Revision of The User's Guide / Some Help Needed

Sun Nov 26 07:54:12 PST 2006

Dear Harrison and all,
Having just published 2nd edition in Chinese, I have mixed feelings about
the 3rd edition. Yet it is always good to update. Here's from the top of my
head:
strengthening (clarification)
*    4 principle and the law (how they come about)
*    How the tech help in the big group setting?
*    Conditions of when OST will work==>add something about self-organizing
modification
*    On how you'd open the space and describe the Law of two feet &
principles
*    Convergence
elimination
*    Old version of the technology/computer (PC)

Laura Hsu, IAF Certified Professional Facilitator
Managing Director
Open Quest Facilitation Technology www.open-quest.com 
Meetings into Actions*Weaving Whole Group Wisdom*Integral Personal
Development
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Owen
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Subject: Re: Revision of The User's Guide / Some Help Needed

Catherine -- I think I am going to take a miss to that (wiki site). The
reasons are several, not the least of which is my own technological
competence. Main reason is that I am not looking for detailed
edits/suggestions -- and so I think the most economical way to go is just a
simple note. Suggestions for inclusion/exclusion -- like that. I have gotten
several of those and they seem to be just what I need. And for sure I am
looking for lots more :-)

Harrison

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-----Original Message-----
From: Catherine Pfaehler [mailto:c.pfaehler at bluewin.ch] 
Sent: Saturday, November 25, 2006 7:02 PM
To: 'Harrison Owen'
Subject: AW: Revision of The User's Guide / Some Help Needed

Harrison, have you decided to paste the book to a wiki-Site as Deborah
suggested? Please let the list know.

Thank you - then I know how to contribute! Catherine

Catherine Pfaehler Senn
Open Space Begleitung & Coaching
Kellersriedweg 8
CH - 2503 Biel
+41-(0)32 - 365 68 41
c.pfaehler at bluewin.ch

-----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
Von: Harrison Owen [mailto:hhowen at verizon.net] 
Gesendet: Montag, 20. November 2006 23:29
Betreff: Revision of The User's Guide / Some Help Needed

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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Potomac, Maryland   20854
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