OST for Office Conflict. Yes or No?

[Harrison Owen]

I never quite ran into what you are confronting Elwin -- but close. Did an OS for the regional directors of a large non-profit. They all knew, but nobody told me, that THE issue was the Executive Director. Nice person but definitely time to GO. Needless to say, in Open Space everything hung out there. Got pretty exciting, but before we were through a group had called the Executive Dirtector. Never did find out how it all turned out, but the organization is still there and doing fine. Seemed to work its way through. 

Harrison

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Joelle Lyons Everett 
  To: OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU 
  Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 12:15 AM
  Subject: Re: OST for Office Conflict. Yes or No?


  Elwin--

  Paul and I opened space with a group who chose a similar theme to what you propose--we were gratified that many difficult topics were posted and discussed, including the difficult management style of a mid-level manager who had chosen not to be present.  Lots of recommendations that pretty much demanded that the leadership team take action.

  You AND your sponsors will have to be prepared to be surprised.  I believe that just creating an opportunity for subjects of choice to be talked about openly will make a difference.

  In another context, a key staff member resigned (to move to another city) the night before I facilitated an all-day meeting with the group.  They decided to begin by developing hiring criteria for replacing the person who was leaving, and future new hires.  The hour or two they spent on that conversation has proved to be a wonderful investment in their more-joyful future.

  Best of luck--I know that they called you on this assignment for good reason!

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