Be prepared to be surprised. . .

[Chris Corrigan]

Joelle Lyons Everett wrote:

>
>
> Another group is coming from Siberia in May, and the project team will be in
> Siberia in July, so I expect many new surprises ahead.  As a friend commented
> after leading an Open Space in Korea, "I notice that OST is very resilient!"
>
> Joelle Everett
> jleshelton at aol.com

WHOA!  You're a brave woman!

Can I post your story on my website?

Chris
...who is smiling at the thought that when the Apocalypse comes, complete with
explosions, floods and disease we will all congregate at Eddie's place for soul
sustaining barbecue!


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CHRIS CORRIGAN
Consultation - Facilitation
Open Space Technology

http://www.chriscorrigan.com

108-1035 Pacific Street
Vancouver BC
V6E 4G7

Phone: 604.683.3080
Fax: 604.683.3036
corcom at interchange.ubc.ca

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>From  Thu Apr 19 16:45:30 2001
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Greetings from Berkeley, California, USA --

I am talking to two prospective clients who are interested
in using Open Space, but I would like to share some stories
with them, if you have them.

Have any of you used Open Space or variations with

book publishers
magazine publishers
newspaper publishers

??

A classic dynamic in a publishing company, large or small,
is that Production and Editorial departments do not always
get along, or understand each others' cultures and languages
and needs.  And nobody understands Marketing, and so on.  So
when it comes time to talk about productivity or financial
efficiency, nobody really gets how everyone depends on
everyone and how missing your timeline affects the whole
product, not just your department.

Hmmm.  Sounds like a million industries to me...

I think what they need is...an Open Space!  Don't you?

(did you ever hear of a doctor prescribing the same drug for
almost everything?  I mean, I use other tools in my toolbox
besides Open Space Technology, and I know when another
approach to group process will be more appropriate, given
dynamics and need.  But you all know what I mean when I say
I sometimes see perfect situations for OS, and here is
another one...)


Thanks in advance for your responses.

Lisa Heft

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>From  Thu Apr 19 16:54:58 2001
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Oh, Joelle --

My heart was with you be*fore* I heard your story, because I
have come to know the incredible Ms. Elena and because I was
thrilled to here (back in October when I met you) that you
were going to be involved in this wonderful project.

But then when I hear of your   m  a  n  y   surprises and
everyone's (no surprise) ability to swim through the waves
like dolphins...

But oh, to have them all happen in one gathering !!  I think
sometimes that the cosmos must have such a sense of
(twisted) humor (but humor, nonetheless) and that there is
never any moment that I doubt that humans are incredible for
their resilience, creativity, stubbornness and spirit!

This one goes down in the books as one I shall share with
any trainer or facilitator I train.  Gee, up to now, I have
only been able to tell stories about one's materials being
locked up and unavailable, or there being no food or water.
You top the list, girl!

Joelle, I cannot imagine a better person to represent us for
this exchange with our Siberian colleagues.  If I were to
choose anyone, it would be you.  You are all very lucky to
have found each other, I know.

Warmly,

Lisa Heft
Berkeley, California, USA

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