Re: [OSList] Good questions for a OS

2018-06-13 Thread Alan Halford via OSList
Thanks for the reminder about the Inviting Guide, I’d forgotten all about it Alan On 13 Jun 2018, at 11:59 pm, Michael Herman via OSList mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org>> wrote: I want to second what Marai says about "How..." questions, because they are such an easy default. I, too,

Re: [OSList] Good questions for a OS

2018-06-13 Thread Michael Herman via OSList
I want to second what Marai says about "How..." questions, because they are such an easy default. I, too, find them more closing than opening. I think we actually tend to hear "How do we..." as "Do you know how we can..." which is essentially a yes-no question without a lot of potential for

Re: [OSList] Good questions for a OS

2018-06-12 Thread Thomas Herrmann via OSList
Wooow, thanks Rolf, sounds like lots of fun and rewarding. Will try it! Thomas Skickat från min iPhone > 12 juni 2018 kl. 19:18 skrev Rolf F. Katzenberger via OSList > : > > Craig, > > > sometimes I use a specific setup to help an org/core team refine their intial > "raw" question.

Re: [OSList] Good questions for a OS

2018-06-12 Thread Rolf F. Katzenberger via OSList
Craig, sometimes I use a specific setup to help an org/core team refine their intial "raw" question. Essentially, it's 5 people (or 5 pairs, groups, ...) assuming one role, each: 1. IT - represents the need and the purpose 2. I - represent the caller(s) 3. YOU represent ta single (!) person

Re: [OSList] Good questions for a OS

2018-06-11 Thread Thomas Herrmann via OSList
Great question and great ideas and answers. I agree with most. I try to stay out of the formulation but facilitate the group to come up with a formulation that they agree on. I also use the ’does this turn you on’ test. Think I got it from you Chris Corrigan, years ago (thanks:)). I rhink the

Re: [OSList] Good questions for a OS

2018-06-11 Thread Craig Gilliam via OSList
Holman Subject: Re: [OSList] Good questions for a OS Great question Craig! I often go for a “what’s possible” question like the one in the picture below from bringing together journalists and librarians. (What’s possible for our communities and democracy when journalists and librarians work toget

Re: [OSList] Good questions for a OS

2018-06-11 Thread Harrison Owen via OSList
: Monday, June 11, 2018 3:07 PM To: Open Listserv Cc: Peggy Holman Subject: Re: [OSList] Good questions for a OS Great question Craig! I often go for a “what’s possible” question like the one in the picture below from bringing together journalists and librarians. (What’s possible for our

Re: [OSList] Good questions for a OS

2018-06-11 Thread Bhavesh Patel via OSList
I find this useful: Creation of a powerful theme statement is critical, for it will be the central mechanism for focussing discussion and inspiring participation. The theme statement, however, cannot be lengthy, dry, recitation of goals and objectives. It must have the capacity to inspire

Re: [OSList] Good questions for a OS

2018-06-11 Thread Chris Corrigan via OSList
As always, the question depends on the need and purpose of the Open Space. Basically I always work with clients to clearly speak the necessity for the meeting. Way do you need to do this now? Why are you using open space? And then from a purpose perspective I ask what are you trying to do

Re: [OSList] Good questions for a OS

2018-06-11 Thread Craig Gilliam via OSList
Thanks, Chris. Those words resonate, for they are consistent with how I try to walk with groups. Great way to frame it. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 11, 2018, at 11:33 AM, Chris Kloth wrote: > > I don't remember how I came to this, but the phrase I often use is, "Broad > enough to be

Re: [OSList] Good questions for a OS

2018-06-11 Thread Chris Kloth via OSList
I don't remember how I came to this, but the phrase I often use is, "Broad enough to be inclusive and narrow enough to be actionable." The often animated and intense dialogue that follows explores productive tensions and two core values: inclusivity and action - inclusion of people,

[OSList] Good questions for a OS

2018-06-11 Thread Craig Gilliam via OSList
I do not post often, but I read the Open Space Posts regularly and find them thought-provoking and helpful. Thanks! I practice Open Space in multiple contexts professionally and in my own person life. Am a strong believer in what it creates and invites from and out in others and myself. . .