Electronically linked open spaces

[Barry Owen]

Greetings Koos, I have just been to your site and I DO like what you have
done. Like Peg, my patience waned quickly attempting to wade through the
Dutch instructions, but i was able to get the essence of what you have set
up . . . this is wonderful. Thank you for all you have done on this.

Be well all,

Barry Owen

koos de heer wrote:

> Hi Michael,
>
> At 12:55 09-04-1999 +0200, you wrote:
> >Dear Koos,
> >the idea of linking open spaces occuring at different locations to
> >the same theme intrigues me, also. I have not had a client who would
> >like to do that. There is a client however, who might consider doing
> >several open spaces in sequence at his different locations of
> >operation (about a dozen plus headquarters). This could be an
> >approach I could suggest to him to move on the particular topic
> >simultaneously throughout his organisation. This would be a
> >marvellous experiment involving a bunch of facilitators.
>
> Great idea, I am getting all sorts of ideas. It would be important
> that the facilitators get together and have their own little open
> space beforehand.
> And you would need a very thorough preparation on the technical
> side, that part has to be foolproof at all means.
>
> >Not being into the internet etc. world deeper than email I would need
> >some expert advice on how to set up a scheme.
> >Anyone out there in the listservworld with experience?
>
> Yes, I could handle that. I am a little too busy right now, but
> when I have time I could take care of this.
>
> Cheers
> Koos
>
> ------------
> koos de heer
> auryn management advies
> utrecht, netherlands
> mailto:koosdhr at auryn.nl
> http://www.auryn.nl/



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The Bay Area Organization Development Network is pleased to present its
17th annual BEST IN THE WEST Conference.  This non-profit Conference
highlights the work of local Organization Development practitioners who
presented at the OD Network Conference last Fall in New Orleans, along
with specially-invited Bay Area practitioners.

The theme of last November's OD Network Conference, WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE
-- ORGANIZATIONS, HUMAN VALUES, AND OD, will be the focus of BAODN's
BEST IN THE WEST conference on April 24th.  The theme focuses on issues
facing the OD profession in a time of enormous change and
contradictions.  It is built around a fundamental collision of values
that touch the core of the OD profession and how it is practiced,
namely:

     • corporate values that are driven by the desire for
ever-increasing profits and the use of people as accessories to achieve
that end, and

     • traditional OD values that are driven by the desire for human
growth, development, and wholeness within the workplace and society.

What can OD do to address these issues and trends and to lessen the
impact of these collisions?

The Conference is designed for BAODN members, other OD practitioners,
human resource and training professionals, managers and leaders of
organizations, as well as students in these fields.

DATE:  April 24, 1999
       Registration/Check-In & Continental Breakfast begin at 7:40 am.
       The final session ends at 5:00 pm, followed by a Keynote Closing
(5:20 - 6:10 pm) and Refreshments/Networking (6:10 - 6:40 pm).
       Program details and specific schedule are in brochure and website


LOCATION:  West Valley College, Saratoga, CA
           Map and directions included in brochure and on website

COST:  Before April 17
       $130 BAODN members
       $205 Other participants

       Postmarked after April 17
       $160 BAODN members
       $235 Other participants

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, including how to register, conference
programming and speakers, map, directions, and car pool information,
please visit the BAODN website at www.baodn.org/bitw.html.  You can also
email questions to baodn at admn.org. Or, call 415/777-5250 to contact the
BAODN office.

This year we are happy to announce our first corporate sponsorship of
BEST IN THE WEST: Jossey-Bass Publishers.  For your convenience, during
the conference Jossey-Bass Publishers will display Organization
Development related books, available for purchase.

Be sure to receive your ONSITE PROFESSIONAL MASSAGE during a conference
break!  Last year, massage appointments with Dan Lappin were so popular
that this year we are pleased to introduce a second professional massage
therapist, Julie Kingsley. Demand for therapist time will be high, and
time is limited, so please sign up during registration for your massage.

Thank you for your interest.

BAODN website   www.baodn.org/bitw.html
BAODN Email     baodn at admn.org.
BAODN office    415/777-5250
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