Open Space Magic

[Diane Gibeault]

Bonjour Suzanne,

 

What great words and images you give us of Open Space. I would like to quote
you if I may, in my upcoming meeting with a group that is new to OS. Your
clarity is a gift.

 

It was really nourishing for me to see at play in OS, your company, NuFocus.
Participants were certainly in their element with OS, like fish in water,
given the values of inclusiveness and openness on which your partnership is
based. 

 

It's encouraging to see an organization that is intent in opening space as a
way of doing business internally and with clients.

 

Suzanne, you are very attentive to the heart, to what really matters. I know
space will keep opening for you.

 

I'll be thinking of you next Sunday when you facilitate the OS event you
organized in Arizona. 

 

Diane

 

From: OSLIST [mailto:OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU] On Behalf Of Suzanne
Daigle
Sent: 16 juin 2009 08:03
To: OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU
Subject: Re: [OSLIST] Open Space Magic

 

Cliodhna, 

Thank you. I am so glad to find soul mates in the OS community. Speaking my
voice and hearing others speak theirs is so wonderful. 

 

 In my brief exposure to Open Space, what I've noted is that people are so
exhilarated with being asked to participate, to choose and to reflect about
what they are passionate about. This often stirs something inside them which
nudges them to share openly and honestly about themselves. They suddenly
allow themselves to become vulnerable and that's when the floodgates open.
People instantly recognize that others who they thought were so
self-confident and put together, are actually struggling with the same
things they are.  This opens up more sharing and more listening in an
environment of feeling equal and safe. The "ah ha" moments multiply. That's
the real magic of Open Space when heartfelt Intention and Invitation are a
big part of the equation. 

Prepare from the heart and then let go... go slow to go fast. It's just so
darn simple! And the irony of it all is that you often get what you had
always hoped for: trust, creativity, innovation, solutions, collaboration
and fun leading to actions and sustainable results. Self-organizing and
shared leadership in a living system! It ain't new.  

 

Hugs and smiles going your way.

Suzanne

 

 


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