Yes thanks John!
Michael, I want to ask about one element of your story, and propose that it
makes a difference in human systems. Curious your thought about it!
As an OST facilitator you are present for "the expanded time and space for
the unfolding of selforganization." Another term for being
Hi Michael. Yes that's an interesting framing thank you.
I am partial to the "chaordic path" taught in the Art of Hosting. This
short video with a group of trainers talks about control, order, and chaos,
and the sweet spot of leadership found in the dance between order and
chaos.
Dear Jeff,
all the best to you in 2022 and Merry Xmas.
I wonder in which way the assumption
"OST and other participatory methods are intended to remedy ..."
is congruent with the assumption that OST is not intending to remedy any
particular situation.
As ost facilitator my assumption is that
So yes, my question wasn't fully formed until now:
I am fascinated that folks who are passionate about Open Space can be in
differing "poles" of the "polarity" in the USA, and also be able to show
how OS is a kind of guide to understanding their own view.
Which leads me to wonder if good old OS
Yes, it seems that the paradigm of authoritarian leadership is exactly what
OST and other participatory methods are intended to remedy.
The postwar work in social systems by folks like Kurt Levin and others were
a response to the tragic origins of the second world war, along with the
outdated
Mark, check out Daniel Mezick’s A-1 Meeting, as a way to give the bosses a
taste and help them test their own resolve. You could build the A-1 around the
OST Principles and Law. Odds are, some of the bosses really are Open.
Peace,
Marc
Marc Trudeau
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Greetings!!
Bosses that SAY they are Open are perhaps ALL talk... THEREFORE, Beware of
Bad Bosses. This is My New 1st Law of OST, unwritten and unspoken, of
course. In my humble (or not so humble) opinion, All believers in and
Facilitators of Open Space Technology must understand times have
