Recognition Opportunity/Global Open Space

[Jay Vogt]

Hi All!
Here's a potential opportunity for the right organization to gain some great
recognition for the good work it has done creating results on a global scale
using Open Space.

The situation in brief:
I was invited back to speak on Open Space at last fall's Systems Thinking in
Action Conference (Peter Senge's annual organizational learning conference -
about 800 folks overall).  I shared the platform with Diane Blair of Bank of
Montreal.  I spoke about Open Space.  She spoke about the Bank's applications.
People loved what we had to say (this conference always pairs external people
with internal people).

I would like to partner again with another internal person with a great story
to tell.  This year's conference theme is "Learning Communities: Meeting the
Challenges of a Global Enterprise."    My ideal organizational partner:

• Wants recognition for their applications of open space globally
• Has a great story to tell which "demonstrates direct experience with
building learning communities globally" using a "tool or techniques" like OST
• Can support travel to and lodging in (they pay registration) Atlanta,
Georgia US
• Has some documentation of their results
• Has a fun speaker to make their case.

If you work for or with an organization with such a story to tell, and want to
discuss this further, please contact me directly, NOT via the listserve:

                jaywv at aol.com           (978) 371-3134

Although the selection process is highly competitive, my successful
presentations over the past two years give me an inside edge.  It's a great
audience of senior and upper-level managers from all industry segments, not-
for-profit organizations, and educators.  By the way, the proposal deadline is
February 3rd.  Thanks!

Chao, Jay Vogt