[OSList] Open Space for just 2 hours and 10 people - any advice?

[Stanley Park]

Leslie,

Yoy seem to unserstand the spirit of OST. Your schedule looks wonderful.

You might include 1 minute "Thank you for Coming. Do whatever is necessary"
coming from the Boss, only if necessary.

Stay being totally Present & absolutely Invisible.

The OS magic will be played by the group themselves. So just leave them do
it!

Bravo you

spark
2011. 12. 24. 오후 5:26에 "Justin T. Sampson" <justin at krasama.com>님이 작성:

> Dear Leslie,
>
> Since my first time facilitating Open Space was also for a small group
> with just a few hours, and I also asked lots of questions on OSLIST :), I
> just dug up those conversations in the archives for your reference. If you
> feel like reading more, here you go:
>
> I first asked about "*Open Space for small groups*" here:
>
> http://lists.openspacetech.org/htdig.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org/2006-August/thread.html#17376
>
> Coincidentally, someone else asked about "*opening space for very small
> groups*" here:
>
> http://lists.openspacetech.org/htdig.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org/2006-September/thread.html#17697
>
> and reported on her experience here:
>
> http://lists.openspacetech.org/htdig.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org/2006-October/thread.html#17808
>
> And I asked more questions about "*Robert's in the midst of Open Space*"
> here:
>
> http://lists.openspacetech.org/htdig.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org/2006-November/thread.html#18016
>
> and finally reported back about "*My first time*" here:
>
> http://lists.openspacetech.org/htdig.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org/2006-November/thread.html#18025
>
> Cheers,
> Justin
>
>
> On Thu, Dec 22, 2011 at 6:26 AM, Leslie Zucker (Creative/DC) <
> LeslieZ at creativedc.com> wrote:
>
>>  Hello everyone, ****
>>
>> I got such great feedback last time I tried this, I'm giving it a second try... thanks in advance. ****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> I have been asked to facilitate a small group of just 10 people in a pilot test of a short Open Space of just two hours. I tried to get more time, but that's all the boss felt comfortable with. ****
>>
>> It's already scheduled for this coming Wednesday the 28th - that's in 6 days, gulp!****
>>
>> The purpose is to gather their input for an initial training needs assessment. ****
>>
>> The 10 people are all from the same division within my company - but not my division.  I will facilitate it - my first time facilitating an Open Space. ****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> The invitation to them and agenda I've drafted are below.... Any reactions, words of advice, wisdom, tips, etc? ****
>>
>> * *
>>
>> *Invitation I plan to send to the invitees tomorrow... *
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> *What training matters to you? What is urgent now?  *
>>
>> Come join us for a fun and provocative gathering on Wednesday, December
>> 28th 2:00 - 4:00 PM to discuss these questions. ****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> Held in the large conference room - 7th floor. No need to bring or
>> prepare anything - just yourself and an open mind! ****
>>
>> By the end of this gathering....****
>>
>> **·         **Every issue of concern to anybody will have been raised,
>> if they took responsibility for doing that. ****
>>
>> **·         **All issues will have received full discussion, to the
>> extent desired.****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> And just a day or two later, the issues and discussions will be
>> documented and in the hands of all participants.****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> *And from here down is my own preparation...*
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> *Draft Schedule *
>>
>> 2:00 - 2:30: Opening Circle / Create agenda / Marketplace  (with 2
>> timeslots, 3 locations each) ****
>>
>> 2:30 - 3:00: Session 1****
>>
>> 3:00 - 3:30: Session 2****
>>
>> 3:30 - 4:00: Closing Circle****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> *Preparations*
>>
>> Signs of: ****
>>
>> **·         **4 principles, ****
>>
>> **·         **1 law, ****
>>
>> **·         **two questions, ****
>>
>> **·         **time slots, ****
>>
>> **·         **location of groups ****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> Graphics of: ****
>>
>> **·         **bumblebee, ****
>>
>> **·         **butterfly, ****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> Supplies: ****
>>
>> **·         **Masking tape, ****
>>
>> **·         **markers, ****
>>
>> **·         **flip charts, ****
>>
>> **·         **construction paper (for the agenda topics), ****
>>
>> **·         **Blank template for notetakers: Title of session, Convener,
>> List of participants, Discussion and recommendations ****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> *Leslie S. Zucker*
>>
>> Training Manager****
>>
>> Human Resources Division****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> *Creative Associates International*
>>
>> 5301 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Suite 700 ****
>>
>> Washington, DC 20015****
>>
>> Office: 202-772-0022****
>>
>> Fax:    202-363-1258****
>>
>> Email:  LeslieZ at creativeDC.com****
>>
>> Website Address:  www.creativeassociatesinternational.com****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> ** **
>>
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