Does advance notice matter?
BJ Peters
bjp1 at cox.net
Wed Feb 26 13:16:04 PST 2003
Alan-- I want to add something to what I sent earlier that I remembered
as a result of Joelle's comments. While I almost always include the
theme in the invitation, and the main question I ask in the opening is
the theme with, perhaps, some elaboration, I often ask after stating the
theme/main question, "Is this what seems most important for you to be
working on today?" I remember one time, when the group said, "No." And
so we spent time crafting the theme/question that had more meaning for
them, and went on with the process. Some really profound and deep
discussions emerged. --BJ
Joelle Lyons Everett wrote:
>Alan--
>
>I usually have clients include the general theme of the OS in the invitation
>they send out. And I sometimes include a couple of questions which help to
>establish the territory we will cover--but not usually the main question
>which is asked in the opening, as I know that we may change our minds about
>the exact focus as the time comes closer. I might try to find a couple of
>sample questions which expand the territory a bit beyond what people expect.
>
>I can appreciate your concern about how to encourage spontaneity. My
>observation is that people who want to post a session are not much deterred
>by how I have framed the question; the issues which want to come forward will
>come forward, whatever I say is the theme.
>
>Not sure how much this helps, but I am sure you will be able to find what is
>appropriate.
>
>Joelle
>
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