beaucaire Ave. (summer) Camden, Maine 04843 Phone301-365-2093 <tel:301-365-2093> (summer) 207-763-3261 <tel:207-763-3261> www.openspaceworld.com <http://www.openspaceworld.com%20/> www.ho-image.com <http://www.ho-image.com%20/>(Personal Website) To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of OSLIST Go to:http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org _______________________________________________ OSList mailing list To post send emails [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe send an email [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org -- /Gail West, ICA/ /3F, No. 12, Lane 5, Tien Mou W Rd Taipei, Taiwan 111 Ph) 8862) 2871-3150/ email)[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Skype) gwestica www.icatw.com <http://www.icatw.com/> _______________________________________________ OSList mailing list To post send emails [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe send an email [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org _______________________________________________ OSList mailing list To post send emails [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe send an email [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org _______________________________________________ OSList mailing list To post send emails [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe send an email [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org_______________________________________________ OSList mailing list To post send emails to [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org_______________________________________________ OSList mailing list To post send emails to [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org -- Katie Boone, M.S. Process Artist Globally Stewarding Art of Hosting <http://www.artofhosting.org/> Sowelu Institute [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> 507-351-3207 klboone - Skype/"Serve, serve well, serve others above yourself and be happy to serve... you are the change that you dream, as I am the change that I dream, and collectively we are the change that this world needs to be." ~Efren Penaflorida/ _______________________________________________ OSList mailing listTo post send emails to [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org _______________________________________________ OSList mailing list To post send emails to [email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org
-- Daniel Mezick, President New Technology Solutions Inc. (203) 915 7248 (cell)Bio <http://newtechusa.net/dan-mezick/>. Blog <http://newtechusa.net/blog/>. Twitter <http://twitter.com/#%21/danmezick/>.
Examine my new book:The Culture Game <http://newtechusa.net/about/the-culture-game-book/>: Tools for the Agile Manager.
Explore Agile Team Training <http://newtechusa.net/services/agile-scrum-training/> and Coaching. <http://newtechusa.net/services/agile-scrum-coaching/>
Explore the Agile Boston <http://newtechusa.net//user-groups/ma/>Community.
_______________________________________________ OSList mailing list To post send emails to [email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org
