Idea

[Donald Horrigan]

Kathleen,

I think your idea is right on the mark. You will know for sure that your
passion and intuition about education and teachers' needs is on target when
it is met by others who share that passion in Open Space.

I have been using OS with various sets of teachers, counselors and
administrators for the past few years as a vehicle for generating passion
and focused action for school improvement and redesign. The real "rock" is
the ability to sustain follow-through over time. Another "rock" is teacher's
skepticism and wariness about what they perceive as "gimmicks." The need to
create an environment of trust and trust worthiness is paramount. Within
schools and school systems trust in "official" leadership is often very low.
I think that very fact creates an opening for your approach.

I am most interested in how your passion evolves and in supporting you in
your work.

Don Horrigan
DH Associates
12713 Kincaid Ln.
Bowie, MD
20715
horrigan at mindspring.com
301-464-0931

> -----Original Message-----
> From: OSLIST [mailto:OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU]On Behalf Of
> Kathleen A Pichola
> Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2000 2:04 PM
> To: OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU
> Subject: Idea
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>
> Peg and others
> I had an inspiration the other day and wanted to check it out with the
> OST experts. I have been well trained in Os by Harrison and Birgitt, but
> have yet to implement it.  After a meditation the other day, I received
> the idea of offering an open space to individuals, namely teachers, as a
> way of allowing them to come together to support each other and to allow
> Spirit to work through individuals in many school systems.  Schools are
> very focused on Proficiency tests here in Ohio and are very conservative
> my nature.  I thought if I could reach and support those who are yearning
> for something more meaningful, it would be a good entry point.  Also, I
> am much more comfortable working with individuals than organizations,
> having been a psychotherapist for 15 years.
> Peg, I remember you telling me about an OS you did for women that spread
> by word of mouth and ended up with 120 people.  I'm wondering what
> thoughts you have for me.  My biggest questions; Will an OS work if it is
> coming from my own Passion?  I'm beginning to think about the "givens" in
> this type of situation, since people would be coming from different
> organizations.  I would appreciate any wisdom you and the group could
> offer.  I am very excited about his possibility and would like to offer
> it in the fall.
> Thanks,
> Kathleen Pichola
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