SV: Global Open Space project

Fri Nov 12 07:29:26 PST 2004

Thanks for this information. Talking about triple synchronisity!

1. Today we had a GOS-meeting (Göteborg Open Space) - a group of
facilitators meeting monthly since 3 years!
2. On the same dates 3rd-5th we will host "THE PRACTICE OF PEACE" with
Harrison Owen, here in our small GOS-area. We have participants from 7
countries (incl HO). (Still space left FOR YOU! Get in touch with me now, if
you wish to join in!)
3. Next week I will meet a collegue to go on with our discussion about
working with a Swedish Vision in Open Space around the country! An idea born
in Open Space in one of our trainings.

Well, that´s it.
Kind regards & Enjoy the weekend!
Thomas

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Ämne: Global Open Space project

  This invitation is from my friend, Dinesh Chandra.

  "How we can engage locally and connect globally to make a difference?"

  Dear Friends

  As a friend and/or participant at of one of the retreats held at

    Mount Madonna Center 2003- "Harnessing Surprise"
(www.mountmadonna.org/surprise <http://www.mountmadonna.org/surprise> )
    Point Reyes -2002 "Clarity, Courage and Connection"
(http://www.globalcitizenship.com/weekend.html)
   Dharamshala - 2001"What is true wealth and how cane we create it?
(www.fhed.org/dharmashala.html <http://www.fhed.org/dharmashala.html> )

  We are inviting you to join us on Saturday, December 4th for two
conversations (9:00-10:00am PST and 4:30-5:30pm PST). You can either join us
in person at Mount Madonna Center or join us via phone from wherever you are
in the world.

  We want to stay connected with you and the wonderful energy of our past
association and to explore some new ideas with you and new friends from
around the world.

  In some recent conversations with other Co-conveners (Verna Allee, Aimee
Bernstein, Peter Block, Dinesh Chandra, Roosvelt Finlayson, David
Gutzwiller, Jed Jones, Michael Lindfield, Sadandand Ward Mailliard, Gary
Merrill, Gary Musinczky, Bill Tobin, Lauren Vanett, Doug Walton,Vivian
Wright) the concept of a "Global Open Space" emerged.

  In order to think more deeply about how we might create global
conversations to support those around the world who are engaged in
transformational work, we are inviting you on playfully explore the theme

  "How do we engage locally and connect globally to make a difference."

  Your presence and particpation would be a gift.  Below find the invitation
with more details. If you would like to join us please send an email to me
and we will send you the contact number  for the conference.

  There are few rooms (twin occupancy) at Mount Madonna for those of you who
would like to stay there on Friday night ( fee $85.00. double room includes
Friday dinner, and Saturday continental breakfast and lunch) If you would
like a room then please respond to this email.

  With warm regards,
  Dinesh Chandra
  408-210-3834
  GLOBALQUAL at aol.com

  An Invitation to Join the

  Global Open Space Project

  You Are Invited to Become a Part of Something Revolutionary

  “For better or for worse, the world is in the midst of the tortuous birth
throes of a collective emergence of an entirely new structure of
consciousness . . . “

  -           Ken Wilber, Integral Philosopher

  Most of us recognize that the world is in the throes of what can only be
described as a highly turbulent set of changes on a massive scale. On every
level – ecologically, socially, politically, psychologically, and
spiritually – we are irretrievably deep into this change process and there
is no turning back. Many liken this change to a re-birthing process, albeit
one the likes of which the world has never seen. Given our awareness of
these changes, we are presented with a choice: we can take a passive
“wait-and-see” attitude and continue to go about our lives as if things are
business as usual. Or, we can collectively choose to guide ourselves through
this re-birthing process toward the most desirable possible outcome. For
those interested in the latter option, you are heartily welcomed to join a
recently formed project called the Global Open Space (GOS) project.

  The Global Open Space Project: Co-Creating a New Global Vision

  “We are in the midst of a massive up-welling of human potential,
creativity, anger, and frustration. We are confused and reactionary, yet
bursting with new capacities.”

  -          Barbara Marx Hubbard, Evolutionary Thinker and Activist

  Imagine a world that is connected by the values of joy, peace, love, hope,
serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth,
compassion, faith, and the honoring of diversity. The objective of the GOS
project is to manifest these values in much greater abundance than can be
currently witnessed in the world today. Our vision is not Utopian, however.
Rather, it is well grounded in action research that demonstrates the power
of co-design and collaborative action. The GOS combines Internet-mediated
communication technologies with collaboration methodologies that have been
demonstrated to be effective in a number of real-world situations.

  The guiding philosophy of the GOS is that positive social change can be
fostered by linking multiple regional, action-based dialogue groups in such
a way that a globally-appropriate collective vision statement and action
plan emerges from their midst.  Rather than an ad-hoc effort spearheaded by
a few well-intentioned individuals, the GOS is a collaborative effort to
harness the collective wisdom of people all around the world by facilitating
the connection of these regional groups in a systemic way.

  How to Become Involved

  The first GOS event is scheduled for the weekend of December 3-5, 2004.
During this time, the regional groups will begin by formulating questions
that will guide their inquiry process. Next, they will dialogue about the
question they posed, resulting in a vision statement that summarizes their
efforts. After the regional events, the output statements generated therein
will be shared among the respective regional event conveners at the global
level. This sharing process will serve to create both a global GOS vision
statement and a plan for massive collective social action.

  To become involved in this visionary effort as a regional participant,
please contact the Global Open Space convener in your area.

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