Re: [OSList] embracing paradox as a leadership competency

2016-03-10 Thread Marie Nelson via OSList
Thanks for sharing, Birgitt. It’s a thought-provoking insight. I experience similar paradoxes in my work as well. They seems to result from distancing myself from a situation/opinion/issue/solution enough to hold my personal opinions and hunches in a light enough way to make shifts in them poss

Re: [OSList] Seeking Feedback on Participation Instructions for an Online Event

2016-01-26 Thread Marie Nelson via OSList
Hi Lucas, It seems to me that focusing on the process up front in the invitation would let people know what to expect but also make clear the benefits of what you want to do. What about something like this (very rough) draft? Purpose 1. Bring the toughest questions and challenges you're cur

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

2015-12-04 Thread Marie Nelson via OSList
Hi everybody, so sorry I missed the birthday party yesterday. I was doing hospital duty, staying with a friend, but I saw the screen shots Suzanne sent out this morning, and it looks like a wonderful gathering. I agree that Qiqochat is remarkable. It’s the most complete online communication tool

Re: [OSList] The Tyranny of Structurelessness

2015-10-05 Thread Marie Nelson via OSList
Interesting array of perspectives on structures. I sometimes distinguish between content structures (agendas, syllabi that function for command and control) and process structures (that liberate people/learners to interact at the point of choice). Marie Fro

Re: [OSList] An invitation for future invitations to WOSONOS

2015-10-01 Thread Marie Nelson via OSList
A more integrative vision, in so many ways. From: OSList on behalf of Michael Herman via OSList Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 4:42 PM To: Lisa Heft -; World wide Open Space Technology email list Subject: Re: [OSList] An invitation for future invitations t