Craig

[Craig Gilliam]

Question--Not exactly Open Space, but it is open space.  If it is not an 
appopriate question for the OS group, I understand.

When working with groups, I have always believed the focus is finding, 
building on, adapting to the strengths.  Thus I ask, What is working, etc?  
What are you doing well?  Then, I would go to What is not working?  Where is 
the sabbotage or unitended consequence?

My question is--What role does recognizing "what is not working" the 
negative play in a group process, or do we spend too much time on it, when 
it is the strengths that move us forward?  Is the negative about our 
anxiety, while the strengths are about responsible passion?  Does the 
question even need to be ask about "not working"?

Of course, I know that a group will go there as they need to or as their 
anxiety drives them/us, whether I want it or not.  But still, I am thinking 
through the role of exploring what is not working, in helping a group find 
what is working (or is there a role for it.)

Thanks!
Craig

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