[OSList] Large group small main room

[Michael M Pannwitz]

Dear Koos,
I think I know what you are talking about re favorite clients.
What are main characteristics of grand clients?
Cheers
mmp

On 06.04.2011 16:15, Koos de Heer wrote:
> Hi Thomas,
>
> Pondering your option of using the dining room. Would it be necessary to
> break up the circle for lunch? Or could you leave the circle as it is
> and just let people find a place to eat their lunch? You may have to
> tidy things up a little bit for closing circle, but I assume there will
> be plenty of time for that after lunch.
>
> Another thought is that it sounds like a few experiences I have had
> which I dit not like very much. Of course I have too little information
> to judge, but it sounds as if your client has everything booked and
> organized and then, almost as an afterthought, suddenly realizes they
> also need a facilitator, This is not my favorite type of client. In
> fact, I try to keep them away. They tend not to take Open Space very
> seriously and I have had a hard time working with them.
>
> So I was wondering if you are sure you want to get into this. Have you
> checked their commitment to the principles of Open Space?
>
> Love
>
> Koos
>
>
> At 00:29 6-4-2011, Thomas Herrmann wrote:
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>> Hi friends in Open Space
>> I have a challenge coming on. A group want to use OST for a meeting,
>> they have booked a space and expect maybe 100 participants. The
>> challenge is that the main room – if we can’t be outside which you
>> normally know the day before or so even if it’s late summer…that’s how
>> it is in Sweden…
>> Well, the main room is about 10*10 meters which is too little BUT I
>> want to give it a go (they cannot change location, they say). There is
>> lots of space for break outs and maybe maybe we can even find another
>> solution for the main circles – the dining area – if we can find
>> somewhere else to dine/or break the circle during lunch might be
>> another solution. Anyhow – I will have to go and explore different
>> opportunities…. Hmmm seems I find some possible solutions while writing…
>>
>> Anyhow, my question is – has anyone any experiences of a similar
>> situation, where people are really crammed in the main room. I am
>> thinking about inviting those who can, to stand during the opening,
>> and maybe give 60 persons a chair in two circles – which gives a
>> little space at the agenda wall… A little more chaos than normal, but
>> it should work… Or have cushions as an inner circle…?
>>
>> So, any experiences, ideas or just some cheering would be appreciated
>>
>> Great to be in this new space with you!
>> Best regards
>>
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