I actually met with a person in the elevator in my house when I came back from
an Open Space with a bunch of flowers in my arms.
- What have you been up to, she asked?
- Open Space, I answered
- What is that?
- It is a way to get all people in a group, no matter how big, have their say
on equal
Some very interesting wise words have been said in this thread around the
reductionism of voting. Particularly appreciated Robert's contribution but was
stumped by his reference to a consensus methodology called LENS. Any chance you
could spell this out for us, Robert?
Terry Gibson
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In a message dated 5/29/00 12:48:15 PM Central Daylight Time, phol...@msn.com
writes:
For me, voting is a reductionist approach
that throws people back into a mode of win-lose. I see the end of the day
work as a time for synthesis, where the passions that have surfaced can come
together in
Not over-converging (a scientific basis?)From Chris Weaver:
The person who continues to pursue her passion in an area that is not a
mainstream priority may one day in the future hold the key to the
organization's evolution. Whether she continues her work privately, quietly,
or openly with some
My version of an elevator speech:
Open Space is based in the belief that organizations and communities run on
passion and responsibility. It allows groups of any size to self-organize
around what they really care about to get things done.
Peggy
- Original Message -
From: Jeff Aitken
Hi everybody
I am hoping the OS Listserve can help me with the third day process. I
have been asked to propose to a regional human service nonprofit
organization, a process that will give them a vision and issues and actions
for serving the community for the next 10 years. The client wants to
Jim, I recently had a similar experience of people wanting to combine
everything for follow up action groups. I suggested that they take on the top
5 issues and that they could always come back to their list and take on other
topics for follow up. That is what happened and in fact two of the
Terry, Thanx for asking about the LENS technology. I would also be
interested in knowing more about that.
Elizabeth Bell
Sacramento CA
Terry Gibson wrote:
Some very interesting wise words have been said in this thread around
the reductionism of voting. Particularly appreciated Robert's
Hi Craig, Great to see your name and the exciting possibility you have here.
Question is the group only community folks or will the staff also be involved?
Seems like it would be useful for everyone to be in the room at the same time --
that might alter your question.
Elizabeth Bell
c...@aol.com
What can I say which will intrigue that potential client of Open Space who
has my attention for twenty seconds as we stand in line at the market, the
sporting event, the reception?
Are you looking for a guarantee?
I would like to point out that someone who has your attention for 20 seconds
and
Craig-- Several things struck me as I read. I will insert my responses in the
body of your message.
c...@aol.com wrote:
I am hoping the OS Listserve can help me with the third day process. I
have been asked to propose to a regional human service nonprofit
organization, a process that will
A professor of a nearby University (west Sweden) will organize a serie of
lectures (15) concerned with approaches to build different kinds of networks
between businesses. The lecturers are very interesting researchers and
practioners. The aim is to aquire more knowledge in the area and support
Don,
I would be very interested in hearing more about how the class went and what
sort of success you have with the faculty and board. I am trying to get
open space into Trintiy University and the Story would be very helpful.
Thanks
Nate
-Original Message-
From: don e. smith
To:
Colleagues:
Last weekend I held a two day Open Space meeting and training with 30
First Nations youth from Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary. Thanks to all
those who sent me words of wisdom regarding his endeavour. This posting
is long, because several people asked for a detailed account of my
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