Recognition Opportunity/Global Open Space

[Uwe Weissflog]

Jay,
here is an opportunity. I work for SDRC, a global supplier of engineering software
solutions world-wide. We have used Open Space several times since 1997 for
worldwide strategic planning and also for building a global customer (executives)
advisory board. I have just finished a paper (submitted for this year's ODN
conference). The whole thing fits your profile. If you are interested let me know.

best regards
Uwe Weissflog
Director, Organization Development
SDRC

Jay Vogt wrote:

> 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