Revision of The User's Guide / Some Help Needed

[Harrison Owen]

It looks like Berrett-Koehler is prepared to do a revised (3rd) Edition of
"Open Space Technology: A User's Guide." This is no rush job, as it probably
will not appear until Spring of 2008. However, no time like the present to
start, and I could use some help.

Specifically, I welcome your thoughts on what needs strengthening
(clarification), or modification, or elimination (what can we leave out?).
The book as it stands is almost 15 years old. I think it still "works" but
it is also true that we have all learned a great deal over that time. One
thing I don't want to do is to get into a lot of theory or extended
examples. This is (and I think should be) a "User's Guide." Nothing but the
facts, and how to do it! 

I want to keep the book roughly the same size, and if anything smaller. And
don't worry about "wordsmithing" and fine edits. Berret-Koehler pays people
to do that.

You can obviously post your thoughts here on OSLIST - but I would appreciate
it if you would send me a copy hhowen at verizon.net.  And of course, you can
always send your thoughts offline, but I think we all might enjoy the
discussion. 

I can't think of a better bunch of folks to help with the revision, but I am
approaching this with some trepidation. When last I sought your help with
"The Practice of Peace" I had 180 responses. All were wonderful, but
somewhat overwhelming. But I guess that is what a community is for - to be
wonderful and maybe overwhelming. Or something - and Thank You!


Harrison  

Harrison Owen
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