using a wiki to post OS topics before Opening the Space]

[Harrison Owen]

For me the real issue is -- when is space open, and what sort of space? I
have seen organizations that use wiki-type format all the time, and so when
they do an OST, it is just an extension, but in a different format. I think
it is radically different if the wiki stuff takes on the life and function
of "planning" the meeting." At that point it seems to me that it becomes
quite counterproductive, and actually closes space before it ever truly
opens. In the worst case scenario, people get stuck with the agenda they
posted (on wiki or whatever) simply because they posted it. Hoisted on their
own petard so to speak. The old argument that pre-planning the agenda
insures that no issue is lost, and further that thinking about the issues
before arrival raises quality is a dog the won't hunt, I think. Sounds very
logical, but I have never seen a shred of evidence that it was valid. Indeed
quite the opposite. Pre-planned agendas insure irrelevance - yesterday's
news! Worse than that, it is boring.

 

Harrison

 

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From: OSLIST [mailto:OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU] On Behalf Of Ted Ernst
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Subject: Re: using a wiki to post OS topics before Opening the Space]

 

On the other hand, I've experienced this phenomenon as well, and the vast
majority of attendees won't have seen the pre-announced topics, nor remember
the ones they read, so the self-organization and chaos of the opening is
preserved AND those that are very interested in what a person says about
herself, can make sure to find and meet that person.  Again, this is
self-organization.  We wouldn't want to forbid pre-posting of topics, would
we?  That seems contrary to our role as facilitators. 

peace,
ted

On 1/1/07, Kerry <k at napuk.demon.co.uk> wrote:

Hi

I, for one, do not feel it is a good idea to post issues before an
event.  If this is done, it will lead people to form responses in
advance and defend them during discussions in breakout groups, which
will leave people less open to hearing new views.

It also diminishes the chaos at the beginning of events when issues
start tumbling out and people start to get excited and decide where
they want to work .

All the very best in 2007!  May your space continue to open.

Cheers

Kerry
Edinburgh
www.openfutures.com

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