When is Open Space Not Open Space -- Toronto Events

Sheila Beauchemin s.beauchemin at shaw.ca
Mon Mar 5 19:10:46 PST 2007


Thanks for all the responses to this question.  Following on Larry's point,
"Open Space" was included in a handbook produced by the federal government
that includes short discussions of a number of facilitation techniques for
dealing with a variety of issues.  The Open Space section is very cursory
but since this handbook has received quite a wide distribution within the BC
public service this may be causing some of the confusion.

 

This dialogue has helped me feel confident enough to counter responses that
are not true to what I know to be OST.

 

Cheers, Sheila

 

-----Original Message-----
From: OSLIST [mailto:OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU] On Behalf Of Larry
Peterson
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Subject: Re: When is Open Space Not Open Space -- Toronto Events

 

We've had the experience here in Canada of folks calling something Open
Space and not use "Open Space Technology" as suggested in the User's guide.
Usually it involves a consultant trying to manage some aspect of the process
at the wall -- grouping topics, assigning meeting space, giving detailed
instructions to small group facilitators, etc.  Back to Harrison's point of
not "trusting" the people to self-organize and self-manage the conversations
-- that closes the space.  When people experience a full OST process they
usually go wow, that's not what I experienced before.

 

Its also part of the reason for going on a learning journey.  Diane and I
have extended the registration discount to March 12th for our April 25-27
workshop in Toronto.  If you are interested see below.

 

OSonOS in Toronto 07 will happen on April 28th, with a Stammish on the
evening of the 27th.  Details on that are being worked out as well and will
be posted soon.

 

Larry

 

Larry Peterson

Associates in Transformation

Toronto, ON, Canada

416.653.4829

 

larry at spiritedorg.com  

www.spiritedorg.com 

 


The Open Space Method

 

Experiential Training Workshop 

Toronto, Canada - April 25-26-27, 2007

 

 

A unique way of leading, organizing

 facilitating and of being in organizations  

 


 

"I learned that it's OK to release control and experience chaos with the
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  Order - a new order - will re-emerge which allows us to reach new
heights."

Linda Cooper, Advisor, Strategic / Scientific Partnerships, Environment
Canada, 

New-Brunswick, Canada

 

"This workshop is very well constructed; it allows us to experience Open
Space and to learn in real time.  I really experienced and perceived two
essential dimensions of OST: self-organization and emergence of leadership."

Jean-Maurice Vergnaud, management consultant, ALELEKA, Boulogne-Billancourt,
France






 

Open Space Technology (OST) enables organizations to transform and become
more interactive, inspired, healthy and productive. It also can accelerate
projects and change processes. This simple but powerful participatory method
is used around the world by thousands of organizations, companies,
governments and community associations. 

 

Leaders, change agents, facilitators and anyone aiming for more fruitful
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Finally, you will participate in an Open Space and have an opportunity to
practice. 

Larry Peterson and Diane Gibeault, the trainers, both bring 30 years of
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and on the international scene. Their combined experience includes
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participants.   <http://www.spiritedorg.com/> www.spiritedorg.com
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Included: A 3-day workshop, the OST book by Harrison Owen founder of OST,
written and electronic materials (tools and detailed guides) and breakfasts,
lunches, breaks. 

 

Special Rates for students and others. See also early bird registration
savings.

 

Full Brochure & Registration:  Clickhere
<http://www.cyberus.ca/~dgp/Leaflet_OS_Training_EN_April07.doc>  (MS Word)
or see Larry'sor Diane's websitesabove

 <http://www.cyberus.ca/~dgp/Leaflet_OS_Training_EN_April07.pdf> Clickhere
(forPDF format)  Early Registration Rebate extended to March 12th.


 


Information 

Toronto: Larry Peterson larry at spiritedorg.com              Tel. 416.653.4829


Ottawa:  Diane Gibeault diane.gibeault at rogers.com      Tel. 613.744.2638
 


 

 

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