elevator speech
Chris Corrigan
chris.corrigan at gmail.com
Wed Mar 16 11:49:34 PST 2005
Believe me...after seeing Open Space in action, very few people doubt
the story that it was a product of one man, two Martinis and a febrile
brain!
:-D
Chris
On Wed, 16 Mar 2005 10:32:39 -0500, Harrison Owen <hhowen at comcast.net> wrote:
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> Point taken. Coffee breaks with colleagues were the beginning. But the gin
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> From: OSLIST [mailto:OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU] On Behalf Of Marty
> Boroson
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> Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 10:08 AM
> To: OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU
> Subject: Re: elevator speech
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> Hi Harrison:
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> Please see page three of the user's guide, where you write:
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> "it was agreed by one and all (including myself) that although the total
> event was outstanding, the truly useful part had been the coffee breaks"
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> I took this as the spark that ignited Open Space ... and no mention of gin!
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> I will save the gin-soaked version for more advanced listeners. :)
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> From: Harrison Owen
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> Marty wrote: "So in telling people about OST, I find myself always beginning
> with the story of its development ... a group of organisational consultants
> noticing that the best times at a conference were the coffee breaks."
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> Marty – this has nothing to do with pride of authorship, just historical
> veracity. Open Space Technology began in the Martini enhanced chambers of my
> febrile brain. Tell that story if you dare J
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> Harrison Owen
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: OSLIST [mailto:OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU] On Behalf Of Marty
> Boroson
> Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 3:48 AM
> To: OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU
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> Christine:
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> It is said that one picture is worth a thousand words, so I always make sure
> that my pitches paint a picture ... as vividly as possible ... and this
> means telling a story ... which is even better than a picture.
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> So in telling people about OST, I find myself always beginning with the
> story of its development ... a group of organisational consultants noticing
> that the best times at a conference were the coffee breaks. Amongst my
> listeners, everyone resonates with this (they have all had the experience)
> and there is always some laughter of recognition. This is a great way to
> start a pitch -- everyone is smiling and on your side.
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> Then a quick story like the Rockport one (the security guard getting caught
> up in the excitment) gives the feeling of an OST event. It also dramatizes
> the fact that tangible results can happen quickly, and that this technique
> is being used by serious profit-driven companies.
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> Recently I have also been using the quote, mentioned recently in this list,
> from the Clerk of the Social Justice Committee of the Scottish Parliament
> ... "one day in open space is worth a year of hearings". Testimonials like
> this give credibility. This quote also adds a sector (govenment) and makes
> the efficiency argument for OST rather succinctly. But again, put it in
> story form if possible.
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> Marty Boroson
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> ----- Original Message -----
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> From: <claudiahb at juno.com>
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> To: <OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU>
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> Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 4:22 AM
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> Subject: Re: elevator speech
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> Hello, Dear!
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> Hope this isn't too late either. Took me forever to find...
> So, here is the link:
> http://www.michaelmpannwitz.de/index.php?id=69
> And the "event id" is 99. You just have to scroll down.
> I've attached some pix, but, as you know THAT transmission is sometimes
> volatile.
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> When I hear you talk about the "mood" of the meeting, it takes me right
> back to the endless meetings in Fort Collins. It's a miracle that anything
> gets done, isn't it? Stuff like that is deadening, and, yet it is all
> sparked by good intentions. So much to learn...
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> Claudia
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> -- Christine Whitney Sanchez <milagro27 at cox.net> wrote:
> Thank you, Michael! These are great.
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> Definitely not too late for my purposes - I'll be "briefing" on Thurs
> morning. I'll get that compilation back to everyone shortly thereafter.
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> Christine Whitney Sanchez
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> > 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
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> > might be too late for this question, but we do have a number of
> > 'elevator speeches' posted at
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> http://www.openspaceworld.org/wiki/wiki/wiki.cgi?OpenSpaceElevatorSpeeches
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> > On Wed, 9 Mar 2005 14:28:33 -0700, Spady's <ejespady at mydurango.net>
> wrote:
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> > > 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
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> > > Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 12:48 PM
> > > Subject: Re: elevator speech
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> > > Christine, I concocted this to email to a banking executive this week.
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> > > is a combination of words from Michael Hermann and Chris Corrigan (from
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> > > 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
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> > > 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
> > > 480.759.0262
> > > VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.triunemilagro.com
> > >
> > > Invoking the wisdom and capacity of the human spirit!
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Consultation - Facilitation
Open Space Technology
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