Request for Proposal

[Harrison Owen]

At 11:04 AM 2/27/2003 -0500, you wrote:
>As a result of an Open Space that Kelvie Comer and I did for the Texas
>Inmates and Families Association in October, I received an invitation to
>submit a proposal for the Human Resources SouthWest Conference next
>October.Has anyone submitted a formal proposal  for as Open Space part of
>the agenda of a large conference at least 2000 people?
>I need to respnd very soon . The closing date is tomorrow but I'm asking
>for time.HELP!

when writing proposals 1) Answer the questions asked (presuming that they
asked some). 2) Keep it simple. 3) Say as little about Open Space as
possible. Certainly don't try and explain it. Cite the history (30,000
reps, 75 countries etc.) List the "promises" (all issues on table, all
issues discussed, written reports . . .) I find attaching an article (eg NY
times) is a good way of covering the territory. 4) List services offered
(Preplanning, Facilitation, debrief) 5) Quote a price (fee plus expenses).
-- and for goodness sake don't offer to provide logistical support (venue
selection etc.) They can do it. It will give them something to do, which
will keep them out of trouble, and out of your hair.

Harrison


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