OS invitation to a mandatory meeting

[Kathleen Osta]

Hi there,

I've been working a social service agency for more than 5 years doing 
highly participatory strategic planning that they have made good use 
of. This team is in the thick of very big changes. I've been wanting to 
introduce them to Open Space and recently they've agreed to a 
combo-deal. (Yes!!) 1st half day with the core group of 30 will be 
reviewing results of a series of surveys and accomplishments and some 
celebration.

Day 2 from 8:30 - 3:00 will be OS with 90 - 100 people. This day is 
usually called All Staff Meeting and is mandatory. Their question to me 
is how do they balance the mandatory nature of this meeting with the 
"invitation" approach of Open Space that sounds optional. I have begun 
formulating some answers but feel out of my league and thought "why not 
ask the listserv folks?"

I remain curious and welcome any and all perspectives.

Thanks,

Kathleen Osta

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