elevator speech

[Harrison Owen]

One thing I can tell you for sure Christine - Don't try to explain Open
Space! But DO talk about conditions, results and experience. Conditions:
Real serious business issue. Lots of complexity. Lots of diverse views.
Plenty of conflict. And a decision time of yesterday. Results: Every issue
on the table. All discussed. Written reports. Priorities and action plans.
Experience: 20 years old, 60,000+ applications, 108 countries, Groups from
5-2000.

 

Let them come to you - but don't hold your breath.

 

Harrison

 

 

 

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Subject: Re: elevator speech

 

Christine

 

You must be on a slow elevator (what is called a "lift" in the UK).  The
elevator pitch originated with venture capitalists, that is, an entrepreneur
had the time it took for the v.c. to reach her/his floor to "pitch" their
concept.

 

So, here's a 30 second pitch:

 

Good governance rests on the willingness of those to be governed.  Consent
of the governed depends on participation.  What better way to participate
than getting everyone in one room, because they want to be there.  Moreover,
it also allows you to tap into the collective wisdom of the people you have
been so clever to invite, as well as leading to commitment and ownership.

 

Good luck!

 

Cheers

 

Kerry

Open Futures

Edinburgh

www.openfutures.com

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