Request for Proposal

[Vliex, Carla (cvl)]

Does anyone have a copy of the NY times artikel Harrison mentions to state
the promises? It would help us here in Holland to get things moving.

Carla
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> From:         Harrison Owen[SMTP:owenhh at mindspring.com]
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> Sent:         Thursday, 27 February, 2003 22:53
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> Subject:      Re: Request for Proposal
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> 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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> Harrison Owen
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