[OSList] Teal Around the World Conference

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hi OS Listers!

The 3rd annual Teal Around the World (TATW) virtual conference is Mar 3 and
4. Here is the conference website: https://www.tealaroundtheworld.com/

TATW is a gathering of thought leaders and practitioners who align with the
principles of a Teal organization: self-management, wholeness, and
evolutionary purpose. Frederic Laloux popularized the notion of a Teal
organization in his book Reinventing Organizations. For more information on
Teal organizations, see the Reinventing Organizations wiki:
https://reinventingorganizationswiki.com/pages/tealconcepts/

Teal organizations are similar to chaordic organizations, Open Space
organizations, InterActive organizations, etc.

If you want to attend Teal Around the World, email me at:

jacob.yea...@gmail.com

I have TWO free tickets. The first two people to email me get the tickets.

If you respond too late, but still want to attend, you can use this code
for a 15% discount: TATWDISCOUNT015

Some work colleagues and I are presenting at TATW on Harmony, which is a
self-organizing mindfulness program we've developed inside a hierarchical
organization. Open Space deeply influences Harmony's culture and processes:
one of our values is "freedom/responsibility" and we are holding our first
Open Space event starting next week. As a presenter, I get free tickets,
which I offer you folks.

If you have questions or feedback, let me know.

Much love,
Jake


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you will be free of problems.
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[OSList] Do One Less Thing

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hi all,

Nice article from Scientific American about removing existing features of a
design a la "do one less thing":

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/our-brain-typically-overlooks-this-brilliant-problem-solving-strategy/

Much love,
Jake


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Re: [OSList] Open Space in Zoom times......

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hi everyone!

I'd love to join you all. I've used both QiqoChat and a Webex + Microsoft
OneDrive combination. Just obtained Mural (similar to Miro), so would be
interested to hear what others are doing with canvas tools.

Thanks Romy for organizing and looking forward to connecting with everyone!

All the best,
Jake


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On Sun, Jan 10, 2021 at 2:26 PM Liz Martins via OSList <
oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:

> How timely. Thanks, Romy, for inviting this - and greetings to you all.
>
> Yes please, I’m on the journey of going from smaller events using just
> Zoom to a bigger weekend event 100+, hopefully using QiqoChat, and would
> love to hear stories and learning.
>
> I’m in the UK and happy to be flexible as far as possible with timings.
>
> Liz
>
> On 10 Jan 2021, at 18:31, Jeff Aitken via OSList <
> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>
> Greetings yall. Interested from California, where a friend and I are
> hatching a plan. Same time zone as Chris.
>
> Jeff
> Telegraph Hill, San Francisco
>
> On Sun, Jan 10, 2021, 9:51 AM Thomas Herrmann via OSList <
> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>
>> Hi friends!
>> Would love to join you. I’ve used OS online quite a bit and would be
>> curious about your ideas and thoughts.
>> Mostly used QiqoChat or Zoom/Google docs and tried Teams for OST too
>> Thomas (on CET)
>>
>> Hämta Outlook för iOS 
>> --
>> *Från:* OSList  för Funda Oral
>> via OSList 
>> *Skickat:* Sunday, January 10, 2021 6:48:09 PM
>> *Till:* World wide Open Space Technology email list <
>> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>
>> *Kopia:* Funda Oral 
>> *Ämne:* Re: [OSList] Open Space in Zoom times..
>>
>> I would like to participate as well from Istanbul.
>>
>> Funda
>>
>> Michael Herman via OSList , 10 Oca 2021
>> Paz, 20:42 tarihinde şunu yazdı:
>>
>> Great call, Romy!  I’m in too.  And just one time zone click from Chris
>> and Peggy.  Sooner the better, for me.  Planning some more meetings now.
>> Michael
>>
>>
>> On Sun, Jan 10, 2021 at 10:35 Peggy Holman via OSList <
>> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>>
>> Lovely to see you here Romy!
>>
>> I’m game to be in a conversation. Since I’m in the same time zone as
>> Chris, though across a border, if the time works for him, it works for me.
>>
>> I’ve just used Zoom and Google docs for the breakout spaces. You can see
>> an example from a gathering on journalism education that matters
>>  that was
>> turned into a website after the convening. The session notes were once
>> Google docs.
>>
>> Peggy
>>
>>
>>
>> 
>> Peggy Holman
>> Co-founder
>> Journalism That Matters
>> 15347 SE 49th Place
>> 
>> Bellevue, WA
>> 
>>  98006
>> 
>> 206-948-0432
>> www.journalismthatmatters.org
>> www.peggyholman.com
>> Twitter: @peggyholman
>> JTM Twitter: @JTMStream
>>
>> Enjoy the award winning Engaging Emergence: Turning Upheaval into
>> Opportunity 
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Jan 10, 2021, at 8:42 AM, Chris Corrigan via OSList <
>> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>>
>> If the time zones work, I’d be interested. My crew is doing OST events
>> with Zoom and Miro (and Google Slides) and we could share some stories.
>>
>> It works far better than I would have expected.
>>
>>  Chris
>>
>> On Sun, Jan 10, 2021 at 4:59 AM Romy Shovelton via OSList <
>> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hello lovely OS world and extended family….
>>
>> Apologies for being absent for SO long….. I lurk occasionally and enJOY
>> seeing you there, sharing wisdom so brilliantly and inspiringly. Thank you.
>>
>> Seeing Funda’s posting…. I would LOVE to have a conversation (dare I say
>> Zoom ?!!) with OS people about how to make OS the best it possibly can be
>> in an online world. I know that Phelim and the Improbable crew have done
>> some online work. If anyone might be interested in talking about such
>> things, I would love it….
>>
>> Many thanks
>>
>> Romy
>>
>>
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[OSList] Call for volunteer facilitators and producers from Asia/Australia - Flourishing Futures - 3-day global Open Space event

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hi everyone!

Thanks to those who have volunteered to facilitate and/or produce for
Flourishing Futures!

We're still a little short on folks from the *Asia/Australia* region.
Anyone out there who would like to assist?

If so, *please let me know and then complete this brief
questionnaire: https://forms.gle/HV8WxyuXDRijJLsD6
*

Event details, including how to register are here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flourishing-futures-a-3-day-global-event-for-facilitators-changemakers-tickets-121065511203


If you have questions or feedback, let me know.

Thanks!

All the best,
Jake


When the mind is quiet, the sun of your heart will shine once again, and
you will be free of problems.
 - Robert Adams 


-- Forwarded message -
From: Jake Yeager 
Date: Sat, Oct 10, 2020 at 2:55 PM
Subject: Call for volunteer facilitators and producers - Flourishing
Futures - 3-day global Open Space event
To: World wide Open Space Technology email list <
oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>


Hi everyone!

As many of you know, we have assembled a multinational design team to bring
you Flourishing Futures, a 3-day, global, online Open Space +
action-planning event. The event's theme is "How will we create a
flourishing future together?" and, in addition to the Open Space community,
we are inviting Agile, Art of Hosting, Genuine Contact, Teal, and many
others. We also warmly invite WOSonOS 2020 to this event.

Event details, including how to register are here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flourishing-futures-a-3-day-global-event-for-facilitators-changemakers-tickets-121065511203

We need about 15 volunteers to facilitate, produce, and/or provide tech
support for the event. If you are interested in volunteering, please
complete this brief questionnaire by *Tue, Oct 13*:
https://forms.gle/HV8WxyuXDRijJLsD6

We will reach out to respondents shortly thereafter.

If you have questions, let us know.

Thanks!

All the best,

Maciek Jarosz, April Jefferson, Harold Shinsato, Myriane Oullette, Linda
Ellinor, Mike Kaufman, Susan Basterfield, Sankalita Shome, Thomas Herrmann,
Jake Yeager, Jordann Gross, & Jason Doiron


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[OSList] Call for volunteer facilitators and producers - Flourishing Futures - 3-day global Open Space event

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hi everyone!

As many of you know, we have assembled a multinational design team to bring
you Flourishing Futures, a 3-day, global, online Open Space +
action-planning event. The event's theme is "How will we create a
flourishing future together?" and, in addition to the Open Space community,
we are inviting Agile, Art of Hosting, Genuine Contact, Teal, and many
others. We also warmly invite WOSonOS 2020 to this event.

Event details, including how to register are here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flourishing-futures-a-3-day-global-event-for-facilitators-changemakers-tickets-121065511203

We need about 15 volunteers to facilitate, produce, and/or provide tech
support for the event. If you are interested in volunteering, please
complete this brief questionnaire by *Tue, Oct 13*:
https://forms.gle/HV8WxyuXDRijJLsD6

We will reach out to respondents shortly thereafter.

If you have questions, let us know.

Thanks!

All the best,

Maciek Jarosz, April Jefferson, Harold Shinsato, Myriane Oullette, Linda
Ellinor, Mike Kaufman, Susan Basterfield, Sankalita Shome, Thomas Herrmann,
Jake Yeager, Jordann Gross, & Jason Doiron


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[OSList] Request for feedback - What to do when team members are afraid to call topics?

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hi wonderful Open Space community,

I'd like your input. I am working with a division within my company. The
division is sponsoring a half-day Open Space event every 2 months to help
improve adaptability and innovation. The division consists of 200 people,
and all team members are invited to every event. My company is very
hierarchical, and some team members are afraid to call topics. They are
afraid that leadership may retaliate against them.

Upper leadership is very open, but some of the middle managers--e.g.,
VP-level--are pretty controlling.

Does anyone have any suggestions for what to do in this type of situation?

If you have questions or feedback, let me know.

Thank you so much!

All the best,
Jake


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Re: [OSList] Flourishing Futures - Nov 6-9: Registration now Open!

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Yippee!!! :D Very much looking forward to it. Should be awesome!

This'll be a great opportunity to connect, explore, and collaborate with a
wide range of communities from across the globe. How will we create a
flourishing future together?

Also, we want to have at least 1,000 attendees, and we need your help! We
are welcoming media sponsors to help get the word out for the event. There
is no cost to sponsor. You can learn more about sponsoring here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hn9wGvcBenRXXBAn1g_8AqW43GSzkhxt/view?usp=sharing

This is a non-profit event. We will donate 25% of net proceeds to a
charitable cause that participants determine during the event. Remaining
proceeds will benefit the Open Space Institute-US, a registered non-profit
organization formed in 1996 to “hold space for Open Space.”

Hope to see you there!

Much love,
Jake


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On Sun, Sep 27, 2020 at 9:05 PM Open Space Institute U.S. via OSList <
oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:

> How can we create a flourishing future together?
>
> A 3 day online open space November 6-9.
>
> Registration is now open:
>
>
> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creating-a-flourishing-future-together-a-3-day-worldwide-open-space-event-tickets-121065511203
>
> The WOSonOS 2020 is explicitly invited to attend given the cancellation
> of the Berlin WOSonOS and we hope you will join us.
>
> The Design Team
> Susan Basterfield, Jason Doiron, Linda Ellinor, Jordann Gross, Thomas
> Hermann, Maciek Jarosz, April Jefferson, Michael Kaufman, Myriane
> Ouellette, Harold Shinsato, Sankalita Shome, Jake Yeager & The Open
> Space Institute - U.S.
>
> On 8/28/20 11:20 AM, Open Space Institute U.S. wrote:
> > Dear Open Space List Community,
> >
> > The Open Space Institute - U.S. has invited a design team that
> > stretches across many countries and communities including Agile, Art
> > of Hosting, Design Thinking, DevOps, Future of Work, Genuine Contact,
> > ITIL, Liberating Structures, National Coalition for Dialog and
> > Deliberation, Teal, as well as Open Space.
> >
> > We request you consider saving the dates of Friday November 6 through
> > Sunday November 8 this fall to attend an online Open Space for the world.
> >
> > We are inviting the WOSonOS to attend this event. Our theme will be
> > broad enough to include all these communities, and will have a special
> > welcome to all those who have had their plans to go to Berlin this
> > fall for the WOSonOS 2020.
> >
> > We plan to make attendance possible for all time zones. Theme, details
> > and registration page will follow in the next few weeks.
> >
> > Warm Regards,
> > The Design Team
> > Susan Basterfield, Jason Doiron, Linda Ellinor, Jordann Gross, Thomas
> > Hermann, Maciek Jarosz, April Jefferson, Michael Kaufman, Myriane
> > Ouellette, Harold Shinsato, Sankalita Shome, Jake Yeager & The Open
> > Space Institute - U.S.
> >
>
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[OSList] Metaphorum - Open Space on Clean techniques

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hi everyone,

In case you are interested, there is an online Open Space event on Clean
techniques (Clean Language, Symboling Modeling, Systemic Modeling, etc.) on
Dec 4.

It's called the Metaphorum. Here's the link:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/judyrees/380042?mc_cid=1c6c251495_eid=cf4d771e74

I'll likely attend.

Much love,
Jake


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[OSList] Questions on continuous Open Space

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hi everyone!

I am drafting a proposal for a continuous Open Space operating process for
the OD team that I am on. The team is nine people.

I reference Birgitt's article on Wesley Urban Ministries:
https://www.openspaceworld.org/files/tmnfiles/social.htm

I also reference these notes I took on the Youth for Europe case study by
Hans-Georg Wicke:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ft1HL4k3G-zlFOkI8ZQCIKComSXe1eV47iv0yJ8OySU/edit?usp=sharing


Some questions I'd love to hear your thoughts on:

   - Within a continuous Open Space container, do you think that all
   meetings among the group should be announced to everyone? That is, should
   everyone be invited to every meeting? What happens if two people just want
   to have coffee and catch-up? In the Youth for Europe case study, the
   convener of the meeting determined whom to invite, which might not be
   everyone. It's like a mini-Open Space, rather than a meeting within an Open
   Space. But it can also get cliquish that way, and it seems less transparent.
   - Is it beneficial to have a theme? It doesn't seem like either
   organization had a theme in the case studies for the overall Open Space.
   Perhaps their purpose was their theme... In Youth for Europe, there was a
   theme for individual meetings, i.e., the mini-Open Spaces.
   - Any suggestions on how to handle push notification overload? So many
   meetings might start getting called that people's inboxes are stuffed, and
   they tone out.

I am pretty sure I'll have more questions later. :D

Thanks ahead of time!

All the best,
Jake


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Re: [OSList] Warm Data Labs - Nora Bateson

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hi Robyn, Jeff, and Bhavesh,

Thanks for sharing. Any indication of what "contexts" are set at each table?

All the best,
Jake


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On Fri, May 29, 2020 at 4:51 AM Jeff Aitken via OSList <
oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:

> Certainly the Law is being used.
>
> The Principles that help us with detachment may not need to be raised,
> because there are no topic convenors to get attached to their topics and
> who comes to them. All the topics (contexts) are chosen by the facilitator
> in advance.
>
> Jeff
>
> On Fri, May 29, 2020, 1:21 AM Bhavesh Patel via OSList <
> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>
>> Sounds interesting, I read this on the website:
>>
>> *"The format of the Warm Data Lab is simple, even though the theory that
>> underpins it is not. *
>>
>>- *A chosen complex issue is provided by the room;*
>>- *Start by being seated 3-6 to a table ( depending on the size of
>>the group).*
>>- *Each table has a “context” on it that will be the frame through
>>which the “complex issue” is discussed at that table. (at least 6 
>> contexts)*
>>- *Participants (as individuals) discuss at the tables as long as
>>they wish before changing tables. They move when they want to another 
>> table
>>or “context.”*
>>- *There are no time limits, or set instructions. Participants join
>>and leave conversations as they wish.*
>>- *The process usually takes at least an hour, and can be continued.*
>>- *Discussion"*
>>
>> Sounds like the Principles and Law of OST are being used?
>>
>>
>> On Fri, 29 May 2020 at 09:52, Robyn Williams ► via OSList <
>> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Is anyone familiar or experienced with warm Data Labs (Nora Bateson)?
>>> I’m wondering about the comparison and contrast with OST.  Your thoughts?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I’m currently participating in 5-weekly Zoom sessions intended to offer
>>> an experiential introduction to this process.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *Warm Data Labs** are group processes, which illustrate interdependency
>>> and generate understandings of systemic patterns for people with no
>>> previous exposure to systems theory. Warm Data Labs enable new societal
>>> responses to complex challenges.*
>>>
>>> https://batesoninstitute.org/warm-data-labs/
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> All the best,
>>>
>>> Robyn Williams
>>>
>>> M: 0424 587 262
>>>
>>>
>>>
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Re: [OSList] The New Space Race?

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Thanks mmp __/\__ <3


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On Mon, Apr 20, 2020 at 4:45 PM Michael M Pannwitz via OSList <
oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:

> Dear Jake,
>
> after folks have gathered in the closing circle and announcements have
> ceased and things have quieted down completely I:
>
> --- take about three minutes to go back to the beginning of the
> gathering pointing to the phases of the event in the last 3 days
>
> --- show the talking stick (something I found outside earlier in the
> day, such as a branch with leaves or flowers on it and if it is a
> situation in which a mike is used that might be the talking stick) and
> speak, sitting in the circle, about 2 minutes on this final process
> (that it will be passed from one to another in a clockwise direction,
> that one should not think about what to say while it is on the way, once
> you receive it, hold it for a while, dont pass it on right away, and if
> something occurs to you right then let everyone else know if you like,
> say it and others listen, if you hold it and you dont say or do anything
> we listen into the silence, and if you say something from the heart we
> listen with our hearts).
>
> Since there is a closing time to the gathering, everyone knows how much
> time is available for the closing circle, and usually it will  take
> place in the time still available.
>
> By this time the talking stick has returned to me and I say something
> like "Thank you for the privilege to facilitate this event" and then
> turn to the sponsor that is sitting next to me and ask him to close the
> event and send us on our ways.
>
> The sponsor closes the event.
>
> Sometimes there also seems to be the need to have a ritual for the group
> as a whole to celebrate the end of this process... there is a very short
> intervention I learned from HO:
> After the closing circle and the short speech of the sponsor I rise and
> ask everyone else to get up and form a very close standing circle, wait
> a moment and invite to have a last look at everyone, after a while I ask
> everyone to turn outward, still noticing the circle "behind" me and then
> leave the circle in all directions... usually this is the time when
> people move around, hug, say goodbye, etc.
>
> Of course, there are different situations that call for other closings,
> such as a gathering of more than 300 (up to 300 it works the way I
> described), lets say 2000, then you need several mikes that are taken by
> os-team members to those that signal that they want to say something...
> not everybody gets to speak.
>
> This last phase is, except for the introduction to the process in the
> beginning, the only time I am visible and speak to the whole group...
> and I do not say anything more than what I mentioned. During the usually
> 25 to 35 minutes in which participants listen and talk I say nothing and
> do nothing.
>
> Greetings from Berlin where doing nothing is the expected mode in the
> corona lockdown, a tough exercise for many...
>
> cheers
> mmp
>
>
>
> Am 20.04.2020 um 17:31 schrieb Jake Yeager via OSList:
> > Hi mmp,
> >
> > What's your preferred closing circle process? I am interested to know
> > how you "do nothing" for the closing circle too. :)
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > All the best,
> > Jake
> > 
> >
> > When the mind is quiet, the sun of your heart will shine once again, and
> > you will be free of problems.
> >   - Robert Adams <http://www.robert-adams.info/>
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Apr 20, 2020 at 10:35 AM Michael M Pannwitz via OSList
> > mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>>
>
> > wrote:
> >
> > Dear Doris and you other tender and friendly folks out there,
> >
> > "Tend and Befriend" is always a basic response, crisis or not.
> >
> > But since crisis is a basic prerequisite for the unfolding of time
> and
> > space for selforganisation "Tend and Befriend" also unfolds more
> freely.
> >
> > In os events that deal with urgent matters, "tend and befriend" is
> > always present.
> > In the context of such gatherings it is usually not perceived as
> > something special by participants.
> >
> > Facilitators, however, busy with doing nothing, do observe it every
> > time. There are even attempts to have the paricipants increase their
> > awareness of this by ending an os event with reflections

Re: [OSList] The New Space Race?

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hi mmp,

What's your preferred closing circle process? I am interested to know how
you "do nothing" for the closing circle too. :)

Thanks!

All the best,
Jake


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On Mon, Apr 20, 2020 at 10:35 AM Michael M Pannwitz via OSList <
oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:

> Dear Doris and you other tender and friendly folks out there,
>
> "Tend and Befriend" is always a basic response, crisis or not.
>
> But since crisis is a basic prerequisite for the unfolding of time and
> space for selforganisation "Tend and Befriend" also unfolds more freely.
>
> In os events that deal with urgent matters, "tend and befriend" is
> always present.
> In the context of such gatherings it is usually not perceived as
> something special by participants.
>
> Facilitators, however, busy with doing nothing, do observe it every
> time. There are even attempts to have the paricipants increase their
> awareness of this by ending an os event with reflections along the
> medicine wheel. Which, as I discovered, is a grand way of looking at
> such elements as vision, management, community and leadership... but
> rarely gets much attention by participants. They already know all that.
> And I guess, they are more interested to get busy on the actions they
> just worked on.
>
> Greetings from Berlin, where I see "Tend and Befriend" abound... to the
> astonishment of the folks in charge who see stuff happening they felt
> responsible for
>
> Cheers and enjoy tending and befriending and being tended and befriendet
>
> mmp
> Am 20.04.2020 um 11:13 schrieb Doris Gottlieb via OSList:
> > Dear Peggy,
> >
> > Thank you for sending the article and  for reminding me about Tend and
> > Befriend as one of the basic responses of humans in crisis and stress.
> > It is so valuable to expand my noticing in working in times of crisis to
> > include this frame and look for where and how it happens.
> >
> > With love and gratitude,
> >
> > Doris
> >
> > On Sun, Apr 19, 2020 at 1:36 AM agusj via OSList
> > mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>>
>
> > wrote:
> >
> > Hi Peggy!
> >
> > Thanks for share this The psychologist, Shelley Taylor, working with
> > a team of women, found women tended to respond differently. They
> > took care of the vulnerable and worked together.
> >
> > I love it! I knew in my profound self that there should be another
> way.
> >
> > Thanks a lot!
> >
> > Warm regards
> >
> > Agustín
> >
> >
> > On Thursday, April 16, 2020, 04:16:09 PM GMT-5, Peggy Holman via
> > OSList  > > wrote:
> >
> >
> > Hi Michael,
> >
> > Thanks for opening this conversation. I’ve been thinking about
> > something similar, with a slightly different emphasis. I’ve been
> > struck by how frequently I’m hearing “we’re all in this together”.
> > So I’ve been thinking about how it is a time of both personal
> > responsibility AND a sense of the greater good that has never
> > existed in my lifetime. (We’re about the same age.) Even talk of
> > sacrifice. Something I recall my parents talking about from their
> > youth in World War 2.
> >
> > Something that has intersected this mulling has been watching the
> > amazing amount of constructive journalism happening right now.
> > Practical, responsive, listening to the questions from the public.
> > And, of course, the generosity of people self-organizing to help
> others.
> >
> > One last element in my thinking about this: "tend and befriend"
> > rather than "fight or flight.” In brief, in 2000, a woman
> > psychologist looked at the research that led to coining the phrase
> > fight or flight to characterize human response to threat or stress.
> > Turns out, like much of that early social science research, it was
> > done primarily with men. The psychologist, Shelley Taylor, working
> > with a team of women, found women tended to respond differently.
> > They took care of the vulnerable and worked together.
> >
> > With nowhere to run, I see much of the response to Coronavirus
> > following the pattern of tend and befriend. It’s a trend I’d sure
> > like to see made conscious and furthered. I wrote a 2-minute piece
> > about it:
> >
> https://medium.com/@PeggyHolman/journalism-that-tends-and-befriends-in-the-time-of-coronavirus-1ec800ccf9ad
> .
> >
> > I think fighting and fleeing less and tending and befriending more
> > encompasses both personal responsibility and the common good.
> >
> > Be well and stay sane,
> > Peggy
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > 
> > Peggy Holman
> > Co-founder
> > Journalism That Matters
> > 15347 SE 49th Place
> > Bellevue, WA  98006
> > 206-948-0432
> > 

[OSList] In the Unknown: an Online Gathering on Nondual Awakening

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hi everyone,

A friend and I are hosting an Open Space event on nondual awakening via
QiqoChat.

Here's the invitation:
https://qiqochat.com/e/pKOoIgjuNqDGVcKbcXlRleifw/BXznWVXWkujsRmvvNIXhbUNLM

The event will be in English.

Join us if you're interested. Also, feel free to forward the invitation to
others.

Much love--especially for viruses,
Jake


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Re: [OSList] A VIRTUAL OPEN SPACE EXPERIMENT

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Cool Csaba! Thanks for sharing :)


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On Thu, Mar 26, 2020 at 12:40 PM Csaba Lengyel via OSList <
oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:

> I've just posted an article on LinkedIn about our experience with running
> a fully online Open Space event. It went pretty well! :-)
> https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/on-line-open-space-meeting-vialto-case-study-csaba-lengyel
>
> christine koehler via OSList  ezt írta
> (időpont: 2020. márc. 24., K, 8:05):
>
>> Hi everyone
>>
>> I just participated in another virtual open space experiment, with Nancy
>> White community of practice, hosted by Birgit and Ruben, using Zoom
>> see here :
>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zvHZYvA-4q2bxrxsYqI2CUa4h_bYXWfgXvEU5aEWSQE/edit#.
>> if you are interested, you will find a link there to be informed of further
>> experiments.
>> it was a lot of fun, with the limit of 100 participants being reached
>> within minutes.
>> The plan was to use Zoom breakout sessions for co-hosts but due to Zoom
>> particularities, it didn’t work, so we end up creating other Zoom rooms.
>> Here are the links to the notes taken during the sessions I hosted about
>> other open space experiments :
>> session 1
>> 
>>  (in
>> this one you’ll find links to documents presenting other online OST)
>> session
>> 
>>  2
>> Looking forward to another experiment ;)
>>
>> Christine
>>
>> Le 23 mars 2020 à 19:18, JL Walker via OSList <
>> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> a écrit :
>>
>> My dear Suzanne:
>>
>> Hope that you, your family and friends are safe, and that you are taking
>> much care of yourself.
>>
>> Fortunately that is in my case, here in Valencia and with all my family
>> that are in Santiago and Paris.
>>
>> I was a little bit sad Suzanne because of not knowing at time of this
>> inspired invitation that you have make in the Oslist, what happens is that
>> actually I don’t go frequently to the list and only I have seen it last
>> Saturday 21.
>>
>> Tell me please how was the experience and if you are thinking to repeat
>> it in the future so I can participate actively in it.
>>
>> Love and peace,
>>
>> Juan Luis Walker
>>
>> *De:* OSList  *En nombre de *Suzanne
>> Daigle via OSList
>> *Enviado el:* domingo, 15 de marzo de 2020 15:14
>> *Para:* OSLIST 
>> *CC:* Suzanne Daigle ; luis@beit.world; Suzanne
>> Daigle 
>> *Asunto:* [OSList] A VIRTUAL OPEN SPACE EXPERIMENT
>>
>> Hello All,
>>
>> A huge leap, a bold move. Later today and this week, we are launching the
>> Virtual Agora Gardens as part of the World Happiness Fest activities. It
>> will be a self-organizing conversational space using the combined
>> technologies of QiQo Chat (where you can choose your garden and topic) and
>> Zoom (where you then engage directly in face-to-face conversations on
>> topics of your choice).  A unique feature of this Virtual Agora (gathering)
>> is that people will be hosting each other. No leaders, facilitators or
>> official hosts. Self-organizing like in nature!
>>
>> You can check out the space and concept here;
>> https://worldhappinessfest.qiqochat.com/cafe
>>
>> All are warmly invited to join this experiment, lending your passion and
>> skills as hosts and facilitators, helping us informally open and hold space
>> for others and with others.  It is free and lasts all week. You can drop in
>> anytime and stay as long as you want.
>>
>> As the planning for the World Happiness Fest was underway, there was no
>> way to predict the alarming and unfolding circumstances of the
>> coronavirus.  The Global Happiness Event is in its third year and has been
>> increasing exponentially. Over the past weeks and month, the planning team,
>> organizers and world hosts have been adjusting, creating and responding
>> with such sensitivity, generosity and heart.
>>
>> With this latest Virtual Garden initiative, it’s also been a race against
>> the clock. What was intended to be a small Open Space experiment,
>> complementing the many activities (presentations, live events, and more) of
>> the World Happiness Fest is now potentially a place and space that will
>> fill an urgent and important need for many.
>>
>> *A bit more background:*
>>
>> The World Happiness Fest Week (March 16th - 22nd)
>> https://www.happinessfest.world/en/ is launching today from Madrid.  All
>> in-person events and presentations *now *“without audience” will be
>> recorded and live streamed free. Many of the in-person Agoras (gatherings)
>> – about 80 around the world have been cancelled or scaled down which will
>> certainly shift the attention to virtual. Many of our colleagues 

Re: [OSList] Online Open Space in China

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hi Csaba,

First, I would likely use Qiqo Chat if my workplace's firewall did not
block Zoom and Google Docs. It's a good tool for virtual Open Space in my
opinion.

I plan to use WebEx Training, which is a feature in my workplace's WebEx
product. Not sure if WebEx Training is available retail; it might be only
for enterprise use. WebEx Training permits breakout rooms within a single
WebEx session: so, ahead of time, I will create the number of breakout
rooms necessary based on the group size. Participants can join and leave
breakout rooms at their leisure per the Law of Mobility.

I will test this setup with a small group next Tuesday. Will see if it
works.

All the best,
Jake




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you will be free of problems.
 - Robert Adams <http://www.robert-adams.info/>


On Thu, Mar 12, 2020 at 11:20 AM Csaba Lengyel <
csaba.lengyel.consult...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Jake,
>
> It's a very interesting idea. Can you share a setup of your WEBEX
> environment for your open space?
>
> BR,
>
> Csaba
>
> Jake Yeager via OSList  ezt írta
> (időpont: 2020. márc. 12., Csü 16:05):
>
>> Thank you Hulu for sharing! This is lovely.
>>
>> We are similarly exploring virtual Open Space events at my workplace. We
>> are testing our WebEx Training setup next Tuesday in anticipation of a
>> 100-person event on Apr 3. I am pretty confident that our technical setup
>> will work, but we will see.
>>
>> <3
>> 
>>
>> When the mind is quiet, the sun of your heart will shine once again, and
>> you will be free of problems.
>>  - Robert Adams <http://www.robert-adams.info/>
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Mar 12, 2020 at 12:34 AM Hulu Chen via OSList <
>> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Dear all,
>>>
>>> I hope this message finds you all well.
>>>
>>> Just wanted to share that Ms Song’s organisation Shining Stone Community
>>> Action is organising an online Open Space this Saturday with the theme of
>>> ‘Organising Online Open Space -  Are You Ready’.
>>>
>>> They did a test with a few friends yesterday.  All loved it and are
>>> ready to use in their own work.
>>>
>>> COVID-19 has disturbed our life but it also motivated us to learn how to
>>> keep our work and life effective in the abnormal situation.
>>>
>>> Take extra care of yourself no matter where you’re!
>>>
>>>
>>>
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Re: [OSList] Online Open Space in China

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Thank you Hulu for sharing! This is lovely.

We are similarly exploring virtual Open Space events at my workplace. We
are testing our WebEx Training setup next Tuesday in anticipation of a
100-person event on Apr 3. I am pretty confident that our technical setup
will work, but we will see.

<3


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you will be free of problems.
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On Thu, Mar 12, 2020 at 12:34 AM Hulu Chen via OSList <
oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:

> Dear all,
>
> I hope this message finds you all well.
>
> Just wanted to share that Ms Song’s organisation Shining Stone Community
> Action is organising an online Open Space this Saturday with the theme of
> ‘Organising Online Open Space -  Are You Ready’.
>
> They did a test with a few friends yesterday.  All loved it and are ready
> to use in their own work.
>
> COVID-19 has disturbed our life but it also motivated us to learn how to
> keep our work and life effective in the abnormal situation.
>
> Take extra care of yourself no matter where you’re!
>
>
>
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Re: [OSList] How do you "hold space?"

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

>>> me, that prioritization is a statistical method that probably does
>>> result in finding out what might be most important to the group but not
>>> what has, yes you already feel it, someone or several people with
>>> passion and responsibility grabbing it.
>>> So, me and others came up with what we already had and simply convened a
>>> second os in the last half day after the Reading Gallery the evening
>>> before. Now, this is usually called Action Space. In this space the
>>> focus is not on issues but on projects. Folks are invited to post
>>> projects and gather around projects to develope next steps for tackling
>>> them. It looks and feels and is another os event with the participants
>>> that already experienced os in the diverging phase and get into this
>>> second one in 2 minutes flat already familiar with the process.
>>> The amazing thing was, that aside from what one would expect to see as
>>> projects, other projects were posted that had not been visible. I feel
>>> this is the result of participants having reached a much wider picture
>>> of the whole situation after being in the divergent phase and studying
>>> all the report sheets including the augmentation of them and also being
>>> in a better position on what ressources they now see in the group that
>>> they have worked with in the first space.
>>>
>>> Considering that basically OST is an action orienting approach and that
>>> action only happens if there is passion joined by responsibility for
>>> something that is to be done the Action Space is a good way to have that
>>> happen for which the entire gathering was that up for: Dealing with a
>>> wicked issue that nobody had an answer to at the beginning of the open
>>> space.
>>>
>>> It is also a simple way of doing it. I mention this because I still feel
>>> that anyone with a clear head and a good heart can facilitated an ost
>>> event, especially if it is a straigtforward approach.
>>>
>>> Greetings from Berlin where I look forward to seeing you at the WOSonOS
>>> this fall
>>> > https://wosonos2020.berlin/
>>>
>>>
>>> mmp
>>>
>>> Have a great day,
>>> mmp
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Am 08.02.2020 um 19:44 schrieb Jake Yeager via OSList:
>>> > Many questions these days. Thank you for entertaining them. :)
>>> >
>>> > This past week, I facilitated an eight-hour Open Space split across
>>> two
>>> > half-days. The attendees were an Organizational Development team, of
>>> > which I am a member. My AVP sponsored the event, because we had
>>> recently
>>> > merged with another group, and there was lack of clarity. So, our
>>> theme
>>> > was: "Who are we, and how do we collaborate to drive success?" Also,
>>> my
>>> > AVP--who is a leader in Learning & Development--wanted to experience
>>> > Open Space in order to understand it better as it is new to my firm.
>>> >
>>> > Since I am a fledgling facilitator, I chose not to participate in the
>>> > breakout sessions, even though I am part of the group. I wanted to
>>> make
>>> > sure that I provided the best experience for everyone, and
>>> participating
>>> > would have dampened my focus. I shared this with my manager, after she
>>> > inquired after the first day why I had not participated.
>>> >
>>> > Long story short, after the event, my manager had major concerns how I
>>> > facilitated the event. I had gone for long walks while the group was
>>> > working, and she felt that was very risky. I told her that the
>>> > facilitator's role is to remain "invisible" to allow the group to
>>> build
>>> > its capacity for self-management. She said that our firm's culture is
>>> > very hierarchical and that "baby steps" are needed. She suggested even
>>> > intervening in a group if it gets "stuck." I believe I mentioned that
>>> > intervening is not part of Open Space facilitation.
>>> >
>>> > So my question is: how do you "hold space?" I found Chris's
>>> description
>>> > on his website: "an Open Space Technology facilitator is neither seen
>>> > nor heard, but his or her presence is 'felt.'" I guess by going for
>>> long
>>> > walks and not being

Re: [OSList] Wikipedia clean up

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Those are some beautiful posters in the picture on your Wikimedia page
Bhavesh! Very neat you are working with them.


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you will be free of problems.
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On Mon, Feb 10, 2020 at 3:16 PM Bhavesh Patel via OSList <
oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:

> I am presently working with them on their 'movement strategy':
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:BPatel_(WMF) - so my plan is to get
> them to show me how to do it 'properly'!!!
>
>
>
> On Mon, 10 Feb 2020 at 20:54, weDialogue  wrote:
>
>> I’d love to hear about your experience with editing Wikipedia …
>> especially in response to that kind of “warning” message.
>>
>>
>> On Feb 10, 2020, at 10:18 AM, Bhavesh Patel via OSList <
>> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>>
>> I could have a go March/April time... unless someone wants to do it
>> sooner...
>>
>> On Sun, 9 Feb 2020 at 21:54, Paul Nunesdea via OSList <
>> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Dear friends,
>>>
>>> I am writing an article and just notice the Wikipedia entry for OST has
>>> a warning on the top that says it’s written like an advertisement.
>>>
>>> Anyone feeling comfortable editing Wikipedia could fix this?
>>>
>>>
>>> Best wishes to all
>>>
>>>
>>> Paul Nunesdea, PhD, CPF
>>> https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/nunesdea
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
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Re: [OSList] From Open Space to objectives and key results (OKRs)?

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Thanks again everyone! <3


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On Sat, Feb 8, 2020 at 10:40 PM Michael Herman 
wrote:

> Missed this earlier, Jake.  Sometimes review starts at the end of the last
> session and gives last conveners a little extra time to write their notes
> up.  Sometimes, in one-day sessions, I've used the gallery approach that
> mmp invented years ago.  Give each breakout space flipchart paper, but give
> each convener a single sheet of posterboard to digest their info from flips
> to the poster board.  Easier to understand, easier to photo.  Put them all
> on the same wall, easier to read as a large group.  With a day and a half,
> I'd build the gallery time into the breakfast time.  Read and eat and be
> ready to go at X time.  If the diverging was finished on day one and day
> two is about converging again, then there's no need for morning news.  The
> news is:  we have a new challenge/task to do together.  But no matter how
> you slice it, if you want them to DO something with the data on the wall,
> they'll need a little bit of time to look it over.  Also, the usual
> invitation is to pay special attention to the sessions they missed, rather
> than those they attended.  Putting names of conveners and participants on
> these notes encourages conversations, questions, clarifications, etc.  MH
>
>
>
>
>
> --
>
> Michael Herman
> Michael Herman Associates
> 312-280-7838 (mobile)
>
> MichaelHerman.com
> OpenSpaceWorld.org
>
>
>
>
> On Sat, Feb 8, 2020 at 4:28 PM Jake Yeager via OSList <
> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>
>> Hey Michael Pannwitz,
>>
>> I had Michael Herman in mind, but I'd love to extend the question to
>> everyone.
>>
>> Thanks for the question. :)
>>
>> Jake
>>
>>
>> 
>>
>> When the mind is quiet, the sun of your heart will shine once again, and
>> you will be free of problems.
>>  - Robert Adams <http://www.robert-adams.info/>
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Feb 8, 2020 at 6:16 PM Michael M Pannwitz via OSList <
>> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Jake,
>>> which Michael are your thinking of?
>>> mmp
>>>
>>> Am 08.02.2020 um 18:13 schrieb Jake Yeager via OSList:
>>> > Michael and Chris - do you allot time to review the notes prior to
>>> > organizing them?
>>> >
>>> > Thanks
>>> >
>>> > On Sat, Feb 8, 2020 at 10:14 AM Jake Yeager >> > <mailto:jacob.yea...@gmail.com>> wrote:
>>> >
>>> > Again, a bunch of great ideas and perspectives on this thread.
>>> >
>>> > After considering it more, I am going to propose to the sponsor
>>> that
>>> > we adjust our convergence process. Per Michael and Chris's
>>> > suggestions, I will propose that participants organize the notes
>>> > into themes. This will assist meaning-making and pattern
>>> > recognition. Then, I will invite participants to vote on the themes
>>> > that they would like to see turned into OKRs. The top 3 get turned
>>> > into OKRs using the iterative sprints.
>>> >
>>> > This approach seems more organic and simple. It also seems to flow
>>> > better, and it requires less facilitation.
>>> >
>>> > I also like Ilan's ideas about structuring the notes towards the
>>> > outcomes. I may also incorporate that.
>>> >
>>> > Thanks again!
>>> >
>>> > 
>>> >
>>> > When the mind is quiet, the sun of your heart will shine once
>>> again,
>>> > and you will be free of problems.
>>> >   - Robert Adams <http://www.robert-adams.info/>
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 4:42 AM Ilan Kirschenbaum
>>> > mailto:i...@practical-agile.com>>
>>> wrote:
>>> >
>>> > Extending this to an Open Space format, let the structure guide
>>> > the outcomes.
>>> > For example, have the session summary sheets have, in addition
>>> > to topic, convener and participants, titles for Main Objective
>>> > and for Key Results. You may wish to add (see if you can find
>>> > about 3 SMART key results) - if you want to g

Re: [OSList] From Open Space to objectives and key results (OKRs)?

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hey Michael Pannwitz,

I had Michael Herman in mind, but I'd love to extend the question to
everyone.

Thanks for the question. :)

Jake




When the mind is quiet, the sun of your heart will shine once again, and
you will be free of problems.
 - Robert Adams <http://www.robert-adams.info/>


On Sat, Feb 8, 2020 at 6:16 PM Michael M Pannwitz via OSList <
oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:

> Jake,
> which Michael are your thinking of?
> mmp
>
> Am 08.02.2020 um 18:13 schrieb Jake Yeager via OSList:
> > Michael and Chris - do you allot time to review the notes prior to
> > organizing them?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > On Sat, Feb 8, 2020 at 10:14 AM Jake Yeager  > <mailto:jacob.yea...@gmail.com>> wrote:
> >
> > Again, a bunch of great ideas and perspectives on this thread.
> >
> > After considering it more, I am going to propose to the sponsor that
> > we adjust our convergence process. Per Michael and Chris's
> > suggestions, I will propose that participants organize the notes
> > into themes. This will assist meaning-making and pattern
> > recognition. Then, I will invite participants to vote on the themes
> > that they would like to see turned into OKRs. The top 3 get turned
> > into OKRs using the iterative sprints.
> >
> > This approach seems more organic and simple. It also seems to flow
> > better, and it requires less facilitation.
> >
> > I also like Ilan's ideas about structuring the notes towards the
> > outcomes. I may also incorporate that.
> >
> > Thanks again!
> >
> > 
> >
> > When the mind is quiet, the sun of your heart will shine once again,
> > and you will be free of problems.
> >   - Robert Adams <http://www.robert-adams.info/>
> >
> >
> > On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 4:42 AM Ilan Kirschenbaum
> > mailto:i...@practical-agile.com>> wrote:
> >
> > Extending this to an Open Space format, let the structure guide
> > the outcomes.
> > For example, have the session summary sheets have, in addition
> > to topic, convener and participants, titles for Main Objective
> > and for Key Results. You may wish to add (see if you can find
> > about 3 SMART key results) - if you want to guide participants
> > towards the OKRs concept. That said with a invitation to favor
> > the more open and the less prescriptive approach.
> >
> > As for the initiatives session, one thing we had at a client is
> > to prepare a large board with a table having tall rubrics for Os
> > on the left side, and wider and shorter rubrics for KRs in the
> > right.
> > During this session, participants - conveners and other - were
> > invited to place their Os and KRs in the board and share what
> > they found passion and responsibility for to take forward.
> > In effect, that way self-organized teams were formed to make
> > these initiatives happen.
> >
> >
> >
> > On Fri, 7 Feb 2020 at 6:15 Chris Corrigan via OSList
> >  > <mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>> wrote:
> >
> > No...  If the sponsor already knows which OKR’s will matter,
> >     then that would be “pre-set” answers, and I would forget
> > about open space. But specifying that “we are trying to
> > generate new OKRs” is a fine invitation, because it’s open
> > and the sponsor should be generally curious about what will
> > come out of it and how results will be used.
> >
> > Chris
> >
> >> On Feb 6, 2020, at 6:59 PM, Jake Yeager via OSList
> >>  >> <mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>> wrote:
> >>
> >> Reviewing again this article
> >> <
> https://www.openspaceworld.org/files/tmnfiles/choosingopenspace(Bolton).html
> >
> >> by Diane Blair. She mentions two critical success factors
> >> for Open Space. One is that the sponsor does not have
> >> "pre-set outcomes." Would generating OKRs be considered a
> >> pre-set outcome you think?
> >> 
> >>
> >> When the mind is quiet, the sun of your heart will shine
> >> once again, a

[OSList] How do you "hold space?"

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Many questions these days. Thank you for entertaining them. :)

This past week, I facilitated an eight-hour Open Space split across two
half-days. The attendees were an Organizational Development team, of which
I am a member. My AVP sponsored the event, because we had recently merged
with another group, and there was lack of clarity. So, our theme was: "Who
are we, and how do we collaborate to drive success?" Also, my AVP--who is a
leader in Learning & Development--wanted to experience Open Space in order
to understand it better as it is new to my firm.

Since I am a fledgling facilitator, I chose not to participate in the
breakout sessions, even though I am part of the group. I wanted to make
sure that I provided the best experience for everyone, and participating
would have dampened my focus. I shared this with my manager, after she
inquired after the first day why I had not participated.

Long story short, after the event, my manager had major concerns how I
facilitated the event. I had gone for long walks while the group was
working, and she felt that was very risky. I told her that the
facilitator's role is to remain "invisible" to allow the group to build its
capacity for self-management. She said that our firm's culture is very
hierarchical and that "baby steps" are needed. She suggested even
intervening in a group if it gets "stuck." I believe I mentioned that
intervening is not part of Open Space facilitation.

So my question is: how do you "hold space?" I found Chris's description on
his website: "an Open Space Technology facilitator is neither seen nor
heard, but his or her presence is 'felt.'" I guess by going for long walks
and not being in the room, my presence was not "felt." One of my colleagues
provided feedback that by not being there, it didn't seem like I cared.
This is definitely not the case. I went on long walks as an act of love,
not negligence.

Anyway, would love your thoughts.

Thanks,
Jake


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Re: [OSList] From Open Space to objectives and key results (OKRs)?

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Michael and Chris - do you allot time to review the notes prior to
organizing them?

Thanks

On Sat, Feb 8, 2020 at 10:14 AM Jake Yeager  wrote:

> Again, a bunch of great ideas and perspectives on this thread.
>
> After considering it more, I am going to propose to the sponsor that we
> adjust our convergence process. Per Michael and Chris's suggestions, I will
> propose that participants organize the notes into themes. This will assist
> meaning-making and pattern recognition. Then, I will invite participants to
> vote on the themes that they would like to see turned into OKRs. The top 3
> get turned into OKRs using the iterative sprints.
>
> This approach seems more organic and simple. It also seems to flow better,
> and it requires less facilitation.
>
> I also like Ilan's ideas about structuring the notes towards the outcomes.
> I may also incorporate that.
>
> Thanks again!
>
> 
>
> When the mind is quiet, the sun of your heart will shine once again, and
> you will be free of problems.
>  - Robert Adams <http://www.robert-adams.info/>
>
>
> On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 4:42 AM Ilan Kirschenbaum 
> wrote:
>
>> Extending this to an Open Space format, let the structure guide the
>> outcomes.
>> For example, have the session summary sheets have, in addition to topic,
>> convener and participants, titles for Main Objective and for Key Results.
>> You may wish to add (see if you can find about 3 SMART key results) - if
>> you want to guide participants towards the OKRs concept. That said with a
>> invitation to favor the more open and the less prescriptive approach.
>>
>> As for the initiatives session, one thing we had at a client is to
>> prepare a large board with a table having tall rubrics for Os on the left
>> side, and wider and shorter rubrics for KRs in the right.
>> During this session, participants - conveners and other - were invited to
>> place their Os and KRs in the board and share what they found passion and
>> responsibility for to take forward.
>> In effect, that way self-organized teams were formed to make these
>> initiatives happen.
>>
>>
>>
>> On Fri, 7 Feb 2020 at 6:15 Chris Corrigan via OSList <
>> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>>
>>> No...  If the sponsor already knows which OKR’s will matter, then that
>>> would be “pre-set” answers, and I would forget about open space. But
>>> specifying that “we are trying to generate new OKRs” is a fine invitation,
>>> because it’s open and the sponsor should be generally curious about what
>>> will come out of it and how results will be used.
>>>
>>> Chris
>>>
>>> On Feb 6, 2020, at 6:59 PM, Jake Yeager via OSList <
>>> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> Reviewing again this article
>>> <https://www.openspaceworld.org/files/tmnfiles/choosingopenspace(Bolton).html>
>>> by Diane Blair. She mentions two critical success factors for Open Space.
>>> One is that the sponsor does not have "pre-set outcomes." Would generating
>>> OKRs be considered a pre-set outcome you think?
>>> 
>>>
>>> When the mind is quiet, the sun of your heart will shine once again, and
>>> you will be free of problems.
>>>  - Robert Adams <http://www.robert-adams.info/>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, Feb 6, 2020 at 6:05 PM Jake Yeager 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Oops. It's 1.5 days I mean.
>>>> 
>>>>
>>>> When the mind is quiet, the sun of your heart will shine once again,
>>>> and you will be free of problems.
>>>>  - Robert Adams <http://www.robert-adams.info/>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Thu, Feb 6, 2020 at 5:39 PM Jake Yeager 
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Thank you everyone for your feedback! It is much welcomed, and you
>>>>> have provided a lot to chew on. It's such a treat to hear from experienced
>>>>> practitioners.
>>>>>
>>>>> Some info:
>>>>>
>>>>>- I have one day for the event
>>>>>- There are about 30 participants: assistant managers to the SVP
>>>>>- Objectives are strategic initiatives, and key results are how
>>>>>you measure your success
>>>>>- We need to define both objectives and key results by the end of
>>>>>the day: so, it's a tight time-frame
>>>>>
>>>>> At this moment, I fe

Re: [OSList] From Open Space to objectives and key results (OKRs)?

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Again, a bunch of great ideas and perspectives on this thread.

After considering it more, I am going to propose to the sponsor that we
adjust our convergence process. Per Michael and Chris's suggestions, I will
propose that participants organize the notes into themes. This will assist
meaning-making and pattern recognition. Then, I will invite participants to
vote on the themes that they would like to see turned into OKRs. The top 3
get turned into OKRs using the iterative sprints.

This approach seems more organic and simple. It also seems to flow better,
and it requires less facilitation.

I also like Ilan's ideas about structuring the notes towards the outcomes.
I may also incorporate that.

Thanks again!


When the mind is quiet, the sun of your heart will shine once again, and
you will be free of problems.
 - Robert Adams <http://www.robert-adams.info/>


On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 4:42 AM Ilan Kirschenbaum 
wrote:

> Extending this to an Open Space format, let the structure guide the
> outcomes.
> For example, have the session summary sheets have, in addition to topic,
> convener and participants, titles for Main Objective and for Key Results.
> You may wish to add (see if you can find about 3 SMART key results) - if
> you want to guide participants towards the OKRs concept. That said with a
> invitation to favor the more open and the less prescriptive approach.
>
> As for the initiatives session, one thing we had at a client is to prepare
> a large board with a table having tall rubrics for Os on the left side, and
> wider and shorter rubrics for KRs in the right.
> During this session, participants - conveners and other - were invited to
> place their Os and KRs in the board and share what they found passion and
> responsibility for to take forward.
> In effect, that way self-organized teams were formed to make these
> initiatives happen.
>
>
>
> On Fri, 7 Feb 2020 at 6:15 Chris Corrigan via OSList <
> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>
>> No...  If the sponsor already knows which OKR’s will matter, then that
>> would be “pre-set” answers, and I would forget about open space. But
>> specifying that “we are trying to generate new OKRs” is a fine invitation,
>> because it’s open and the sponsor should be generally curious about what
>> will come out of it and how results will be used.
>>
>> Chris
>>
>> On Feb 6, 2020, at 6:59 PM, Jake Yeager via OSList <
>> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>>
>> Reviewing again this article
>> <https://www.openspaceworld.org/files/tmnfiles/choosingopenspace(Bolton).html>
>> by Diane Blair. She mentions two critical success factors for Open Space.
>> One is that the sponsor does not have "pre-set outcomes." Would generating
>> OKRs be considered a pre-set outcome you think?
>> 
>>
>> When the mind is quiet, the sun of your heart will shine once again, and
>> you will be free of problems.
>>  - Robert Adams <http://www.robert-adams.info/>
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Feb 6, 2020 at 6:05 PM Jake Yeager 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Oops. It's 1.5 days I mean.
>>> 
>>>
>>> When the mind is quiet, the sun of your heart will shine once again, and
>>> you will be free of problems.
>>>  - Robert Adams <http://www.robert-adams.info/>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, Feb 6, 2020 at 5:39 PM Jake Yeager 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Thank you everyone for your feedback! It is much welcomed, and you have
>>>> provided a lot to chew on. It's such a treat to hear from experienced
>>>> practitioners.
>>>>
>>>> Some info:
>>>>
>>>>- I have one day for the event
>>>>- There are about 30 participants: assistant managers to the SVP
>>>>- Objectives are strategic initiatives, and key results are how you
>>>>measure your success
>>>>- We need to define both objectives and key results by the end of
>>>>the day: so, it's a tight time-frame
>>>>
>>>> At this moment, I feel that I am too far down the line with the sponsor
>>>> to switch up the schedule too much.
>>>>
>>>> I learned 25/10 Crowdsourcing in my Open Space Genuine Contact training
>>>> for formulating recommendations and have found it to work well. That said,
>>>> I am open to learning how to let go of control even more and will explore
>>>> the many options provided on this thread for future events. I'm definitely
>>>> open to learning more about how I can work "less hard" per 

Re: [OSList] From Open Space to objectives and key results (OKRs)?

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Ok. Just one final email  (I suspect). I think it'd be good to have the
closing circle prior to all the convergence. This is so participants have a
clear demarcation between open space and the other activities.

Thanks again

On Thu, Feb 6, 2020 at 5:01 AM Michael M Pannwitz via OSList <
oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:

> Dear Jake,
>
> seems there is a lot of stuff that you busy yourself with that might be
> better dealt with by the sponsor of the event and the Planning Group for
> the event.
>
> My experience is that after assisting the sponsor in finding out whether
> ost (check the 5 or so prerequisites) is what is needed from his point
> of view for whatever sticky isssue he needs to deal with the next step
> is to have the sponsor install a Planning Group. This group needs to be
> in some way a microcosm of what is expected to be the mix at the event.
> Usually, that would be the sponsor himself and a few more folks that are
> affected by the main issue directly and indirectly. Also, usually I
> facilitate the meeting of the Planning Group. It usually meets just once
> and then is in charge of working up to the event.
>
> Any time you find yourself worrying about what might be usefull for the
> process or feeling you are shortcutting stuff, you are working too hare.
>
> Now, all this sage advice might be of little use for you considering you
> are already too far down the stretch. But there is always the
> possibility to go back in case I realize something is awkward or
> whatever or requires my energy that should really come from the client.
> When I was in a situation like that and did go back, it never backfired.
> On the contrary, it secured a much better procedure for everyone... all
> in accordance of the wisdom in your signature
> "When the mind is quiet, the sun of your heart will shine once again,
> and you will be free of problems."
>
>
> Have a great day
> mmp
>
>
> Am 06.02.2020 um 00:14 schrieb Thomas Herrmann via OSList:
> > Dear Jake
> >
> > I don’t fully understand, of course, but am wondering what the
> > purpose/expected outcome is for this development process and also there
> > must be no more than 3 O’s? I understand they are not yet defined, but
> > should be identified/agreed on in the OST?
> >
> > My experience from similar situations is that it is not that well
> > thought through or that the opportunities at hand if choosing to use OST
> > are not fully understood.
> >
> > Good night from Sweden
> >
> > Thomas Herrmann
> >
> > *Från:* OSList  *För *Jake
> > Yeager via OSList
> > *Skickat:* den 5 februari 2020 00:57
> > *Till:* World wide Open Space Technology email list
> > 
> > *Kopia:* Jake Yeager 
> > *Ämne:* [OSList] From Open Space to objectives and key results (OKRs)?
> >
> > Hi folks,
> >
> > Anyone have experience using Open Space to develop OKRs with a group?
> >
> > I am facilitating an Open Space event in late February. I plan to use
> > the 25/10 Crowdsourcing method to prioritize draft objectives (O's) and
> > then 1-2-4-All to develop the key results (KR's) for each objective.
> >
> > The sponsor wants a maximum of 3 objectives. It might get a little hairy
> > if the clear cutoff for the 25/10 Crowdsourcing is greater than 3. Guess
> > I could use voting to narrow it down. Also, I am exploring if consent
> > decision-making could be useful. The sponsor might need to make a final
> > call on the top 3 if the group is split.
> >
> > Thanks and much love,
> >
> > Jake
> >
> > 
> >
> > When the mind is quiet, the sun of your heart will shine once again, and
> > you will be free of problems.
> >
> >   - Robert Adams <http://www.robert-adams.info/>
> >
> >
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Re: [OSList] From Open Space to objectives and key results (OKRs)?

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Reviewing again this article
<https://www.openspaceworld.org/files/tmnfiles/choosingopenspace(Bolton).html>
by Diane Blair. She mentions two critical success factors for Open Space.
One is that the sponsor does not have "pre-set outcomes." Would generating
OKRs be considered a pre-set outcome you think?


When the mind is quiet, the sun of your heart will shine once again, and
you will be free of problems.
 - Robert Adams <http://www.robert-adams.info/>


On Thu, Feb 6, 2020 at 6:05 PM Jake Yeager  wrote:

> Oops. It's 1.5 days I mean.
> 
>
> When the mind is quiet, the sun of your heart will shine once again, and
> you will be free of problems.
>  - Robert Adams <http://www.robert-adams.info/>
>
>
> On Thu, Feb 6, 2020 at 5:39 PM Jake Yeager  wrote:
>
>> Thank you everyone for your feedback! It is much welcomed, and you have
>> provided a lot to chew on. It's such a treat to hear from experienced
>> practitioners.
>>
>> Some info:
>>
>>- I have one day for the event
>>- There are about 30 participants: assistant managers to the SVP
>>- Objectives are strategic initiatives, and key results are how you
>>measure your success
>>- We need to define both objectives and key results by the end of the
>>day: so, it's a tight time-frame
>>
>> At this moment, I feel that I am too far down the line with the sponsor
>> to switch up the schedule too much.
>>
>> I learned 25/10 Crowdsourcing in my Open Space Genuine Contact training
>> for formulating recommendations and have found it to work well. That said,
>> I am open to learning how to let go of control even more and will explore
>> the many options provided on this thread for future events. I'm definitely
>> open to learning more about how I can work "less hard" per Michael
>> Pannwitz's comment. :)
>>
>> Also, I have incorporated some of your suggestions in my "convergence"
>> design:
>>
>>- After the group generates the top 10 draft objectives from 25/10
>>Crowdsourcing, I will invite the group to arrange them into 3 themes 
>> rather
>>than voting on them.
>>- I will invite self-organization to refine the themes in parallel.
>>The group members will be able to choose which theme(s) they want to 
>> refine
>>(or not) in a series of sprints with sprint reviews. The same setup with
>>key results.
>>
>> Learning as I go as we all do. :)
>>
>> Much love,
>> Jake
>>
>>
>> 
>>
>> When the mind is quiet, the sun of your heart will shine once again, and
>> you will be free of problems.
>>  - Robert Adams <http://www.robert-adams.info/>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Feb 5, 2020 at 6:14 PM Thomas Herrmann <
>> tho...@openspaceconsulting.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Dear Jake
>>>
>>> I don’t fully understand, of course, but am wondering what the
>>> purpose/expected outcome is for this development process and also there
>>> must be no more than 3 O’s? I understand they are not yet defined, but
>>> should be identified/agreed on in the OST?
>>>
>>> My experience from similar situations is that it is not that well
>>> thought through or that the opportunities at hand if choosing to use OST
>>> are not fully understood.
>>>
>>> Good night from Sweden
>>>
>>> Thomas Herrmann
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *Från:* OSList  *För *Jake
>>> Yeager via OSList
>>> *Skickat:* den 5 februari 2020 00:57
>>> *Till:* World wide Open Space Technology email list <
>>> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>
>>> *Kopia:* Jake Yeager 
>>> *Ämne:* [OSList] From Open Space to objectives and key results (OKRs)?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Hi folks,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Anyone have experience using Open Space to develop OKRs with a group?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I am facilitating an Open Space event in late February. I plan to use
>>> the 25/10 Crowdsourcing method to prioritize draft objectives (O's) and
>>> then 1-2-4-All to develop the key results (KR's) for each objective.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> The sponsor wants a maximum of 3 objectives. It might get a little hairy
>>> if the clear cutoff for the 25/10 Crowdsourcing is greater than 3. Guess I
>>> could use voting to narrow it down. Also, I am exploring if consent
>>> decision-making could be useful. The sponsor might need to make a final
>>> call on the top 3 if the group is split.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks and much love,
>>>
>>> Jake
>>>
>>> 
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> When the mind is quiet, the sun of your heart will shine once again, and
>>> you will be free of problems.
>>>
>>>  - Robert Adams <http://www.robert-adams.info/>
>>>
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Re: [OSList] From Open Space to objectives and key results (OKRs)?

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Oops. It's 1.5 days I mean.


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you will be free of problems.
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On Thu, Feb 6, 2020 at 5:39 PM Jake Yeager  wrote:

> Thank you everyone for your feedback! It is much welcomed, and you have
> provided a lot to chew on. It's such a treat to hear from experienced
> practitioners.
>
> Some info:
>
>- I have one day for the event
>- There are about 30 participants: assistant managers to the SVP
>- Objectives are strategic initiatives, and key results are how you
>measure your success
>- We need to define both objectives and key results by the end of the
>day: so, it's a tight time-frame
>
> At this moment, I feel that I am too far down the line with the sponsor to
> switch up the schedule too much.
>
> I learned 25/10 Crowdsourcing in my Open Space Genuine Contact training
> for formulating recommendations and have found it to work well. That said,
> I am open to learning how to let go of control even more and will explore
> the many options provided on this thread for future events. I'm definitely
> open to learning more about how I can work "less hard" per Michael
> Pannwitz's comment. :)
>
> Also, I have incorporated some of your suggestions in my "convergence"
> design:
>
>- After the group generates the top 10 draft objectives from 25/10
>Crowdsourcing, I will invite the group to arrange them into 3 themes rather
>than voting on them.
>- I will invite self-organization to refine the themes in parallel.
>The group members will be able to choose which theme(s) they want to refine
>(or not) in a series of sprints with sprint reviews. The same setup with
>key results.
>
> Learning as I go as we all do. :)
>
> Much love,
> Jake
>
>
> 
>
> When the mind is quiet, the sun of your heart will shine once again, and
> you will be free of problems.
>  - Robert Adams <http://www.robert-adams.info/>
>
>
> On Wed, Feb 5, 2020 at 6:14 PM Thomas Herrmann <
> tho...@openspaceconsulting.com> wrote:
>
>> Dear Jake
>>
>> I don’t fully understand, of course, but am wondering what the
>> purpose/expected outcome is for this development process and also there
>> must be no more than 3 O’s? I understand they are not yet defined, but
>> should be identified/agreed on in the OST?
>>
>> My experience from similar situations is that it is not that well thought
>> through or that the opportunities at hand if choosing to use OST are not
>> fully understood.
>>
>> Good night from Sweden
>>
>> Thomas Herrmann
>>
>>
>>
>> *Från:* OSList  *För *Jake
>> Yeager via OSList
>> *Skickat:* den 5 februari 2020 00:57
>> *Till:* World wide Open Space Technology email list <
>> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>
>> *Kopia:* Jake Yeager 
>> *Ämne:* [OSList] From Open Space to objectives and key results (OKRs)?
>>
>>
>>
>> Hi folks,
>>
>>
>>
>> Anyone have experience using Open Space to develop OKRs with a group?
>>
>>
>>
>> I am facilitating an Open Space event in late February. I plan to use the
>> 25/10 Crowdsourcing method to prioritize draft objectives (O's) and then
>> 1-2-4-All to develop the key results (KR's) for each objective.
>>
>>
>>
>> The sponsor wants a maximum of 3 objectives. It might get a little hairy
>> if the clear cutoff for the 25/10 Crowdsourcing is greater than 3. Guess I
>> could use voting to narrow it down. Also, I am exploring if consent
>> decision-making could be useful. The sponsor might need to make a final
>> call on the top 3 if the group is split.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks and much love,
>>
>> Jake
>>
>> 
>>
>>
>>
>> When the mind is quiet, the sun of your heart will shine once again, and
>> you will be free of problems.
>>
>>  - Robert Adams <http://www.robert-adams.info/>
>>
>
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Re: [OSList] From Open Space to objectives and key results (OKRs)?

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Thank you everyone for your feedback! It is much welcomed, and you have
provided a lot to chew on. It's such a treat to hear from experienced
practitioners.

Some info:

   - I have one day for the event
   - There are about 30 participants: assistant managers to the SVP
   - Objectives are strategic initiatives, and key results are how you
   measure your success
   - We need to define both objectives and key results by the end of the
   day: so, it's a tight time-frame

At this moment, I feel that I am too far down the line with the sponsor to
switch up the schedule too much.

I learned 25/10 Crowdsourcing in my Open Space Genuine Contact training for
formulating recommendations and have found it to work well. That said, I am
open to learning how to let go of control even more and will explore the
many options provided on this thread for future events. I'm definitely open
to learning more about how I can work "less hard" per Michael Pannwitz's
comment. :)

Also, I have incorporated some of your suggestions in my "convergence"
design:

   - After the group generates the top 10 draft objectives from 25/10
   Crowdsourcing, I will invite the group to arrange them into 3 themes rather
   than voting on them.
   - I will invite self-organization to refine the themes in parallel. The
   group members will be able to choose which theme(s) they want to refine (or
   not) in a series of sprints with sprint reviews. The same setup with key
   results.

Learning as I go as we all do. :)

Much love,
Jake




When the mind is quiet, the sun of your heart will shine once again, and
you will be free of problems.
 - Robert Adams <http://www.robert-adams.info/>


On Wed, Feb 5, 2020 at 6:14 PM Thomas Herrmann <
tho...@openspaceconsulting.com> wrote:

> Dear Jake
>
> I don’t fully understand, of course, but am wondering what the
> purpose/expected outcome is for this development process and also there
> must be no more than 3 O’s? I understand they are not yet defined, but
> should be identified/agreed on in the OST?
>
> My experience from similar situations is that it is not that well thought
> through or that the opportunities at hand if choosing to use OST are not
> fully understood.
>
> Good night from Sweden
>
> Thomas Herrmann
>
>
>
> *Från:* OSList  *För *Jake Yeager
> via OSList
> *Skickat:* den 5 februari 2020 00:57
> *Till:* World wide Open Space Technology email list <
> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>
> *Kopia:* Jake Yeager 
> *Ämne:* [OSList] From Open Space to objectives and key results (OKRs)?
>
>
>
> Hi folks,
>
>
>
> Anyone have experience using Open Space to develop OKRs with a group?
>
>
>
> I am facilitating an Open Space event in late February. I plan to use the
> 25/10 Crowdsourcing method to prioritize draft objectives (O's) and then
> 1-2-4-All to develop the key results (KR's) for each objective.
>
>
>
> The sponsor wants a maximum of 3 objectives. It might get a little hairy
> if the clear cutoff for the 25/10 Crowdsourcing is greater than 3. Guess I
> could use voting to narrow it down. Also, I am exploring if consent
> decision-making could be useful. The sponsor might need to make a final
> call on the top 3 if the group is split.
>
>
>
> Thanks and much love,
>
> Jake
>
> 
>
>
>
> When the mind is quiet, the sun of your heart will shine once again, and
> you will be free of problems.
>
>  - Robert Adams <http://www.robert-adams.info/>
>
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[OSList] From Open Space to objectives and key results (OKRs)?

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hi folks,

Anyone have experience using Open Space to develop OKRs with a group?

I am facilitating an Open Space event in late February. I plan to use the
25/10 Crowdsourcing method to prioritize draft objectives (O's) and then
1-2-4-All to develop the key results (KR's) for each objective.

The sponsor wants a maximum of 3 objectives. It might get a little hairy if
the clear cutoff for the 25/10 Crowdsourcing is greater than 3. Guess I
could use voting to narrow it down. Also, I am exploring if consent
decision-making could be useful. The sponsor might need to make a final
call on the top 3 if the group is split.

Thanks and much love,
Jake


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Re: [OSList] Large OST pictures

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Thank you Peggy! Sounds like a very positive impact. :)


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you will be free of problems.
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On Fri, Jan 31, 2020 at 6:31 PM Peggy Holman via OSList <
oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:

> Jake,
>
> You are testing my memory!
>
> I remember thematically that many, many sessions were about personal
> responsibility.
>
> I don’t recall how many sessions there were. Below is a follow up note
> that I posted on the OS list about six months after the event. It was
> written by the person who I worked with in Bogota.
>
>
> Peggy
>
>
>
>
> - Original Message -
> From: "Andres Agudelo" 
> To: "Peggy Holman" 
> Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 8:01 AM
> Subject: Andres
>
>
> > Hi Peggy,
>
> > I finally had the chance to briefly talk to Helena. The
> > changes that the process unleashed are still unstoppable. Most of the
> boys
> > have a much more responsible attitude towards their job. The use of drugs
> > have not stopped, but they tend to do it out of their work. Lateness,
> > laziness, disrespect are almost gone. It seems from what I heard that the
> > OST had a profound impact in the kids approach to their life.
> > Helena did not go into much detail, but apparently there were many
> > structural changes in the schools, and in the relationship with the
> > working
> > kids: much more respect from their bosses, and much better working
> > results.
> > Many corrupt engineers were fired (with excuses -downsizing- since
> > corruption was not opened to the public).
> > An official controlling entity recently made an evaluation: Helena
> > received
> > a 5, the highest score for her job; the woman who wanted to stop the OST
> > received a 2.
> > So, in fact, I think the OST was very useful! I have more news, I will
> let
> > you know immediately.
> > Helena sends you all her best regards.
> >
> > I hope I will be able to see you soon. Take care.
> >
> > Andres
> >
> >
>
>
> 
> Peggy Holman
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>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Jan 28, 2020, at 3:45 PM, Jake Yeager  wrote:
>
> Very cool Peggy! Thanks for sharing.
>
> Do you recall how many topics were posted? Also, any insight into the
> outcomes?
>
> Much love,
> Jake
> 
>
> When the mind is quiet, the sun of your heart will shine once again, and
> you will be free of problems.
>  - Robert Adams 
>
>
> On Tue, Jan 28, 2020 at 3:10 AM Peggy Holman via OSList <
> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>
>> Here are pictures from the 2,100 person Open Space in Bogotá, Colombia.
>> Mostly street kids.
>> https://flickr.com/photos/78084501@N00/sets/72157624492066539
>>
>> Let me know if there’s a problem getting to them. I think Flickr has
>> changed its access rules.
>>
>> Peggy Holman
>> 206-948-0432
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>> On Jan 27, 2020, at 12:24 AM, Hege Steinsland via OSList <
>> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>>
>> Dear OSList.
>>
>> Do anyone have quality pictures from large OST - meetings, 2 - 300
>> paricipants pluss?
>> Are you willing to give me perimition to print it in a folder for an
>> upcoming event?
>>
>> will be greatly appreciated :-)
>>
>> All the best
>>
>>
>> Hege Steinsland
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Re: [OSList] Large OST pictures

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Very cool Peggy! Thanks for sharing.

Do you recall how many topics were posted? Also, any insight into the
outcomes?

Much love,
Jake


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you will be free of problems.
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On Tue, Jan 28, 2020 at 3:10 AM Peggy Holman via OSList <
oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:

> Here are pictures from the 2,100 person Open Space in Bogotá, Colombia.
> Mostly street kids.
> https://flickr.com/photos/78084501@N00/sets/72157624492066539
>
> Let me know if there’s a problem getting to them. I think Flickr has
> changed its access rules.
>
> Peggy Holman
> 206-948-0432
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Jan 27, 2020, at 12:24 AM, Hege Steinsland via OSList <
> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>
> Dear OSList.
>
> Do anyone have quality pictures from large OST - meetings, 2 - 300
> paricipants pluss?
> Are you willing to give me perimition to print it in a folder for an
> upcoming event?
>
> will be greatly appreciated :-)
>
> All the best
>
>
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Re: [OSList] the largest Open Space (Participants)?

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hey Lise,

I'm pretty sure that Paul Gleiberman facilitated an Open Space at Boeing
for 3,000 people. It was regarding streamlining the company's supply chain
for its aircraft doors. The event was across two different plants and was
held in the mid-1990s I believe.

Much love,
Jake


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On Mon, Jan 6, 2020 at 11:40 AM Michael M Pannwitz via OSList <
oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:

> Dear Lise in Copenhagen,
>
> what do you mean with "the number isn't a big deal"?
>
> Remembering that OST gatherings work from 0 human participants (there is
> one reported, where a dear colleague of mine in a remote German village
> in the Black Forest gathered a bunch of dolls, had them take on
> different roles, facilitated the event as a sponsor and had a wonderful
> time), and up the ladder to 2, 3, 5, 9, 12 ... up to 3000.
>
> I myself was part of one with 2108 as co-facilitator with HO on May 3,
> 2003 in Würzburg, Germany. Thats at least the largest in Europe, I
> think. Here more details in the Open Space Worldscape
> >
> https://openspaceworldscape.org/events/165-jetzt-meine-leidenschaft-meine-verantwortung-ueber-die-tagung-hinaus-now-my-passion-my-responsibility-beyond-the-conference
>
> If you scroll down to the end of that entry, you come to a very detailed
> fotoshow with 97 pictures that Erich Kolenaty put together
> > https://www.transformation.at/documents/OS_Wuerzburg_minimized.pdf
>
> Erich, you can see here in the World Map
> > https://www.openspaceworldmap.org/worker/erich-kolenaty
> His website talks a lot about Large Group Interventions (even though I
> would not call OST a Large Group Intervention since it works beautifully
> for any size of group)... here is his great website and believe it or
> not its is there in German and English
> > https://www.transformation.at/
>
> Since you asked for the biggest of all I think Peggy Holman facilitated
> one with 2100 youngsters in Colombia... here you can see her in the
> World Map
> > https://www.openspaceworldmap.org/worker/peggy-holman
>
> and her website has a grand section on open space
> > https://peggyholman.com/openspace/
>
> and a very detailed and wonderful account on the largest she ever did,
> see here
> >
> https://peggyholman.com/papers/articles/good-work-for-2100-colombian-street-kids/
>
> and one string of os events throughout the State of Washington with 20
> os events, probably altogether more than 2000 folks
> > https://peggyholman.com/a-conversation-about-the-arts/
>
> But I do dimly remember that there was on os event with 3000 people but
> maybe thats just a story.
>
> I wonder why we never had  a WOSonOS with 3000 people. Imagine we were
> to invite everyone attached to os, participants, facilitators, sponsors
> and met for three days.
>
> How about Denmark?
>
> Greetings from Berlin where I am off to our regular Stammtisch where we
> have between 1 and about 20 participants... including great greek food
> and beverages... its been going on for 12 years in the same greek pub
> that in itself is a veritable open space organisation. But thats another
> story
>
> Cheers and greetings to Copenhagen
> mmp
>
>
> Am 06.01.2020 um 16:42 schrieb Lise Damkjær via OSList:
> > Hi Open Spacer's
> >
> > Do anyone know of an Open Space with more than 2400 participants?
> > the "2400" is a number I remember from a presentation some years ago -
> > any higher? or anyone who knows where or who did the 2400-open space?
> > I know that the number isn't the big deal - just want to be updated;-)
> >
> > Lise, Copenhagen
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[OSList] We Did It Ourselves!

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Chapter 7 of the Tao Te Ching

provides an excellent description of an OS facilitator:

*We Did It Ourselves!*

The Highest Rulers
Were beyond Knowledge.
Those beneath them
were loved and praised.
Those lower still were feared,
the lowest of all were reviled.
Wherever Trust
Is lacking on High,
It is lacking Below.
The Taoist is Distant,
Sparing with Words.
Whatever is Accomplished,
Whatever occurs,
The common folk declare:
"We did it of our own accord,
We did it ourselves!"

__/\__


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Re: [OSList] Movement/Dance/Somatics/Embodiment - opening space within & without!

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hi Tricia!

Wonderful topic.

I met Jen Freeman  this week, who
has studied tai-chi for many years and uses embodiment significantly in her
coaching and OD practice. It might be interesting to connect with her. Feel
free to mention my name and to remind her that she met me at the 2019 OD
Gathering.

Also, these books by Yuasa Yasuo might interest you:

   - The Body, Self-Cultivation, and Ki-Energy
   
   - The Body: Toward an Eastern Mind-Body Theory
   

Many dancers enjoy Yuasa's work a great deal because it connects movement
to spiritual/emotional growth and expression. I studied the first book a
great deal and enjoyed it too.

Much love,
Jake


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On Wed, Dec 4, 2019 at 1:25 AM Tricia Chirumbole via OSList <
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> Hello all!!
>
> This may be a teeny tiny bit off topic, but I will try to make it
> relevant!
>
> I am looking for your reflections, insights, advice, referrals, etc. in
> respect to work that I am doing and looking to expand/deepen.
>
> Some of you may know that I have a strong interest in
> movement/dance/embodiment, particularly in application to personal growth,
> healing/transformation, "mindfulness", and the connections & growth
> possible within groups and systems through body wisdom, embodiment
> practice, and collective movement.
>
> The awareness and acceptance of the value of the body as both a source of
> wisdom and an important modality for emotional processing, healing trauma,
> creative expression, group connection, seems to be growing in a number of
> arenas, applications, and communities.
>
> I am currently exploring potential areas for expanding my learning and my
> practice and gathering information and insights, as well as exploring
> within, so that I can choose where to focus my energies.
>
> My questions to this community are: Do you see potential application for
> movement/somatics work within any of the communities or organizations where
> you work?
>
> If so, can you identify where/how you can imagine the integration of body
> and movement into the work that you do or the life/workflow of the people
> with whom you work?
>
> I welcome any and all insights and reflections and referrals! I see this
> work, the way that I approach it, as truly an invitation to open space
> within oneself and within communities through exploration of body and
> movement in a way that is liberated from form, function, expectation, or
> expertise.
>
> I hope that makes sense! I welcome all questions as well! Thank you in
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Re: [OSList] Definitions...

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

"In the context of an OST event I have become more and more interested in
not being noticed
after the market place activities. The less I am noticed the more success I
feel."

<3<3<3

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On Thu, Dec 5, 2019 at 2:45 PM Michael M Pannwitz via OSList <
oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:

> Dear colleagues,
>
> reading this from Mark Carmel in the note of Dec 5
>
> "What IS Open Space Technology if not to inspire participants into
> action to pursue their passion to accomplish their aims? Their purpose?
> To become successful in their life?"
>
> made me wonder about this statement and about the many other things OST
> is supposed to achieve, accomplish, etc.
>
> I suspect that all statements in this direction are manifestations of
> the assumptions we find to be pretty solid truths.
>
> The manifestation of my assumption around OST goes like this
> "OST is a tested and reliable approach to expand space for the unfolding
> of the power of selforganisation."
> Nothing more, nothing less. This also keeps it entirely open und
> unpredictable what happens when the force has a better go at it in
> comparison to the normal conditions under which is restricted.
> When we take a look at what happens in OST events we can see myriads of
> things, including folks taking action on stuff that they care for and
> are ready to fight for.
>
> In my thinking I believe  I as facilitator should not worry or bother
> myself with what can be achieved with OST. I simply know that there will
> be more space for the force. What happens is definitely  of interest to
> all the folks involved.
> And usually they know but dont take much notice of the fact, that they
> have been doing and achieving all this stuff under the influence of the
> force of selforganisation, all by themselves. They dont really think
> much of it because they apparently are pretty happy with what they are
> doing. And any attempts on my part (or other facilitators) to get them
> interested on what wonderful things they have been achieving (Community,
> Leadership of All, Selfmanagement, Vision building, Goal settingthey
> are rather bored with those exercises and want to spent their energies
> for getting on with what is at hand for them).
>
> Definitions of such things as "success" are endless. In the context of
> an OST event I have become more and more interested in not being noticed
> after the market place activities. The less I am noticed the more
> success I feel.
>
> Greetings from Berlin
> mmp
>
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[OSList] From Agile to Operational Agility deck

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hi all,

Awhile back I shared a presentation comparing OST to Agile software
development practices. Thanks to those who provided feedback! I have built
out the presentation and wanted to share it with you
.
I am using this presentation to spread awareness about OST at my firm.

Of course, I welcome feedback if anyone has any.

All the best,
Jake


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Re: [OSList] Urgency criterion?

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Thank you everyone! Your comments and insights were very helpful! :)


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On Thu, Oct 10, 2019 at 10:59 PM Jeff Aitken via OSList <
oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:

> Yes. My old teacher called it "readiness" - is the system ready, is the
> leadership ready? (Instead of elaborate organizational assessments.) He may
> have heard that from Marv Weisbord. I get the feel of a buildup of energy
> such that the time is ripe.
>
> Jeff
> Telegraph Hill, San Francisco
>
>
> On Thu, Oct 10, 2019, 5:19 PM David Osborne via OSList <
> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>
>> Building on Barry’s point, is it a felt sense of urgency, where people in
>> the system have a felt sense they need to do something / take action.
>>
>> David
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Oct 10, 2019, at 10:43 AM, Barry Owen via OSList <
>> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>>
>> My 1st thought: Don't confuse "Important" with "urgent". I feel that
>> Urgency is often vague  . . . So I tend to focus more on "need for
>> resolution" - often one person's urgency deflects focus from determining
>> the real issue.
>>
>> This message has been sent from my mobile device and therefore may be
>> somewhat wonky.
>>
>> Barry Owen
>> Real Estate Strategist
>> Principal Broker & Founder
>> Pareto Realty, LLC
>> 4004 Hillsboro Pike B234
>> Nashville, TN 37215
>>
>> http://BarryOwen.us
>>
>> On Thu, Oct 10, 2019, 9:32 AM Jake Yeager via OSList <
>> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Hey everyone,
>>>
>>> In your experience, how critical is the urgency criterion for having a
>>> successful OST event? If there is significant passion around the issue, but
>>> it is not very urgent, will an OST event still be successful?
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>>
>>> All the best,
>>> Jake
>>> 
>>>
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[OSList] Urgency criterion?

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hey everyone,

In your experience, how critical is the urgency criterion for having a
successful OST event? If there is significant passion around the issue, but
it is not very urgent, will an OST event still be successful?

Thanks!

All the best,
Jake


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[OSList] Open Space at Valve

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hey everyone,

FYI Jutta Eckstein and John Buck mention in their book *Company-wide
Agility with Beyond Budgeting, Open Space, and Sociocracy

*that the video-game design company Valve
uses organizational Open
Space. Based on the description in the Valve's handbook
 from
2012, their way of working appears to be very similar to Open Space,
although the handbook does not mention Open Space. The description begins
on Chapter 2 of the handbook.

All the best,
Jake


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Re: [OSList] Some Thoughts

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hey Chris,

Thank you for your response and your list of formative thinkers and
practitioners. Definitely something for me to dig into there!

Looking forward to meeting you in October!

All the best,
Jake


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On Sun, Oct 6, 2019 at 4:26 PM Chris Kloth 
wrote:

> Jake, thanks for the post
>
> I'm in general agreement with the idea that OST is not a thing; it's a way
> of looking at the world around us and finding satisfying ways to work in
> it. (I resist turning too many nouns into verbs!  :-)  )
>
> I also agree that many (most?) clients either don't know the term,
> misunderstand it, and don't care much about methodology... at least not at
> first.  They want a better understanding their own situation and figuring
> out what, if anything, to do about it. They also want to get a sense of how
> we might be helpful.
>
> I prefer to talk in terms of outcomes or creating new narratives more than
> solving problems.
>
> I do share the core values and beliefs that inform how I view the world
> and work with client systems. Those values, beliefs and methods have been
> informed by the likes of Harrison, Meg Wheatley, Carolyn Lukensmeyer,
> Barbara Bunker, David Cooperider, Barry Oshry, Marv Weisbord, Fred Emery,
> Bob Rehm, Ralph Copleman, Lisa Kimball and June Holley... to name a few.
>
> I am looking forward to our gathering in October. I used to be a regular
> in the early days, and have maintained my connection with you all through
> this list.
>
> Shalom,
>
> Chris Kloth
> Principal/Lead Consultant
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>
> On 10/4/2019 7:34 PM, Jake Yeager via OSList wrote:
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> Some thoughts that might stimulate conversation:
>
>- Open Space is not a "thing": it's a way of working. Open Space is
>probably more properly a verb, such as "We're open-spacing..."
>- Minimize the use of the term "Open Space": it's alien to most
>people, and it reinforces the notion that it is a "thing" that you "do"
>- Let an organization give this way of working it's own name if it
>wants
>- Focus on the problems I can help an organization with and on
>possible outcomes: do not focus on the process
>- Discuss my fundamental beliefs with the client
>   1. Everyone wants to participate in creating their own future
>   2. All answers are within
>- How to make sure you work in alignment with belief #1 (from Meg
>Wheatley)
>   - Everyone who cares is invited
>   - Everyone dialogues and connects with many others
>   - Everyone creates the organization's future
>
> Have a great weekend!
>
> All the best,
> Jake
> 
>
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> you will be free of problems.
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Re: [OSList] A proposal for many worlwide OST events on "Climate Change and the Future of Earth"

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hey Tricia,

It was great hanging out with you. Would love to hear about your experience
with Clean Language + Open Space coaching. I will share mine on the list as
I go along.

I just ordered this book on Clean Coaching by Angela Dunbar
<https://www.amazon.com/Clean-Coaching-Angela-Dunbar/dp/113881637X/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=clean+coaching=1570284005=8-3>.
It seems well done.

All the best,
Jake


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On Fri, Oct 4, 2019 at 7:34 PM Tricia Chirumbole via OSList <
oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:

> Awww, thanks Jake! That was so thoughtful of you!
>
> I've been thinking about you - I never replied to your follow up email -
> and wanting to thank you for an inspiring call, which was part of my recent
> catalyst into current learning and development trajectory :)
>
> So thank you for reminding me of how great it is to share and be
> co-inspired, and getting me pumped about Clean Language and Open Space
> coaching!
>
> I may try out some of the latter with some of my new clients for
> embodiment coaching!
>
> I hope you have a lovely weekend :)
>
> On Fri, Oct 4, 2019 at 7:09 PM Jake Yeager via OSList <
> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>
>> Hi Tricia,
>>
>> I just want to let you know that you are a lovely person.
>>
>> Have a wonderful day!
>>
>> All the best,
>> Jake
>> 
>>
>> When the mind is quiet, the sun of your heart will shine once again, and
>> you will be free of problems.
>>  - Robert Adams <http://www.robert-adams.info/>
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Oct 4, 2019 at 12:00 PM Tricia Chirumbole via OSList <
>> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Artur!
>>>
>>> I am happy to help! Do you want to connect right before on Tuesday of
>>> some day prior?
>>>
>>> My apologies for missing this previous request! You’re so polite!
>>>
>>> Thank you for your inviting spirit !
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Oct 2, 2019, at 12:16 PM, Eleder_BuM via OSList <
>>> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> Thanks Artur for the invitation, and all of you for the energy one can
>>> feel!
>>>
>>> Yes, me too,  I´ll start moving the idea in Bilbao and through the
>>> Basque OS-LIST, and let´s see what happens!
>>>
>>> As the context and conversation on climate change is so hot, I´m
>>> providing you, besides, with some interesting reading.
>>>
>>> We not having a TV set home, nor smartphone, nor being very connected to
>>> social media, I was some weeks ago surprised with the great global impact
>>> of Greta Thunberg´s action and inspired to search, *"who is behind
>>> Greta Thunberg?". *
>>>
>>> I got directly to these pieces that I´m reading with great interest: The
>>> Manufacturing of Greta Thunberg- for consent
>>> <http://www.theartofannihilation.com/the-manufacturing-of-greta-thunberg-for-consent-the-political-economy-of-the-non-profit-industrial-complex/>
>>>
>>> Depending on the views of the sponsors I guess we will invite to a
>>> variety of OS events.
>>>
>>> We are having some interesting conversations on the topic, really, and
>>> it´ll be a pleasure to see how OST helps.
>>>
>>> Enjoy the day, enjoy life!
>>>
>>> Eleder
>>>
>>>
>>> Hau idatzi du Artur Silva via OSList (oslist@lists.openspacetech.org)
>>> erabiltzaileak (2019 urr. 2, az. (00:06)):
>>>
>>>> Thank you Tricia.
>>>>
>>>> Sorry if I was impacient. But I am at home, and only my mind and
>>>> fingers heve been working all day. I will be ok and free like a bird (that
>>>> is free) by tomorrow.
>>>>
>>>> I will send you what you have asked.
>>>>
>>>> Abraços (Hugs, I mean)
>>>>
>>>> Artur
>>>>
>>>> -
>>>>
>>>> On Tuesday, October 1, 2019, 09:05:31 PM GMT+1, Tricia Chirumbole <
>>>> trchirumb...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Hi Artur!
>>>>
>>>> Nothing wrong with you or the list ! It’s my response time! My
>>>> apologies!
>>>>
>>>> Yes, we can definitely announce your wonderful idea for Climate Change
>>>> open sp

Re: [OSList] Haier: an Entrepreneurial, Ecosystem Enabling Organization

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hey Michael,

Semco developed a similar ecosystem of micro-businesses. If you're
interested, check out this article
<https://hbr.org/1994/01/why-my-former-employees-still-work-for-me>.

Both Haier and Semco remind me of OST, because they have used a
"marketplace" to help organize work and pursue opportunities.

All the best,
Jake


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On Fri, Oct 4, 2019 at 5:54 AM Michael M Pannwitz via OSList <
oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:

> Dear Jake and others interested in Haier,
>
> ran into this piece
> >
> http://knowledge.ckgsb.edu.cn/2015/10/06/china-business-strategy/haier-platform-strategy-a-critical-assessment/
>
> by Anil K. Gupta, Professor, University of Maryland's Smith School of
> Business.
> No mention of or rising of associations to OST or Semco/Brazil.
>
> Still wondering where you see similarities to our craft or Semco.
>
> Take care
> mmp
>
>
>
> Am 04.10.2019 um 01:37 schrieb Jake Yeager via OSList:
> > Hi everyone,
> >
> > Haier is a Chinese company operates in a fascinating way:
> >
> >
> https://stories.platformdesigntoolkit.com/an-entrepreneurial-ecosystem-enabling-organization-c35eaf5acd9c
> >
> >
> > Definitely some similarities to OST. Also, reminds me a lot of Semco.
> >
> > All the best,
> > Jake
> > 
> >
> > When the mind is quiet, the sun of your heart will shine once again, and
> > you will be free of problems.
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[OSList] Some Thoughts

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hi everyone,

Some thoughts that might stimulate conversation:

   - Open Space is not a "thing": it's a way of working. Open Space is
   probably more properly a verb, such as "We're open-spacing..."
   - Minimize the use of the term "Open Space": it's alien to most people,
   and it reinforces the notion that it is a "thing" that you "do"
   - Let an organization give this way of working it's own name if it wants
   - Focus on the problems I can help an organization with and on possible
   outcomes: do not focus on the process
   - Discuss my fundamental beliefs with the client
  1. Everyone wants to participate in creating their own future
  2. All answers are within
   - How to make sure you work in alignment with belief #1 (from Meg
   Wheatley)
  - Everyone who cares is invited
  - Everyone dialogues and connects with many others
  - Everyone creates the organization's future

Have a great weekend!

All the best,
Jake


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Re: [OSList] A proposal for many worlwide OST events on "Climate Change and the Future of Earth"

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hi Tricia,

I just want to let you know that you are a lovely person.

Have a wonderful day!

All the best,
Jake


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On Fri, Oct 4, 2019 at 12:00 PM Tricia Chirumbole via OSList <
oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:

> Hi Artur!
>
> I am happy to help! Do you want to connect right before on Tuesday of some
> day prior?
>
> My apologies for missing this previous request! You’re so polite!
>
> Thank you for your inviting spirit !
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Oct 2, 2019, at 12:16 PM, Eleder_BuM via OSList <
> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>
> Thanks Artur for the invitation, and all of you for the energy one can
> feel!
>
> Yes, me too,  I´ll start moving the idea in Bilbao and through the Basque
> OS-LIST, and let´s see what happens!
>
> As the context and conversation on climate change is so hot, I´m providing
> you, besides, with some interesting reading.
>
> We not having a TV set home, nor smartphone, nor being very connected to
> social media, I was some weeks ago surprised with the great global impact
> of Greta Thunberg´s action and inspired to search, *"who is behind Greta
> Thunberg?". *
>
> I got directly to these pieces that I´m reading with great interest: The
> Manufacturing of Greta Thunberg- for consent
> 
>
> Depending on the views of the sponsors I guess we will invite to a variety
> of OS events.
>
> We are having some interesting conversations on the topic, really, and
> it´ll be a pleasure to see how OST helps.
>
> Enjoy the day, enjoy life!
>
> Eleder
>
>
> Hau idatzi du Artur Silva via OSList (oslist@lists.openspacetech.org)
> erabiltzaileak (2019 urr. 2, az. (00:06)):
>
>> Thank you Tricia.
>>
>> Sorry if I was impacient. But I am at home, and only my mind and fingers
>> heve been working all day. I will be ok and free like a bird (that is free)
>> by tomorrow.
>>
>> I will send you what you have asked.
>>
>> Abraços (Hugs, I mean)
>>
>> Artur
>>
>> -
>>
>> On Tuesday, October 1, 2019, 09:05:31 PM GMT+1, Tricia Chirumbole <
>> trchirumb...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Hi Artur!
>>
>> Nothing wrong with you or the list ! It’s my response time! My apologies!
>>
>> Yes, we can definitely announce your wonderful idea for Climate Change
>> open spaces across the globe as a topic for the next OS hotline!
>>
>> Please send me a little blurb and I will add to next invite 
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Oct 1, 2019, at 3:52 PM, Artur Silva  wrote:
>>
>> Hi all:
>>
>> I have answered to the list to this post from Tricia, but I have not
>> received my answer back.
>>
>> Is there something that I am doing wrongly, Harold?
>>
>> Have you all (and Tricia) received it?
>>
>> Thank you
>>
>> Artur
>>
>> -
>>
>> On Tuesday, October 1, 2019, 12:46:37 AM GMT+1, Tricia Chirumbole <
>> trchirumb...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>> I would be in for organizing one in Pittsburgh, PA! Great inspiration !!
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Sep 30, 2019, at 3:23 PM, Colaboremos via OSList <
>> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>>
>> Yeee 
>>
>> Let’s do it !!!
>>
>> I’ll start to organise the mouvement in my own perimeter.
>>
>> Thank you Artur for this great idea !!
>>
>>
>> Arturo Uscátegui Restrepo
>> Lean Agile Coach / Teams, Individuals, Business Directors, @Scale /
>> Facilitator / Trainer
>> 
>> www.colaboremos.com
>> Building Organizational Cultures of New Generation.
>>
>>
>> +33 (0)6 52 14 29 09
>> Skype: auscateguir
>> Twitter: @ArturoUscategui
>> Linked in : fr.linkedin.com/in/arturouscategui/
>>
>> Le 29 sept. 2019 à 20:06, Artur Silva  a écrit :
>>
>> Dear friends,
>>
>> I reckon many remember that Harrison and many friends have been doing for
>> years a set of OST events under the theme "Open Space for Peace and High
>> Performance".
>>
>> You also know that the current UN Secretary-General, the Portuguese
>> António Guterres (who happens to have been my companion in high school and
>> at the University), recently convened a UN climate summit.
>>
>> You, my friends, do not ignore too the dramatic situation of the climate
>> and the Earth, nor that our children and grand children may not have a
>> planet to live in, as, at least for the moment, there is no other planet
>> with the necessary conditions for life...
>>
>> Today, in a private mail exchange, it occurred to me to challenge you,
>> based on what HO once did: to do, all over the world where there are
>> facilitators, public OST sessions on climate change and what needs to be
>> done to alleviate the problems.
>>
>> Each of us will know better, in every concrete situation, who to invite
>> and what concrete goals to make explicit (or not).
>>
>> What 

[OSList] Haier: an Entrepreneurial, Ecosystem Enabling Organization

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hi everyone,

Haier is a Chinese company operates in a fascinating way:

https://stories.platformdesigntoolkit.com/an-entrepreneurial-ecosystem-enabling-organization-c35eaf5acd9c


Definitely some similarities to OST. Also, reminds me a lot of Semco.

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Re: [OSList] Additional Organizational Open Space Case Studies?

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n Space Technology
> <https://www.dalarinternational.com/curriculum/open-space-technology/>.
> Three different learning options to learn a process for facilitating
> meetings that engage the people. Self-Study + One-to-One Mentoring +
> Mentoring Circle; Self-Study + Real-Time Workshop + Mentoring Circle; and 
> Self-Study
> + Real-Time Workshop + One-to-One Mentoring + Mentoring Circle with real
> time workshop dates three consecutive Fridays from 9am to 12:30pm EST on
> October 18, 25, and November 1st.
>
> PO Box 19373, Raleigh, NC, USA 27613
> Phone: 01-919-522-7750
>
>
> On Wed, Oct 2, 2019 at 2:43 PM Jake Yeager via OSList <
> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>
>> Hi everyone,
>>
>> I have come across two case studies of "organizational Open Space," i.e.,
>> where the organization operated in Open Space at all times:
>>
>>1. Open Space Institute in a Social Service Organization
>><https://www.openspaceworld.org/files/tmnfiles/social.htm> by Birgitt
>>2. Practicing Open Space - Our First 10 Years
>>
>> <https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/practicing-open-space-our-first-ten-years>
>>by Hans-Georg Wicke
>>
>> Both of these case studies offer very detailed descriptions of outcomes,
>> and the organization described operated in organizational Open Space for
>> many years. Does anyone know of other case studies like these? Does anyone
>> want to write one? :D
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> All the best,
>> Jake
>> 
>>
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>> you will be free of problems.
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[OSList] Additional Organizational Open Space Case Studies?

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hi everyone,

I have come across two case studies of "organizational Open Space," i.e.,
where the organization operated in Open Space at all times:

   1. Open Space Institute in a Social Service Organization
    by Birgitt
   2. Practicing Open Space - Our First 10 Years
   
   by Hans-Georg Wicke

Both of these case studies offer very detailed descriptions of outcomes,
and the organization described operated in organizational Open Space for
many years. Does anyone know of other case studies like these? Does anyone
want to write one? :D

Thanks!

All the best,
Jake


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[OSList] Conditions for Effective Organizational Change

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hi all,

I have been studying this article
 by Meg Wheatley. The
article discusses humans' need to create their own future, and, from there,
it provides principles for effective organizational change. However, I
found her phrasing of the principles confusing. It's taken awhile, but I
think I've rephrased them to be more comprehensible and memorable--at least
for me. Also, they now seem to be more like "conditions" than principles.
In case you find them useful, they are:

   1. Everyone from the system is invited
   2. Everyone dialogues and connects with many others in the system
   3. Everyone co-creates the system's future

Kinda sounds like Open Space...

Thanks!

All the best,
Jake


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[OSList] Possible Relationship between Clean Language and Open Space

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hi all,

I've sensed that there is a relationship between Clean Language
 and Open Space, but I wasn't
sure what it was. They are definitely similar in construction: minimalist
and precise. But I felt the relationship was deeper than these
characteristics. Then, I came across a passage in an Open Space case study
called We Passed the Flowerpot from Lap to Lap: Using Open Space to Create
a Learning Communit
y by Sara
Halprin and Herb Long. In the study, two students who participated in a
three-weekend course that was conducted in Open Space capture their
experience as thus (emphasis mine):

"The course was to be about learning and development, so what did we learn
and how do we learn? We learn by exploring. We learn by listening. We learn
through our families, our culture and our experiences. We learn by taking
risks and stretching our minds. It is a lifelong process and a spiritual
process. *What we discover as we go along is that much of what we think we
need to know, we actually have inside ourselves already. The trick is to
accept ourselves and to look inside ourselves to find the teacher within*."

That the client discovers answers within is a key aspect of Clean Language;
however, I never considered it as so for Open Space. But, I now see how
Open Space also encourages introspection. In Open Space, participants have
no recourse to authority; instead, they must rely on themselves. Similarly,
in Clean Language, the client cannot garner expertise or advice from the
practitioner. Therefore, in both modalities, the participant must learn
self-reliance, and to rely on one's self means to look within for answers.
And I think this might be the deeper relationship that I sensed!

Just a thought. Would love to hear what other's think.

Much love,
Jake


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[OSList] Loyd Kepferle or Karen Main contact info?

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hi all,

In case you didn't know, it turns out that, in the year 2000, the
University of Kentucky's Center for Rural Health won the Outstanding Rural
Health Program Award from the National Rural Health Association
.
In 1995, the Center for Rural Health's director, Loyd Kepferle, along with
Karen Main, published an article in Tales from Open Space
 about the Center's use of
organizational Open Space. I wonder if the Center's use of Open Space
contributed to the Center ultimately receiving the award.

Does anyone know Loyd or Karen or have their contact info? I'd love to
speak with them about their experience and get lessons learned. I'd also
love to share these with the OST community.

Thanks!

All the best,
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Re: [OSList] Brief OST Case Studies - Feel Free to Add

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hey Marai,

I've updated the file with citations
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rgdvm6APRQ1ne-ipTBK5lnCc89PsFXEuieL2phwQDTw/edit?usp=sharing>
.

Please let me know if you have questions.

Thanks!

All the best,
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On Mon, Sep 23, 2019 at 5:42 PM Marai Kiele <
genuine-cont...@joyful-together.com> wrote:

> Hi Jake,
>
> Cool, I appreciate your compilation and the sharing here!
>
> You wrote that you compiled them "from Open Space World, the User's Guide,
> and Tales from Open Space".
> Would it be possible for you to add the source to each study?
>
> That would help when we or others share this stories.
> Thank you.
>
> And, wow, I have great joy getting to witness some of your journey with
> OST and your intentions for your organisation!
>
> Cheering you on,
> Marai
>
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> Am 21.09.2019 um 01:17 schrieb Jake Yeager via OSList <
> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>:
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> I've compiled OST case studies in a brief format
> <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rgdvm6APRQ1ne-ipTBK5lnCc89PsFXEuieL2phwQDTw/edit?usp=sharing>
> that I find useful for contracting. Others might too.
>
> I compiled them from Open Space World, the User's Guide, and Tales from
> Open Space.
>
> Feel free to add.
>
> Much love,
> Jake
> 
>
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[OSList] Organizational Open Space and Agile Software Development

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hey everyone,

I've drafted a presentation

comparing organizational Open Space to agile software development. Others
have mentioned how similar they are, so I wanted to understand for myself.

Feel free to use the presentation. Also, I enabled comments if you want to
provide feedback. Feedback is definitely welcome!

Also, thank you Birgitt and Marai for your responses regarding the case
studies. Will respond this weekend.

Much love,
Jake



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[OSList] Brief OST Case Studies - Feel Free to Add

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hi everyone,

I've compiled OST case studies in a brief format

that I find useful for contracting. Others might too.

I compiled them from Open Space World, the User's Guide, and Tales from
Open Space.

Feel free to add.

Much love,
Jake


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[OSList] OST Planning Meeting Question

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Hey Michael Pannwitz,

You mention in your contracting process that you have a planning meeting,
where the group determines the theme, whom to invite, and who does what. As
the consultant, what activities do you take on in preparing for the event?
I assume that the group members handle everything that you do not take on.

Perhaps others would like to share their thoughts too...

Thanks! :)

All the best,
Jake


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Re: [OSList] OST for Org Design? - Hugh Huntington?

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Thanks Birgitt! I was able to connect with Hugh.


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On Fri, Sep 13, 2019 at 8:18 PM Birgitt Williams via OSList <
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> Hi Jake,
> Hugh Huntington moved to Marshall, NC and can be found via a search on
> facebook. I don't have other contact info for him as I lost touch over the
> years although thanks to fb we are 'friends'. It was great to see his name
> pop up in your mail, and great to see you referring to Tales of Open Space.
>
> Birgitt
>
>
> *Birgitt Williams*
> *Supporting Next Level Leadership "Leading So People Will Lead"*
> Author, Senior Consultant, President Dalar International Consultancy, Inc
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>
> *Learn with us for your skill and capacity development for leading and
> working in the new leadership paradigm "Leading So People Will Lead"*
>
> Upcoming learning module: Working with Open Space Technology
> <https://www.dalarinternational.com/curriculum/open-space-technology/>.
> Three different learning options to learn a process for facilitating
> meetings that engage the people. Self-Study + One-to-One Mentoring +
> Mentoring Circle; Self-Study + Real-Time Workshop + Mentoring Circle; and 
> Self-Study
> + Real-Time Workshop + One-to-One Mentoring + Mentoring Circle with real
> time workshop dates three consecutive Fridays from 9am to 12:30pm EST on
> October 18, 25, and November 1st.
>
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>
> On Fri, Sep 13, 2019 at 8:04 PM Jake Yeager via OSList <
> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>
>> Hi lovely friends,
>>
>> I am exploring using OST for redesigning a 4,000-person department in my
>> firm. Does anyone know of a case study in which OST was used for
>> organizational design? I checked Tales from Open Space and OpenSpaceWorld,
>> but didn't see anything.
>>
>> Also, does anyone have contact info for Hugh Huntington? The phone number
>> he provided for Tales from Open Space is inactive. I'd love to speak with
>> him about his case study from the book.
>>
>> Thanks ahead of time!
>>
>> All the best,
>> Jake
>> 
>>
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>> you will be free of problems.
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[OSList] OST for Org Design? - Hugh Huntington?

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hi lovely friends,

I am exploring using OST for redesigning a 4,000-person department in my
firm. Does anyone know of a case study in which OST was used for
organizational design? I checked Tales from Open Space and OpenSpaceWorld,
but didn't see anything.

Also, does anyone have contact info for Hugh Huntington? The phone number
he provided for Tales from Open Space is inactive. I'd love to speak with
him about his case study from the book.

Thanks ahead of time!

All the best,
Jake


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Re: [OSList] What does holding space involve - with a nudge

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

In my opinion, holding space is ultimately a practice of learning how not
to hold space. In other words, the pinnacle of holding space is when the
facilitator's ego falls away, i.e., there is no longer an "I, me or my"
remaining to hold space. I find this "state" to be only permanently
accessible via dedicated spiritual practice, excepting very rare
circumstances.

I find this video, Upgrade your Mental Operating System
, useful in regards to
this topic.

Much love,
Jake


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On Mon, Aug 19, 2019 at 4:43 PM Chris Corrigan via OSList <
oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:

> I’ll offer my thoughts on this question through this link:
>
> http://www.chriscorrigan.com/parkinglot/the-tao-of-holding-space/
>
> There you will find links to the Tao of Holding Space in English and
> Chinese.
>
> Chris
>
> On Aug 19, 2019, at 9:59 AM, Marai Kiele via OSList <
> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>
>
> Greetings,
>
> I open up a new thread and bring over here what was written before in two
> other emails:
>
> Harrison Owen: Holding Space involves being “totally present and
> absolutely invisible”
>
> Paul Levy: Holding Space involves being gently present, respectfully
> absent and conveniently and softly unnoticed.
>
> I appreciate both descriptions and find them helpful and inspiring for me
> to (once again) wonder:
>
> * What does holding space involve… *
> *for me?*
> *for you?*
>
> I invite an exploration of this question further down.
> With a little nudge into a new direction.
>
> Before…
>
>
> ***
>
>
> …a side note on conversations on this list:
>
> Part of my personal „Practice of Peace“ *(which is the name of the first
> book by Harrison I read and the one that impacted me the most) *involves
> having as little „who is right -who is wrong“ conversations as possible. My
> preference is exploring, sharing, co-creating. I seek to contribute to that
> by the language I use.
>
> Many summers ago, I learned about Percept Language
> . Which I understand as a way
> of speaking that acknowledges how we create our reality, moment to moment.
> I imagine that we all perceive differently, and I actually cannot say how
> something „is“ but just how it is „for me“. (For those interested in
> exploring this take on language, also check out E-Prime
> .)
>
> Speaking not in „this is how it IS“ but in „this is what I PERCEIVE“ is so
> unusual in our cultural—hardly anyone does it. I consciously practice this
> habit all the time, since 15 years, and I stumble daily. Yet I make myself
> hopeful with acknowledging my progress!
>
> The setup of OST doesn’t include „who is right - who is wrong?" Instead
> OST invites people to post all the topics that are uniquely meaningful to
> them. Those which got stirred up in the context of an overall theme.
>
> If I had it my way ;-) conversations on this list reflect that spirit of
> diversity and non-judgement. Of acknowledging how we all perceive through
> our individual lenses.
>
>
> ***
>
>
> Back to my invitation:
>
> This topic has been explored on this list before. Many times. I know.
> So to make it fresh, I wanna give it two nudges:
>
> * What does holding space involve... *for me personally*?
>
> Let’s share in any way that suits us, be it words, poetic, via music,
> painting or…
> And see what *wildly colourful picture* we can co-create!
> I’ll also contemplate on this anew. Space is open... for you! :-)
> * Do I make a difference between holding space for an OST as a
> 1-time-event (like an annual conference)
> compared to an OST as part of a conscious organisational transformation?
> If so, in which way?
>
> I imagine the latter can be of special interest to all who are into
> organisational transformation.
>
> ***
>
> And before I close, here is an additional invitation for to those who
>
> - think globally
> - see themselves as leaders of some kind
> - and appreciate a space for emergence:
>
> The Global Oasis for Emerging Leaders is coming up: August 26 / Sept 24 /
> Oct 9...
> To whomever that is interesting, check it out here
> 
>
> Greetings,
> Marai
>
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> *www.about.me* 
>
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[OSList] Determining Duration of Open Space Event?

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hey Michael,

Back in mid-July you provided a really helpful description of your
contracting process for Open Space (reproduced below). I am using this to
make my contracting process more robust, so thank you!

One question I have for you: in your contracting process when is there a
determination of the duration of the Open Space? And how does that come
about?

If others have thoughts on this subject, please join in!

Thanks!

All the best,
Jake


Dear Mark,

had a good laughing attack, reading your message.

The approach I have developed to improve on the role and task of the
"leader" goes like this:

1. Contact:
I get a call from someone, not necessarily the "leader", sometimes a
person from the OD department of the organization requesting an OST
event. This professional person, as anyone else, can really have a
number of assumptions about the organization she or he works for. After
listening for a very short while (since I dont want to get confused) I
suggest my standard procedure, a contact meeting with those that decide
on this event.

2. Contact meeting face-to-face, never online or similar stuff:
Usually three or four or five people (I suggested to the first caller
that it should be a bit of a diverse small group) gather for this
contact meeting which lasts exactly 1 hour and maybe 15 minutes. For
this meeting I dont charge anything regardless of the outcome. The
potential client simply pays the costs (if I have to fly to Paris and
spend a night there which happened in the early stage of the 300 leaders
with Muslims, Jews and Christians engaged in World Peace in Sevilla (HO
facilitated, I helped).)
In this meeting I suggest the present folks have an exchange on what the
gathering is planned for (usually there is a pretty divergent response
but the central issue becomes clearer).
After that I tell them about the 5 or 6 prerequites for an OST event and
have them exchange on those.
At the end I also ask them how aware they are about the role of leaders
after an OST event in face of the fact that participants start to lead
themselves. Oh, yes, they exclaim, thats what we would love. Hmmm. I
also add that nobody from the organization should make any promises in
regard to the potential actions that people will engage in after the
event. Them then also leading will know what kind of support they need
and how to get it.
Before leaveing I tell them to sleep over all this and give me a ring.
If they call me and if I have a hunch that it will all work out, the
third step is the :

3. Planning Meeting (preparatory meeting):
A group of 8 to 35 people (thats the range I have experienced in my
career of working with OST) that the "leaders" selected, mirroring
approximately the expected participants, meet for exactly 3.5 hours to
- exchange their expectations re the outcome (Thinking of the first
working day after the event, what has changed?)
- develope the overall theme (in four steps: everyone for himself
followed by random small groups to come to one theme, followed by a
quick round of weighing the various themes, a round of three or four
that want to come to a final suggestion (in fishbowl with the rest of
the group watching, one empty chair for folks watching to come in and
make a suggestion and immeditately leaving the chair again) and fourth
an exchange of all to see whether the theme is it
- a brainstorming on who all needs to be invited to the event to
actually work successfully on action that would carry the expectations
forward under the chosen overall theme... usually a long list pops up
which is reduced by a quick check on whether concrete people are behind
the suggestions. For instance if someone says "The press" it will not
count unless someone comes up with a particular organ or best a
particular person...). The list is then checked on once more by
identifying who is essential. If it turns out that someone mentioned as
"essential" will definitely not come (for whatever reason) I suggest
that then expectations have to be reduced or the overall Theme changed.
That can lead to more clarifications and strenghens the common ground.
- produce a list of stuff that needs to be worked on and who will be in
charge of that for each item, such as producting an invitation,
designing different invitation procedures for different target groups
(some will need an letter, others a letter and a phone call, some you
have to go and see, etc.)

Shortly before the end of the Planning Meeting I ask folks to sit in a
closing circle and briefly state what they experienced in the last 3.5
hours. Amazing stuff will surface such as: I came doubting this would
make any sense, now I am on fire and have taken charge of finding a
venue... I have been working as an executive for 20 years and never had
a more productive and fun gathering... we have developed into a real
group even though several of you I never met before...
(in other words this group together with the "leader" is now leading and

Re: [OSList] OST for Mission/Vision and Strategic Planning?

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Thank you everyone for your replies! They are very, very helpful.

I have contracted with an internal client who is interested in using OST.
His team is cross-site, so these suggestions and experiences are
invaluable. It really is about experimenting, identifying what works, and
sharing my experience with others to move the work forward. Oh, and
trusting the people. :)

Thanks again!

Much love,
Jake


When the mind is quiet, the sun of your heart will shine once again, and
you will be free of problems.
 - Robert Adams <http://www.robert-adams.info/>


On Mon, Aug 12, 2019 at 5:25 PM Chris Kloth 
wrote:

> Jake, I hope to get back to you by this weekend. I am in the middle of
> a project with Prosecutor Impact (see Adam Foss' Ted Talk) that is
> pretty consuming. I know I have the file somewhere.
>
> That said, Michael's comment about what's on the wall triggered a
> powerful memory. When I got to my site the night before we were to
> start a very resistant top executive made it clear to me that he
> thought this approach a ridiculous waste of time. He also made it
> clear that he was sure labor issues over wages and other workplace
> issues would probably come up and that there was no way these could be
> addressed in such a setting.
>
> I thanked him for sharing his concerns and observed that labor issues
> would probably come up if it mattered to those in the room and
> requested that he trust me that it would be okay. I also asked him to
> listen to the workers talk and resist taking charge of the subject.
>
> No surprise that the topic came up at both sites in the first round
> and was attended by almost everyone at my site. He scowled at me big
> time. I will admit I was nervous.
>
> The 90 minute session went roughly like this: 30 of frustration, 30
> minutes of "We are all in this together and still have the best jobs n
> the valley" and 30 minutes of developing strategies. By the end of the
> second round the company president faxed from the other site that
> their ideas were all valuable and could be implemented!
>
> The rest of the day was amazingly full of energy, excitement, and optimism.
>
> --
> Shalom,
>
> Chris Kloth
> ChangeWorks of the Heartland
> 254 South Merkle Road
> Bexley, OH 43209-1801
> ph 614-239-1336
> fax 614-237-2347
> www.got2change.com
>
> Think globally. Act locally.
>
>
> Quoting Jake Yeager :
>
> > Hey Chris,
> >
> > Thanks so much for your response! It's very helpful to hear your
> > experience, and it's awesome how the partnership you mentioned is still
> > active!
> >
> > If you don't mind, I have a few follow-up questions for you:
> >
> >- What were the themes for the OSs with Carbarundum and the non-profit
> >partnership? It seems the groups covered a lot of ground!
> >- I am an internal consultant, and our organization has multiple
> sites.
> >I love that you facilitated an OS across sites! What do you recommend
> for
> >executing an OS when there are multiple sites?
> >
> > Thank you so much Chris!
> >
> > Also, if anyone else on the list wants to share recommendations for
> > executing OS cross-site, please do!
> >
> > All the best,
> > Jake
> > 
> >
> > When the mind is quiet, the sun of your heart will shine once again, and
> > you will be free of problems.
> >  - Robert Adams <http://www.robert-adams.info/>
> >
> >
> > On Sun, Aug 11, 2019 at 10:46 PM Chris Kloth  >
> > wrote:
> >
> >> Ralph Copleman, Barbara Bunker, and I used OST with a division of
> >> Carbarundum that had just been sold. It included virtually 100% of the
> >> employees of the new organization in two geographic locations
> >> simultaneously... one in the eastern US and one in the midwest. We had
> >> ti use dial-up computer access and fax machines to communicate what
> >> was going on at each location each round! By the end of the process
> >> there was a new mission, vision, values and basic organization
> >> structure.
> >>
> >> I used OST as part of the process of forming a collaborative
> >> partnership among 4 nonprofit organizations providing early childhood
> >> care and education to very different types of children, resulting in a
> >> mission, vision, and values, as well as articulating a plan for the
> >> first two years of their partnership. That partnership is now almost
> >> 25 years old. It's members have internalized the principles of OST.
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> Shalom,
> >>
> >> Chris Kloth

Re: [OSList] OST for Mission/Vision and Strategic Planning?

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hey Chris,

Thanks so much for your response! It's very helpful to hear your
experience, and it's awesome how the partnership you mentioned is still
active!

If you don't mind, I have a few follow-up questions for you:

   - What were the themes for the OSs with Carbarundum and the non-profit
   partnership? It seems the groups covered a lot of ground!
   - I am an internal consultant, and our organization has multiple sites.
   I love that you facilitated an OS across sites! What do you recommend for
   executing an OS when there are multiple sites?

Thank you so much Chris!

Also, if anyone else on the list wants to share recommendations for
executing OS cross-site, please do!

All the best,
Jake


When the mind is quiet, the sun of your heart will shine once again, and
you will be free of problems.
 - Robert Adams <http://www.robert-adams.info/>


On Sun, Aug 11, 2019 at 10:46 PM Chris Kloth 
wrote:

> Ralph Copleman, Barbara Bunker, and I used OST with a division of
> Carbarundum that had just been sold. It included virtually 100% of the
> employees of the new organization in two geographic locations
> simultaneously... one in the eastern US and one in the midwest. We had
> ti use dial-up computer access and fax machines to communicate what
> was going on at each location each round! By the end of the process
> there was a new mission, vision, values and basic organization
> structure.
>
> I used OST as part of the process of forming a collaborative
> partnership among 4 nonprofit organizations providing early childhood
> care and education to very different types of children, resulting in a
> mission, vision, and values, as well as articulating a plan for the
> first two years of their partnership. That partnership is now almost
> 25 years old. It's members have internalized the principles of OST.
>
>
> --
> Shalom,
>
> Chris Kloth
> ChangeWorks of the Heartland
> 254 South Merkle Road
> Bexley, OH 43209-1801
> ph 614-239-1336
> fax 614-237-2347
> www.got2change.com
>
> Think globally. Act locally.
>
>
> Quoting Jake Yeager via OSList :
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > Has anyone ever used OST 1) to develop a mission and/or vision statement
> or
> > 2) to conduct strategic planning? If so, how did it go? Any
> recommendations?
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Much love as always,
> > Jake
> >
> > P.S. Hope to see you at WOSonOS so I can thank you in person! :)
> > 
> >
> > When the mind is quiet, the sun of your heart will shine once again, and
> > you will be free of problems.
> >  - Robert Adams <http://www.robert-adams.info/>
> >
>
>
>
> 
> This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program.
>
>
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[OSList] OST for Mission/Vision and Strategic Planning?

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hi all,

Has anyone ever used OST 1) to develop a mission and/or vision statement or
2) to conduct strategic planning? If so, how did it go? Any recommendations?

Thanks!

Much love as always,
Jake

P.S. Hope to see you at WOSonOS so I can thank you in person! :)


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[OSList] Relationship between Appreciative Inquiry and OST?

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hey everyone,

First, thank you all for entertaining my questions! I really appreciate
your responses: they help me learn a great deal and to recognize the--often
erroneous!--assumptions I am making.

That said, I have another question! :) What do you find to be the
relationship between Appreciative Inquiry (AI) and OST?

I am studying AI as part of my OD training at work, and it doesn't sit 100%
with me like Open Space does. I think it's because I feel it is
manipulative, that is, it uses generative questions to guide participants'
trajectory as opposed to letting the participants themselves choose their
trajectory. However, AI appears to be very effective, so I wonder if my
resistance is due to some unconscious bias I have.

Would love to hear your thoughts.

Thanks!

Much love,
Jake


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Re: [OSList] Orgs that Failed to Implement Self-Organization?

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Thank you everyone for your thought-provoking responses!

A reflection: the more that I try to control, the more pain and dissonance
that I bring to myself and the world.

Thanks Daniel for the inside info on Zappos. Any idea what happened at
Medium regarding its Holacracy experiment?

Thanks,
Jake




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On Fri, Jun 21, 2019 at 8:34 AM Harrison Owen  wrote:

> Jake, I  think you may be asking the question from perhaps the wrong way
> around. My experience is that everything is self organizing. Including all
> organizations. Respected, and left to its own devices, Self organization
> does a marvelous job. Some wins, some loses, but basically things have
> worked quite well since the Big Bang. That would be 13.7 billion years. The
> fact that we are here to complain about how bad things are -- is, I think,
> a testimony to that success. So all organizations are inherently self
> organizing. Problems, however, do arise when one attempts to organize a
> self organizing organization (system). That is not only an oxymoron – but
> stupid. But that seems to be largely what we have done. Of course it does
> provide the beneficial result of creating and paying that group of people
> called “managers” whose job it is to organize things – along with
> professors and consultants, who supposedly tell them how to do it. So my
> bottom line would be that all organizations are self organizing from the
> start. Then, sadly, things begin to go downhill.
>
>
>
> Could I prove all this? Probably not – in part because I am not quite
> clear about how that (proof) might be done, but mostly because I am not
> sure it would be worth the effort. And there is a useful alternative, I
> think: that wonderful 34 year natural experiment we have all been a part
> of. Every time we invite the space to be opened in a non or poorly
> functioning organization we really aren’t *doing *anything except
> offering the people/participants the opportunity to remember what they
> already know, and be what they already are. Self organizing. Amazingly it
> seems to work just about every time in spite of the fact that it violates
> every single practice and principle of Modern Management. At least I can’t
> think of any that escape. Might be something here?
>
>
>
> Of course all this could just be another one of my stories – and you know
> about storytellers! On the other hand, you might enjoy a fuller version
> which you will find in my last book: *WaveRider: Leadership for High
> Performance in a Self Organizing world.* Berrett-Koehler published and
> Amazon ( amongst others) will deliver. Or you can forget all that and just
> open some space… and allow you own experience to shape your conclusions.
> Have fun!
>
>
>
> Harrison
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* OSList [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org] *On Behalf
> Of *Jake Yeager via OSList
> *Sent:* Thursday, June 20, 2019 7:32 PM
> *To:* World wide Open Space Technology email list
> *Cc:* Jake Yeager
> *Subject:* [OSList] Orgs that Failed to Implement Self-Organization?
>
>
>
> Hey everyone,
>
>
>
> Does anyone know of organizations that attempted to implement
> self-organization but failed? If so, do you know some of the factors that
> contributed to the failure? We hear about the successes, like Semco and
> AES, but rarely about the failures. I'd like to understand better what the
> pitfalls are and also what the success rate is.
>
>
>
> Thanks!
>
>
>
> All the best,
>
> Jake
>
> 
>
>
>
> When the mind is quiet, the sun of your heart will shine once again, and
> you will be free of problems.
>
>  - Robert Adams <http://www.robert-adams.info/>
>
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[OSList] Orgs that Failed to Implement Self-Organization?

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hey everyone,

Does anyone know of organizations that attempted to implement
self-organization but failed? If so, do you know some of the factors that
contributed to the failure? We hear about the successes, like Semco and
AES, but rarely about the failures. I'd like to understand better what the
pitfalls are and also what the success rate is.

Thanks!

All the best,
Jake


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Re: [OSList] Current Success with OST in K-12?

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Thanks everyone for your responses! My wife will likely be contacting some
of you.

Much love,
Jake


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[OSList] Current Success with OST in K-12?

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hi everyone,

My wife is a journalist who writes about education, and she is curious if
anyone is currently having success employing Open Space in K-12 classrooms.

Please let me know if you are and would be willing to speak with her.

Thanks!

All the best,
Jake


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Re: [OSList] Thank You

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hey Anna,

Sorry for the much belated response. Regarding your questions, I assume
that all parties and organizational structures are constantly growing and
evolving. I am here to support development towards a higher level of
awareness, love, wisdom, consciousness, humility, courage, joy, etc.

Much love,
Jake


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On Thu, May 9, 2019 at 3:11 PM Anna Caroline Türk <
annacarol...@truthcircles.com> wrote:

> Dear Jake,
>
> I want to ask last is:
>
> What are your assumptions and beliefs about:
>
> - your role and your capacity to support learning
> - the AVPs role and his capacity to learn
> - the teams role and capacity to learn
> - the organizational’s structures and capacities to learn
>
> Have great day!
> Anna Caroline
>
>
>
> On May 9, 2019, at 1:26 AM, Jake Yeager  wrote:
>
> Hey Anna Caroline,
>
> My responses are below:
>
> *If the new team is there to bring a new way of working to the company - I
> am curious what their their burning question would have been?*
>
> Me too. :) There seemed to be significant energy around communication and
> governance.
>
> *And whom they would have liked to invite to the Open Space? *
>
> They may have been interested in inviting others from their group and
> other groups whom they work with. We are exploring holding a larger Open
> Space to do just that.
>
> *I am also wondering if the AVP is aware of the leadership approach s/he
> is communicating implicitly, by deciding on this theme alone last minute?
> Is this a definition of agile?! *
>
> Haha, yeah I wonder! And I do not think that this is in the Agile
> Manifesto. :)
>
> *In your role as organizational development consultant, how can you
> support the leaders of your company to reflect and adjust their leadership
> approach if wanted?*
>
> We also offer coaching services to leaders in the organization. I am also
> proposing to the AVP that his group operate in "continuous" Open Space.
>
> Hope this helps answer your questions.
>
> Much love,
> Jake
> 
>
> When the mind is quiet, the sun of your heart will shine once again, and
> you will be free of problems.
>  - Robert Adams <http://www.robert-adams.info/>
>
>
> On Tue, May 7, 2019 at 6:23 PM Anna Caroline Türk <
> annacarol...@truthcircles.com> wrote:
>
>> Dear Jake,
>>
>> thank you for your prompt response! I did not know the word 'fledgling'
>> before - but it's a good word to know! :)
>>
>> I have been contemplating what to ask next and here are my questions -
>> which you might share, too:
>>
>> If the new team is there to bring a new way of working to the company - I
>> am curious what their their burning question would have been?
>> And whom they would have liked to invite to the Open Space?
>>
>> I am also wondering if the AVP is aware of the leadership approach s/he
>> is communicating implicitly, by deciding on this theme alone last minute?
>> Is this a definition of agile?!
>>
>> In your role as organizational development consultant, how can you
>> support the leaders of your company to reflect and adjust their leadership
>> approach if wanted?
>>
>> If you find the time to reply I am happy to read your response.
>>
>> much Love
>> Anna Caroline
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Tue, May 7, 2019 at 1:42 AM Jake Yeager via OSList <
>> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Dear Anna,
>>>
>>> My answers to your questions are below:
>>>
>>> What is you role in the organization?
>>>
>>> I am an organizational development consultant.
>>>
>>> Who invited and hosted the meeting?
>>>
>>> The Assistant Vice President (AVP) of a department called Digital Labs.
>>> It is a fledgling department that is bringing agile software development
>>> techniques to my firm.
>>>
>>> Did you engage some people in prep work to clarify the theme for the
>>> Open Space? What was the theme?
>>>
>>> I tried, but the AVP ended up choosing the theme at the very last
>>> moment. It worked out nonetheless. :) The theme was "Evolving Modern
>>> Engineering Practices?"
>>>
>>> Let me know if you have other questions. Thanks!
>>>
>>> Much love,
>>> Jake
>>> 
>>>
>>> When the mind is quiet, the sun of your h

Re: [OSList] Sample Opening Script for Open Space w/o Time Slots?

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hey everyone,

Thanks for your responses. I used the *User's Guide* and Michael Herman's
script extensively to craft the opening for my first Open Space. Thanks
guys for making those available!

I was wondering if anyone has an opening script for an Open Space WITHOUT
TIME SLOTS. I thought that the script for this design might be a little
different, so wanted to inquire.

Thanks!

All the best,
Jake


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Re: [OSList] Thank You

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hey Anna Caroline,

My responses are below:

*If the new team is there to bring a new way of working to the company - I
am curious what their their burning question would have been?*

Me too. :) There seemed to be significant energy around communication and
governance.

*And whom they would have liked to invite to the Open Space? *

They may have been interested in inviting others from their group and other
groups whom they work with. We are exploring holding a larger Open Space to
do just that.

*I am also wondering if the AVP is aware of the leadership approach s/he is
communicating implicitly, by deciding on this theme alone last minute? Is
this a definition of agile?! *

Haha, yeah I wonder! And I do not think that this is in the Agile
Manifesto. :)

*In your role as organizational development consultant, how can you support
the leaders of your company to reflect and adjust their leadership approach
if wanted?*

We also offer coaching services to leaders in the organization. I am also
proposing to the AVP that his group operate in "continuous" Open Space.

Hope this helps answer your questions.

Much love,
Jake


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On Tue, May 7, 2019 at 6:23 PM Anna Caroline Türk <
annacarol...@truthcircles.com> wrote:

> Dear Jake,
>
> thank you for your prompt response! I did not know the word 'fledgling'
> before - but it's a good word to know! :)
>
> I have been contemplating what to ask next and here are my questions -
> which you might share, too:
>
> If the new team is there to bring a new way of working to the company - I
> am curious what their their burning question would have been?
> And whom they would have liked to invite to the Open Space?
>
> I am also wondering if the AVP is aware of the leadership approach s/he is
> communicating implicitly, by deciding on this theme alone last minute? Is
> this a definition of agile?!
>
> In your role as organizational development consultant, how can you support
> the leaders of your company to reflect and adjust their leadership approach
> if wanted?
>
> If you find the time to reply I am happy to read your response.
>
> much Love
> Anna Caroline
>
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, May 7, 2019 at 1:42 AM Jake Yeager via OSList <
> oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>
>> Dear Anna,
>>
>> My answers to your questions are below:
>>
>> What is you role in the organization?
>>
>> I am an organizational development consultant.
>>
>> Who invited and hosted the meeting?
>>
>> The Assistant Vice President (AVP) of a department called Digital Labs.
>> It is a fledgling department that is bringing agile software development
>> techniques to my firm.
>>
>> Did you engage some people in prep work to clarify the theme for the Open
>> Space? What was the theme?
>>
>> I tried, but the AVP ended up choosing the theme at the very last moment.
>> It worked out nonetheless. :) The theme was "Evolving Modern Engineering
>> Practices?"
>>
>> Let me know if you have other questions. Thanks!
>>
>> Much love,
>> Jake
>> 
>>
>> When the mind is quiet, the sun of your heart will shine once again, and
>> you will be free of problems.
>>  - Robert Adams <http://www.robert-adams.info/>
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[OSList] Sample Opening Script for Open Space w/o Time Slots?

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hi everyone,

Does anyone have a sample opening script for an Open Space without time
slots?

Thanks!

All the best,
Jake


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Re: [OSList] Thank You

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Dear Anna,

My answers to your questions are below:

What is you role in the organization?

I am an organizational development consultant.

Who invited and hosted the meeting?

The Assistant Vice President (AVP) of a department called Digital Labs. It
is a fledgling department that is bringing agile software development
techniques to my firm.

Did you engage some people in prep work to clarify the theme for the Open
Space? What was the theme?

I tried, but the AVP ended up choosing the theme at the very last moment.
It worked out nonetheless. :) The theme was "Evolving Modern Engineering
Practices?"

Let me know if you have other questions. Thanks!

Much love,
Jake


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[OSList] Thank You

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hi everyone,

I facilitated my first Open Space yesterday. It was a one-day event with 20
engineers from my organization. The participants really enjoyed it and
found it useful.

Thank you to everyone on the OS List for answering my questions. Also,
thank you to Harrison for writing the *User's Guide*, which was
indispensable. You helped ensure that my first OS was successful!

Thanks again and to many more Open Spaces!

Much love,
Jake


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Re: [OSList] How long for opening for smaller group?

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Thanks everyone for your input!

Juliane--it's a one-day OS.

I am intrigued by the fact that you do not use pre-determined session
slots. For the OS I am facilitating, I am basing the design on HO's User
Guide.

What do you find to be the pros and cons of having the participants handle
time and, I assume, space management?

Thanks!

All the best,
Jake


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[OSList] How long for opening for smaller group?

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hey everyone,

I am helping to arrange an Open Space for about 30 participants. In
Harrison's *User Guide* he indicates 1.5 hours for the opening. This seems
a little long for a smaller group. What does everyone think?

Thanks!

All the best,
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[OSList] Thank You for your Feedback - Test Drive Coaching in Open Space?

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hi everyone,

Thank you so much for your feedback on the Coaching in Open Space draft! It
was very helpful. Here is the final first draft:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FnVvlactb55pm3M4TndiQ2FIcoFbzQsK4CL3Dc23Svk/edit?usp=sharing

Now it's time to test drive the approach. Please reach out if you'd like to
participate.

Thanks!

Much love,
Jake


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Re: [OSList] Feedback Requested - Coaching in Open Space

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hi everyone,

Bhavesh Patel had the good idea to turn on comments on the Google doc
below. They should now be turned on, so if you'd like to provide feedback,
feel free to do so in the document itself.

Thanks again,
Jake


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On Tue, Mar 5, 2019 at 7:51 PM Jake Yeager  wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>
> I created a coaching approach inspired by Open Space:
>
>
> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FnVvlactb55pm3M4TndiQ2FIcoFbzQsK4CL3Dc23Svk/edit?usp=sharing
>
>
> It's essentially Open Space for one person. If you take a look, I'd love
> to know your thoughts/critiques/suggestions.
>
> Thanks!
>
> All the best,
> Jake
> 
>
> When the mind is quiet, the sun of your heart will shine once again, and
> you will be free of problems.
>  - Robert Adams 
>
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[OSList] Feedback Requested - Coaching in Open Space

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hi everyone,

I created a coaching approach inspired by Open Space:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FnVvlactb55pm3M4TndiQ2FIcoFbzQsK4CL3Dc23Svk/edit?usp=sharing


It's essentially Open Space for one person. If you take a look, I'd love to
know your thoughts/critiques/suggestions.

Thanks!

All the best,
Jake


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[OSList] Feedback Requested on OST Invitation

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hi everyone,

I've composed my first OST invitation and would love your feedback. I
reproduced the invitation below. It will be included in a calendar invite
that will have the date and time.

Thanks ahead of time for any comments!

All the best,
Jake



Co-Create our Team’s Future?



Our team’s purpose is to ensure that Navy Federal’s Lending division takes
prudent risk and maximizes profitability, all while upholding a preeminent
member experience. This is no small feat: challenges arise that require
that we stretch ourselves to innovate, to break new ground, to open new
horizons. Recent challenges include CECL, AnyLogic simulation, SRM Mission
and Automation, and credit card optimization. We surmount these challenges
because we collaborate to share our knowledge; because we ask tough,
insightful questions; and because we push ourselves to grow and achieve
excellence.



But there are always intractable issues that cause headaches, and there are
opportunities that wither for lack of time or attention. What are the
issues that our team faces, and how can we solve them? What are the
opportunities that lie before us, and how can we maximize them? How can we
co-create our future to work more seamlessly, to be more agile and
innovative, and to enhance our well-being? What does that look like, and
how can we get there?



I invite you to an Open Space in order to explore these questions. Open
Space is a highly participatory process that has been successfully employed
in multiple situations all over the world. Our Open Space will be via
WebEx, so that all team members can participate together if they want.



This first gathering will kick off our Open Space. Here is a schedule:



1:00 – 2:00pm ETOpening

2:00 – 3:00pm ETSession I



After the kickoff, we will have a dedicated Open Space session each month.
However, you are welcome to hold sessions outside of that time slot. It’s
really up to you: your passion and responsibility drives this process.



I can assure you that by the end of our Open Space:



1.Every issue of concern to anybody will have been raised, if they took
responsibility for doing that.

2.All issues will have received full discussion, to the extent desired.

3.A full report of issues and discussions will be in the hands of all
participants.

4.Action plans will be made and priorities set.



Hope to see you there!



All the best,

Jake


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Re: [OSList] Feedback Requested - Open Space Proposal

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hi everyone,

Thanks for your comments and suggestions!

I am still thinking through how to approach it. All of your comments are
percolating in my unconscious, and we will see what eventually comes up.

Harrison, thanks for sharing the course description. I am going to take a
closer look at that. To answer your question: we conduct business analysis
and predictive modeling to determine portfolio profitability and risk for
credit union lending products. I like your simple suggestion for a question
and will ponder on that.

Much love to everyone.
Jake

On Sat, Feb 9, 2019 at 7:40 PM Jake Yeager  wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>
> I attended the Peace and High Performance workshop in January. Another
> attendee, Regina Kang, inspired me to try Open Space at work in a similar
> fashion as she facilitates it in South Korea.
>
> The group that would participate is a single analytics team. It is
> comprised of about 30-35 people and is split across three sites. There are
> both managers and analysts, and I am a member on the team. I have pitched
> this to my manager, who is the highest ranking team member, and she is on
> board. Because we are at different sites, I propose holding the Open Space
> virtually.
>
> Also, we would hold an Open Space prior to the monthly meetings in order
> to introduce everyone to Open Space. We're still working out the details on
> this.
>
> I'd love feedback on my proposal below. One question I have is regarding
> the theme. I propose that the theme be simply "How can we...?" The team
> member can fill in the ellipsis when convening sessions. What do you think?
>
> Let me know if you have questions.
>
> Thanks!
>
> All the best,
> Jake
>
>
> *Lending Analytics in Open Space *
>
> Proposal (aka the Regina Kang Solution)
>
> Feb 7, 2019
>
> · Why?
>
> o   To collaborate on common, complex challenges that we face
>
> o   To leverage passion
>
> o   To innovate
>
> o   To encourage taking responsibility for solving problems and moving
> into action
>
> o   To build rapport and enhance communication
>
> · What?
>
> o   Theme = “How can we…?”
>
> o   Team members post sessions to Sharepoint prior to the designated time
>
> o   Five Principles and One Law
>
> §  Whoever comes are the right people
>
> §  Whatever happens is the only thing that could have
>
> §  Wherever it happens is the right place
>
> §  Whenever it starts is the right time
>
> §  When it’s over, it’s over
>
> §  The Law of Two Feet
>
> · Who?
>
> o   All team members are invited
>
> o   Attendance is voluntary
>
> · When?
>
> o   Once a month
>
> o   Blocked for 1-hour, but we communicate that “when it’s over, it’s
> over”
>
> · How?/Where?
>
> o   Sessions held in WebEx. The convener uses his or her WebEx account
> and posts this on the Sharepoint when convening the session
>
> o   Team members can move from session to session if they want
>
> o   The convener ensures that notes are taken during the session
>
> o   Session notes are available to everyone
> 
>
> When the mind is quiet, the sun of your heart will shine once again, and
> you will be free of problems.
>  - Robert Adams 
>
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[OSList] Feedback Requested - Open Space Proposal

[Jake Yeager via OSList]

Hi everyone,

I attended the Peace and High Performance workshop in January. Another
attendee, Regina Kang, inspired me to try Open Space at work in a similar
fashion as she facilitates it in South Korea.

The group that would participate is a single analytics team. It is
comprised of about 30-35 people and is split across three sites. There are
both managers and analysts, and I am a member on the team. I have pitched
this to my manager, who is the highest ranking team member, and she is on
board. Because we are at different sites, I propose holding the Open Space
virtually.

Also, we would hold an Open Space prior to the monthly meetings in order to
introduce everyone to Open Space. We're still working out the details on
this.

I'd love feedback on my proposal below. One question I have is regarding
the theme. I propose that the theme be simply "How can we...?" The team
member can fill in the ellipsis when convening sessions. What do you think?

Let me know if you have questions.

Thanks!

All the best,
Jake


*Lending Analytics in Open Space *

Proposal (aka the Regina Kang Solution)

Feb 7, 2019

· Why?

o   To collaborate on common, complex challenges that we face

o   To leverage passion

o   To innovate

o   To encourage taking responsibility for solving problems and moving into
action

o   To build rapport and enhance communication

· What?

o   Theme = “How can we…?”

o   Team members post sessions to Sharepoint prior to the designated time

o   Five Principles and One Law

§  Whoever comes are the right people

§  Whatever happens is the only thing that could have

§  Wherever it happens is the right place

§  Whenever it starts is the right time

§  When it’s over, it’s over

§  The Law of Two Feet

· Who?

o   All team members are invited

o   Attendance is voluntary

· When?

o   Once a month

o   Blocked for 1-hour, but we communicate that “when it’s over, it’s over”

· How?/Where?

o   Sessions held in WebEx. The convener uses his or her WebEx account and
posts this on the Sharepoint when convening the session

o   Team members can move from session to session if they want

o   The convener ensures that notes are taken during the session

o   Session notes are available to everyone


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