Introducing myself and Y2K

[koos de heer]

Hello All,

On the web page where I subscribed to this list was the
suggestion to introduce ("unlurk") oneself. I thought
that was a nice idea, so here I am.

I have worked in the computer business for 12 years
before becoming a management consultant and interim
manager. My work focuses mainly on the management
issues of using computers and related technology like
internet. One of the first things I received from the
OS list was the article about Y2K. Having read quite a
few things about the subject already, I must say that
I really appreciate the perspective and the broad view
of the article.
Here in the Netherlands, the whole systems view on Y2K
is just emerging, with companies and public organisations
starting to worry about the whole value chain and not
only their own systems. Meg's article gives even a larger
perspective and that is really helpful. I hadn't thought
of the possibility to use Open Space in relation to Y2K,
but I can see now where it can be very valuable.

My first introduction to Open Space was by Ton van der
Kroon and Martin Leith. A few weeks ago, I have conducted
my first Open Space event (on June 6th) and hope to do a
lot more. It is a great way of being with people and
working on big issues.

Apart from computers and Open Space, I also work with
the Core Quadrant model of Kern Konsult, a model that
makes it a lot easier for people to look at their own
strengths and weaknesses and proves helpful in team
as well as individual coaching and career counselling.

I live in an ecological housing project in Utrecht, in
the middle of the Netherlands, 30mins from Amsterdam.
The project is not only about sustainable housing and
an ecological way of life (whatever that may be), it is
also a strong community with different types of houses
and a very diverse crowd. A great place to live! I am
sort of the PR officer for the project, so if anyone
interested wants to stop by - feel welcome.

My travel plans include OT16 in Auroville and a few
trips to New England this fall and next spring.
So maybe we'll meet in real life some day. In the mean
time, I am with you on this list and I already find it
inspiring to be part of this extended open space.

Koos
(how to pronounce my name: think of "coast", drop
the T from the end and you've got it ;-)


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koos de heer
auryn management advies
simon bolivarstraat 67
3573 zk utrecht
the netherlands
+31.30.2732857
koosdhr at auryn.nl
http://www.auryn.nl/