invitation to join a small group of interesting folks in Canada to discuss Harrison's New book via PHONE

[John Rapp]

I'm interested.

On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 11:48 AM, Judy Gast <jgast at sympatico.ca> wrote:

>  Hello everyone out there in OS cyberland..
>
> I am seeking a few folks who are available and interested in joining
> several Open Space types (interesting ones) in Canada to discuss and learn
> together from Harrison's new book, *Wave Rider*, via PHONE CONFERENCE
> calls. (That is, dial into a US or Canadian phone number during a time that
> is mutually convenient for people located in Eastern and Central time
> zone.)
>
> The invitation below (previously sent to the Open Space Institute of Canada
> dist list) details the concept and proposed logistics.
>
> Please email or call me if you are interested or want to know more.    As
> soon as the 'right people'  show up (i.e. indicate interest) I will convene
> an short planning Conference call to discuss and decide on logistics.
>
> Judy Gast
> Organizational Effectiveness Consultant
> Barnes Management Group
> 1071 King St. West Suite 102
> M6K 3K2
> www.barnesmanagementgroup.ca
> Phone 905-824-4352
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> *Open Space Institute of Canada*
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> TO: OSIC members and friends
>
>
>
> RE: Idea to start a Discussion of Harrison's new book via Conference call
> format
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>
>
> Hello all,
>
>
>
>
>
> This email is to let you know about an idea to convene a teleconference
> book discussion group and see if you are interested in participating.
>
>
>
> As many of you know, Harrison Owen, originator of Open Space
> Technology, has just published a new book called Wave Rider: Leadership
> for High Performance in a  Self-Organizing World (Barrett-Koehler, ISBN
> 978-1-57675=617-1).  I just received my copy in the mail via Amazon.
>
>
>
> After reading the testimonials blurbs on the back cover, I am intrigued and
> ready to get into it.  One blurb says, "Shows us why almost everything we
> think we know about planning, organizing, directing, and controlling is
> wrong... and what we need to do instead."
>
>
>
> So what does Harrison Owen, have to add to the litany of literature about
> Leadership?  Is there a 'new twist' on this age-old topic?  How can we put
> into use his theories and stories?
>
>
>
> I am curious to find out.  I know that when I read books, if I have people
> to discuss the concepts with, I am more likely to find the gems of meaning,
> and incorporate them into my life and work.   I have had several
> conversations with Larry Peterson, who has read Wave Rider, and he is keen
> on participating and contributing.
>
>
>
>
>
> Here is the idea and request.
>
>
>
> IDEA
>
> Are you interested in participating in a series of conference calls to
> discuss and review the book "Wave Rider"?
>
>
>
> Below are some initial suggestions (based on my conversations with Larry)
> regarding how it could work:
>
> 1)  Schedule three 1 1/2 hour conference calls one month apart
> (dates/timing to be determine by participants).  Make it easy to
> participate, so those who 'sign up' are able and committed to 'show up'.
> If it's not 'over' after three calls, we schedule three more...
>
> 2)  Limit participation to 6-8 people (who are committed to attend the
> three calls), so that we can get into rich conversation and dialogue (with
> more people, it will change the nature of the conversations).  If more are
> interested, a second group could form.
>
> 3)  Have a volunteer 'facilitator' for each call (could be same or
> different person each time), who takes on certain responsibilities.  For
> example, the facilitator decides which pages of the book will be discussed,
> sends reminder emails with a few discussion provoking questions that trigger
> thought, thinks about the structure of the call and facilitates to ensure
> all have opportunity to speak and, perhaps, follows up with summary of key
> discussion points, request for feedback (i.e. on format and facilitation of
> call) and reminder of next call.
>
> 4)       At the end of three sessions, the group talks about what worked,
> what we could/should change, and continues or adjourns.
>
> 5)       If we want, we could invite Harrison to participate in a session
> to answer questions and hear his thoughts directly.
>
>
>
> REQUEST
>
>
>
> If interested, please email me at jgast at barnesmanagementgroup.ca or call
> me at 905-824-4352.  Once I assess the level of interest and availability, I
> will schedule a conference bridge to convene an intial short planning call.
>
>
>
> This invitation has been sent to the OSIC distribution list with the intent
> to provide a program/activity that both adds value to OSIC members, and
> continues to build community amongst OSIC members.  Once I get a sense of
> the level of interest, I will assess whether to send it to others.
>
>
>
> Judy Gast
>
> 905-824-4352
>
> jgast at barnesmanagementgroup.ca
>
> or
>
>
>
> jgast at sympatico.ca
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