Begining in OS

[Harrison Owen]

David -- I have a big secret. We are all amateurs, and all gifted with a
13.7 billion year old process that basically runs itself almost no matter
what we do. Of course there are a few tricks of the trade, particularly when
it comes to the ongoing use of OST and integrating it into the every life of
organizations. I don't think this is rocket science, but it will take some
attention. Here is another big secret: All organizations are already in Open
Space but they just don't know it. Or in some cases, they do know it but it
scares them to death. The point is, you are not bringing anything new --
just helping them to remember what they already are, and be it better. 

All of that said -- things do get better with practice, and in the case of
Open Space that usually means discovering more and more things NOT to do.

Harrison

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From: OSLIST [mailto:OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU] On Behalf Of David
Vachell
Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 7:38 AM
To: OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU
Subject: Begining in OS

Dear OSLISTers

I have been interested in OS for ages now. I read Harrison's book and was 
enthralled and immediately went out looking for opportunities to put the 
wisdom into practice. I managed to open a couple of spaces when I worked 
for a large UK telecomms company but struggled to get others as enthused 
as myself about the power and potential of OS to create the shifts they 
said they wanted - I suspect something about the threat to political power 
and status.

I am now working as a consultant helping organisations to create systemic 
success and I would dearly like to use OS more comprehensively in this 
work. In order to do this with 'real' clients I feel that I need to move 
beyond the status of a 'gifted amateur'. I have "lurked on this list for a 
few years but haven't posted before - so here's my question to all you 
experienced OSers.

What suggestions would you make for me to move forward? I would be happy 
to work with others to gain experience. I am based in the UK (Thames 
Valley area) and would happily operate anywhere in the English speaking 
world.

Many thanks for any ideas

David

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