Theme vs Topics

[Denis Hitchens]

The very best advice is always free, thanks John.

Our next problem is to recognise that 'free' is the most valuable.

Pity most others are interested in a 'value proposition'

The other free valuable is trust, and if we don't have that we don't have
'OPEN' Space

Thanks again John.

PS Personal  --  I'll try to continue our embryonic conversation of last year.


>>
>>What advice do you have when topics are initiated during agenda
>>setting, particularly the first one out of the chute, that are
>>clearly not related to the stated theme?
>>
>Dear Dave,
>
>"Sit, smile, and hold the space for whatever wants to happen. (period)"
>
>
>Once in an OS for an IS/IT outfit, one guy convened a session on the unit's
>logo.  He didn't like the shape or color or something.  The CIO frowned.
>As it turns out, it was a well-attended session folks talked about their
>very essence and how it was represented (or not) in the patch.  They talked
>about relationships, what they cared most about in life & on the job... and
>so on.
>
>
>I've seen the same stuff come out of a dress-code session.  Maybe it's like
>playback theater -- it offers a safe way to segue into risky areas.
>
>
>I'm just thinking out loud here (maybe too much coffee)...  how about
>inviting folks to convene a session that's 180 degrees opposed to the theme
>-- as much in disagreement as possible.  I'd bet it ends up hitting the
>real issues as well as "focussed" sessions.  Just a hunch.  Maybe its a way
>of saying that if the right people come, you can't miss the mark. (unless
>you close down the space).  Like in Ghost-Busters where the heros weren't
>supposed to think of anything bad, and Dan Akroyd couldn't help thinking
>about the Sta-Puff Marshmallow Man?
>
>
>Watch & Learn are two good words to reflect on while saying nothing.
>
>John
>
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