making the most of a very short OS

[Blake Mills]

Dear Laurie:
I would like to echo Laurel's excellent summary of holding short OS meetings.
 Having done over 20 of them, I find the same process and results.  I put up
2 time- tracks of 45 min. each so there are enough times and spaces for all
the topics.  Some groups will choose to stay the whole 1 1/2 hour in a hot
topic.  Of course, the preprinted format to collect discussion and action
points are available for handwritten documentation by the groups.

Laurel's suggestions of themes will pull people out of the analysis-paralysis
and remind them of the great work they are doing, voluntarily, and, also
create action items.  One quote  I like to use sometimes in the opening is
"Excellence is not possible with a disengaged heart."  by Jim Harris from
"How to make your employees fall in love with your company".  Somethings I
say in an opening in corporate settings are:  With the myriad demands on
everyone's time, what would engage you to make time for this project.  What
would excite you?  What needs to be done with our organization to move it
along? Or some such comments.  You'll find your own words.

I don't know if you plan to open the space or not, but you might want to
consider your husband (or someone else) opening it so you can be fully
engaged yourself.

It will be great!
Blake Mills

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