High profile UK Gov meeting using OST

[Jon Harvey]

Hallo all

I thought I would share with you this website:

http://bigsocietyopennight.eventbrite.com/ 

This is a meeting to discuss the new (coalition) government's approach to
the 'Big Society' which is one of our new Prime Minister's 'big ideas' to
engage more people in creating a better society. The advocates argue is all
about empowerment
(http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/media/407789/building-big-society.pdf)
while the detractors argue that it is about providing voluntary 'cover' as
the state is rolled back. Time will tell of course.

Interestingly the meeting will "be facilitated using open space technology
which will enable all participants to shape the agenda". I have managed to
secure a place at this event with a view to seeing who is facilitating of
course! But also to use the opportunity to explore the wider use of OS in
creating this 'big society' which as we all know - would be an extraordinary
good fit!

I will report back - watch this space!

Very best wishes

Jon


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