AW: What is the Question?

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hi all,
 
coming home from a 4 day advanced OS workshop with Birgitt Williams I am astonished about the discussion concerning the Givens. As I understood Birgitt, she at least asks the owner (CEO etc.) before the OS to make clear, where his borders are. For example that after the OS he will not discuss the planned merger again, or will not  question the decision for a new building again etc. 
 
The participants then are free to talk about what they want, knowing the position of the owner. 
 
For me that makes sense. 
 
Mit freundlichen Grüßen
Best regards
 
Reinhard
 
VISUELLE PROTOKOLLE
Kuchenmüller & Dr. Stifel
Munich Germany 
 
Tel: +49- 89- 202 447 48
Fax. +49- 89- 202 447 49
 
www.visuelle-protokolle.de

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Von: OSLIST im Auftrag von kerry napuk
Gesendet: Di 13.04.2004 18:16
An: OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU
Betreff: Re: What is the Question?



Harrison et al

Enough givens are already built into the process: the theme as a
question to be answered and a diverse audience invited to answer the
question. Both theme and audience are decided by the sponsor and
planning team.

Otherwise, everything ought to be on the table even though everything
does not get implemented.  It is far more likely that more issues and
actions will emerge if no pre-conditions are set by the planning team
on the participants.  What happens to passion, commitment and
ownership if there are limits and no-go areas?

Participants are reasonable and responsible people who have a stake
in making a better future.  Let's give them a little credit and trust
to recognise what is positive and possible.

Cheers

Kerry
Open Futures
Edinburgh
www.openfutures.com

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