Mystery of Open Space

[Joelle Lyons Everett]

In a message dated 5/11/06 5:50:40 AM, hhowen at verizon.net writes:


> I think what we have learned to date about self-organizing systems offers
> the best framework for understanding. But that is a personal judgment, and
> doubtless there are many other possibilities. Which is wonderful and
> definitely provides the "start point" for many good conversations.
> 
"Something" is definitely going on here, and Open Space/self-organization is 
certainly one of the theories, or likely stories.   Other people, with 
different experiences, are going to tell other stories, and eventually we'll be able 
to have a look at where the stories overlap or express common themes.

In the meanwhile, OST has proven to be an effective way of bringing people 
together to do productive work on real issues, and I intend to open space 
whenever the opportunity appears.

In the field of medicine, there are quite a few things that work, but science 
does not know why or how.   And doctors continue to use them, even without 
understanding why they are effective. I see no reason to wait for an airtight 
theory before going to work in Open Space!

My 2 cents' worth,

Joelle


  




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