Incentive to participate?

[Peggy Holman]

John-

I want to build on what you've said.

You asked who are the people doing the inviting?  You reminded me of  
how key invitation is.  The quality of invitation that matters.  Are  
the people who are hosting in conversation with the people they are  
inviting?  Are the inviters making the invitation from their own place  
of passion and commitment?  Is the invitation being sent in a  
welcoming way, something that communicates with more than just  
words?   Hopefully you get the drift.

In that context, to me, decisions become part of creating a welcoming  
space.  If it is done as a bribe, it isn't useful.  If done as good  
hosts, then go for it.

my two cents,
Peggy

P.S.  To Justin's question on work related OS's outside of work  
hours.  I have done a few that started during work hours and continued  
into the weekend.  Sometimes it is because of schedules for workers  
who can't participate otherwise.  Some organizations have paid  
overtime as an acknowledgement of the request to come during personal  
time.  (Not as a bribe but out of respect.)




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On Aug 26, 2009, at 2:57 PM, John Engle wrote:

> Great question, David. I agree with Doug, Lisa and Harrison.  
> Offering things that look like incentives or rewards doesn't seem  
> like a good idea.
>
> But, a couple questions do come to mind. Who are the people doing  
> the inviting? As the hosts, is there a particular ambiance that you  
> want to create? I can imagine a situation where hosts, out of a  
> genuine appreciation for folks coming, graciously provide some food  
> or drink. We all know what a hit food and drink is.
>
> So, then my question is, if you decide to provide something in this  
> spirit, do you want to be transparent and communicate this in the  
> letter of invitation?
>
> Perhaps i've complicated things. We're constantly dealing with  
> questions like this in Haiti. Again, I completely agree with not  
> offering things that look like incentives or rewards for coming.
>
> What do others think?
>
> John
>
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> On Aug 26, 2009, at 5:16 PM, Lisa Heft wrote:
>
>> Ah, David - I think you answered yourself...
>> Lisa
>> My univ is considering using Open Space for strategic planning. The  
>> event probably will need to be held at a time when faculty are not  
>> “officially” on campus – before a term, during a term break, or  
>> after a term. The question has come up about offering an incentive  
>> (e.g., nice meal, book purchase, door prizes) to encourage faculty  
>> participation. A part of me wonders if bribing people to attend (or  
>> rewarding them depending on your perspective) goes against the  
>> grain of simply inviting faculty and staff to bring their passion  
>> to the event because they care? I would greatly appreciate hearing  
>> what folks on the listserv think. Thank you. David Cox
>>
>>
>>
>> Lisa Heft
>> Consultant, Facilitator, Educator
>> Opening Space
>> lisaheft at openingspace.net
>> www.openingspace.net
>>
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