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Subject: Re: Theme vs Topics
What advice do you have when topics are initiated during agenda
setting, particularly the first one out of the chute, that are
clearly not related to the stated theme?
Dear Dave,
Sit, smile, and hold the space for whatever wants to happen
Dear Dave,
your first question was answered in part by John Dicus. I also would
say nothing when an issue is offered, in fact I dont even think about
the content of stuff as the group works on that part.
In addition, I don't smile and dont sit but stand outside the circle
standing a way off so its
A very insightful response that is aligned with the concept and principles
of sociotechnical approach.
- Original Message -
From: Joelle Lyons Everett jleshel...@aol.com
To: osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu
Sent: Monday, August 20, 2001 6:37 PM
Subject: Re: Theme vs Topics
Dave--
I'm
Dave:
You have already received a lot of good comments on your question. I would
only add that I have on occasion, put the theme up on an easel in front of
the group, and asked, Is this the theme? In a couple of cases they said
no, and preceded to refine the theme until it reflected what the
Dear OS List members:
What advice do you have when topics are initiated during agenda
setting, particularly the first one out of the chute, that are
clearly not related to the stated theme?
In a recent experience I decided on the spot that's where the passion and
responsibility lie, so I said
Dave--
I'm not sure the theme is ignored; we unpredictable human beings just go in
different directions from the basic questions. Of course, there will always
be a certain number who take advantage of OS to bring out all their pet
ideas/complaints/proposals--and there is always the Law of Two
