Law of Two Feet

[Harrison Owen]

“I wonder how empowering it is for the individual left behind?”



 

Well, if that “difficult” person was a command and control boss – it is
possible, though perhaps not likely, that he will learn something. Then
again, he might go and seek alternative employment. Or – all those folks he
was intimidating might do the same thing. Sometimes the universe has to hit
you on the side of the head with a 2X4 just to get your attention. Painful,
but effective.

 

Harrison

 

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-----Original Message-----
From: OSLIST [mailto:OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU] On Behalf Of Bui K.
Petersen
Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 2:31 PM
To: OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU
Subject: Re: Law of Two Feet

 

Thanks for the reassurance, Jack.

However, I am not as concerned about the to the topic and the conversation
as I am with the affect on the "difficult" individual. While it may be
empowering for people to simply leave an unfruitful conversation, I wonder
how empowering it is for the individual left behind?

Búi

Jack Ricchiuto wrote: 

Bui,

This does happen and can hurt the development of content around an otherwise
attractive topic. If the self-organizing soil of the group is fertile
enough, people will continue the conversation in different places and in
different ways, the way water will flow around rocks to whatever openings
available. When people with passion are given freedom, good things happen no
matter what. 

Translation: not to worry.

Be well,

Jack

On 2/15/07, Bui K. Petersen <bui at buildconsensus.ca
<mailto:bui at buildconsensus.ca> > wrote: 

As someone who is still just learning and trying to find out how and when
OST can be used, I am curious about people's experience with the effect the
Law of Two Feet can have on irritating dominating personalities. Say for
example that someone is dominating a group and practically annoying everyone
else with the result of them using their two feet and leaving. How does this
affect the person left behind? I have some concerns about what could happen
to this person but before I mention them, I am interested to hear what
others have experienced.

Curious!

Búi



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