Fw: Can I have a meeting with you?

Peggy S. Holman peggy at opencirclecompany.com
Tue Sep 7 09:05:43 PDT 2004


To friends in Open Space,

Below is a message from Emi Hotta of Japan, who is researching the impact of
Open Space in companies.  Her message is below.   If you have clients that
are a fit and are willing to connect them, please let Emi Hotta
(hotta at humanvalue.co.jp) know.

Thank you,
Peggy



----- Original Message -----
From: "Emi Hotta" <hotta at humanvalue.co.jp>
To: "Peggy S. Holman" <peggy at opencirclecompany.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 05, 2004 5:32 AM
Subject: Re: Can I have a meeting with you?


> Dear Ms. Peggy Holman,
>
> Thank you very much for you kind reply.
> I looked into the possibility of visiting India but I found out that the
> time is not enough for acquiring a Visa.
> So, it is very unfortunate I would not be able to go.
>
> I was thinking that you would be in Seattle so I only said 23-30th as a
> possibility, but my actual schedule is
> 13-14th Chicago,
> 15-16th Washington D.C.(I hope I can meet Mr. Harrison Owen),
> 17th New York,
> 19th-22th AI Conference,
> 23rd-30th anywhere.
>
> Would you by chance be somewhere nearby in the above dates?
>
> Also the types of organizations that interest me is for-profit.
> Furthermore I am looking for 2 types of organizations.
>
> 1. Leading global companies familiar to Japan (It would make it easier for
> me to introduce Open Space Technology in Japan)
> 2. Smaller Companies (It may be easier to see the organization wide impact
> Open Space Events had on the organization)
>
> I am willing to travel anywhere in North America during September 23-30th.
> What I would like to learn is, why companies decided to try Open Space,
how
> it was linked into the daily business process, and the actual impact it
had.
>
> My hypothesis is that there is some kind of link (cultural, structural,
> social support) between Open Space and Daily work life which makes the
> significance of Open Space even larger.
>
> I hope it wouldn't be too much trouble to you.
> I am looking forward to hearing from you.
>
> Sincerely
> Emi Hotta
> Researcher
> Human Value Inc., Japan
> Tel: 81-3-5775-2888
> Fax: 81-3-3408-5544
> E-mail: hotta at humanvalue.co.jp
> http://www.humanvalue.co.jp/company/eng/eindex.htm
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Peggy S. Holman" <peggy at opencirclecompany.com>
> To: "Emi Hotta" <hotta at humanvalue.co.jp>
> Sent: Sunday, September 05, 2004 11:24 AM
> Subject: Re: Can I have a meeting with you?
>
>
> > Dear Emi,
> >
> > I would be quite pleased to help you in your research to learn more
about
> > Open Space (and other generative facilitation processes).  I am sorry to
> say
> > that I will be in Goa, India during the time you suggested.
> > Ironically, I am in India for the twelfth annual Open Space
practitioners
> > conference, the Open Space on Open Space (OSonOS).  If your plans are
not
> > too set, consider coming.  Many of the most experienced OS practitioners
> in
> > the world will be there, including Harrison Owen.
> >
> > The dates are September 25-29, 2004.  Details are at
> > http://www.openspaceworld.org/wiki/wiki/wiki.cgi?OpenSpaceOnOpenSpace
> >
> >
> > If changing continents to visit on such short notice isn't possible, I
can
> > still point you to some people who may be able to connect you with
> > organizations who have used OST.  My thought is to send your request to
> the
> > Open Space listserv.  There are 300+ OS practitioners on the list.  If
you
> > tell me something about the types of organizations that interest you, I
> > suspect we could identify people for you to visit.  Please tell me more.
> > Any particular locations in North America? Are you interested in any
> > specific types of organizations -- for-profit, non-profit, government,
> > associations?  What are you hoping to learn?
> >
> > I am disappointed that we won't be able to meet (unless, of course, you
> come
> > to India instead :-) but will help you as best I can.
> >
> > all the best,
> > Peggy
> >
> > P.S.  Are you aware that there is a major international Appreciative
> Inquiry
> > conference happening in Miami, Florida during your time frame?  That
would
> > be a wonderful place for learn many AI stories.  The dates are September
> > 19-22.  You can find out more at www.aiconference.org.
> >
> >
> >
> > ___________________________________
> > Peggy Holman
> > The Open Circle Company
> > 15347 SE 49th Place
> > Bellevue, WA  98006
> > 425-746-6274
> > www.opencirclecompany.com
> > peggy at opencirclecompany.com
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Emi Hotta" <hotta at humanvalue.co.jp>
> > To: <peggy at opencirclecompany.com>
> > Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2004 7:08 AM
> > Subject: Can I have a meeting with you?
> >
> >
> > > Dear Ms. Peggy Holman,
> > >
> > > I saw your articles concerning Open Space Technology on the website. I
> was
> > > really impressed at how active you are in this field. I would really
> like
> > to
> > > know more about your activities of Open Space Technology because I
> really
> > > have passion in introducing Open Space Technology in Japan.
> > >
> > > My name is Emi Hotta and I am a researcher in a human resources and
> > > development related research and consulting firm, Human Value Inc,
> Japan.
> > > I am currently interested in how to better utilize facilitation tools
> and
> > > ideas like Open Space Technology, Dialogue, and Appreciative Inquiry.
I
> > have
> > > planned a research project to visit best practice companies and find
out
> > the
> > > details of how these tools and ideas work in the U.S. Our company has
> had
> > > some success in introducing Dialogue but we still have interest in how
> > these
> > > tools can be combined and adapted to Japan. In order to do that, we
need
> > to
> > > understand Open Space Technology far more deeply.
> > >
> > > I will be in the United States and would like to visit you to hear
your
> > > stories.
> > > Are you available for 1 to 2 hours between September 23 - September
> 30th?
> > >
> > > I know the time is short but could you get back to me on the
> possibilities
> > > by September 8th? I would really appreciate it because I need to
arrange
> > my
> > > flight schedule.
> > >
> > > And also, it would be helpful if you can introduce me to some people
in
> > best
> > > practice companies who may be willing to share their stories in Open
> Space
> > > Technology.
> > >
> > > I really look forward to talking with you and have a great discussion.
> > >
> > > Sincerely,
> > > Emi Hotta
> > > Researcher
> > > Human Value Inc., Japan
> > > Tel: 81-3-5775-2888
> > > Fax: 81-3-3408-5544
> > > E-mail: hotta at humanvalue.co.jp
> > > http://www.humanvalue.co.jp/company/eng/eindex.htm
> > >
> > > Attch: Overview of the research project
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>

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