Open Space for small groups

[Justin T. Sampson]

On 8/25/06, Lisa Heft <lisaheft at openingspace.net> wrote:

> In response to Justin's questions about holding a very small
> Open Space...
>
> Fabuloso Jaime wrote:
>
> > I remember a posting on the OSLIST about an OS meeting with as
> > few as 2 people! [...]
>
> Marvelous Thomas wrote:
>
> > I don't think that's the record Jaime. I remember Lisa telling
> > a story where no-one showed up and she had an OS-meeting by
> > herself!! Hard to beat! [...]
>
> I did write about a very small Open Space -- only one person...
> below I shall reprint the posting I sent to OSLIST about it back
> in May 2002... [...]
>
> And so it turned out that Doug was the only participant in my
> Open Space. (!) Nobody else showed up.

Sounds to me like maybe Jaime and Thomas were both thinking of the
same story! :)

> So we went on an adventure together.

Very nice and inspiring story, Lisa. Definitely gives new
perspective on a small group's ability to decide whether to stay
together or split into even smaller sessions, based on their own
needs in the moment -- and also some tips and warnings about being
both facilitator and participant. Thanks!

Cheers,
Justin

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