A Practice of Peace (Tova Averbuch)

Joelle Lyons Everett JLEShelton at aol.com
Mon Apr 22 19:17:47 PDT 2002


Thanks, Peggy and Jeff, for the contemporary readings of the Sh'ma.  I've
studied it a little in the context of the Old Testament, but that is a long
way in the past (though still alive!)  It is great to have some thoughts
about what the meaning might be in the present day.

Joelle

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Welcome to the OSLIST Frequently Asked Questions List

Contents:

1.    What is Open Space Technology?
2.    What is OSLIST?
3.    How do I change my list settings?
4.    Is the list archived and publicly accessible?
5.    What is the etiquette for posting to OSLIST?
6.    Dealing with viruses
7.    What other online discussion forums are there for Open Space
Technology practitioners?
8.    Where can I find out more about Open Space Technology?
9.    What is OSonOS?
10. Does the OSLIST really have a Poet Laureate?

This FAQ has been prepared to outline some of the “givens” around the
OSLIST, the online list for Open Space Technology practitioners.  This
FAQ does not represent the official position of the OSLIST membership,
but rather, is the result of observation and participation by a few list
members who had the passion to create a FAQ.

1. What is Open Space Technology?

You'd be surprised how contentious a question that one can be.  Over the
years on OSLIST list members have gone through spells of defining Open
Space Technology both explicitly and implicitly.  In fact one of the
benefits of being subscribed to this list is that over time a definition
will emerge for each individual that makes sense.

Having said that, in 2000 a group of list members wrestled with the
challenge of crafting an Open Space Technology definition that was 25
words or less, and among the results were the following:

“Open Space is based in the belief that organizations and communities
run on passion and responsibility.  It allows groups of any size to
self-organize around what they really care about to get things done.”
-- Peg Holman

“Open Space Technology is a natural communication process that
recognizes that people take responsibility to pursue what they are
passionate about, and it ensures that what is important to each
participant will be discussed." -- developed by a small group during
Birgitt Williams' Open Space training workshop in Halifax May 15-18,
2000

That is the short answer.  How this happens is the interesting part

Open Space Technology meetings begin with all the participants sitting
in a circle, and no items on the agenda.  The meeting opens with an
agenda setting exercise following which the group self-organizes into
smaller discussion groups.  Discussion group conveners are responsible
for providing a report of the discussions, which is immediately added to
a book of proceedings.  At the conclusion of the meeting, or very
shortly thereafter, participants receive a copy of the proceedings
including all of the discussion groups’ reports and any action plans
that were developed.

Open Space Technology meetings operate on four principles and one law.
The principles are:


   * Whoever comes is the right people
   * Whatever happens is the only thing that could have happened
   * When it starts is the right time
   * When it's over it's over

And the law is known as The Law of Two Feet (sometimes referred to as
"The Law of Mobility").  It states that “If you find yourself in a
situation where you are neither learning or contributing, go somewhere
where you can.”

As a result, Open Space Technology meetings are characterized by
self-organization and high degrees of freedom for participants.

If you want to know more about Open Space Technology visit the site of
the  international Open Space Technology community at
http://www.openspaceworld.org (a companion site to this list) where you
can find an Introduction to OST in many languages and resources and
links to other materials about OST on the Web.

For the record, Open Space Technology was developed by Harrison Owen, a
Maryland USA based consultant who was searching for a way to create
better meetings after hearing that the best parts of a conference he
organized were the coffee breaks.  Open Space Technology meetings are
still known for capturing the "buzz" that permeates the gathering and
turning it towards action.  Open Space Technology meetings have been
held with groups as large as 1200 and as small as 5.

Harrison wrote "the book" on Open Space Technology, called "Open Space
Technology: A User's Guide" which serves as an important articulation of
the mechanics and meaning of the process.  In 2002, 37 Open Space
Technology practitioners contributed to a book called "Open Space: a
User's non-guide" which is a compilation of some fascinating
foundational thinking about Open Space, gleaned entirely from
conversations on the OSLIST.

   * Link to the User's Guide:
     http://www.openspaceworld.com/literature.htm
   * Link to the User's Non-guide:
     http://www.globalchicago.net/ost/nonguide.html

2. What is OSLIST?

OSLIST is the international mailing list for Open Space Technology
facilitators and those interested in the process.  It is a lively forum
with 347 members (as of January 23, 2002) and generates around 10-15
messages per day, during its most active times.

3.    How do I change my list settings?

To join OSLIST, or to change your settings, visit
http://listserv.boisestate.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=oslist&A=1 and fill out
the form.  You may also unsubscribe using this page.

You may also join OSLIST by sending a message to the following address:
listserv at listserv.boisestate.edu.  IN THE BODY of this message type ONLY
the following text: “subscribe oslist” (don't type the quotes!).  Enter
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for instance, signatures, addresses, etc.).

To unsubscribe from OSLIST Send a message to
listserv at listserv.boisestate.edu.  IN THE BODY of this message type ONLY
the following text: “unsubscribe oslist” (don't type the quotes!).
Enter nothing in the SUBJECT field and nothing else in the message
(including, for instance, signatures, addresses, etc.).

Upon successfully registering for the list you will receive a piece of
mail containing useful information about OSLIST including how to
unsubscribe.  It's worthwhile saving this treasure!

If you have any problems, our list moderator is Murli Nagasundaram.  He
is at murli at boisestate.edu .  Murli helps out with any technical issues
that need to be resolved with the list, but he does not "moderate" in
the traditional sense of filtering messages.  All messages mailed to the
LISTSERV are posted to the list.

4. Is the list archived and publicly accessible?

Yes, the list is archived, and all material posted to the list is also
posted to the archive.  The archive is publicly accessible, so you may
wish to keep this in mind if you choose to post to the list.

The archives can be read and searched by visiting
http://listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html

>>From time to time, discussions and postings to the list find their way
into other forms, such as the User's Non-Guide, onto websites, or
forwarded to others who are not on the list.  List members should be
aware that posts to the OSLIST are public, and posting to the list is
generally understood to mean that your thoughts are okay to be shared
with the rest of the world.

If you would like to use material that has been posted to the list,
please quote the source of the material, and maybe let that person know
how you are using their words.

5. What is the etiquette for posting to OSLIST?

There are no hard and fast rules about what to post to OSLIST, but in
general people appreciate the following:

   * Questions about working with Open Space Technology
   * Answers to relevant questions
   * Stories about Open Space Technology meetings
   * Poems (there is a regular poetry contest that happens every six
     months or so)
   * Notices of upcoming Open Space Technology training or conferences
   * Resource material that may be of interest to Open Space Technology
     facilitators
   * Opportunities and calls for OST facilitators.
   * Introductions from new subscribers
   * Discussion about theories and ideas that can help to improve the
     understanding and practice of Open Space Technology
   * Experiences working with Open Space Organizations
   * Accounts of other ways of "opening space.".
   * Posts in languages other than English are acceptable.  OSLIST has
     readers who speak Cantonese, German, Swedish, Danish, Mandarin,
     Hindi, Russian, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Spanish and French
     among others and items have been posted in several of these
     languages in the past.

In general, OSLIST users seem to prefer that people avoid the following:

   * Attachments.  Please either post these to a website and provide the
     link to the list, or ask people to indicate if they wish to receive
     them off list.  Viruses are sent as attachments, and so most people
     will routinely delete them if they are not sent personally.
   * Flaming.  We are a pretty congenial group, and flaming is
     relatively unknown amongst us.  It would be nice to keep it that
     way.  If you have negative things to say about individuals it would
     be appreciated if you could keep them off list.
   * Virus warnings.  If you absolutely feel the need to post a virus
     warning to the list please ensure that the warning is not a hoax by
     first checking with the Symantec AntiVirus Centre at
     http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/
   * Please try to avoid sending messages in HTML.  Plain text is
     preferred on this list.  All mail browsers will have this option.

It must also be said that the jury is still out on small personal notes
of appreciation or support to individuals.  Some feel that these are a
waste of bandwidth and add to an increasingly heavy personal email
load.  Others feel that personal messages of support sent to the list
provide valuable affirmation to individuals by recognizing them within
the worldwide community of Open Space Technology practitioners.  It's
best to use your own judgment on this.  If you do post notes like this
to the list, be aware that the reception of others may be mixed.

6. Dealing with viruses

Like all email lists, the OSLIST is vulnerable to viruses being
circulated by its members.  This does happen from time to time.  While
there is no fool proof way to stop viruses being sent to the list, there
are a couple of things you can do to avoid being affected by viruses.
There is an excellent FAQ on dealing with email viruses at (
http://www.onenw.org/bin/page.cfm?pageid=14 ).  This includes
instructions for making Microsoft Outlook safe.

In addition, OSLIST users have offered the following pieces of advice:


   * Never open an attachment from an email sent to the list, even if
     they come from a source you know and trust. If you are curious
     about an attachment, ask the sender to send it to you off list.
   * Don't use Microsoft Outlook as your email reader.  Choose Eudora (
     http://www.eudora.com ) or some other free mail program instead.
   * Use Anti-virus software such as Norton Anti-virus produced by
     Symantec (
     http://enterprisesecurity.symantec.com/content/productlink.cfm#0 ),
     or the free software produced by H+BEDV ( http://www.hbedv.com/ )

7. What other online discussion forums are there for Open Space
Technology practitioners?

The two most heavily visited online forums are as follows:

   * Worldwide Open Space at http://www.openspaceworld.org.
     Registration is free.
   * The Meta Network at http://www.tmn.com/new.  Follow the link to
     “make a new account” and fill out the form.  Where you are asked
     for your host or sponsor on The Meta Network enter “Openspace”

8. Where can I find out more about Open Space Technology?

The best place to start is at the Open Space World website which can be
found at: http://www.openspaceworld.org/.  Here you will find resources
for facilitators, links to websites of Open Space Technology
practitioners, stories, poetry, training opportunities, conference
information and more.

9. What is OSonOS?

OSonOS stands for “Open Space on Open Space.”  It is an annual event
that gathers together 150 or so Open Space Technology practitioners to
spend two or more days discussing issues related to the practice of Open
Space Technology.

The next OSonOS (OSonOSinOZ) will be held in Melbourne, Australia,
November 9-12, 2002.  More information about that event can be found at
http://www.openspaceworld.org/osonos.html along with links to the
proceedings of previous OSonOS events.

10. Does the OSLIST really have a Poet Laureate?

Of course!  The title of OSLIST Poet Laureate is awarded to the winner
of the Biannual OSLIST Restricted Form Poetry Contest.  Anyone may enter
this contest, and all list members have an opportunity to vote for the
winner.  The winner is responsible for organizing the next contest.  The
current OSLIST Poet Laureate is Laurel Doersam, Renaissance Woman.


Updated February 28, 2002
Please email any additions or changes to Chris Corrigan
chris at chriscorrigan.com


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CHRIS CORRIGAN
Consultation - Facilitation
Open Space Technology

http://www.chriscorrigan.com

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>From  Mon Apr 22 23:23:37 2002
Message-Id: <MON.22.APR.2002.232337.0700.>
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2002 23:23:37 -0700
Reply-To: corcom at interchange.ubc.ca
To: OSLIST <OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU>
From: Chris Corrigan <chris at chriscorrigan.com>
Subject: OSLIST FAQ Version 1.51
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit

Welcome to the OSLIST Frequently Asked Questions List

Contents:

1.    What is Open Space Technology?
2.    What is OSLIST?
3.    How do I change my list settings?
4.    Is the list archived and publicly accessible?
5.    What is the etiquette for posting to OSLIST?
6.    Dealing with viruses
7.    What other online discussion forums are there for Open Space
Technology practitioners?
8.    Where can I find out more about Open Space Technology?
9.    What is OSonOS?
10. Does the OSLIST really have a Poet Laureate?

This FAQ has been prepared to outline some of the “givens” around the
OSLIST, the online list for Open Space Technology practitioners.  This
FAQ does not represent the official position of the OSLIST membership,
but rather, is the result of observation and participation by a few list
members who had the passion to create a FAQ.

1. What is Open Space Technology?

You'd be surprised how contentious a question that one can be.  Over the
years on OSLIST list members have gone through spells of defining Open
Space Technology both explicitly and implicitly.  In fact one of the
benefits of being subscribed to this list is that over time a definition
will emerge for each individual that makes sense.

Having said that, in 2000 a group of list members wrestled with the
challenge of crafting an Open Space Technology definition that was 25
words or less, and among the results were the following:

“Open Space is based in the belief that organizations and communities
run on passion and responsibility.  It allows groups of any size to
self-organize around what they really care about to get things done.”
-- Peg Holman

“Open Space Technology is a natural communication process that
recognizes that people take responsibility to pursue what they are
passionate about, and it ensures that what is important to each
participant will be discussed." -- developed by a small group during
Birgitt Williams' Open Space training workshop in Halifax May 15-18,
2000

That is the short answer.  How this happens is the interesting part

Open Space Technology meetings begin with all the participants sitting
in a circle, and no items on the agenda.  The meeting opens with an
agenda setting exercise following which the group self-organizes into
smaller discussion groups.  Discussion group conveners are responsible
for providing a report of the discussions, which is immediately added to
a book of proceedings.  At the conclusion of the meeting, or very
shortly thereafter, participants receive a copy of the proceedings
including all of the discussion groups’ reports and any action plans
that were developed.

Open Space Technology meetings operate on four principles and one law.
The principles are:


   * Whoever comes is the right people
   * Whatever happens is the only thing that could have happened
   * When it starts is the right time
   * When it's over it's over

And the law is known as The Law of Two Feet (sometimes referred to as
"The Law of Mobility").  It states that “If you find yourself in a
situation where you are neither learning or contributing, go somewhere
where you can.”

As a result, Open Space Technology meetings are characterized by
self-organization and high degrees of freedom for participants.

If you want to know more about Open Space Technology visit the site of
the  international Open Space Technology community at
http://www.openspaceworld.org (a companion site to this list) where you
can find an Introduction to OST in many languages and resources and
links to other materials about OST on the Web.

For the record, Open Space Technology was developed by Harrison Owen, a
Maryland USA based consultant who was searching for a way to create
better meetings after hearing that the best parts of a conference he
organized were the coffee breaks.  Open Space Technology meetings are
still known for capturing the "buzz" that permeates the gathering and
turning it towards action.  Open Space Technology meetings have been
held with groups as large as 1200 and as small as 5.

Harrison wrote "the book" on Open Space Technology, called "Open Space
Technology: A User's Guide" which serves as an important articulation of
the mechanics and meaning of the process.  In 2002, 37 Open Space
Technology practitioners contributed to a book called "Open Space: a
User's non-guide" which is a compilation of some fascinating
foundational thinking about Open Space, gleaned entirely from
conversations on the OSLIST.

   * Link to the User's Guide:
     http://www.openspaceworld.com/literature.htm
   * Link to the User's Non-guide:
     http://www.globalchicago.net/ost/nonguide.html

2. What is OSLIST?

OSLIST is the international mailing list for Open Space Technology
facilitators and those interested in the process.  It is a lively forum
with 347 members (as of January 23, 2002) and generates around 10-15
messages per day, during its most active times.

3.    How do I change my list settings?

To join OSLIST, or to change your settings, visit
http://listserv.boisestate.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=oslist&A=1 and fill out
the form.  You may also unsubscribe using this page.

You may also join OSLIST by sending a message to the following address:
listserv at listserv.boisestate.edu.  IN THE BODY of this message type ONLY
the following text: “subscribe oslist” (don't type the quotes!).  Enter
nothing in the SUBJECT field and nothing else in the message (including,
for instance, signatures, addresses, etc.).

To unsubscribe from OSLIST Send a message to
listserv at listserv.boisestate.edu.  IN THE BODY of this message type ONLY
the following text: “unsubscribe oslist” (don't type the quotes!).
Enter nothing in the SUBJECT field and nothing else in the message
(including, for instance, signatures, addresses, etc.).

Upon successfully registering for the list you will receive a piece of
mail containing useful information about OSLIST including how to
unsubscribe.  It's worthwhile saving this treasure!

If you have any problems, our list moderator is Murli Nagasundaram.  He
is at murli at boisestate.edu .  Murli helps out with any technical issues
that need to be resolved with the list, but he does not "moderate" in
the traditional sense of filtering messages.  All messages mailed to the
LISTSERV are posted to the list.

4. Is the list archived and publicly accessible?

Yes, the list is archived, and all material posted to the list is also
posted to the archive.  The archive is publicly accessible, so you may
wish to keep this in mind if you choose to post to the list.

The archives can be read and searched by visiting
http://listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html

>>From time to time, discussions and postings to the list find their way
into other forms, such as the User's Non-Guide, onto websites, or
forwarded to others who are not on the list.  List members should be
aware that posts to the OSLIST are public, and posting to the list is
generally understood to mean that your thoughts are okay to be shared
with the rest of the world.

If you would like to use material that has been posted to the list,
please quote the source of the material, and maybe let that person know
how you are using their words.

5. What is the etiquette for posting to OSLIST?

There are no hard and fast rules about what to post to OSLIST, but in
general people appreciate the following:

   * Questions about working with Open Space Technology
   * Answers to relevant questions
   * Stories about Open Space Technology meetings
   * Poems (there is a regular poetry contest that happens every six
     months or so)
   * Notices of upcoming Open Space Technology training or conferences
   * Resource material that may be of interest to Open Space Technology
     facilitators
   * Opportunities and calls for OST facilitators.
   * Introductions from new subscribers
   * Discussion about theories and ideas that can help to improve the
     understanding and practice of Open Space Technology
   * Experiences working with Open Space Organizations
   * Accounts of other ways of "opening space.".
   * Posts in languages other than English are acceptable.  OSLIST has
     readers who speak Cantonese, German, Swedish, Danish, Mandarin,
     Hindi, Russian, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Spanish and French
     among others and items have been posted in several of these
     languages in the past.

In general, OSLIST users seem to prefer that people avoid the following:

   * Attachments.  Please either post these to a website and provide the
     link to the list, or ask people to indicate if they wish to receive
     them off list.  Viruses are sent as attachments, and so most people
     will X-Mozilla-Status: 0009if they are not sent personally.
   * Flaming.  We are a pretty congenial group, and flaming is
     relatively unknown amongst us.  It would be nice to keep it that
     way.  If you have negative things to say about individuals it would
     be appreciated if you could keep them off list.
   * Virus warnings.  If you absolutely feel the need to post a virus
     warning to the list please ensure that the warning is not a hoax by
     first checking with the Symantec AntiVirus Centre at
     http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/
   * Please try to avoid sending messages in HTML.  Plain text is
     preferred on this list.  All mail browsers will have this option.

It must also be said that the jury is still out on small personal notes
of appreciation or support to individuals.  Some feel that these are a
waste of bandwidth and add to an increasingly heavy personal email
load.  Others feel that personal messages of support sent to the list
provide valuable affirmation to individuals by recognizing them within
the worldwide community of Open Space Technology practitioners.  It's
best to use your own judgment on this.  If you do post notes like this
to the list, be aware that the reception of others may be mixed.

6. Dealing with viruses

Like all email lists, the OSLIST is vulnerable to viruses being
circulated by its members.  This does happen from time to time.  While
there is no fool proof way to stop viruses being sent to the list, there
are a couple of things you can do to avoid being affected by viruses.
There is an excellent FAQ on dealing with email viruses at (
http://www.onenw.org/bin/page.cfm?pageid=14 ).  This includes
instructions for making Microsoft Outlook safe.

In addition, OSLIST users have offered the following pieces of advice:


   * Never open an attachment from an email sent to the list, even if
     they come from a source you know and trust. If you are curious
     about an attachment, ask the sender to send it to you off list.
   * Don't use Microsoft Outlook as your email reader.  Choose Eudora (
     http://www.eudora.com ) or some other free mail program instead.
   * Use Anti-virus software such as Norton Anti-virus produced by
     Symantec (
     http://enterprisesecurity.symantec.com/content/productlink.cfm#0 ),
     or the free software produced by H+BEDV ( http://www.hbedv.com/ )

7. What other online discussion forums are there for Open Space
Technology practitioners?

The two most heavily visited online forums are as follows:

   * Worldwide Open Space at http://www.openspaceworld.org.
     Registration is free.
   * The Meta Network at http://www.tmn.com/new.  Follow the link to
     “make a new account” and fill out the form.  Where you are askX-Mozilla-Status: 0009 or sponsor on The Meta Network enter “Openspace”

8. Where can I find out more about Open Space Technology?

The best place to start is at the Open Space World website which can be
found at: http://www.openspaceworld.org/.  Here you will find resources
for facilitators, links to websites of Open Space Technology
practitioners, stories, poetry, training opportunities, conference
information and more.

9. What is OSonOS?

OSonOS stands for “Open Space on Open Space.”  It is an annual event
that gathers together 150 or so Open Space Technology practitioners to
spend two or more days discussing issues related to the practice of Open
Space Technology.

The next OSonOS (OSonOSinOZ) will be held in Melbourne, Australia,
November 9-12, 2002.  More information about that event can be found at
http://www.openspaceworld.org/osonos.html along with links to the
proceedings of previous OSonOS events.

10. Does the OSLIST really have a Poet Laureate?

Of course!  The title of OSLIST Poet Laureate is awarded to the winner
of the Biannual OSLIST Restricted Form Poetry Contest.  Anyone may enter
this contest, and all list members have an opportunity to vote for the
winner.  The winner is responsible for organizing the next contest.  The
current OSLIST Poet Laureate is Laurel Doersam, Renaissance Woman.


Updated February 28, 2002
Please email any additions or changes to Chris Corrigan
chris at chriscorrigan.com


--
CHRIS CORRIGAN
Consultation - Facilitation
Open Space Technology

http://www.chriscorrigan.com

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