elevator speech

Christine Whitney Sanchez milagro27 at cox.net
Tue Mar 15 17:56:25 PST 2005


Thank you, Michael!  These are great.

Definitely not too late for my purposes - I'll be "briefing" on Thurs morning.  I'll get that compilation back to everyone shortly thereafter.

Christine Whitney Sanchez
>
> From: Michael Herman <mjherman at gmail.com>
> Date: 2005/03/15 Tue PM 01:23:59 EST
> To: OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU
> Subject: Re: elevator speech
>
> might be too late for this question, but we do have a number of
> 'elevator speeches' posted at
>
> http://www.openspaceworld.org/wiki/wiki/wiki.cgi?OpenSpaceElevatorSpeeches
>
>
> On Wed, 9 Mar 2005 14:28:33 -0700, Spady's <ejespady at mydurango.net> wrote:
> >
> > Robin,
> > I, too, am interested in some advice on how to briefly explain OS to
> > clients...especially in writing.  Thank you so much for sharing this blurb
> > that you wrote.  It's great!  :-)
> >
> > I do find something a bit confusing though.  You state: "Open Space meeting
> > is highly structured through the capacity of self organization."  Isn't it
> > sort of an oxymoron to use "highly structured" and "self organization" in
> > the same sentence...? or Highly structured with regards to anything that is
> > OS?
> >
> > I'm curious to know others thoughts on this...
> > Judy
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Robyn S Berkessel
> > To: OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU
> >
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 12:48 PM
> > Subject: Re: elevator speech
> >
> >
> > Christine,  I concocted this to email to a banking executive this week.  It
> > is a combination of words from Michael Hermann and Chris Corrigan (from and
> > some of Harrison's recent musings.  Hope it is helpful.  I also welcome
> > feedback from anyone.  Regards, Robyn.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > What is Open Space Technology?
> >
> > Open Space Technology is a simple and highly effective meeting method that
> > enables groups of people to deal with issues constructively and speedily.
> >
> >
> >
> > Five Preconditions for Open Space
> >
> > ·         Real issues of concern
> >
> > ·         Diversity of players
> >
> > ·         Complexity of elements
> >
> > ·         Presence of passion
> >
> > ·         Decision time was yesterday.
> >
> >
> >
> > In Open Space meetings, participants create and manage their own agenda of
> > parallel working sessions around a central theme of strategic importance.
> >
> >
> >
> > There are Four Principles of Open Space
> >
> > ·         Whoever comes is the right people
> >
> > ·         Whatever happens is the only thing that could have
> >
> > ·         Whenever it starts is the right time
> >
> > ·         When it's over, it's over.
> >
> >
> >
> > There is One Law of Open Space
> >
> > ·         The Law of Two Feet -  if you find yourself in a situation where
> > you are neither learning nor contributing, use your two feet.
> >
> >
> >
> > Open Space meeting is highly structured through the capacity of self
> > organization.  Those who care, and are prepared to take responsibility for
> > change, step up and drive the change agenda with an energy and commitment
> > that no imposed management?driven design could prescribe.
> >
> > What will happen?
> >
> > We never know exactly what will happen when we open the space for people to
> > do their most important work, but we can guarantee these results when any
> > group gets into Open Space:
> >
> > ·         All of the issues that are MOST important to the participants will
> > be raised.
> >
> > ·         All of the issues raised will be addressed by those participants
> > most qualified and capable of getting something done on each of them.
> >
> > ·         In a time as short as one or two days, all of inputs and plans for
> > immediate action will be documented in one comprehensive report -- finished,
> > printed and in the hands of participants when they leave.
> >
> > ·         The meeting duration depends on the number of people and issues
> > they put on the agenda.   With groups of 5 to 2000 one-day workshops or,
> > three-day conferences, the results are powerful and effective
> >
> > Impact of Open Space
> >
> > It all begins with an invitation
> >
> > ·         Palpable passion
> >
> > ·         Voluntary responsibility and accountability for issues of concern
> >
> > ·         Connection at all levels across all divides
> >
> > ·         Opening of the mind and heart
> >
> > ·         Energy for change and action
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "In the 20 year period since 1985 when I created Open Space, it has been
> > used in excess of 60,000 times in 108 countries with groups ranging in size
> > from 5 ? 2000.  Typical applications have included such things as strategic
> > and tactical planning for Rockport Shoes Inc ? in which some 400 employees
> > established goals and directions for their company in addition to developing
> > a totally new product and redesigning their inventory system. All of this
> > was accomplished in 2 days, and except for the opening and closing of the
> > event there was absolutely no intervention by the facilitator (me) at any
> > time. The people did it all by themselves.
> >
> >
> >
> > In another case, some 2008 German Psychiatrists gathered for a single day's
> > event intended to synthesize their collective learning at the conclusion of
> > their biannual conference and further build the common body of knowledge. In
> > all they created 236 working groups in about half an hour, self-managed the
> > entire process and produced a book of proceedings as a record of their
> > effort.
> >
> >
> >
> > In the United States, a much smaller group (23) of architects, technicians,
> > and executives completely re-designed the AT&T Olympic Pavilion for the 1996
> > Olympics. They essentially started with a blank sheet of paper, and at the
> > conclusion of 2 days had a totally new design down to the level of working
> > architectural drawings for the $200,000,000(US) project. Once again the
> > group did it all without outside intervention."
> >
> >
> >
> > Harrison Owen, esteemed creator of Open Space
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: OSLIST [mailto:OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU] On Behalf Of Christine
> > Whitney Sanchez
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 1:58 PM
> > To: OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU
> > Subject: elevator speech
> >
> >
> > Hi Everyone,
> >
> > I have been given 5 minutes, at a meeting next week, to "brief" 300 CEO's
> > about Open Space.  Do you have a favorite elevator speech that has helped
> > people understand the essence and application of OS?  I'm especially eager
> > for any thoughts about the relationship between OS and governance.
> >
> > Thanks in advance, for anything you can share.
> >
> >
> > Christine
> >
> > Christine Whitney Sanchez
> > Triune Milagro, LTD
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> >
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