OST for program evaluation

[Chris Corrigan]

Jennifer:

I might suggest that, although not a formal program evaluation, the ongoing
series of OSonOS conferences have been a de facto evaluation and learning
lab for Open Space Technology itself.  The proceedings going back ten years
or so are available here:

http://www.openspaceworld.org/cgi/wiki.cgi?OpenSpaceOnOpenSpace

I know that every year I read those proceedings for new ideas, and one can
trace the evolution of such things as convergence/non-convergence, blends of
methodologies, deepened awareness of self-organization and the idea of space
invaders over time.

Looking at these proceedings this way also causes me to ask questions about
the nature of program evaluation, as generally practiced..

Chris




On 8/10/06, Harrison Owen <hhowen at adelphia.net> wrote:
>
>  Jennifer- I have never quite done what you are asking about -- but close.
> Folk had been running a program for several years and were wondering what to
> do better/different/not-at-all. Solution: OS with all who CARED (not JUST
> the program designers!) on the theme "Issues and Opportunities for making X
> the Best Program." Worked like a charm.
>
> And on the subject of client meetings. It all depends. New client? -- Long
> time. Old client/OS experienced -- 5 min phone call with the particulars as
> in time place, numbers, special considerations-- and a purpose/theme would
> help. But not necessary.
>
> Harrison
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> ----- Original Message -----
>  *From:* Jennifer Hurley <JLHurley at hfadesign.com>
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> *Sent:* Wednesday, August 09, 2006 12:31 PM
> *Subject:* OST for program evaluation
>
> Does anyone have stories about using OST for the purposes of evaluating a
> program?  So far, I haven't had experience "holding space" for something
> with that specific of an outcome.
>
> Also, I'd love to hear advice about client meetings before doing an OS.
> How
> much time to people typically spend meeting with or discussing things with
> clients before an OS?
>
> Thanks everyone.  This list has been invaluable in giving me the courage
> to
> try these things out!
>
> Jennifer Hurley
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