Wooow, thanks Rolf, sounds like lots of fun and rewarding. Will try it! Thomas
Skickat från min iPhone > 12 juni 2018 kl. 19:18 skrev Rolf F. Katzenberger via OSList > <[email protected]>: > > Craig, > > > sometimes I use a specific setup to help an org/core team refine their intial > "raw" question. Essentially, it's 5 people (or 5 pairs, groups, ...) assuming > one role, each: > > IT - represents the need and the purpose > I - represent the caller(s) > YOU represent ta single (!) person receiving the call > WE - represent the relationship between the Is and the YOUs > FLOW - represents the flow & lifecycle of IT, and of the open space > Whatever format for a conversation these 5 people choose, they'll be refining > the raw question along the lines of the meta-question: "As one of these five, > what do I need to feel myself represented well by this question?" > > > This leads to all kinds of interesting discussions, like: > > IT wants to be more open, e.g. "hey, we're already imposing a conclusion on > the YOUs!" > I want to be more visible, "those folks want to see a living person behind > the call" > YOU want to feel appreciated and attracted - there's not enough in it to > convince YOU to come yet > WE want to be something new, together - what kind of relationship am I > inviting YOU to? > FLOW wants this to be less restricted / confined / pre-arranged, "WE are > still in our infancy, folks..." > ...and so on.... Just remember to talk about what each of the five wants more > of, instead of what it wants less of. Otherwise, alternative words will have > a really hard time emerging. > > Usually, it also pays to have a limit of 12 words for the question (suggests > that you make decisions and avoid the committee-phrasing-syndrome; set > priorities; stay open), and many times it's even helpful to use the Fridge > Magnet technique (stick large post it with one word each to a wall, put > alternative words in columns, play with it in the group, always keep the full > question in sight and see what it feels like). > > > In the end, seek consent (no severe objections to the refined question), not > consensus (everybody is very fine with the refined question). If there is > consensus among the 5, there is no need for an open space, I'd say ;-) > > Just my 2 cents, maybe it's helpful. > Rolf > -- > «If it works, it's right.» | «Richtig ist, was funktioniert.» > https://www.pragmatic-teams.com | https://www.pragmatic-teams.de > https://fromthebackoftheroom.training | > https://fromthebackoftheroom.training/de > Craig Gilliam via OSList schrieb am 11.06.2018 um 15:35: >> I do not post often, but I read the Open Space Posts regularly and find them >> thought-provoking and helpful. Thanks! >> >> I practice Open Space in multiple contexts professionally and in my own >> person life. Am a strong believer in what it creates and invites from and >> out in others and myself. . . >> >> When I begin with groups, I regularly hear, "What makes for a good >> question?" I have my responses, but want to hear what you have to say. I am >> looking for suggestions, thoughts, ideas, resources (books) etc., that you >> would recommend to help people/groups identify and write helpful/good >> theme/intention questions for OS conversation. What are the qualities of a >> good question, and what are some resources you suggest? >> >> Invite your thoughts. Thanks to anyone who has some thoughts or suggestions >> on this. >> >> Thanks, >> Craig >> >> >> >> Dr. W. Craig Gilliam >> >> 2927 Paradise Dr. >> >> Shreveport, LA 71105 >> >> 504-250-4046 >> >> >> >> Achiever | Learner | Adaptability | Maximizer | Relator >> >> >> To live fully is our call. >> >> On this grand adventure, >> >> our mere being says that we are invited. . . >> >> (The Invitation by w. craig gilliam;, original 2015, revised 2017) >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >> Past archives can be viewed here: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > Past archives can be viewed here: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]
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