open space and open space technology

[Birgitt Williams]

Michael Herman wrote:
"when i met harrison at ralph copleman's open space conference (thanks to
sheila isakson) six (wow!) years ago, he said something like, "...open
space should disappear in, pick a number, say 5 years...  that is talk
about it should disappear... as it becomes 'just the way we do
business.'"

Hi Michael,
I had written requesting clarification in the introduction of the
"non-user's guide" to be sure that we give a clear message that there is
Open Space Technology developed by Harrison Owen and then Open Space as
developed by Prime Creator. You wrote back that you disagreed with the
division I requested since you did not see such a division. I am sad when we
do not make a distinction. I think aside from anything else that it confuses
our clients and is bad for business when they get confused about what the
"product" is that we offer them. My practical business sense and my desire
to protect my colleagues who are venturing out, focusing their careers on
Open Space Technology. I have been clear as clear on this point over time. I
accept that others, yourself included,  don't agree with me. So....could you
now clarify for me which of these Open Space's is the one that Harrison Owen
wants to have disappear???????? :)

Birgitt

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