Re: [OSList] Canada Conundrum - what do you think - reply to nazi comment

Thank you Chris for sharing your perspective from a Canadian in the US who is not as close to what is actually going on there. David On Sat, Feb 19, 2022 at 1:27 PM Chris Corrigan via OSList < oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote: > > Mark: > > I have mostly been ignoring your posts around

Re: [OSList] Asking for your wisdom - Leora Tushinski

Interesting question Leona. My answer is more about the principles of self-organization underneath openspace (that I learned from Harrison over lunches and a cocktail or two at the Glenn Echo Inn) than open space methodology. Open space requires something to be urgent and important.otherwise

Re: [OSList] I just had an Idea: How About We Nominate Harrison Owen for the Nobel Peace Prize?

Love this idea !!! Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 2, 2021, at 6:15 PM, Barry Owen via OSList > wrote: > >  > ABSOLUTELY! I'm IN! > >> On Mon, Feb 1, 2021 at 5:29 PM Jeff Aitken via OSList >> wrote: >> I know university faculty who might be thrilled to submit such a nomination >> with team

Re: [OSList] Urgency criterion?

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 > wrote: > > My 1st thought: Don't confuse "Important" with

Re: [OSList] Urgency criterion?

Passion and urgency are tapping into the same energy. The condition I would consider is what degree of autonomy to act supports the passion versus the degree of control preventing action is also present. David Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 10, 2019, at 10:32 AM, Jake Yeager via OSList >

Re: [OSList] Why CERTIFICATION makes sense considering this conversation on Mission, Vision Strategy Plans, etc.

Great thoughtful post Mark. Thanks for stimulating my thinking, reflection and imagination. David Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 14, 2019, at 11:39 AM, Mark Carmel via OSList > wrote: > > Fascinating conversation. This is exactly why we need a certification-like > program and an

Re: [OSList] The Triumph of Truth Over Error...Chime in if that's OKAY with YOU? What do you say we raise some SERIOUS money OFFICIALLY training and certifying ALL the GOOD SPIRITS among us mortals to

I agree as well. *David R. Osborne* Organization and Leadership Development 6402 Arlington Blvd., Suite 1120, Falls Church, VA 22042 703-939-1777 | dosbo...@change-fusion.com | change-fusion.com On Thu, Aug 1, 2019 at 9:18 PM Elwin and Joan via OSList < oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>

Re: [OSList] OSList Digest, Vol 99, Issue 16

I am finding these messages offensive. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 20, 2019, at 2:28 AM, Mark Carmel via OSList > wrote: > > Yeah seek out the leader and prepare to be misled and deceived by the leader. > Fuck the lying leaders Let the people lead... > >> On Fri, Jul 19, 2019, 2:33 PM

Re: [OSList] Relationship between Appreciative Inquiry and OST?

My thought is that they both set the conditions for self-organization. Our field has not transitioned to fully understanding the power and potential of self-organization and is just getting glimpses of how to influence/leverage it. David *David R. Osborne* Organization and Leadership

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

PS - I love the real case examples many thanks. David *David R. Osborne* Organization and Leadership Development 6402 Arlington Blvd., Suite 1120, Falls Church, VA 22042 703-939-1777 | dosbo...@change-fusion.com | change-fusion.com On Fri, Jun 21, 2019 at 6:39 AM Daniel Mezick via

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

Yes, and ..this is all part of self-organization. Stability is being disrupted and people are using the law of two feet to make their choice as individual agents in the system. David *David R. Osborne* Organization and Leadership Development 6402 Arlington Blvd., Suite 1120, Falls Church,

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

Rob, That is a beautiful description of self-organization. Thanks for sharing it. David *David R. Osborne* Organization and Leadership Development 6402 Arlington Blvd., Suite 1120, Falls Church, VA 22042 703-939-1777 | dosbo...@change-fusion.com | change-fusion.com On Fri, Jun 21,

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

Jake, I'm curious what you mean by implement self-organization? My reference point is that it's all self-organizing regarless of what a leader does and there are conditions that impact the nature of the self-organizing process to slow it down to a stand-still (control) or accelerate it etc. Do

Re: [OSList] Skye Hello and Welcome today to OS Hotline

Hi Skye, I am engaged by your observations and questions you ask. To me urgency connects with the Drive for Fitness condition for self-organization. If you want something new or different from the status quo to emerge drive for fitness/ urgency is a huge help/accelerant. In today's day and age

Re: [OSList] Report From The Field

Thanks for your comments here Marai I found they resonated with me and I appreciated the intentionality I sensed. Best to all, David Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 8, 2019, at 4:31 PM, Marai Kiele via OSList > wrote: > > Dear Mark, > > I appreciate your flow of energy and appreciation,

Re: [OSList] canadian tables

t the > fourth one was black. brian, we laughed, was taking "fully present and > totally invisible" to a whole new level! > > thanks for sharing these stories. > > michael > > > -- > > Michael Herman > Michael Herman Associates > 312-280-7838 (mobile

Re: [OSList] canadian tables

; oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote: > > I sent a photo of Chris Corrigan in Canada with Canadian Tables ! but the > file size sent it to the list moderator. > > Portable tables are set up on their ends to make 2 meter tall portable > walls perfect for os age

Re: [OSList] canadian tables

As a Canadian I have to ask. What are “Canadian Tables”? Let me know and my best to all. David Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 3, 2018, at 11:33 AM, Doris Gottlieb via OSList > wrote: > > Hi Eva, > > Thanks for that lovely note. I have used Canadian Tables a few times and I am > so glad that

Re: [OSList] A Question About Safety

havior from the individual to the Code. My hope is always to >>> “ultimize” (no such word, I know) each person’s responsibility for >>> themselves and their fellows. That it always (in my experience) seem to >>> work may prove something? >>> >>> >>> >&

Re: [OSList] A Question About Safety

1 August 2018 at 07:49, David Osborne via OSList < > oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote: > >> Greetings all, >> >> I have questions about safety related to self-organization I would love >> others thoughts on. >> >> Is it possible for an environment

[OSList] A Question About Safety

Greetings all, I have questions about safety related to self-organization I would love others thoughts on. Is it possible for an environment can be too safe to support self-organization? Can safety be at such a high level that it inhibits or slows down the self-organizing process? I'm very

Re: [OSList] Research OST

d the next. > > Choosing acts of good, or ill > > Or some measure in between > > This is good, less good or bad, > > Repeat or stop > > Like soup in the making > > You keep adding, referencing, > > Sensing your way > > All acts, all relations of relations

Re: [OSList] Nominations for Next Host - WOSonOS 2017

I've never been to a WOSONOS and I love your description of your Tainan I hope to make next year my first. Hope all are having a glorious weekend. David Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 12, 2016, at 10:12 AM, Carmela Ariza via OSList > wrote: > > Wow, I am

Re: [OSList] Safety

Harrison .and I suspect the *genuine invitation* to be yourself, follow your passion, take responsibility.coupled with a *genuinely psychologically safe place* for it to happenadds significantly to all the amazing things that follow. As you know even the invitation versus "you must

Re: [OSList] University training for Open Space Technology?

OK Harrison.now I can't resist. What do you think some of the key insights that would come from learning to live in a self organizing world? AKA Harrison's top ten principles for living in a self organizing world? Hope you're having a great summer in Maine and look forward to your

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

I'm interested Brendan. David :) On Thu, Feb 4, 2016 at 10:35 AM, Brendan McKeague via OSList < oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote: > Dear friends on the List - and beyond... > > I have recently been stirred by memories, current events and > conversations. > > The recent passing of one of

Re: [OSList] Inviting non-invitation

Building on the constraints conversation.Another lens I look at this same dynamic through is control. When leaders are establishing constraints they are often doing so to try to control the situation or outcome. When control is to tight it inhibits the innovation and emergence that can flow form

Re: [OSList] Inviting non-invitation

Chris... That's a pretty awesome summary !!! David On Mon, Aug 31, 2015 at 7:05 PM, Chris Corrigan via OSList < oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote: > Self organization works by a combination of attractors and boundaries. > Attractors are things that draw components of a system towards

Re: [OSList] Fall Reflections

Amen love it too. David Sent from my iPhone On Aug 30, 2015, at 3:16 PM, Harrison via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org wrote: There comes a moment here in Maine when the season turns. It is not a gentle, creep up on you quietly, sort of thing. It is an all at once, very suddenly,

[OSList] Trusting the Process

Harrison and all, I couldn't help but think of you as I read the latest blogpost below on trusting the process and riding the wave of what is emerging. The blog itself is from a dear friend and mentor of mine Charles Bower. He is in the final stages of ALS. He has been blogging about his

[OSList] Trusting the Process

Harrison and all, I couldn't help but think of you as I read the latest blogpost below on trusting the process and riding the wave of what is emerging. The blog itself is from a dear friend and mentor of mine Charles Bower. He is in the final stages of ALS. He has been blogging about his

[OSList] Trusting the Process

Harrison and all, I couldn't help but think of you as I read the latest blogpost below on trusting the process and riding the wave of what is emerging. The blog itself is from a dear friend and mentor of mine Charles Bower. He is in the final stages of ALS. He has been blogging about his