Results for Open Space on Civic Engagement
Christine Whitney Sanchez
cwhitneysanchez at gmail.com
Mon Oct 18 14:38:05 PDT 2010
Doug, the six word stories were inspired by the challenge given to Ernest Hemmingway to write a story in only 6 words. In response, he wrote this story - "For sale. Baby shoes. Never worn."
The Collaborative Spark team created several six word stories from the flash report headlines and read them as a closing to the afternoon.
Christine
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On Oct 17, 2010, at 6:51 AM, doug <os at footprintsinthewind.com> wrote:
> Christine--
>
> Would you kindly say more about the convergence processes you used? What
> for instance are 6 word stories?
>
> And, do you feel the 45 minute sessions worked well?
>
> :- Doug.
>
>
>
> On Sat, 2010-10-16 at 17:15 -0700, Christine Whitney Sanchez wrote:
>> Hi Doug,
>>
>> We intended to open the space at 1:45pm but the Arizona Town Hall
>> Fundraising Luncheon went overtime and then we waited for the ten
>> people who were literally stuck in an elevator, trying to get to us.
>> Whenever it starts.
>>
>> Here's the design/timing
>> OPENING
>> 2:00pm Open Space poem
>> 2:05pm Open the Space
>> DIVERGENCE
>> 2:45pm Breakout Session 1
>> 3:30pm Breakout Session 2
>> CONVERGENCE
>> 4:20pm Flash Reports
>> 4:55pm Action Commitments
>> 5:15pm Popcorn Reflections
>> 5:20pm 6 word stories
>>
>> 15 sessions were posted with 12 reports. Out of the 150 participants,
>> 30 of them posted their contact information to take the most exciting
>> ideas forward. Most everyone stayed for the convergence. The group
>> that Suzanne hosted lives on - an Arizonan has already organized the
>> next conversation for "Creating Community."
>>
>> Thanks for asking, Doug.
>>
>> Warm wishes from a brilliant fall afternoon in Phoenix,
>>
>> Christine Whitney Sanchez
>> CWS - Collaborative Wisdom & Strategy
>> 2717 E. Mountain Sky Avenue
>> Phoenix, AZ 85048, USA
>> +1.480.759.0262
>> www.christinewhitneysanchez.com
>> www.innovationpartners.com
>> www.collaborativespark.com
>>
>> On Oct 16, 2010, at 4:30 PM, doug wrote:
>>
>>> Christine--
>>>
>>> Thanks for posting this.
>>>
>>> What was the design and the timing? I'm gathering it was one breakout
>>> session....
>>>
>>> :- Doug.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, 2010-10-14 at 23:19 -0700, Christine Whitney Sanchez wrote:
>>>> Dear Open Space Friends,
>>>>
>>>> Many thanks for holding the space with me and Collaborative Spark on
>>>> September 23 as we opened the space for civic engagement in Phoenix
>>>> Arizona. It was quite a day and, of course, the open space was full
>>>> of energy and passion!
>>>>
>>>> For those who are interested in the results, please see below my
>>>> signature for the report.
>>>>
>>>> Warm wishes from a warm Phoenix evening,
>>>>
>>>> Christine
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Christine Whitney Sanchez
>>>> CWS - Collaborative Wisdom & Strategy
>>>> 2717 E. Mountain Sky Avenue
>>>> Phoenix, AZ 85048, USA
>>>> +1.480.759.0262
>>>> www.christinewhitneysanchez.com
>>>> www.innovationpartners.com
>>>> www.collaborativespark.com
>>>> Open Space Strategy Session
>>>>
>>>> September 23, 2010
>>>>
>>>> Phoenix, Arizona
>>>>
>>>> If anything imaginable were possible, if there were no constraints
>>>> whatsoever,
>>>> how can we participate, collaborate and innovate to stimulate civic
>>>> action in Arizona?
>>>> On September 23, 2010, nearly 150 Arizonans gathered to discuss how
>>>> to
>>>> increase civic engagement in Arizona. As part of It’s Up to Me,
>>>> AZ: A
>>>> Day of Civic Action, this Open Space strategy session made it
>>>> possible
>>>> for the participants to generate topics and focus on what they most
>>>> cared about. After two hours of lively discussions, more than 20% of
>>>> the participants committed to host further conversations on the most
>>>> exciting ideas for stimulating civic action.
>>>>
>>>> Christine Whitney Sanchez and Collaborative Spark, a consulting group
>>>> with expertise in large-group conversations and deliberations, guided
>>>> the Open Space meeting. This process is a non-hierarchical,
>>>> transparent process that makes it easy for large groups to build on
>>>> each other’s ideas and self-organize for action around meaningful
>>>> issues and opportunities. It is a fun and dynamic way to release the
>>>> wisdom of the many.
>>>>
>>>> Regina Blakely of Collaborative Spark began the session by performing
>>>> an original open space poem. Participants then created the agenda and
>>>> hosted breakout discussions on topics such as:
>>>>
>>>> § How can the arts most effectively stimulate civic action?
>>>>
>>>> § Take back the media
>>>>
>>>> § Abolishing human trafficking (posted by Senior Girl Scouts)
>>>>
>>>> § A great education for all children
>>>>
>>>> § Redistricting to ensure competitive districts
>>>>
>>>> Each breakout group posted their most potent and actionable ideas.
>>>> One fifth of the participants were so passionate about civic action
>>>> ideas that they listed their contact information to host another
>>>> conversation and explore next steps.
>>>>
>>>> The chart
>>>> at http://collaborativespark.com/projects/open-space-summary/
>>>> represents original discussion topics, hosts, action ideas,
>>>> participants who committed to host the next conversation and people
>>>> who have committed to participate in the next conversation. If you
>>>> are interested in joining a conversation, please contact the host
>>>> listed in the chart.
>>>>
>>>> For other questions about the Open Space session, please contact
>>>> Christine Whitney Sanchez at cwhitneysanchez at gmail.com.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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>From Mon Oct 18 22:24:03 2010
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Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 22:24:03 -0400
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From: doug <os at footprintsinthewind.com>
Subject: Re: Results for Open Space on Civic Engagement
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Christine--
Neat! Thanks.
:- Doug.
On Mon, 2010-10-18 at 14:38 -0700, Christine Whitney Sanchez wrote:
> Doug, the six word stories were inspired by the challenge given to Ernest Hemmingway to write a story in only 6 words. In response, he wrote this story - "For sale. Baby shoes. Never worn."
>
> The Collaborative Spark team created several six word stories from the flash report headlines and read them as a closing to the afternoon.
>
> Christine
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Oct 17, 2010, at 6:51 AM, doug <os at footprintsinthewind.com> wrote:
>
> > Christine--
> >
> > Would you kindly say more about the convergence processes you used? What
> > for instance are 6 word stories?
> >
> > And, do you feel the 45 minute sessions worked well?
> >
> > :- Doug.
> >
> >
> >
> > On Sat, 2010-10-16 at 17:15 -0700, Christine Whitney Sanchez wrote:
> >> Hi Doug,
> >>
> >> We intended to open the space at 1:45pm but the Arizona Town Hall
> >> Fundraising Luncheon went overtime and then we waited for the ten
> >> people who were literally stuck in an elevator, trying to get to us.
> >> Whenever it starts.
> >>
> >> Here's the design/timing
> >> OPENING
> >> 2:00pm Open Space poem
> >> 2:05pm Open the Space
> >> DIVERGENCE
> >> 2:45pm Breakout Session 1
> >> 3:30pm Breakout Session 2
> >> CONVERGENCE
> >> 4:20pm Flash Reports
> >> 4:55pm Action Commitments
> >> 5:15pm Popcorn Reflections
> >> 5:20pm 6 word stories
> >>
> >> 15 sessions were posted with 12 reports. Out of the 150 participants,
> >> 30 of them posted their contact information to take the most exciting
> >> ideas forward. Most everyone stayed for the convergence. The group
> >> that Suzanne hosted lives on - an Arizonan has already organized the
> >> next conversation for "Creating Community."
> >>
> >> Thanks for asking, Doug.
> >>
> >> Warm wishes from a brilliant fall afternoon in Phoenix,
> >>
> >> Christine Whitney Sanchez
> >> CWS - Collaborative Wisdom & Strategy
> >> 2717 E. Mountain Sky Avenue
> >> Phoenix, AZ 85048, USA
> >> +1.480.759.0262
> >> www.christinewhitneysanchez.com
> >> www.innovationpartners.com
> >> www.collaborativespark.com
> >>
> >> On Oct 16, 2010, at 4:30 PM, doug wrote:
> >>
> >>> Christine--
> >>>
> >>> Thanks for posting this.
> >>>
> >>> What was the design and the timing? I'm gathering it was one breakout
> >>> session....
> >>>
> >>> :- Doug.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On Thu, 2010-10-14 at 23:19 -0700, Christine Whitney Sanchez wrote:
> >>>> Dear Open Space Friends,
> >>>>
> >>>> Many thanks for holding the space with me and Collaborative Spark on
> >>>> September 23 as we opened the space for civic engagement in Phoenix
> >>>> Arizona. It was quite a day and, of course, the open space was full
> >>>> of energy and passion!
> >>>>
> >>>> For those who are interested in the results, please see below my
> >>>> signature for the report.
> >>>>
> >>>> Warm wishes from a warm Phoenix evening,
> >>>>
> >>>> Christine
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Christine Whitney Sanchez
> >>>> CWS - Collaborative Wisdom & Strategy
> >>>> 2717 E. Mountain Sky Avenue
> >>>> Phoenix, AZ 85048, USA
> >>>> +1.480.759.0262
> >>>> www.christinewhitneysanchez.com
> >>>> www.innovationpartners.com
> >>>> www.collaborativespark.com
> >>>> Open Space Strategy Session
> >>>>
> >>>> September 23, 2010
> >>>>
> >>>> Phoenix, Arizona
> >>>>
> >>>> If anything imaginable were possible, if there were no constraints
> >>>> whatsoever,
> >>>> how can we participate, collaborate and innovate to stimulate civic
> >>>> action in Arizona?
> >>>> On September 23, 2010, nearly 150 Arizonans gathered to discuss how
> >>>> to
> >>>> increase civic engagement in Arizona. As part of It’s Up to Me,
> >>>> AZ: A
> >>>> Day of Civic Action, this Open Space strategy session made it
> >>>> possible
> >>>> for the participants to generate topics and focus on what they most
> >>>> cared about. After two hours of lively discussions, more than 20% of
> >>>> the participants committed to host further conversations on the most
> >>>> exciting ideas for stimulating civic action.
> >>>>
> >>>> Christine Whitney Sanchez and Collaborative Spark, a consulting group
> >>>> with expertise in large-group conversations and deliberations, guided
> >>>> the Open Space meeting. This process is a non-hierarchical,
> >>>> transparent process that makes it easy for large groups to build on
> >>>> each other’s ideas and self-organize for action around meaningful
> >>>> issues and opportunities. It is a fun and dynamic way to release the
> >>>> wisdom of the many.
> >>>>
> >>>> Regina Blakely of Collaborative Spark began the session by performing
> >>>> an original open space poem. Participants then created the agenda and
> >>>> hosted breakout discussions on topics such as:
> >>>>
> >>>> § How can the arts most effectively stimulate civic action?
> >>>>
> >>>> § Take back the media
> >>>>
> >>>> § Abolishing human trafficking (posted by Senior Girl Scouts)
> >>>>
> >>>> § A great education for all children
> >>>>
> >>>> § Redistricting to ensure competitive districts
> >>>>
> >>>> Each breakout group posted their most potent and actionable ideas.
> >>>> One fifth of the participants were so passionate about civic action
> >>>> ideas that they listed their contact information to host another
> >>>> conversation and explore next steps.
> >>>>
> >>>> The chart
> >>>> at http://collaborativespark.com/projects/open-space-summary/
> >>>> represents original discussion topics, hosts, action ideas,
> >>>> participants who committed to host the next conversation and people
> >>>> who have committed to participate in the next conversation. If you
> >>>> are interested in joining a conversation, please contact the host
> >>>> listed in the chart.
> >>>>
> >>>> For other questions about the Open Space session, please contact
> >>>> Christine Whitney Sanchez at cwhitneysanchez at gmail.com.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
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>From Mon Oct 18 22:42:48 2010
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Lisa--
Wonderful post and I hope Access Queen and the Host team get lots of
donations.
As I read your post, the phrase "Host Team" popped out at me. I first
thought I read the words "Hoist" Team--which seems appropriate in light
of the 33 miners!
Then I noticed that OST was the main part of the word HOST. So I saw
some possible word play here. ¿Anybody want to carry this further?
<grin>
:- Doug.
On Mon, 2010-10-18 at 08:37 -0700, Lisa Heft wrote:
> Juan Luis -
>
>
> Dreams become realities as we name them and lend our energies towards
> them, no?
>
>
> The miners did not just dream to survive - they planned, coordinated,
> believed, and worked together, and kept faith.
>
>
> To my OSLIST colleagues - If any of you wish to donate funds to help
> Juan Luis and ... who knows ... possibly some other Chilean Host Team
> members ... come to this December workshop - to further grow their
> capacity and skills as they grow more OS in South America and prepare
> for the WOSonOS (World Open Space on Open Space - our annual
> international OS facilitator / learner / enthusiast conference) ....
>
>
> I welcome you to donate funds to the Access Queen via PayPal - to
> lisaheft at openingspace.net - with a note that goes with your financial
> gift saying it is for the Chilean Host Team.
>
>
> (If you are a U.S.A. citizen and need a tax write-off you can also pay
> via the Open Space Institute-US with a note that says 'Access Queen' -
> or send me a check with a note in the memo portion of your check -
> though I am not myself a non-profit. Contact me for more information
> on either of those two options.)
>
>
> Access Queen is an awareness and resource-sharing project I run that
> helps people get to our annual WOSonOSs - and for the
> first-ever-in-the-Southern-Hemisphere WOSonOS I would say that
> strengthening the knowledge of the Chilean Host Team is good
> fertilizer for the seeds and growth of more and more Open Space in
> South America. If you have additional forms of resources to offer -
> it is not just a money thing - mileage? Accommodation in San
> Francisco? other offerings? - thank you for letting me know.
>
>
> I speak Spanish so can welcome even Juan Luis' mono-lingual
> (Spanish-speaking-only) colleagues to the workshop and include them in
> the learning.
> Registration for any of the workshops I host is pay-what-you-can - so
> Juan Luis and colleagues can afford that part.
> The majority of funds raised may go towards whatever costs Juan Luis
> or us locals cannot afford - such as air fair and other out-of-pocket
> expenses.
> Be sure that they are also raising their own money to pay towards
> their
> costs.
>
>
> Any money raised that remains after their costs are covered will go
> towards either
> - bringing them back again for the OSonOS Heidi and I will soon tell
> you all about (this coming March), or to
> - help them get to another workshop any of us host in the US or South
> America, or
> - for any Askers seeking support to attend the 2011 WOSonOS in Chile.
>
>
> Whatever the individual Chilean Host Team member requests for growing
> their own learning and their South American learning community.
>
>
> Lisa
>
>
> Several of us OS colleagues are also planning to facilitate different
> kinds of OS workshops in several countries in South America in 2011 to
> further grow OS knowledge, capacity and community in South America -
> which is the home of some really marvelous and skilled facilitators
> who are interested in adding Open Space to their skills / knowledge /
> dialogue tools. So by the time we gather in Chile for WOSonOS 2011 in
> October - we will be able to celebrate the growth and strength of
> Spanish language / South American culture Open Space knowledge and
> community... This is my own dream - that we not just (whoever is able
> to) fly in for a fun and educational single international event next
> October but work towards the growth of local capacity and ability for
> facilitating Open Space.
>
>
> And if you do not already know about it - there is a group on our Open
> Space World Community ning site - that meets in Spanish - that Juan
> Luis also hosts... http://openspaceworld.ning.com - come visit!
> (if you do not know Spanish you can always translate the sentences at
> tradukka.com - Juan Luis and my favorite translation site that gets
> most... of the words correctly...!)
>
>
>
>
> Lisa Heft
> Consultant, Facilitator, Educator
> Opening Space
> lisaheft at openingspace.net
>
>
>
>
>
> On Oct 18, 2010, at 7:40 AM, JL Walker wrote:
>
> > Dear Lisa:
> > If the dream of Berlin was possible why not San Francisco?
> > Juan Luis
> > PS: With the force of the 33 miners!
> >
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