Open Space for small groups

[Michael Herman]

you remind me of how i did this once without the hats, joelle.  it was
a public open space event.  i was convener of the day and opener.  i
rang the bells and sat down in the circle, explaining my own passion
and history with the topic, like anyone would when they convened a
breakout session.  when i was done, i stood up and walked the circle
in the usual opening ritual.  i used the sitting and standing
positions to punctuate my shifting between roles.  this was only one
day, so there wasn't a lot of shifting, but i'm sure it would work
well enough in longer events, as well.  m




On 8/13/06, Joelle Lyons Everett <JLEShelton at aol.com> wrote:
> Thanks, Michael and Jack for the great exploration of how to be an OS
> facilitator when you are the group's regular leader.
>
>  Michael's comment about "wearing two hats" reminded me about Edward de
> Bono's workshop "Six Hats," which of course is about the different roles
> people play in groups.  He actually brings six hats, and has people put on
> the appropriate one.  It's funky, but a learning tool.
>
>  Might not be a bad idea for this group, who are used to seeing Justin in
> one role, AND are new to Open Space.  Two hats in hand somewhere in the
> opening as a reminder that he is present in two roles, and occasional use of
> the appropriate hat as a shorthand way of saying "I'm now acting as
> facilitator (or participating as member/leader)."
>
>  Joelle
>
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