[OSList] Subscribing to OS Listserve

2022-05-03 Thread Brendan McKeague via OSList
Hi folks (via Brendan McKeague) Any advice on How can I re-join OSLIST? I followed instructions and have tried both ‘mailman’ as well as sending an email. I did not receive any email response to either. I checked my junk mail too. Thanks, Michael Wood . spacemake...@gmail.com

[OSList] New book on Practicing Peace - Open Space themes included

2022-04-28 Thread Brendan McKeague via OSList
Greetings to all Open Space colleagues and friends “Whenever space is opened, peace breaks out"….Harrison Owen I’m pleased to pass on the news that Michael Wood , one of our Australian OST colleagues, has just published an exciting new book

Re: [OSList] Happy Birthday Harrison Owen

2021-12-02 Thread Brendan McKeague via OSList
And a happy birthday Harrison from the down-under open spacers. Hope you’ve had a grand day to commemorate your arrival on the planet Cheers Brendan Brendan McKeague +61 429 448 090 > On 3 Dec 2021, at 6:32 am, Chris Kloth via OSList > wrote: > >  > Happy birthday, my friend! > > > >

Re: [OSList] What does everyone think about forming a Peace Institute in Harrison's great Name?

2021-04-20 Thread Brendan McKeague via OSList
Wonderful idea Mark HIP for me too Cheers Brendan > On 20 Apr 2021, at 1:24 pm, Livia Olvera Snyder via OSList > wrote: > > I like 1 > >> El 20 abr 2021, a la(s) 0:02, Romy Shovelton via OSList >> escribió: >> >> How beautifully spoken >> >> HIP it is for me  >> >> Romy

Re: [OSList] Sad news

2020-06-03 Thread Brendan McKeague via OSList
Hello Viv and Anne Thanks for letting us know about Rob making his way onwards. I have many lovely memories of meeting him at Marysville and how much he contributed to making that such a wonderful experience for so many people. I also had the blessing of running into him on other occasions

Re: [OSList] Happy birthday Harrison

2019-12-03 Thread Brendan McKeague via OSList
Hope you’ve had a great day of celebration Harrison - remembering your arrival on the planet (in a ‘clay shape’) at just the right time - funny that Best wishes from the tribe down-under Brendan > On 3 Dec 2019, at 10:27 pm, JL Walker via OSList > wrote: > > A big, big hug for you HO.

Re: [OSList] Invitation formulation

2019-10-18 Thread Brendan McKeague via OSList
I remember opening space for a university a few years ago to engage with the question: how do we create a decade of teaching and learning excellence? On that occasion it was for the senior staff and went well (I think!) It would be wonderful to issue the same invitation to everyone from across

Re: [OSList] OSList Digest, Vol 101, Issue 5

2019-09-15 Thread Brendan McKeague via OSList
Bhavesh, I usually refer to the ‘Law of Mobility (I often don’t know in advance if any participants will be in wheelchairs), also known as the Law of Two Feet’and if you find yourself in a place where you are neither giving or receiving, contributing or learningthen take yourself to

Re: [OSList] Large Open Space with Anglican Church Australia

2019-08-27 Thread Brendan McKeague via OSList
Thanks Birgitt - we did a bit of serious discernment around the session times, given the numbers involved, the transitions between spaces (and paradigms), and the time we had available to open the space. A couple of interesting variations to our usual practice emerged 1) we decided to

Re: [OSList] Open Space - Billabongs

2018-05-21 Thread Brendan McKeague via OSList
Just as in the song “click go the shears” the spirt of the “swagman” remains > in the billabong to be heard now and then! > > Billabong, just another way to have fun and connect with the community of > concern. > > Regards > Rob > > On 21 May 2018, at 1:05 am, Brendan McKeague

Re: [OSList] Open Space as Yarning Space (long)

2018-05-20 Thread Brendan McKeague via OSList
d, > left...and the conversations started again. > > The point of my tale...conversation circles are a natural way of being...and > a natural way for positive change to flourish, seeded into a whole community. > > With appreciation for all of your sharing, > Birgit

Re: [OSList] Open Space as Yarning Space (long)

2018-05-20 Thread Brendan McKeague via OSList
mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>>: >> >> Thank you. Very rich. Lots to appreciate here. >> >> One initial question stands out: how do billabongs act in open space? >> >> (We know about the butterflies and bees.) With thanks >&

Re: [OSList] Open Space Discussions with the Tessitura community members

2018-05-18 Thread Brendan McKeague via OSList
Thanks for sharing this Tom Such a delightful and colourful expression of an ‘iressistible invitation' to shared conversations…well done to all who contributed. I will enjoy referring this to others, potential sponsors and facilitators, as a great illustration of how we can creatively adapt

[OSList] Open Space as Yarning Space (long)

2018-05-18 Thread Brendan McKeague via OSList
Hi folks Here is a story (Irish style) of a recent Open Space meeting 'in disguise'. I hope it adds something to our ongoing learning and collective wisdom. Cheers Brendan Open Space as Yarning Space - an Australian story Context A group of five different ‘language/family groups’ wishing

Re: [OSList] Invitation using youtube

2017-11-01 Thread Brendan McKeague via OSList
Thanks Michael - warm and wonderful words. I will forward it to a few Catholics here in Australia - see if we can expand the ecumenical space, and the practice of peace, a wee bit further! I remember Michael Hermann telling the story, many years ago when he was 'down under' with us, after an

[OSList] From Open Space to Action in 10 Hours

2017-06-29 Thread Brendan McKeague via OSList
HI folks Here is a lovely wee story about the use of Open Space and Dialogue Mapping by Paul Culmsee, one of our local West Australian Wave Riders network (Open Space community of practice). Enjoy the read….. "In this article I am going to tell the story of a recent engagement where Open

[OSList] Open Space Learning, Fremantle, West Australia, May 3-4, 2017

2017-04-08 Thread Brendan McKeague via OSList
Greetings all Here in the far-flung reaches of the land down-under, we are delighted to inform you, and others you may know, about our upcoming two-day OS learning program in Fremantle….posted on our Open Space World calendar: http://openspaceworld.org/wp2/calendar/ We wonder who might show

Re: [OSList] Western Cape Visit

2017-02-12 Thread Brendan McKeague via OSList
do meet up, give her a big hug from me. >> >> >> >> Harrison >> >> >> >> Winter Address >> >> 7808 River Falls Dr. >> >> Potomac, MD 20854 >> >> 301-365-2093 >> >> >> >> Summer Address >&

[OSList] Western Cape Visit

2017-02-11 Thread Brendan McKeague via OSList
Greetings to Open Space facilitators in the Western Cape region As a pilgrim traveller from Australia, I find myself in Cape Town (Green Point) next week - Monday evening Feb 13 until Monday afternoon 20th and then in Stellenbosch from Monday 20 - Monday 27th. If there’s anyone interested in

Re: [OSList] Harrison's Birthday - 2 December

2016-12-02 Thread Brendan McKeague via OSList
Many blessings and appreciation on your birthday Harrison, from your friends, colleagues and co-learners, past and present, in the land of so much space down under... Brendan Brendan McKeague +61 429 448 090 > On 2 Dec. 2016, at 6:25 pm, Franklin Quijano via OSList >

Re: [OSList] Open Space voices

2016-06-10 Thread Brendan McKeague via OSList
lt;mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org>] On Behalf Of Harrison Owen > via OSList > Sent: Friday, 10 June 2016 3:45 AM > To: 'Brendan McKeague'; 'World wide Open Space Technology email list' > Subject: Re: [OSList] Open Space voices > > > > Brendan – I’d n

[OSList] Open Space voices

2016-06-09 Thread Brendan McKeague via OSList
Hi all We have been gifted with a beautiful piece of history...some wonderful words of wisdom from Harrison Owen, Peggy Holman and Nev Kennard from WOSonOSinOZ, recorded 14 YEARS AGO, way back in 2002 at Marysville, near Melbourne in Australia. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zo2qQNdp5U

[OSList] OPEN SPACE LEARNING, FREMANTLE , WESTERN AUSTRALIA, May 11-12, 2016

2016-03-08 Thread Brendan McKeague via OSList
Hello folks I have posted details of our next Open Space Learning Program on the Events Calendar http://openspaceworld.org/wp2/calendar/ Should anyone wish to join us in beautiful Western Australia, you will be very welcome. Cheers Brendan ___

Re: [OSList] Whatever happens...

2016-02-19 Thread Brendan McKeague via OSList
Hi Stuart A simple technique from my early learnings in OS - can’t remember the source - I usually put up at least 2 or 3 additional ‘post-it’ notes in each time slot that say SPE (Some Place Else) and when I’m explaining what that means (i.e. if there are not enough b/o spaces on the grid

Re: [OSList] Open Space: a Practice of Peace (long)

2016-02-08 Thread Brendan McKeague via OSList
-:) Cheers Brendan > > On Thu, Feb 4, 2016 at 10:35 AM, Brendan McKeague via OSList > <oslist@lists.openspacetech.org <mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>> > wrote: > Dear friends on the List - and beyond... > > I have recently been stirred by memories,

[OSList] Open Space: a Practice of Peace (long)

2016-02-04 Thread Brendan McKeague via OSList
Dear friends on the List - and beyond... I have recently been stirred by memories, current events and conversations. The recent passing of one of our Open Space Elders, Florian Fischer, my memories of Fr Brian Bainbridge (moved between spaces on Feb 2, 2012), birthday celebrations of

Re: [OSList] report from round one of the birthday party this morning

2015-12-02 Thread Brendan McKeague via OSList
And also from Western Australia Harrison May your day be open and full of fun Cheers Brendan Brendan McKeague +61 429 448 090 > On 3 Dec 2015, at 7:01 AM, Andrew Rixon via OSList > wrote: > > Ditto the happy birthday from Melbourne! ;-) > > And great to

Re: [OSList] florian fischer has passed away

2015-11-01 Thread Brendan McKeague via OSList
Two days ago, a beautiful butterfly landed on my shoulder And shared its transforming presence with me Today we planted a butterfly bush in our garden This evening I caught up with my emails Forian flutters far and near With grateful thanks for his wonderful gifts Brendan in Western

Re: [OSList] WOSonOS 2016

2015-09-18 Thread Brendan McKeague via OSList
A beautiful invitation from Sharon Joy and colleagues Evoking so many lovely memories "And I think to myself, what a wonderful world" Cheers to Manila 2016 Brendan On 17/09/2015, at 7:53 PM, Sharon Chao via OSList wrote: > > > So where are we having the next WOSonOS? > > Well

Re: [OSList] Who has facilitated at least 7 OST events?

2014-12-19 Thread Brendan McKeague via OSList
G'day folks - from a warm and windy Western Australia I've just read this wonderful thread - very nourishing bonus for my spirit this morning after returning from a couple of hours engaged with the sun, sand and surf of the Indian Ocean... I first came across Open Space in 1998 at an event

Re: [OSList] Who has facilitated at least 7 OST events?

2014-12-19 Thread Brendan McKeague via OSList
G'day folks - from a warm and windy Western Australia I've just read this wonderful thread - very nourishing bonus for my spirit this morning after returning from a couple of hours engaged with the sun, sand and surf of the Indian Ocean... I first came across Open Space in 1998 at an event

Re: [OSList] Who has facilitated at least 7 OST events?

2014-12-19 Thread Brendan McKeague via OSList
G'day folks - from a warm and windy Western Australia I've just read this wonderful thread - very nourishing bonus for my spirit this morning after returning from a couple of hours engaged with the sun, sand and surf of the Indian Ocean... I first came across Open Space in 1998 at an event

Re: [OSList] Fwd: Guerilla Open Space?

2014-11-12 Thread Brendan McKeague via OSList
A wee story of Last year at a 200-participant (tables of 8) conference, myself and a colleague Peter Wilde (with the blessing of the organisers) offered an 'alternative' space to the mainstream process. We introduced the notion of 'self-organising' conversations at the beginning of the

Re: [OSList] Fwd: Guerilla Open Space?

2014-11-12 Thread Brendan McKeague via OSList
A wee story of Last year at a 200-participant (tables of 8) conference, myself and a colleague Peter Wilde (with the blessing of the organisers) offered an 'alternative' space to the mainstream process. We introduced the notion of 'self-organising' conversations at the beginning of the

Re: [OSList] Fwd: Guerilla Open Space?

2014-11-12 Thread Brendan McKeague via OSList
A wee story of Last year at a 200-participant (tables of 8) conference, myself and a colleague Peter Wilde (with the blessing of the organisers) offered an 'alternative' space to the mainstream process. We introduced the notion of 'self-organising' conversations at the beginning of the