Fw: Seeking counsel on presenting OS to a group

[Peg Holman]

I got this request from a colleague  - Susan Partnow and suspect that there
are some people who have dealt with the sort of situation she is facing.
Any advice would be appreciated!

Peg Holman

----- Original Message -----
From: <Susan4Ps at aol.com>
To: <pholman at msn.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2000 4:12 PM
Subject: Seeking counsel on presenting OS to a group


> I have an opportunity to introduce a group of HR Executives to Open Space.
> This is a group of about 15 individuals from the private sector who meet
at a
> bi monthly roundtable. Typically they share stories of their own
experience
> or initiatives for discussion; often an outsider is brought in to present
a
> particular topic, as would be the case with my presentation.
>
> The dilemma I face is a very limited time frame of 1 hour 15 minutes --
plus
> a requested topic.  My original proposal was that we use a longer time
frame
> and have the participants participate in an open space -- focussing on the
> opportunities of their roundtable association as the topic.  However, the
> coordinator is now requesting this shorter time frame with the following
as
> the focus question:  "How must we change our compensation systems,
benefits
> programs and employee practices in light of the aging workforce, longer
> lifespans, and expanding definition of family."  Does this seem like
'mission
> impossible' -- or have you ever managed to do a mini mini as a source of
> exposure to the concept?  What do you think of this focus question?
>
> Perhaps 25 minute intro/opening; 2 x 15 minute break-outs; 20
> debrief/brainstorm ways to use-direct to resources to learn more.  My
> goal/objective for the group is to get excited about the potential OS
> presents as a tool for their organization.  Surely some sort of DOING it
is
> vital:  what in your experience is the bare minimum time for sampling?
Would
> one longer break-out be better than two quickies?  which might give a
better
> feel for the process?
>
> Thanks for any feedback.  We can discuss at more length when we meet for
> lunch, but I was looking for your initial reaction as I will be talking to
> the coordinator early this week.
>
> Thanks!
> Susan
>
> ****************
> Susan Partnow
> 4425 Baker NW
> Seattle, WA 98107
> voice 206-789-8697
> fax    206-782-7786
> Susan4ps at aol.com
>
> ******************
>