Appreciating OSLIST
Nancy McPhee
nancymcphee at cablelan.net
Mon Dec 5 11:11:01 PST 2005
Greetings from another new list person and another resident of the Salish
Sea islands, though there is no snow on Galiano (further south than Chris)!
I had no idea what to expect when I signed up for this list - and was
surprised when the emails started coming! Yikes! So for the last couple of
weeks have been enjoying reading notes and comments and questions. I have
indeed been lurking here to find out what is what with OSLIST and it seems a
great place.
Chris Corrigan is my OST mentor (he may say differently!). I am learning
from him and you and myself as I practice and read and practice OST some
more. Chris facilitated a great OST practice workshop a couple of weeks ago
where, one more time, I had a rich and rewarding learning experience with
and from all those who were there.
I am hooked on OST as a process of bringing people together. I believe that
it is the framework that will allow people to have meaningful and real
conversations, whatever that might look like for them. I have seen people do
what they need to do to make it happen! Currently, I am writing my MA thesis
on OST as a process to bring people in a community together to begin to talk
about the future. I have done my research and am in the middle of writing it
up - in fact, it is about the community where I live, so it is an action
research project real time and evolving. I really like the idea of self
organizing systems and see myself, as well as the community, as constantly
adjusting to reconfigure with changes (both internal and external).
What I like most about this OST process is the collegial experience I am
having as I meet others who do the same work. It is OST in action! Like this
list. people show up, contribute or read, ask questions or not. get what
they need and move along! It is as Chris says "precious indeed" and I know I
will gain huge value in reading these contributions.
Be well,
Nancy McPhee
Facilitation and coaching
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From: OSLIST [mailto:OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU] On Behalf Of Chris
Corrigan
Sent: 05 December 2005 10:31
To: OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU
Subject: Appreciating OSLIST
It doesn't get said enough, and I'm in an appreciating kind of mood, so
here's what I love about the OSLIST:
* There is no such thing as a dumb question. In fact, the more basic
the question, the more lively the responses, and there is nothing seasoned
veterans of OST like more than answer a basic question twenty five different
ways!
* New people are always showing up.
* Experienced practitioners seem to take turns showing up to welcome
folks at the door.
* Harrison is here, and he isn't shy!
* We seem to avoid the undue sufferings of every other email list on
the internet...we play nice, we're helpful and as a result, we have
assembled an archive of knowledge and observation about our collective work
that is precious beyond belief.
* We think and muse and learn openly, and are not afraid to expose our
foibles, missteps, errors and insecurities.
* We appreciate one another's work, and give boosts of spirit and
support to folks doing what we do in vastly more challenging circumstances
than those in which we normally work.
Just some thoughts from a snowy island in the Salish Sea off the west coast
of Canada...
Chris
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CHRIS CORRIGAN
Consultation - Facilitation
Open Space Technology
Weblog: http://www.chriscorrigan.com/parkinglot
Site: http://www.chriscorrigan.com * *
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