Re: [OSList] Fwd: confirm b231987a1c44fcdfe6e7f1c503bc1f2a25381e0b

2022-05-17 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
of our issues. I would not count on it, but I am hoping.     Harold On 5/16/22 07:27, Harrison Owen via OSList wrote: If you want the OSLIST do what the message says. ho -Original Message- From: Jasmina Nikolic via OSList To: oslist@lists.openspacetech.org Cc: Jasmina

Re: [OSList] Fwd: confirm b231987a1c44fcdfe6e7f1c503bc1f2a25381e0b

2022-05-16 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
If you want the OSLIST do what the message says. ho -Original Message- From: Jasmina Nikolic via OSList To: oslist@lists.openspacetech.org Cc: Jasmina Nikolic Sent: Mon, May 16, 2022 8:54 am Subject: [OSList] Fwd: confirm b231987a1c44fcdfe6e7f1c503bc1f2a25381e0b Hi! Is there anything

[OSList] The Power of Not

2022-04-27 Thread Harrison Owen SR via OSList
*The Uses of Not* Thirty Spokes meet in the hub. Where the wheel isn=t is where it=s useful. Hollowed out clay makes a pot. Where the pot=s not is where it is useful. Cut doors and windows to make a room. Where the room isn=t there=s room for you. So the profit in what is is

Re: [OSList] Online Open Space with more than 1000 people?

2022-04-22 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
rogramming, but I am quite certain it could be done. Have fun! Harrison -Original Message- From: Harrison Owen via OSList To: oslist@lists.openspacetech.org Cc: Harrison Owen Sent: Fri, Apr 22, 2022 12:53 pm Subject: Re: [OSList] Online Open Space with more than 1000 people? Mi

Re: [OSList] Online Open Space with more than 1000 people?

2022-04-22 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
Michael Pannwitz and I facilitated a gathering for 2108 German Psychiatrists. We did it straight by the book. We thought there might be 75 sessions. We were off by a bit. Ended up with 150+ We just kept passing out post-its and expanded the wall. We actually did it in a circus tent which was a

Re: [OSList] Who came up with the name Open Space Technology

2022-04-22 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
I called it Open Space and my colleague Raj of Tata added "Technology" At the time, I thought it was a joke, but serious one.  Hsrrison -Original Message- From: KEVIN RILEY via OSList To: oslist@lists.openspacetech.org Cc: KEVIN RILEY Sent: Fri, Apr 22, 2022 9:57 am Subject: [OSList]

Re: [OSList] A Preface

2022-03-17 Thread Harrison Owen SR via OSList
t; >> >> >> [image: Picture] >> >> >> *Birgitt Williams* >> *Senior consultant-author-mentor to leaders and consultants * >> *Specialist in organizational and systemic transformation, leadership >> development, and the power of nourishing

Re: [OSList] A Preface

2022-03-15 Thread Harrison Owen SR via OSList
://www.FootprintsintheWind.com > > > On 3/15/22 4:37 PM, Harrison Owen SR via OSList wrote: > > > Audrey Hepburn, a Young Chinese lady (that really is her name!) tells me > that she is going to publish some of my books in Chinese and, would I write > a preface? I said I

[OSList] A Preface

2022-03-15 Thread Harrison Owen SR via OSList
Audrey Hepburn, a Young Chinese lady (that really is her name!) tells me that she is going to publish some of my books in Chinese and, would I write a preface? I said I would try, but always following my fundamental dictum (Never work harder than you have to) I suggested doing one for all. It is

Re: [OSList] Time to open space

2022-03-03 Thread Harrison Owen SR via OSList
Go for it ... Thomas!!! ho On Thu, Mar 3, 2022 at 2:34 PM Katherine Jennings via OSList < oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote: > May you feel and experience the peace that comes from confidence and trust. > I send light and love your way on your travels. > Be yourself, be on time, and be

Re: [OSList] Fwd: Inquiry with HSD Institute

2022-03-03 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
I don't remember who actually wrote this ... but for better or worse, it sounds a lot like me. Michael has copies of the original HSD book, which is very elegant. If the text alone will do -- go tohttps.openspaceworld.com and click on "books" --- scroll down a bit and you will find a pdf ho 

Re: [OSList] Happy Birthday Harrison Owen

2021-12-02 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
Many thanks to everybody.   Harrison -Original Message- From: paul levy via OSList To: World wide Open Space Technology email list Cc: paul levy Sent: Thu, Dec 2, 2021 4:13 pm Subject: Re: [OSList] Happy Birthday Harrison Owen Felicitations, Harrison. Thank you for being

Re: [OSList] An Improbable invitation. A poem about a job.

2021-11-20 Thread Harrison Owen SR via OSList
Thank you! Harrison On Sat, Nov 20, 2021 at 8:05 AM Alan Halford via OSList < oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote: > Fabulous! > > On 20 Nov 2021, at 8:42 pm, Phelim McDermott via OSList < > oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote: > > Hello lovely space openers. > > I wanted to share

Re: [OSList] Test...

2021-10-27 Thread Harrison Owen SR via OSList
OS in Schools is wonderful. Even a long time ago (25 YEARS?) A school up in Seattle basically bookended its year. Opened with 2 days on the question "what are we going to do?" and closed with 2 days - "what have we done?" Everybody came -- students, teachers, parents, cooks, janitors -- everybody.

Re: [OSList] Fwd: Fwd: OpenSpaceWorld.ORG "Open Space facilitator, Training Non-Profit"

2021-08-05 Thread Harrison Owen SR via OSList
Actually, there are whole bunch of folks in South Africa and more especially in Capetown. I was there for 3+ years off and off starting from the time Mendela was realease up until the all races election. Valerie was a close friend and colleague -- and there have got to be more. Harrison On Thu,

Re: [OSList] title for a one hour workshop?

2021-07-28 Thread Harrison Owen SR via OSList
Funda -- Sounds like you will have a good time. My answer to your question ("How much space...") is "As little as possible." My experience opening space was always enjoyable, but some times it just went through the roof. Great things happened. Spirit was super high -- and as I was leaving the

Re: [OSList] doubt about how to begin OS

2021-07-11 Thread Harrison Owen SR via OSList
t > > something cool is coming up soon. Have fun giving it away! > > > > > > > > -- > > > > Michael Herman > > Michael Herman Associates > > 312-280-7838 (mobile) > > > > MichaelHerman.com <http://Mich

Re: [OSList] doubt about how to begin OS

2021-07-10 Thread Harrison Owen SR via OSList
Welcome to the circle! And to the millions of folks who have shown up before. Including the several who have spoken so elequently of their experience (Peggy, Chris, Michael...) Walking the circle ( or as it is ofen called)* bounding *the circle is a very ancient artifact of human society. We

Re: [OSList] OST for social movement strategy

2021-05-25 Thread Harrison Owen SR via OSList
Somehow your name didn't show up -- so I can't use it. And I leave all your questions to folks that have much more experience (technical and operational) than my self. But I can refer you to a little gathering we enjoyed in January bearing the title "Peace and High Perforance." It's all on Youtube

Re: [OSList] OST and Holacracy

2021-05-16 Thread Harrison Owen SR via OSList
Holarchy is the creation of Ken Wilber, I think -- which would date it late '80's or there about. Ken (if it was Ken) was proposing it as something that might be done or "installed." Revolutionary idea at the time. But there is a secret -- the installation is un-necessary, and probably

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

2021-03-03 Thread Harrison Owen SR via OSList
Leora -- My very best to Tova! Holding the tension is a loosing game.. Just open some space and if the people really care, they will get amazing things accomplished with no intervention or supervision. Ask Tova about our time together in Rome with 50 Palestinians and Israelis who were mostly

[OSList] Lessons in Language : We are a global community speaking many languages, but even when we are trying to communicate in a single language, for example English, the task is tough. English, like

2021-02-02 Thread Harrison Owen SR via OSList
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Re: [OSList] This list serve is antiquated big time

2021-01-29 Thread Harrison Owen SR via OSList
Oh Yes... OSLIST started as a phone operated bulletin board. And for sure it doesn't exist in 4 colors/touch screen. BUT it has probably existed as long or longer than any competitors, is searchable, carries the thinking/sweat/arguments of those who discovered living in Open Space (that would be

Re: [OSList] Confused American

2021-01-14 Thread harrison owen via OSList
Got it1 Well done!! Harrison Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Marc C. Trudeau via OSListSent: Thursday, January 14, 2021 2:09 PMTo: OSList (email to post)Cc: Marc C. TrudeauSubject: Re: [OSList] Confused American ❤️On Jan 14, 2021, at 1:55 PM, Jeff Aitken via OSList

Re: [OSList] Confused American

2021-01-14 Thread harrison owen via OSList
This is totally weird… I’ve known Jeff for years and I simply can’t believe he would say something like that. Strange times. ho Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Jeff Aitken via OSListSent: Wednesday, January 13, 2021 5:49 PMTo: World wide Open Space Technology email listCc: Jeff AitkenSubject:

[OSList] Some thoughts for election eve in USA...

2020-11-02 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
It's all open space... We are at one of those breathless moments between what was and what shall be. And guess what? Nobody knows! That's just how it look here (USA) -- and how does it look to you -- wherever And in the interim, herewith some thoughts which rolled out when "The Best

Re: [OSList] Are we bugged?

2020-10-25 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
And I love you Michael! ho -Original Message- From: Michael M Pannwitz via OSList To: Harrison Owen via OSList Cc: Michael M Pannwitz Sent: Sun, Oct 25, 2020 10:17 am Subject: Re: [OSList] Are we bugged? My machine loves OSLIST. Everything here ok. love and peace mmp Am 25.10.2020 um

[OSList] Are we bugged?

2020-10-25 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
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Re: [OSList] wikipedia on OS... ack!

2020-06-23 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
MIchael --- same, same, same. I can only say I have seen worse. I suppose the most upsetting part is that "they"  say in the heading that it reads like an advert. That's been there for years -- the problem, I assume, is that the world of Open Space is so "strange and wonderful" that it couldn't

Re: [OSList] Sad news

2020-06-04 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
Viv -- thanks to you we know! And thanks to Rob we know a lot of great things, beings and people. Always nice to remember good things particularly when you are at the edge of yawning open space which is the current drama. Harrison -Original Message- From: Peggy Holman via OSList To:

Re: [OSList] The 2020 Online World Open Space on Open Space - Planning Discussion

2020-06-01 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
Lucas... there is a time and place for every person... and you, it seems have found both. Right idea, right technology, right time/space! Congratulations!! And with all respect to my good friend Mark, I think I will take a miss (Brit speak) on the facilitation bit. But the invitation is real

Re: [OSList] Opening space online in times of Covid and Crisis

2020-05-31 Thread Harrison Owen SR via OSList
It's been a long, tiring and wonderful journey ... having you and your friends as co-jorners is a delight. Which continues. Thanks! And by the way are they ever going to release a DVD of your most recent opera? Probably the only way I'll lever see it and could be a marvelous tribute to the

Re: [OSList] Meeting of the tribes: Our gifts for crisis and change

2020-04-03 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
Exchange... yes. And on that note I might suggest that "getting the whole system in the room" (Marv Weisbord's phrase) is certainly related to the idea of diversity -- but not quite the same thing a my meaning when I described "diversity" as one of the critical five preconditions for self

Re: [OSList] Law of Mobility, reimiagined

2020-03-16 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
Well done Chris... and for sure online Open Space will be coming into it's own! I had a small experience of that this morning when Ethelyn (my wife) and I chatted with Gerardo in Milan for the better part of an hour. Never have done that before (a benefit of Corona?) and it felt very warm and

Re: [OSList] Harrison Owen's morning talks at Opening Space for Peace & High Performance 2020

2020-03-14 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
ning talks at Opening Space for Peace & High Performance 2020 Dear OSList, Harrison Owen graced at the Opening Space for Peace & High Performance event in NYC this past January at International House before MLK day with these talks. It's some of his best speaking, and an important

Re: [OSList] Online Open Space in China

2020-03-12 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
Hulu ... How wonderful to hear from you (all)!!! I sent a message to Mrs Song, but I'm not sure it ever got through. I will try and join on Saturday, but I don't always have a great deal of luck. Take care of yourself. Harrison -Original Message- From: Hulu Chen via OSList To: oslist

Re: [OSList] Job vacancy: Open Space Producer with Improbable (London, UK)

2020-03-06 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
I'm a little old, but I'll apply. And please tell Phelim I said Hi! Harrison -Original Message- From: Improbable Office via OSList To: oslist Cc: Improbable Office Sent: Fri, Mar 6, 2020 12:50 pm Subject: [OSList] Job vacancy: Open Space Producer with Improbable (London, UK) Hi

Re: [OSList] What's going on with the OST entry on Wikipedia lately?

2020-02-19 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
Go for it Koos! For myself, I am out of the game. When Wikipedia first happened I was invited to do something on OST. Which I did. From then on we/I got well intentioned notes to “use impartial 3rd party sources. Two problems: The only source I had is me (hardly impartial) AND nobody in the

Re: [OSList] How do you "hold space?"

2020-02-10 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
Long, long ago I described Holding Space as being “totally present and absolutely invisible.” A paradox for sure, but that is my experience. With a little practice and intention you can be totally immersed in the group and be miles away. Don’t ask me how that happens…I don’t have a clue – or at

[OSList] Origins of Open Space

2020-01-29 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
Chris Corrigan and his good friend Rowan have been engaged in an "Origins" project asking the perpetrators how we got there. They cornered me on Open Space and I confess I really enjoyed it. Thought you might as well. Go to https://vimeo.com/386776216 Harrison

Re: [OSList] Zoom Communications as an OST Tool? Motley Fool stock advisor is pushing Zoom as a collaborative video tool investment...FYI

2020-01-18 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
to share this with you for your information only...  I have not invested in Zoom, yet, not sure if I will...but I do hope someone has tried it and has some feedback...   Cheers to 2020!!  And may God CONTINUE to bless Harrison Owen, his vision, his family and his Disciples... Here is the Motley

[OSList] Thoughts for Tomorrow...

2020-01-06 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
I tried this as a response. the cybergremlins intervened, so here goes another! ho Sagit . I confess that my response to your note was equally, or perhaps mostly. a response to the present moment. This is not the first time that Planet Earth in general and/or your particular part of the

Re: [OSList] Quite a few questions about Sponsors, empathy and a safe open space for all it’s participants

2020-01-05 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
This may be a cop out on the questions… but one of the most amazing things in the 30+ years I have been privileged to explore Open Space is that common people, dealing with a common issue … while sitting in a circle, creating a bulletin board and opening a market place – and then going to work

Re: [OSList] Quotes about Politics...

2019-12-07 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
Wonderful! And politics is still the only business in town. As the Greek will show you… “polis” (poli-tics) Town/city. May not be pretty, but it is what we are … for better and for worse. And I’ll take Homo sapiens over felix or canis… ho From: OSList

Re: [OSList] Ridiculous quote from David Orr ..."The plain fact is that the planet does not need more successful people"

2019-12-06 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
st > mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>> > wrote: > >> A big, big hug for you HO. Happy birthday my friend. >> >> Juan Luis >> >> De: OSList > <mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org>> En nombre de Harrison Owen >>

Re: [OSList] Happy birthday Harrison

2019-12-03 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
Made it through another year. Was thinking of moving to Mars… shorter yeara! Thanks everybody!! ho From: OSList [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org] On Behalf Of Peggy Holman via OSList Sent: Monday, December 2, 2019 12:40 PM To: Open Space Listserv Cc: Peggy Holman Subject:

Re: [OSList] where to rent decent sized boards/pinboards in Syney

2019-11-21 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
Don’t have a clue… But here in the USA I would not rent – just go to your Lumber Yard (however you call it???) and ask for 4X8 Composition Board (that’s feet not meters). Basically it is pressed saw-dust and usually pretty cheap. At the end, you could put it on the wall and have a new bulletin

Re: [OSList] Open Space and World Happiness Fest 2020

2019-11-19 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
OK Guys! You got it! ho From: OSList [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org] On Behalf Of Barry Owen via OSList Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 4:26 PM To: Suzanne Daigle; Luis Gallardo; oslist Cc: Barry Owen Subject: [OSList] Open Space and World Happiness Fest 2020 A

Re: [OSList] OSList Digest, Vol 103, Issue 7

2019-11-15 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
Thank Goodness! It is all yours, has been ever since. Take it, love it, use it… Open Space is FREE! Harrison From: OSList [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org] On Behalf Of Mark Carmel via OSList Sent: Monday, November 11, 2019 1:40 PM To: World wide Open Space Technology email

Re: [OSList] WOSonOS Privacy Guidelines

2019-11-01 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
Who knows what the "guidelines" are ... but I can tell you what we've always done since the start. Starting point... Open Space Technology is free -- with one requirement -- that you share freely whatever we have learned. This has happened wherever -- face-to-face, sharing conferences in Europe

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

2019-10-23 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
it didn´t even get you all. Any view on it? Big hug from Bilbao, and enjoy Wosonos, I´ll have all of you in my mind, Eleder Hau idatzi du Harrison Owen via OSList (oslist@lists.openspacetech.org) erabiltzaileak (2019 urr. 1, ar. (21:29)): I love how this is moving along and Artur THANK

Re: [OSList] OSList Digest, Vol 102, Issue 15

2019-10-17 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
PM, Harrison Owen via OSList wrote:  Just curious… tried to reach openspaceworld.com and .org. neither site put in an appearance. Does anybody have an answer? ho From: OSList [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org] On Behalf Of Michael Herman via OSList Sent: Thursday

Re: [OSList] OSList Digest, Vol 102, Issue 15

2019-10-17 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
Just curious… tried to reach openspaceworld.com and .org. neither site put in an appearance. Does anybody have an answer? ho From: OSList [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org] On Behalf Of Michael Herman via OSList Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2019 4:12 AM To: Michael M Pannwitz

Re: [OSList] Invitation formulation

2019-10-17 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
You will have to tailor to fit ... but the essence of the invitation I did several years ago with an all university Open Space was: "Making our University a place of real learning: Issues and opportunities" We had 600+ for two days ranging from maintenance staff to the President. Pretty deep

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

2019-10-15 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
Christian... Congratulations! And of course you told all the participants that not only can bridges be built but they, the participants, can open space themselves, anytime anywhere. It isn't rocket science! Harrison -Original Message- From: OSList

Re: [OSList] Brisbane Synod Open Space

2019-10-04 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
Well done! More and More! Harrison From: OSList [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org] On Behalf Of Michael Wood via OSList Sent: Thursday, October 3, 2019 10:00 PM To: oslist@lists.openspacetech.org Cc: Michael Wood Subject: [OSList] Brisbane Synod Open Space I posted a few

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

2019-10-01 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
I love how this is moving along and Artur THANKS! Face to Face Open Space is great for this sort of thing – but made even more powerful with social media of whichever platform – before, during, and after. It would be really fun is all the good folks offering to open some space could connect

Re: [OSList] Loyd Kepferle or Karen Main contact info?

2019-09-29 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
Both are old friends. I have sort of lost track of Karen, but Loyd is retired and lives on Lummi Island in Washington. His phone number is (360) 758-7321. Tell him I said Hi. -Original Message- From: Jake Yeager via OSList To: World wide Open Space Technology email list Cc: Jake

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

2019-09-28 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
For anybody who cares, “Tales From Open Space” is freely available in PDF at www.openspaceworld.com in the section called “books.” Harrison From: OSList [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org] On Behalf Of Jake Yeager via OSList Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2019 12:41 PM To:

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

2019-09-15 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
ist-requ...@lists.openspacetech.org You can reach the person managing the list at oslist-ow...@lists.openspacetech.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of OSList digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: about Law of Two F

Re: [OSList] about Law of Two Feet

2019-09-12 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
Turns out Feet beat Brains almost every time. Thinking about something is definitely worth while. BUT. Moving the feet is a sure sign of action. Anything else is "just thinking about it." I always go with the feet! Seuss was a great pundit! And even he understood that nothing has really

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

2019-08-26 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
Congratulations! And I hate to tell you, The United Church of Canada beat you by a bit. Participants: 500, days: two, Date: mid 90's And actually the Presbyterian Church USA beat that by several years with the same number of participants - but best of all was the Proceedings. 320 odd pages,

[OSList] WOSONOS

2019-08-23 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
WOSONOS is coming to Washington, as doubtless you know. It is sort of a "return to the beginning." The site of the original, Day's Inn at Dulles, has gone upscale and thus prohibitively expensive, but Suzanne Daigle found what she thinks is a great place and I'm sure it is. Sounds like folks are

Re: [OSList] Okay...Forget Certification then...How about Co-Creating a NEW OST ASSOCIATION? Such as...THE International Association for Peace and Human Understanding...?

2019-08-21 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
??? You will enjoy. Harrison From: Paul Nunesdea [mailto:p.nunes...@architectingcollaboration.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 2:11 PM To: World wide Open Space Technology email list Cc: Harrison Owen Subject: Re: [OSList] Okay...Forget Certification then...How about Co-Creating a NEW

Re: [OSList] Okay...Forget Certification then...How about Co-Creating a NEW OST ASSOCIATION? Such as...THE International Association for Peace and Human Understanding...?

2019-08-20 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
Barry -- your notion about "scale" -- numbers of people -- is pretty close to the accepted wisdom. Summed up in the old refrain, Some day we got to get organized! Especially when we get bigger. Certainly makes sense, keeps a lot of MBA programs in business, but simply doesn't accord with my

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

2019-08-18 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
If I didn’t say it, I could have. Holding Space involves being “totally present and absolutely invisible” – to quote myself from “the book.” Meditation can get you there, or at least it always has for me. Is this right and true? Who knows, but it seems to work. ho From: OSList

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

2019-08-14 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
n used to apply to gossip, but I believe can be applied to the folly of trying to capture and encase what Harrison and and few thousand other people have let loose on the world: https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/812861/jewish/A-Pillow-Full-of-Feathers.htm Enjoy. I love a good

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

2019-08-14 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
ics: 1. Re: OST for Mission/Vision and Strategic Planning? (Chris Kloth) 2. Re: OST for Mission/Vision and Strategic Planning? (Harrison Owen) 3. Re: OST for Mission/Vision and Strategic Planning? (Peggy Holman) 4. Re: OST for Mission/Vision and Strategic Planning? (Jake Yeager) 5.

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

2019-08-14 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
or Mission/Vision and Strategic Planning? (Chris Kloth) 2. Re: OST for Mission/Vision and Strategic Planning? (Harrison Owen) 3. Re: OST for Mission/Vision and Strategic Planning? (Peggy Holman) 4. Re: OST for Mission/Vision and Strategic Planning? (Jake Yeager) 5. Open Space Hangout! T

Re: [OSList] Determining Duration of Open Space Event?

2019-08-14 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
Duration: One day for simple stuff. Two Days for complex situation with the possibility of decision making/action group formation. If the people involved say that is too much time, that it is pretty clear that: A) The issue isn’t that important. B) Nobody really cares. This actually a really

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

2019-08-12 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
Beautiful! Thank you Chris!! ho -Original Message- From: OSList [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org] On Behalf Of Chris Kloth via OSList Sent: Monday, August 12, 2019 5:26 PM To: jacob.yea...@gmail.com Cc: Chris Kloth; World wide Open Space Technology email list Subject: Re:

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

2019-08-12 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
My theme: “Where have we been, where are we now, where are we going?: Issues and opportunities” Multi site gatherings are much easier now given Zoom and all the rest. A little “Control Room” group to coordinate and update postings, reports, etc helps. Any good techie should have the goods. If

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

2019-08-10 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
Sure. Did the five year research plan for the maker of Viagra. They went out of business (bought out) but we did the whole thing in 2 days. Went as usual—well. 250 scientists. No problems ho From: OSList [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org] On Behalf Of Jake Yeager via OSList

Re: [OSList] sacred space

2019-08-04 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
Technology as often as possible, everywhere in the world, and as often as possible within an organization. 1992, my first exposure to Open Space Technology by Harrison Owen. I had already experienced circle work in other forms, the power of the circle. Now I had a different treasure

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

2019-08-02 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
I must say that every time I hear talk about “certification” I do have to smile. My immediate association is with locked facilities and men in white coats. Years ago it became very clear to me that any sort of Certification/accreditation didn’t make much sense. OST is free. Always has been. I

Re: [OSList] Understanding Open Space - training talks on CD

2019-08-01 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
t promise a timeline. Harold On Wed, Jul 31, 2019 at 2:40 PM Marai Kiele via OSList wrote: Hello everybody, I am wondering if and where this is still available: Understanding Open Space - training talks on CD Hear the thinking behind Open Space from its creator, Harrison Owen. This recording

Re: [OSList] Understanding Open Space - training talks on CD

2019-08-01 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
OSList wrote: Hello everybody, I am wondering if and where this is still available: Understanding Open Space - training talks on CD Hear the thinking behind Open Space from its creator, Harrison Owen. This recording was made during the July, 1999 Open Space Technology Facilitation Workshop

Re: [OSList] WOSonOS 2005 Nova Scotia - do you remember

2019-07-14 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
The questions of when, how many and where have persisted over the years. Frankly I can't remember either. Even the first one is foggy in terms of year -- but I know where... Day's Inn at Dulles Airport. Suggestion is that you use the search function on OSLIST. Somewhere "back there" I am sure

Re: [OSList] OST meeting for ca. 500 people

2019-06-26 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
Soo… A biggie! How about 2108? Logistical expert is Michael Pannwitz & Co in Berlin. All German Psychiatrists in two Circus Tents. Wonderful! ho From: OSList [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org] On Behalf Of Wojciech Zawisz via OSList Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2019 9:14 AM To:

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

2019-06-21 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
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

Re: [OSList] Harrison - generous as ever

2019-06-19 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
eral times witnessed your Down East waterfront confrontations with geese and for years have witnessed your love for Curtis who serves as your feline spiritual advisor, I say "there are no words to capture the love that surrounds you!" peaceeg   On Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 1:40:11 PM ED

Re: [OSList] Harrison - generous as ever

2019-06-19 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
Romy… Wonderful to hear your voice. Or whatever. Am in Maine. Remembering when you were here too. I did a little Goose Diversion. Saw shock in your eyes. Shoot a Goose? Yep. But not mortally. ho From: OSList [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org] On Behalf Of Romy Shovelton

Re: [OSList] Happy Father's Day to the Patriarch of Open Space Technology

2019-06-18 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
...@lists.openspacetech.org] On Behalf Of Mark Carmel via OSList Sent: Monday, June 17, 2019 10:38 AM To: World wide Open Space Technology email list Cc: Mark Carmel Subject: [OSList] Happy Father's Day to the Patriarch of Open Space Technology Harrison Owen thank YOU, God Bless YOU, and Long may YOU

Re: [OSList] Message for Eric re Hawaii

2019-06-13 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
Romy…You have always been MAD… Delightfully so. But your geography is a tad off. I understand that anything West of the UK is “out there”. But there is a difference between Haiti and Hawaii – Maybe 6000km? ho From: OSList [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org] On Behalf Of Romy

Re: [OSList] With gratitude

2019-06-13 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
Never meant that to happen, but then again I've neve meant most things I've done to happen. But OS does sort of insidiously slide into your life. ho -Original Message- From: Jamie Colston via OSList To: World wide Open Space Technology email list Cc: Jamie Colston Sent: Thu, Jun 13,

Re: [OSList] open message to Nick Martin

2019-06-12 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
Contact in the world...and there are membership benefits that are sure to make this worth your commitment. PO Box 19373, Raleigh, NC, USA 27613Phone: 01-919-522-7750 On Wed, Jun 12, 2019 at 6:07 PM Harrison Owen via OSList wrote: Birgitt, I guess I am about as confused  as you are. Open Space (OST) is and has

Re: [OSList] open message to Nick Martin

2019-06-12 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
copyrighting the User's Guide, what is it that is currently placed within Open Source etc? Is it only the definition of OST that is on the US OS Institute website and if so, what is the implication? I have read the footnote on that reference "©2016 Harrison Owen and the Open Space Institut

Re: [OSList] open message to Nick Martin

2019-06-12 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
I think God will be happy! Always good to give credit where credit is due. ho From: Daniel Mezick [mailto:d...@newtechusa.net] Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2019 4:33 AM To: World wide Open Space Technology email list Cc: Harrison Owen Subject: Re: [OSList] open message to Nick Martin

Re: [OSList] open message to Nick Martin

2019-06-09 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
reation before the OST is an unconference trick, but it hugely diminishes the potential power of OST. For what it is worth - Harrison Owen may not have claimed any ownership rights of Open Space, but what he did do is ask us to share back what we learn as we practice Open Space. That should s

Re: [OSList] number of breakout groups

2019-06-05 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
And then there was the time when Michael Pannwitz and I had 2108 participants… And I think we ended up with 175 Groups. We grossly under-estimated (75) – but fortunately you can add groups as many as you need. The People are always right, and they will claim the space they need. Facilitators

Re: [OSList] Companies using OST regularly

2019-05-19 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
You specified companies... but there are other organizations. For example 2 Chinese Provinces (States)I can't remember which ones, but could find out. Mandate OST as the community organizing approach. I think that is the wrong way to go, but apparently they found it works. And then there was the

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

2019-05-15 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
Hate to say it…It’s in the Book! Harrison From: OSList [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org] On Behalf Of Jake Yeager via OSList Sent: Wednesday, May 8, 2019 7:15 PM To: oslist@lists.openspacetech.org Cc: Jake Yeager Subject: [OSList] Sample Opening Script for Open Space w/o

Re: [OSList] Who Opens the Space?

2019-05-08 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
Yes. And it could be space is already open (yours, mine, ours). We just have to be reminded. Maybe that’s what the facilitator “does?” Harrison From: OSList [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org] On Behalf Of Birgitt Williams via OSList Sent: Wednesday, May 8, 2019 11:11 AM To:

Re: [OSList] Thank You

2019-05-04 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
Always fun! ho From: OSList [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org] On Behalf Of Jake Yeager via OSList Sent: Saturday, May 4, 2019 9:32 AM To: oslist@lists.openspacetech.org Cc: Jake Yeager Subject: [OSList] Thank You Hi everyone, I facilitated my first Open Space

Re: [OSList] Ten Weeks in Open Space

2019-04-18 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
Master's of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) program at Marylhurst College. Given the vast subject matter and limited time (three weekends) of the course, we decided to hold it in Open Space, a methodology we had recently learned about from Harrison Owen and Anne Stadler. Their continued suppor

[OSList] Ten Weeks in Open Space

2019-04-16 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
For some odd reasons, I committed to “teaching” a course which met once a week for 10 weeks. I think my hosts assumed I would do the standard “Lecture/Discussion,” but I had a different plan. Do it all in Open Space. It has become an interesting experiment. I have

Re: [OSList] One thing less to do and other neat ideas from the field of experience and practice

2019-04-14 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
to write something. Thank you Michael! I cheer on your reminder that sharing our learning is a Law. Harrison Owen did not license, patent, or copyright Open Space Technology. But it was gifted with the requirement we sharing our learning. Maybe no Government can enforce this Law. Yet perhaps

Re: [OSList] One thing less to do and other neat ideas from the field of experience and practice

2019-04-13 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
Great Folks! 5 Principles always apply: Whoever comes, Whatever happens, Whenever it starts... Just the way life works. OS is just a reminder that life can work. And of course... When it is over it is over. Or something. (Thank you Brian -- and if you can't remember Brian, there are more than a

Re: [OSList] OST as a way to go in addressing climate change and other perils

2019-04-10 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
Good luck! ho From: OSList [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org] On Behalf Of Marai Kiele via OSList Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2019 10:16 AM To: ost list international Cc: Marai Kiele Subject: Re: [OSList] OST as a way to go in addressing climate change and other perils I

Re: [OSList] Success stories of Open Space events with large groups

2019-04-09 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
How about 2108 Participants? Of course they were all German Psychiatrists. A little nutty. ho From: OSList [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org] On Behalf Of Luke, Alexandra via OSList Sent: Tuesday, April 9, 2019 7:20 AM To: oslist@lists.openspacetech.org Cc: Luke, Alexandra

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